JPIA nagtipon para sa Assembly

Officers pose for a photo during the Annual General Assembly
Photo Credits to JPIA-AU

Ang Junior Philippines Institute of Accountants AU-PHINMA Chapter (JPIA-AU) ay naglunsad ng kanilang Pangkatang Pagpupulong na may temang “JPIA AU-PHINMA: Activating Untapped Potentials” nitong nakaraang ika-30 ng Hulyo.

Layunin ng nasabing pagpupulong na maipakilala ang mga opisyal ng kanilang organisasyon para sa taong ito, at maipakita ang kanilang pagtanggap sa mga bagong miyembro ng JPIA. Ang asembliyang ay dinaluhan ni Bb. Tecsie I. Sotto na siyang nagsilbing panauhing pandangal. Lhea Vergara

Freshies unite!

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) held their annual acquaintance party for college freshmenlast July 26, at the Araullo Gym. Freshmen from both the Main and South campuses gathered together in the party themed “Freshmen: United We Rock!”. The event featured a performance by Yeng Constantino. Abril Layad Ayroso

RSOs gather for Org Fair

The mascots of the different RSOs as they parade the campus grounds.
(Photo credits to AUSSG Facebook Page)

The different Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) gathered last July 22 for the annual Org Fair themed AU FUN-tasy Land. The various organizations set up booths inspired by fantasy icons. The booths’ respective mascots also paraded the campus grounds to highlight the said event.

The Best Booth award went to the Minions-inspired booth of the College of Education (COE) while sophomore AB Political Science student Jhon Michael Fermin clinched the Best Costume award in his Captain America outfit. Novabelle Pascua

Ang Malayang Daga

Ang Malayang Daga

Marcelino Halili III

Ang kawawang pusa
kumakalam ang sikmura
kung saan-saan lumilinga
makahanap lang ng pagkaing masustansya.

Ang malayang daga
pagala-gala
palukso-lukso, patakbo-takbo...
walang kamalay-malay na sa gilid-gilid ay may tuso.

Sa pagsunggab ng pusa, pagpulas ng daga
pagsukol sa daga, napala ng pusa
sa likot at pagpalag ng mapag-paasang daga
sya'y nakawala!
Nadismaya at naluha ang pusa
ito'y sumuko at tumalikod
sabay naglakad palayo.

Basic Ed kicks off Tree-Planting

The Basic Education students started off the annual series of tree-planting activities last July 19 at Doña Josefa, Palayan City. The senior students, together with the faculty, joined the said activity.

According to Mr. Rodolfo Manuel, a Basic Education faculty, the activity aims to broaden the students’ understanding of their environment. Hanniel Grace Barte

AU conquers PICPA provincials

Araullo University came out on top as Mhel John Legaspi takes home the championship in the Level 1 of the PICPA Accounting Quiz Bowl while Maureen Joyce Angeles emerged as the 2^nd-runner up for the Level 2 competition held last July 18 at Wesleyan University-Philippines.

Angeles earlier took home the 2^nd runner-up plum for the Philippine’s Next Tax Model (Tax Quiz Bee), held last July 17 at Miriam College, Quezon City in celebration of the PICPA-EMMC’s Accountancy Week . Dan Kevin Roque

Viewpoint welcomes 14 new student journalists

The new Vipers pose with their seniors in the teambuilding held last July 12, at Dingalan, Aurora.
(Photo by Kenneth Garcia)

Viewpoint inducted the new Editorial Board, including two new secretarial staff, three artists, and nine writers after the Editorial Board Examinations held last July 5. The new student-journalists are:

1. Abril Layad Ayroso   2^nd year     AB English
2. Mary Joyce Jopson  1^st year      BEEd
3. LheaVergara               1^st year      BSEd English
4. Rommel Ortaleza       4^th year      AB English
5. Judiel Bautista           1^st year      BS Accountancy
6. Jhonelle Joy Ulidan  1^st year      BS Accountancy
7. John Aldrich Leigh    1^st year      BSIT
8. Hanniel Grace Barte  3^rd year      BEEd
9. Novabelle Pascua      2^nd year     BS Civil Engineering
10. April Rose Sepaya     1^st year      BEEd
11. Bryanndela Cruz        1^st year      BSBA, Marketing
12. Jonarddelos Santos  1^st year     BSEd, English
13. Carlena Joy Santos    1^st year      AB English
14. Jezzamine Garcia       1^st year       BS HRM

Vipers as they conduct a program for the beneficiaries of the BLT outreach program.
(Photo by Carlena Joy Santos)

Vipers as they hold a feeding program for the beneficiaries of BLT.
(Photo by Carlena Joy Santos)

The newly inducted student-journalists, together with the incumbent staff members, conducted an outreach and teambuilding program in Brgy. Paltic, Dingalan, Aurora last July 12. Dan Kevin Roque

Warriors assemble

Criminology Warriors had their first general assembly hosted by Ms. Arvelo Vicente at AU Gymnasium. Mrs. Odessa Lacanilaoand CSDL Director Mrs. Junely Moises also graced the event.

