by Tinig News Agency
De La Salle Araneta University (DLSAU) reached another milestone as it celebrated its 62nd year of existence last January 26 – 31, 2008. This year’s theme: One Green, One Dream La Salle Araneta Hataw Na.
The DLSAU community engaged in traditional and contemporary activities during the entire celebration.
The weeklong festivity started on January 26, 2008 through a mass celebration held at the university chapel with Rev. Fr. Salvador Curuchet as the mass celebrant. The formal opening of the exhibit then followed.
The exhibit featured the lives of the university’s two great founders Dr. Salvador Z. Araneta and St. John Baptist De La Salle. Br. Ricky P. Laguda, University President, led the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The celebration of the Teachers’ Day took place at the Golden Pavilion after the mass. The Supreme Student Council and SAMPISANAN (of the College Department) and the Supreme Student Government (of the Basic Education Department) spearheaded the 2008 Teachers Day celebration.
One of the highlights of the Teachers’ Day celebration was the Wellness Program wherein some students from the Basic Education Department (BED), who underwent training through their Technology and Livelihood Economics subject, pampered the teachers.
The BED conducted their Family Day on January 27.
The Foundation week celebration also featured a two-day variety show on Jan. 28-29 entitled The “Kant-Sayawan”. The “Kant-Sayawan” music and dance fest held band and dance competitions both for the high school and for college levels.
The Parade and Review and the Presentation of Sponsors were held in the morning of the fourth day at the university parade grounds. Fifteen young men and women were presented as sponsors of the Cadet Officers. Dr. Ernesto Adalem, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
of Schools, served as the Guest Speaker.
The fifth day of festivity started with a parade of students and faculty from the BED and College Department. The parade started at the DLSAU main gate, went around Bagong Lote, Caloocan, and ended at the university parade ground to commence the field demonstration that featured different dance presentations from selected students.
At 9:00AM, January 31 the commemoration of Dr. Salvador Araneta’s 106th Birthday was held. The tribute commenced through a mass celebration followed by the Wreath Laying and Gun Salute held at the university covered walk where Dr. Araneta’s monument is located.
A memorial lecture then followed at the Rizal Hall. After the memorial lecture, a Testimonial Lunch took place at the DLSAU Pavilion. Administrators, faculty and staff attended the said program. Several awards were given including the first President’s Award for Excellence, which was awarded to Dr. Roberto Z. Calica.
In the evening, the Rock and Fashion Concert was held at the university Golden Pavilion. The event showcased performances from guests and home grown bands. A fashion show also took place featuring the DLSAU students donning clothes from the Bratt Apparel. The students’ night followed.
The DLSAU community engaged in traditional and contemporary activities during the entire celebration.
The weeklong festivity started on January 26, 2008 through a mass celebration held at the university chapel with Rev. Fr. Salvador Curuchet as the mass celebrant. The formal opening of the exhibit then followed.
The exhibit featured the lives of the university’s two great founders Dr. Salvador Z. Araneta and St. John Baptist De La Salle. Br. Ricky P. Laguda, University President, led the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The celebration of the Teachers’ Day took place at the Golden Pavilion after the mass. The Supreme Student Council and SAMPISANAN (of the College Department) and the Supreme Student Government (of the Basic Education Department) spearheaded the 2008 Teachers Day celebration.
One of the highlights of the Teachers’ Day celebration was the Wellness Program wherein some students from the Basic Education Department (BED), who underwent training through their Technology and Livelihood Economics subject, pampered the teachers.
The BED conducted their Family Day on January 27.
The Foundation week celebration also featured a two-day variety show on Jan. 28-29 entitled The “Kant-Sayawan”. The “Kant-Sayawan” music and dance fest held band and dance competitions both for the high school and for college levels.
The Parade and Review and the Presentation of Sponsors were held in the morning of the fourth day at the university parade grounds. Fifteen young men and women were presented as sponsors of the Cadet Officers. Dr. Ernesto Adalem, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
of Schools, served as the Guest Speaker.
The fifth day of festivity started with a parade of students and faculty from the BED and College Department. The parade started at the DLSAU main gate, went around Bagong Lote, Caloocan, and ended at the university parade ground to commence the field demonstration that featured different dance presentations from selected students.
At 9:00AM, January 31 the commemoration of Dr. Salvador Araneta’s 106th Birthday was held. The tribute commenced through a mass celebration followed by the Wreath Laying and Gun Salute held at the university covered walk where Dr. Araneta’s monument is located.
A memorial lecture then followed at the Rizal Hall. After the memorial lecture, a Testimonial Lunch took place at the DLSAU Pavilion. Administrators, faculty and staff attended the said program. Several awards were given including the first President’s Award for Excellence, which was awarded to Dr. Roberto Z. Calica.
In the evening, the Rock and Fashion Concert was held at the university Golden Pavilion. The event showcased performances from guests and home grown bands. A fashion show also took place featuring the DLSAU students donning clothes from the Bratt Apparel. The students’ night followed.
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