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AUP: A Gateway or a Getaway?
The New AUP Gate under construction, taken in January 26, 2008. “I received the AUP GATEWAY progress in pictures. The riprap of smooth stones of various shades of colour is artistically and securely cobbled. The backdrop of luxuriant tropical trees provide an ambience of a soothing, restful rural setting in a suburban landscape. Architecturally, the design is a bold statement of permanence and security assuring its confines safety, tranquility, privacy, and peace. It's very encouraging to see it rising from the crust of the good earth into an imposing landmark of welcome.” VAL CERNA
A gateway is something that serves as an entrance or a means of access, while, getaway is the act or an instance of escaping, the start, as in a race, or a place appropriate for a vacation. (dictionary.com).
Yes, to many of us who had passed through the gate can only look back and appreciate how AUP had been a part of what we are now. To some, the gate had become a landmark of turnaround in their lives, just how many stories have you heard of a hopeful youth who came into the portals of AUP with their last coins paid as fare to the jeepney? and enter AUP with almost nothing in their hands. Others, as I heard from my former students, found the gate while escaping from the cares of this world, entered AUP and their outlook in life had change. To some, AUP has just become another recreation site, to relax and be refreshed. Whatever it is, AUP can be gateway or a getaway. Dear AUPians, are you not aware that you are a sort of a portal too? An entry, a passage, to someone who seeks better life beyond. One can be a gateway or getaway in this life.
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DR. BARRIOS WRITES AND NARRATES PLANETARIUM SHOW
DR. ROMEO M. BARRIOS, AUP Research Director, wrote and narrated the new program, “Journey to the Solar System” which is now shown to the public at the National Museum Planetarium, Rizal Park, Manila.
The program is a one-hour presentation about space travel, stargazing, and interplanetary journey complete with sound effects and optical illusions of outer space. Likewise, the studio recording of effects and musical score of the program were technically produced by Noll Catimbang (AUP faculty) using the facilities of the AUP Development Communication radio station.
Dr. Barrios had been the lecturer-researcher of the National Museum Planetarium during the 80’s. He pioneered several programming and educational activities about Earth Science and Astronomy. He had written and produced programs, articles and audio-visual productions such as Orion’s Belt, The Christmas Star and Halley’s Comet among others.
His 14 years experience in astronomical research and productions were his strong credentials to be designated as the current program consultant of the planetarium. Dr. Barrios plans to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the National Museum for enhancing the newly installed AUP Archives and Museum.
CON HOSTS ADPCN, APPSOM REG. IV QUARTERLY MEETING
THE AUP COLLEGE of Nursing under the Deanship of Dina D. Galang hosts today, Friday, December 7, 2007, the Quarterly Meeting of the Association of Deans of Philippines Colleges of Nursing and the Association of Principals of Philippines Schools of Midwifery in Region IV, at the Finster Hall of All Nations.
The objectives of the meeting are for the participants to be updated to the National Nursing Licensure Examination Test Framework, realize the importance of evidence-based practice, and value the role of research in building the image of nursing education and practice. Dr. Edna Domingo was one of the resource persons in this meeting.
DR. EDNA DOMINGO- as introduced by Dinah Galang
Our speaker is an Alumnae of Philippine Union College now Adventist University of the Philippines. Her work accomplishments include staff nurse of Manila Sanitarium and Hospital now Manila Adventist Medical Center; Security Forces Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and; Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda, California. Nurse Manager Loma Linda Medical Center Pediatric Unit. She also served as Clinical Instructor in Union Christian College in La Union and Philippine Union College now AUP her Alma mater; Instructor/lecturer Victor Valley College, San Bernardino Valley College and California State University San Bernardino.
In 2001 she was the recipient of CSUSB faculty doctoral incentives; one of Cambridge Who’s Who for Executives and Professionals and 2007 Most Distinguished Alumnae-Adventist University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Western North America
She is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society PNA of North America, Nursing Society Organization; Pediatric Nursing Society and The Alumni Association of her Alma Mater of Western North America.
She has published several articles in Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Journal of Nursing Scholarship and Journal of Child Health Care.
During her free time she comes home to the Philippines to conduct medical mission and to serve as the resource person in the Faculty Development of AUP, St. Paul University, Mountain View College Northeastern College, Union Christian College. And Manila Adventist Medical Center. As a Certified Kaplan Reviewer she also conducts NCLEX Review Class. She is happily married to Mr. Efren Domingo.
AAA TO REVIEW 5 DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
The Adventist Accreditation Agency (AAA) under the General Conference Department of Education will be sending a special team on March 18-20 to conduct a review on 5 doctoral programs of the AUP Graduate School.
The Doctoral Programs scheduled of Philosophy in Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy in Biology, Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics minor in Research, Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce, and Doctor of Education in educational Administration.
