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2 loyolaschoolsbulletinVolume II, Number 5Ateneo honors National ArtistBienvenido LumberaIRWIN CRUZDr. Lumbera enjoys the tributeThe Ateneo de Manila Universitythrough the initiative ofBienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, Presidentand Leovino Ma. Garcia,PhD, Dean of the School ofHumanities, gave a fitting tributeto a former colleague and thisyear’s National Artist BienvenidoLumbera, PhD on September 22at the Escaler Hall, Science EducationComplex.The program, aptly dubbedBienvenidos: Ang Muling Pagbabalik,commemorated Dr. Lumbera’swork in literature, criticism, popularculture, and national consciousness,and his contributionsto the school, serving as the chairof the English Department in the1970s before Martial Law wasdeclared.A team headed by Soledad S.Reyes, PhD, and including DaniloM. Reyes of the English Department,Jerry Respeto, GaryDevilles, and Richard de Guzmanof the Filipino Department, wastasked to design the program.With the help of student organizationslike Entablado,Tanghalang Ateneo, Indak ofAteneo de Manila High School,faculty of the School of Humanities,and the Ateneo Staff AssociationChorale, the program wasa success, overwhelming guests,especially Dr. Lumbera, as hehimself admitted in his acceptancespeech.Dr. Lumbera reiterated in his acceptancespeech the role of thecritic and the academe in thecountry’s socio-political life andencouraged guests to be agentsof change.The guests that nightcould not have agreed more, cognizantof their own contributionas well in the formation of popularconsciousness. gdevillesShayne Lumbera, Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera, Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, SJIRWIN CRUZwe rememberEmy M. Pascasio, PhD, Professor of English Language andLinguistics, who passed away on October 22, 2006. In the academiccommunity, Dr. Pascasio will always be remembered forher contributions to linguistic research,textbook projects, as well asEnglish language education andpolicy. In Ateneo de Manila, she wasthe steadfast woman power behindthe revival and initial flourishing ofthe Ateneo Language Learning Centerthat is well established today. TheEnglish Department, home to Emyfor a number of years, will forevermiss her giggly, child-like, infectiouslaughter! mvilchesloyolaschoolsbulletinOffice of theVice President for the Loyola SchoolsJoanna Ruiz, editorDoy Dulce, designerBj A. Patiño, photographercontributing writers for vol II. no.5: Ma. Paz Katrina K. Alejo, JemmieLynn Belmonte, Monique L. Buensalido, Charles Anthony C. Chua,Michelle Correa, Gary C. Devilles, Patricia Dominguez, Ma. Ceres A.Lina, Erlinda Eileen G. Lolarga, Bobbi Makani-Lim, Jaime Mendejar,Nichael Joseph Muncal, Bernice Sandejas, Sheena Sibya, ArturoValenciaadditional photos courtesy of: Konrad Adenauer Center forJournalism, Pau Balite, Irwin Cruz, Department of English, Scott Kho,Cocoy Sarmenta, Philip Sison, Henson Wongaiham, Alyson Yapwith the assistance of: Jhok Adriano, Ateneo Sports Shooters, MariviCabason, Vicky Corpuz, Irwin Cruz, Fe Dayap, Fabian M. Dayrit,Emmanuel T. Fernandez, the faculty, students, staff, and administratorsof the John Gokongwei School of Management, Chloee Lopez, EllenH. Palanca, Mary Anne S. San Agustin, Bernice Sandejas, LesterTanquilut, Angelli Tugado, Ma. Luz C.Vilches, www.ateneo.eduLoyola Schools Bulletin ©2006 (issn:1656-8354) is publishedmonthly by the Office of Research and Publications,2/F Gonzaga Hall, Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University,Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon Citye-mail: lsbulletin@admu.edu.phmailing address: POBox 154, Manila 0917, Philippinestelephone (632) 4266001 local 5002fax (632) 4266096http://www.ateneo.edu > Loyola Schools > LoyolaSchoolsBulletinThe Konrad Adenauer AsianCenter for Journalism at theAteneo de Manila University(ACFJ) launched its Diploma inPhotojournalism program as itsealed a partnership with theWorld Press Photo at an October9, 2006 ceremony at the AteneoProfessional Schools in MakatiCity.World Press Photo, theNetherlands-based globalplatform for professional pressphotography, will collaboratewith ACFJ in a number ofprojects aimed to raise the bar forphotojournalism in the countryCOURTESY OF