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Legislative Assembly continues discussions on handbook revisions

  The Legislative Assembly (LA) held a session last July 18 to further their discussions on Student Handbook revisions, particularly in the Student’s Charter. The LA began the session with approving the institutionalization and deinstitutionalization guidelines of the University Student Government (USG). These proposed guidelines covered how USG projects would be evaluated, institutionalized, and abolished.…

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Typhoon Glenda aftermath: A status report

De La Salle University (DLSU) was not spared from the strong winds and heavy rains brought by typhoon Glenda. Almost all buidings at DLSU suffered damages, with roofs being blown off covered walks, and hallways littered with building debris and tree branches. The wailing winds also destroyed some of the glass panels and dividers located…

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CLA, #abolishpork hold forum to discuss DAP, other pork barrel issues

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA), in cooperation with the #abolishpork movement, held an open forum last July 11 at the William Shaw Little Theater, to discuss the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), pork barrel funds, and other governance issues, especially on accountability. The opening remarks were led by CLA Vice Dean Dr. Rhoderick Nuncio and Mo.…

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Status of Filipino in the General Education Curriculum discussed in open forum

The Filipino Department held its annual open forum last July 12 entitled “Seryeng Panayam” at Room 508 and 509 of the Yuchengco Hall. The open forum recognized faculty members and writers who value Filipino education, culture, history, and language in their literary and scholarly works. Filipino Department Chairperson Dr. Ernesto Carandang led the opening remarks. He…

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USG to students: “Talk to us.”

With the University Student Government (USG) determined to organize a different set of activities this year to cater to the changing needs and interests of the students, the overall effectiveness of these activities has become the top priority of all USG units. Feedback and suggestions from students are now given higher regard when the different units plan for the activities and advocacies that will be offered to their constituents.

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Campus space to be rationalized to address congestion

In line with De La Salle University’s (DLSU) goal of being a learner-centered research university and expanding its campuses at the Science and Technology Complex (STC) in Biñan, Laguna and the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig, several construction plans are now in progress to address the University’s growing academic and institutional needs.

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COMELEC, political parties gear up for FE

Midway through the current term, the traditional rivalry of political parties will again be put to play this academic year when they go head to head for seats in the University Student Government during the Freshmen Election.

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Student-centered projects launched at Br. Bloemen hall

The Campus Services Office launched new programs at the Br. Bloemen Hall earlier today, in line with the University’s goal of providing different launchpads for innovative ideas to students.

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Multi-disciplinary seminar on climate change conducted

  In response to recent events, a seminar regarding climate change impacts and disaster preparedness in the Philippine setting was conducted today at the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. The event, organized by the Physics, Computer Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Departments, featured seven speakers from different sectors and focused on a multi-disciplinary approach to the growing…

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Concerns about the dress code raised during USG open forum

    To gain student insights for the purpose of the ongoing student handbook revisions, an open forum on the dress code policies was held today, July 3 at the Tereso Lara Seminar Room. The forum was the latest proceeding in a series of fora conducted by the University Student Government’s (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA)…