UA&P Branding 2024

Here is the link to the new UA&P branding materials that the UA&P community may use.

For inquiries, kindly email [email protected]. 

Announcement from the SSE OpCom

The Operations Committee of the School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE OpCom) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Varsolo Sunio as the Program Director of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) Program and of Engr. Michael delos Santos as the acting Program Director of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Program effective immediately.

Dr. Varsolo Sunio brings over a decade of research experience from various institutions, including the Department of Transportation and the Department of Science and Technology, apart from being a part-time faculty member at UA&P since January 2019. He recently concluded his stint as a Fulbright Scholar in the United States before his conversion to a full-time faculty position at SSE. He succeeds Dr. Edwin Olmos as the program director of BSIE.
 
Engr. Michael delos Santos joined UA&P as a full-time instructor in July 2024. He has worked in the civil engineering industry, particularly in transport engineering, and has years of experience as an instructor. He recently acquired his master's degree in civil engineering.
 
We extend our gratitude to Dr. Olmos for his dedicated service as the head of the BSIE program. We wish Dr. Sunio and Engr. delos Santos success in their new roles and enjoin everyone to support them as they advance their respective programs in alignment with the University's mission and vision.

Arts Department faculty completes Getty Conservation Institute Historic Urban Landscape Course with Distinction

Dr. Laya Boquiren Gonzales, current Chair of the Arts Department, was selected among mid-career urban planners, architects, and associated urban conservation professionals in ASEAN for a Historic Urban Landscape Course under the Getty Conservation Institute and on a partial scholarship. 

Titled "Old Cities, New Challenges," the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach was used as a key methodology for sustainable urban conservation. Included were modules on cultural mapping, assessment of tangible and intangible heritage values, statements of significance, and heritage impact assessments, among a few. 

The program was held online from April to June 2024 and has a forthcoming onsite component. Dr. Gonzales completed the course with distinction.

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Announcement from the CAS OpCom

The College of Arts and Sciences Operations Committee is pleased to announce the appointments for Department Chairs and Program Directors for SY 2024-2025:

Departments

Arts
Dr. Laya B. Gonzales

Asia Pacific Studies
Dr. Philip Michael I. Paje

English
Dr. Judy S. Tanael

Filipino
Dr. Moreal N. Camba

History
Ms. Mary Josefti C. Nito

Literature
Mrs. Meryl Kei C. Hernandez

Philosophy
Dr. Dean Edward A. Mejos

Physical Education
Mr. Christian S. Dominguez

Religion
Fr. Peter Edward M. Cabreros

Programs

Humanities Program
Dr. Joachim Emilio B. Antonio

Junior College of the Six-Year Integrated Program
Mrs. Aurea F. Cruz, Program Director
Mrs. Elerosa B. Caparas, Deputy Program Director

We thank Dr. Sophia Martha B. Marco who served as the Humanities Program Director for the past three years. 

We encourage everyone to give their full support to all the appointees.

University Opening Rites 2024

Everyone is cordially invited to the University Opening Rites to be held at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium on August 7 (Wednesday) at 10:30 am.

All faculty members, both full-time and part-time, are requested to join the activity and to wear their academic gown. The assembly area for faculty members is at LSG.

The program will be as follows:

10:30 am - Assembly
10:45 am - Processional (Faculty, ManCom, and OpComs)
10:55 am - Introduction
11:00 am - The President’s Address
11:25 am - University Hymn
11:30 am - Recessional

To mark the opening of the academic year, the Mass of the Holy Spirit will be celebrated at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory at 12:05 pm after the University Opening Rites. Everyone is encouraged to attend this Eucharistic celebration.

Classes will be suspended from 10:30 am to 12 noon to allow everyone to attend this institutional activity.