ACFJACFJ, World Press Photolaunchphotojournalism programand contribute to the public’sknowledge about it. Among theprojects are the four-monthprogram Diploma inPhotojournalism to commence inNovember 2006 and the annualWorld Press Photo Exhibition setfor May 2007.Keynote speaker in the launchceremony was Shahidul Alam, theprominent Bangladeshiphotojournalist and social activistwho founded the Asianphotography festival “ChobiMela.” Alam has lectured andpublished widely onphotography, new media andBangladeshi photojournalist and social activist Shahidul Alam at the ACFJ Diploma inPhotojournalism launchTalk to us. What do you think of LSB? How is LSBdoing? How can we improve LSB? What would you like to seein LSB? Please send us your comments, suggestions, corrections,and questions. Tell us your stories. If you havestories or feature suggestions, send them over too. We’re atlsbulletin@admu.edu.ph. Please send stories with accompanyingphotographs or illustrations to lsbulletin@gmail.com.education. His pictures havebeen shown in the world’s leadinggalleries including the Museumof Modern Art in New York. Atthe World Press Photo’s annualphotojournalism competitions,Alam has served thrice as jurymember.Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJAteneo president, andNetherlands Ambassador RobertVornis also spoke during theoccasion.Photojournalism is the latestaddition to the ACFJ trainingprogram. Earlier this year itoffered the Diploma in RadioJournalism to 15 journalists fromsix Asian countries. It haspioneered the use of aninteractive online learning systemto deliver journalism trainingincluding the M.A. in Journalismto working journalists from allover Asia. acfjFor more information on the Diplomain Photojournalism, please contactACFJ at (632) 4266001 local 5212,or e-mail newsroom@admu.edu.ph.You may also visit their website athttp://acfj.ateneo.edu.ErratumIn the article “For Ambeth Ocampo, thestudent’s the thing,” printed in our vol. 2,nos. 3-4 (August-September 2006) issue,we failed to include the name of ManuelB. Dy, Jr., PhD of the Department ofPhilosophy in the list of past MetrobankOutstanding Teacher Award winnersfrom the Loyola Schools. We apologizefor the error.
October 2006Confucius Institute launchedThe Confucius Institute at theAteneo de Manila UniversityRicardo Leong Center forChinese Studies was launched onOctober 3, 2006 at the EscalerHall. The launch was graced,among others, by His ExcellencyLi Jinjun, Ambassador to thePhilippines of the People’sRepublic of China and ProfessorXu Lin, Director-General of theOffice of Chinese LanguageCouncil International. On handto welcome guests were ADMUPresident Bienvenido F. Nebres,SJ, Vice President for the LoyolaSchools Ma. Assunta C.Cuyegkeng, PhD, Ricardo LeongCenter for Chinese StudiesDirector Ellen H. Palanca, PhD,and Aristotle C. Dy, SJ, also ofthe Ricardo Leong Center.The government of the People’sRepublic of China, through theMinistry of Education’s Office ofChinese Language CouncilInternational (Hanban), hasestablished Confucius Institutesaround the world for thepromotion of Chinese languageand culture. The ConfuciusInstitute at the Ateneo is the firstsuch institute established in thePhilippines. Apart frompromoting Chinese language andculture, it aims to increaseknowledge of contemporaryChina in mainstream Philippinesociety.The institute’s three areas offocus are: the training ofMandarin language teachers forhigher education institutionsthroughout the Philippines; theThe Chemistry department continues its tradition of excellence.This year, five young Chemistry instructors have beguntheir doctoral studies overseas: Edward Chainani (Universityof Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) and Rene Macahig (HiroshimaUniversity) are featured here. Other doctoral candidtates areLorna Arao (University of California, Davis), Ellazar Niangar(Princeton University), and Gilbert Yu (University of Toronto).teaching of Mandarin Chinese tothe general public; and theorganizing of seminars andsymposia to discuss issues oncontemporary China. Chineselanguage classes are now beingconducted at the Loyola Heightsand Salcedo Village campuses.For more information on the ConfuciusInstitute and its programs, please getin touch with the Ricardo Leong Centerfor Chinese Studies at (632) 4266001locals 5208 and 5209, or e-mailconfucius@admu.edu.ph.