Mrs. Moises discussed the programs offered by the CSDL and also challenged Criminology students to be models of behavior. College of Criminology (COC) Dean Bayani Salamanca reminded his wards to maintain good academic standings. It was also announced that the tentative schedule for the annual investiture ceremony is August 27, 2013. Ceddie Ariquez

AU-South opens up

Araullo University – PHINMA’s South Campus officially starts operations this semester and kicks things off with a grand blessing ceremony officiated by Rev. Francis de Guzman held last July 10. Come July 11, PHINMA Board of Directors Chairman Oscar J. Hilado and Senior Executive Vice-President Magdaleno Albarracin, Jr. headed the inauguration.

Albarracin, Jr. said that the AU-South campus will serve to make high quality education more accessible to students from the southern part of Nueva Ecija. He added that goal of PHINMA Education Network is to provide quality education that is available to everyone, so that the graduates can have a better life. Pauline Joy Gelacio, Judiel Bautista

CBI hosts Assembly, Teambuilding

Christian Brotherhood International (CBI) hosted their General Assembly last July 5 at the Locale of Bitas Chapel, an event that the brethren from different CBI Chapters (WU-P, NEUST, CLSU and Midway) attended.

A new set of officers were also inducted. The new officers are: Marisse Arenas, President; Rhomerick Hidalgo, Vice President-Internal Affairs; Sem Sanggoyo, Vice-President-External Affairs Imee Fragata, Kristina Nepomuceno, Rossana Berba, Eunice Mauleon, Michelle Merca, Secretariat and Membership; Ren Paul Licaycay, Rielle Balajonda, Johnson Patricio, Liaison and Information; and Ma. JenicaCalamanan, Jewel Mae Añonuevo, Christina Sanchez, Nikki Amoncio Michael Mangulasnan, Reyjielyn Mangulabnan, Michelle Gamboa, Shailyn Apalla, and Ediban Salonga, College Coordinators .

CBI-AU also held a teambuilding activity at Valdefuente, Cabanatuan last July 28.Christina Sanchez

Mentors go SHAPES

Last July 4, College of Education (COE) Dean Tito Rocaberte introduced SHAPES (Study Hard, Actively Participate, Enjoy Socialization) in the General Assembly for the Mentors held at the AU Gymnasium. The activity is launched to welcome the 2^nd year Education students as official part of the college and to promote solidarity amongst them. Sweet Cel dela Cruz

Shifting Grounds

Artistic depiction of the Dynamic Learning Program.
(Illustration by Kenneth Garcia)

 "Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

It is yet another brave new school year for Araullians – yet another year to face the challenges of academic life; another year to hone our talents and skills; another year to prove ourselves anew. Some of us will be stepping into new responsibilities; others will be facing new challenges. But now, there is at least one change we must all share – the launch of the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP).

The Dynamic Learning Program is a new approach to education that is student-centered; meaning, the emphasis is given on the ability of the student to learn. It is the University’s countermeasure to the conventional approach to education – one that is teacher/instructor-oriented.

And yet, despite its well-meaning goals and aspirations, DLP is receiving flak from all sides: Some students think that the DLP is a way for the University to cut costs or that they are de[rived of the service they deserve, the professors (lead facilitators) are stressed by trying to fit the discussion of one topic into the twenty-minute timeframe they are given, and some of the assistant facilitators complain that DLP takes so much of their time, or that some of the lead facilitators are abusive of their student assistants.

These complaints are indeed alarming at first, but when one takes a closer look, it is the common flaws that come to light when implementing a new policy or program, especially one on such a large scale.

But before we doubt this new program’s efficacy, we must first look deeper: the DLP is a program that looks into the individual learning capacity of the students (a good example is the reading laboratory employed for the English program on reading). It encourages students to rely on themselves, and not on the spoon-fed ideas of their teachers. Truly, it creates a dynamic atmosphere within the classroom. Moreover, the value of perseverance, responsibility, and hard work instilled in the mind of the learners.