Dr. John M. Fowler, Associate Director of the GC Department of Education, hopes that the work of the visiting team will lead to strengthening of AUP toward a strong and vibrant Adventist higher education institution.
VOY HARVEST 72
THE EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN SPONSORED BY THE Adventist Youth Society of the Philippine International Church conducted in 5 different areas in Silang, Cavite, last December break, reaped 72 precious believers for Christ Jesus.
Sixty-Three students and 12 Faculty and Staff got involved in this particular ministry. According to Pastor Jose Orbe, PIC Church Pastor, the organization of four companies in Casile, Tibig, Paligawan, and Huyo(barangays around AUP) shall be one of the major thrusts of PIC this year. The Voice of Youth groups are expecting to lead more interests to the feet of Jesus as Bible studies are still going on in these barangays.
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS OFFICE TRAINS SMALL GROUP LEADERS
ONE HUNDRED THIRTY students received certificates of participation on January 12, during vespers at the Philippine International Church. The Small Group Leadership Training was conducted on selected dates from November 2007 to January 2008, by Dr. Robin A. Saban, AUP President, who served as the main trainor.
Other resource speakers who also shared their knowledge related to managing small group ministries were Dr. Israel Andoy, then Chairman of Religious Affairs and now President of Palawan Attached Field; Pastor Danny Conejos and Pastor Julio Amurao, Instructors, College of Theology.
TAGALOG CHURCH SOON TO RISE!
A new church building will soon rise on a 1,000-sq.m. lot allotted by AUP as a response to the needs of the AUP workers residing in Brgy. Matiyaga,( near the industrial area of AUP) and for the brethren who would like to worship using Filipino as the medium of communication. During the Church Building Site Dedication Program on December 16, 2007, a seed money of P7, 777.70 was raised. And to raise more funds a benefit concert was performed by Soli Deo Gloria with some solo performers on January 26. The planned building will accommodate 80-120 worshippers. The group for now is fellowshipping temporarily at the Printing Press Lobby. Pastor Leopoldo Baylon, one of the elders of PIC serves as their church leader.
FIRST DENTISTRY GRADUATE PASS BOARD EXAMINATION
Dr. Uriel Zarsaga, lone taker, and one of the first graduate from AUP College of Dentistry, passed the Dentist’s Licensure Board Examination of December 2007 with 79% rating. Highest rating for the said exam is 80%. He finished his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree on June 1, 2007 with a Best Clinician Award.
Dr. Zarsaga is the first Filipino DDM graduate of AUP. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Zarsaga, VP For Finance of Naga View Adventist College.
AUP DEVCOM STUDENTS BAGS 5 AWARDS
THE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT of Adventist University of the Philippines, bagged 5 awards during the Making Waves 3rd National Congress of Development Communication Students at the University of the Philippines-Los Banos, last December 13-15, 2007
The AUP Champions are Wilbren Jayce Estrito, 1st prize for Poster making, Hazel Balido 2nd prize and Ruth Ann Farral in Radio Plug making with Alissa Mae Dermal placing second.
Making Waves 3 aims to promote camaraderie among Development Communication (DevCom) students of different universities all over the Philippines. During the congress a new set of officers of the Philippine League of the Development Communication Students was created. In keeping with the theme, “Emphasizing the role of Development Communication for Sustainable Environment,” the organizers conducted competitions on Radio plug Making, Poster making, Photo essay, Short Films, and Essay writing.
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CONDOLENCES TO THE CEBRIANS
January 24, 2008, 1:15 a. m. Cavite Time. With great sadness in our hearts, please be informed that our beloved Dra. Ananita (Nannete to acquaintances)Gaño Cebrian has rested from her work some 12 hours ago at our hospital, Manila Adventist Medical Center, formerly MSH. Most likely, it has been officially reported already by our PUC-AUP Cyberlink Correspondents stationed here. She was taken to MAMC two weeks ago. And last week, according to our church pastor, she was about to go back to AUP and to her students (she still teaches until now) when the unexpected happened. If I understand it right some complications did it.
Her body was brought here at the Finster Chapel at 9:45 last night and the first Service was presented by the Barangay Matiyaga. Schedule of internment is not yet final since her children are still to arrive.
Let us pray for Brother Larry Cebrian and the family.
This afternoon, Tuesday, shortly after lunch, our beloved Dra. Ananita Gaño Cebrian is laid to her "temporary resting place" in Sanctuario de Padua Memorial Park, at Pooc, Silang, Cavite a few kilometers away from AUP.
An hour-and-a-half Necrological Service was held at PIC, with Pastor Abner S. Roque, our NPUM President saying the last comforting words.
All the children and their respective families came, except Jun (husband of Donna) who is in the Caribbean.
All your LOVE messages, especially from the Naga Viewers were printed and given to Sir Cebrian. Donna says she would sit down and respond to you as soon as she can. Let us continue to pray for the family and thank you for your expressions of condolence.
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