(left to right) Dr. Ellen H. Palanca, Mr. Ricardo Leong, H.E. Ambassador Li Jinjun of thePeople’s Republic of China, Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, Dr. Rosita Leong, Mr. Dai Xingyuan,Cultural Counselor of the Chinese EmbassyFive young Chemistry instructors embark on PhD studiesCOURTESY OF SOSEEd Chainani, an instructor fromthe Chemistry Department andstaff member of the NationalEd Chainani at the NMR lab at UIUCRene MacahigRene Macahig left for Japan inApril to pursue a PhD inPharmaceutical Science atHiroshima University under aMombusho Scholarship. Rene is a2001 BS Chemistry graduate ofAteneo de Davao University anda 2006 MS Chemistry graduate ofthe Ateneo de Manila University.Rene began at the AteneoChemistry Department as ateaching and graduate assistant,later moving on to becomeassistant instructor. He distinguishedhimself by his animatedCOCOY SARMENTAChemistry Instrumentation Centre(NCIC), left in August for theUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-teaching style which was highly ratedby his students.Rene must have been greatly inspiredby his undergraduate thesis mentor– Lourdes “Letlet” Simpol, PhDsince not only did he choose thesame University (AdMU) for his MSChemistry degree and the samementor (Fabian M. Dayrit, PhD), healso followed in her footsteps andchose Hiroshima University topursue his PhD studies. Just as Renehas been inspired by the lives of hismentors, his has also been a sourceof encouragement to one and manyothers. SOSE“Man cannot discover newoceans unless he has thecourage to lose sight of theshore.”- André GideEdward ChainaniChampaign, to pursue his PhD inmaterials engineering and NMRspectroscopy.NMR spectroscopy lies in the ideathat all organic and inorganicmolecules are composed of nucleiwhich have magnetic properties.These nuclei align along a strongexternal magnetic field and exhibitunique characteristics which canbe used to determine molecularstructure.The NCIC houses the 400-MHzJEOL Lambda NMRspectrometer, the only NMRinstrument here in the Philippines.Edward earned his BS Chemistrydegree from the Ateneo de ManilaUniversity in 1993 and finished hisMS in Electrical Engineering at theUniversity of the Philippines-Diliman in 2001.Rene Macahig on Miyajima IslandCOURTESY OF SOSEwe build community we nurture hopeLS honors retirees (from page 1)Ellen H. Palanca, PhD, Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, PhD, Song Bee Y. Dy,Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, Jose M. Cruz, SJRodolfo P. Ang, Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, PhD, Venus C. Ibarra, DBA,Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJMa. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, PhD, Nonilon de Jesus, Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ3Consolacion J. Concepcion, Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, PhD, Lina G. Magcamit,Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, Washington C. Garcia, PhDJun Granada, Lourdes C. Sumpaico, Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, PhD, ArvinPajarillo, Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, Joy Rodriguez-Salita, Kat FaustinoFabian M. Dayrit, PhD, Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, PhD, Norman F. Quimpo,PhD, Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJConcepcion L. Rosales, Leovino Ma. Garcia, PhD, Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng,PhD, Soledad S. Reyes, PhD, Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, Angeles S. FrancoJoy Rodriguez-Salita, Reylinda D. de Guzman, RC, Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng,PhD, Joaquin Sumpaico, Lourdes C. Sumpaico, Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, KatFaustino, Jun GranadaTo all our retirees, we cannot thank you enough for all theyears given in service to this institution. You may never knowhow, in the course of going about your work everyday, youhave touched all of us and changed us by your example. Maythis be the beginning of a fresh chapter in your lives, full ofpossibility, wisdom, and hope.IRWIN CRUZ IRWIN CRUZ IRWIN CRUZ IRWIN CRUZ IRWIN CRUZ IRWIN CRUZ IRWIN CRUZ IRWIN CRUZ
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