UP SLIS Manifesto for a new building

Quoted from upslissc:

In its 47 years of existence, the School of Library and Information Studies has shown indisputable strength: from the year it was established as the Institute of Library Science; then 2002 when it was renamed Institute of Library and Information Science; until last March of 2007 when it was finally named to its current name the School of Library and Information Studies.  In the years of its milestone progress and continuing development, however, the request of the School for its own building has remained and continued to be neglected.

The current location of the SLIS Community in the 3rd floor of the UP Main Library can no longer accommodate the growing needs of the School, especially with its increasing number of students and faculty members. The Student Council for example, needs to have its own office where the council can deliberate and organize its programs and events for the SLIS Community; an office conducive for working that will help the council to function effectively as student leaders of the SLIS student body. Also, the demand for official tambayans of our two local student organizations (UP FLIPP and UP LISSA) is essential. Aside from the fact that it will cater to their growing number of members; it will also serve as a place where they can effectively and efficiently plan their activities and programs. Sadly, these needs are remained unanswered given the minute space of the School.

Moreover, concrete conditions such as dilapidated ceilings, poor ventilation and inadequate facilities remain and continue to be a burden to the whole Community especially in fostering real academic atmosphere. The absence of a teacher and student lounge is also becoming a hindrance for both teachers and students to have a place where they can interact and mingle with each other. A lounge that will help both students and the faculty to exchange their opinions and accomplish their academic requirements. Furthermore, the limited number of classrooms results to a stressful schedule of classes. Security for both undergraduate and graduate students who take night classes is of primary concern. The small size of classrooms also cannot support large number of students. Take in to consideration also the dilapidated toilet rooms with very scarce water supply, the need for laboratories and mini-theater where we can conduct lecture series, round-table discussions and general assemblies.

The School of Library and Information Studies has indeed proven its caliber to grow and give great contribution to the Philippine society in the advent of Information Age with its ability to produce competitive library and information professionals. It is of great irony that as our University celebrates its centenary, the administration ha still been adamant to the needs of its local colleges.

The whole School of Library and Information Studies community will continue to stand united and firm on its call to have its own building. A building that will serve as a landmark of the SLIS which will give the School its identity and that will help in its further promotion and development of the field of Library and Information Science. A building that has been long-awaited and much deserved.

Ang Pasyon ni Kristo

For its 32nd theatre season, Dulaang UP, the official theatre group of the University of the Philippines, stages “Ang Pasyon ni Kristo.”

Based on the Wakefield Cycle of 32 Mystery Plays, “Ang Pasyon ni Kristo” retells the Passion of the Christ – from His baptism in the River Jordan up to His Resurrection. Mystery Plays presenting Biblical stories were first performed in Europe over 700 years ago, usually in mid June on the Feast of Corpus Christi. The name “mystery” play comes from an old French word (mystere) for the Guilds, or union of craftsmen, workers and laborers, which financed and mounted the plays. The plays were collectively called a Mystery Cycle because they were performed in a sequence beginning with God’s creation of the world and ending with God at the end of the world on Judgment Day.

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Happy 99th Birthday

Today is the 99th year of the University. A day-long celebration will commence with a parade around the campus by the UP ROTC Symphonic Band and will be followed by flag raising ceremonies at the Quezon Hall.

UP President Emerlinda R. Roman will then launched the centennial agenda at the UP Theater. The centennial agenda will officially direct or guide the centennial celebrations in the constituent universities in 2008.

More here.

UP Enlistment Goes Real-Time, Online

UP, also known for University of Pila (Filipino for “queue” or “line”), is changing its enrollment image starting this summer. Here’s what Peyups@LJ says:

The University Registrar has issued a memorandum saying that this Summer’s registration will follow a trial REAL TIME ENLISTMENT Process.

This involves online on-time first-come-first-served enlistment of subjects for students unable to get their desired classes during the first 2 pre-enlistment runs. This is also where students add or change classes they want to take this summer sem. Any changes to one’s schedule requires them to print a NEW FORM 5A on their own as new procedures require Form 5As to be free from erasures.

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State of the UP College of Engineering

This may be quite late, but you might be interested in reading about the State of the College of Engineering, UP Diliman’s largest college. Here’s a snippet:

Each year the College of Engineering contributes 1% of engineering graduates in the country. This year the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) adopted a new admission policy that was designed to admit the best students in the University. UPD’s no-show rate among Freshmen is almost 40% while it’s only 5% for our College. Thus, 900 out of 2800 or 1/3 of UPD’s Freshmen are Engineering students.

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