On the other hand, the speaking skills and class participation (i.e. recitation) are not given priority in this approach. If this need is not provided for, the students’ communicative competence can be negatively affected. We must remember that students have different learning preferences; therefore in order to cater the learners’ need, other learning skills should also be considered.

DLP is initially conceived as an answer to the shortage of teachers in the public school system. And while we want to hope for the best for our fellow Araullians, the implementation of this program in a private higher education institution remains doubtful. Dan Kevin Roque

10 Questions with the President

He’s been handed the keys to the kingdom, as the metaphor goes. I’m sure a lot of us is interested in what’s going on in his head right now, so in ten questions, he gives us a peek at his principles, goals, and action plans. Here’s our interview with none other than the new AUSSG President, Mr. William Villegas.

What made you run for office?

I was eyeing that position since my first year in college. Although I can say that I am a bit discouraged since I transferred to UST for my second year, and the rules on residency and eligibility are not very clear to me.

How will you describe the AUSSG Election experience? What points do you think can be improved on?

It was not. Mainit. Medyo na-rush po eh. Siguro, earlier it announcement and better information dissemination to give time to the candidates and voters as well.

What will be your advocacy as the new AUSSG President?

More projects inside the campus. Little things. You know, serve as the voice of the students to the administration.

What projects are you going to implement to achieve this?

One project is the suggestion boxes. We will be updating weekly, and see where we will go from there.

Who do you look up to in terms of leadership?

It has to be Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar. To those who don’t know, she’s the daughter of independence hero Aung San. I think she’s a one of a kind woman. She stood up for her country, helped found the National League for Democracy (NLD) in 1988 amidst the country’s extreme political instability, chaos, and violence. She was put arrest several times and was even offered to leave the country in exchange for freedom, but she refused. I think that’s brave, and a kind of leadership to be followed. To quote her, "It is not power that corrupts, but fear.”

What is your leadership principle?

When I am in a group, the first thing I do is consult the body. Consensus-building. No one can act alone.

What do you think are the things that must be developed in Araullians?

Involvement. kasi po, we have a lot activities na nasasayang dahil kaunti ang sumasali. Also, discipline. Saying po ang programs like ZERO BASURA and CLAYGO kapag hindi tinatangkilik ng mga Araullian.

How will you bridge the gap between the student body and the administration?

I will serve as the voice of Araullians. I will represent them to the administration.

As a student- leader, how are you going to promote AU ? 

My personal experiences. I have a lot of good experiences here. Also, whenever somebody would ask, “why did you study in AU?” I’ll just answer, Why not?

What would you like to say to your constituents?

First of all. I want to thank everybody for their support and involvement. Like we said in our proclamation, we won’t promise anything. After all, we’re just ordinary Araullian. Sama-sama  nating aabutin yun.

So there. He has a year to stand up for us. But he can’t do it by himself. We must stand beside him as well. Dan Kevin Roque

Registrar announces new policy on late payment

Starting this year, Araullo University – PHINMA will be implementing a new policy regarding late payments. The policy covers late payment from 2^nd semester of S.Y. 2012-13. The system will automatically mark the student’s grade as GW (Grades Withheld) instead of INC (Incomplete) if he fails to settle his dues. Once the student pays his balance, however, the GW mark will be replaced by his original grade.

PEN implemented this policy in consideration of financially disadvantaged students. Ms. Emily Lim Garcia, the University Registrar, remarked that the new policy is a big improvement on office.  Sweet Cel dela Cruz

AU welcomes 21 new Presidential Scholars

Araullo University-PHINMA welcomes 21 new presidential scholars this school year 2013-2014. The passers are Vianca Isabel Esto, Jameson Jon Manucdoc, Thea-Em Cruz, Louis Donn Cardano, Romia Theresa Gotico, Ken Angelo Montaya, Leonard Surdan, Nicole Pascua, Carolyn Lado, Samantha Eden Carrion, Krizziah Candy Silvestre, Brian Ace Tolentino, Geraldine Ulitan, Olivia Sta. Maria, Ayton Belis, John Oliver Rullan, Rosel Andrea Daquiz, Zaikee Salazar, Michael Jaime Grospe, Kireina Otoko Maras, and Narcisa dela Cruz.

Presidential Scholarship covers 100% of  tuition and miscellaneous fees, and a monthly stipend of Php4,000.00. Christina Sanchez