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Gawad Lasalyano 2013 encounters delay

The Gawad Lasalyano 2013 Launch will no longer push today at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall grounds due to an expected low number of attendees who RSVP’d. Vice Dean of Student Affairs Amelia Galang explains that while the Gawag Lasalyano campaign was released weeks ago, few organization members and executive board members confirmed their attendance.…

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Zaide pulls out of DLSU

  After 35 years of service, DLSU’s Zaide canteen will officially close its counter operations today, March 7, with its last official day of operations on March 9.   A total of 22 employees will be dispersed, and will resume their work in other La Salle schools. According to unofficial statements, the canteen chose to…

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Danz Dish 8: Hereafter

  Hundreds of students watched the La Salle Dance Company-Street’s (LSDC-Street) annual dance concert titled Danz Dish 8: Hereafter last March 1 and 2 at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium.   Front acts Four dance crews, which include the black-clad Iron Saints, Remix 2012 Rookie Division Champions ABC Crew, Skechers Street Dance Battle Year 8 second…

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DLSAA celebrates homecoming: La Salle 101

  The De La Salle Alumni Association (DLSAA) held La Salle 101: The Start of the Next 100 Years, a homecoming event for Golden Jubilarians of batch ‘63 at the Henry Sy Hall last March 2, 2013. More than just a celebration for the golden jubilarians, Event Coordinator Bing Capuno explains that the event aims…

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Advancing Academics: Dissecting the University’s Graduate programs

As one of the primary sources of research output, the development of a University’s graduate school is imperative to its success. With its thrust of becoming a world-class research University, DLSU is no different. “The research aspect of what the University does is usually done in the graduate school,” explains former DLSU President and Chancellor…

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Prioritizing La Salle graduates in the work force

Graduates from De La Salle University – Manila (DLSU-M) tend to have lower waiting time and higher employment rates compared to graduates from other colleges and universities. An ABS-CBN news article entitled “UP, Ateneo, La Salle grads hired faster, paid more” last January 2013 claims that graduates from DLSU, “actively looked for a job for…

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Postponement of sabbatical leaves

Faculty due for sabbatical leave may have to postpone to SY 2015-2016  to compensate for the decline in DLSU’s incoming freshmen – a consequence of Grade 12 taking effect under the K – 12 curriculum. Departments that will be heavily affected by K – 12, such as General Education (GE) departments like English, Filipino and…

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Balancing studies and sport: The Student Manager Program

Being a student athlete is a daunting task. Because of the rigorous trainings and competitions inside and outside the UAAP, many student athletes have become vulnerable to academic problems.   Student Manager Program The student managership program, established in 2006, aimed to guide athletes who were beginning to suffer in their academics. Under the program,…

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Br. Bernie to assume new post as DLS-Z President

Following an announcement released last January 22, 2013, Br. Bernie FSC will assume his new role at De La Salle-Zobel on June 2013. Br. Bernie will, however, continue his functions for four more months as the Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Alumni Relations before his appointment takes effect. Br. Bernie has been with DLSU…

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SPS Building and library construction developments

The De La Salle University (DLSU) campus has seen numerous changes from the retrofitting of the St. La Salle Hall to the construction of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall (HSSH) in the past few years. One of the most recent construction efforts, which concerns many student organizations, including the University Student Government, is the renovation…