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University Fellow And CheMistry depArtMent FUll proFessor dr. ConsolAtion rAgAsA recently published her 200th Scopus-indexed, abstracted article.

She has published extensively in natural products, phytochemistry, and pharmacognosy journals. Her research focuses on the isolation and structure elucidation of the chemical constituents of Philippine plants.

She is the second faculty member from De La Salle University to earn this record. Last year, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Dr. Raymond Girard Tan of the Chemical Engineering Department reached the 200th mark.

Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books and conference proceedings.

Chemistry prof publishes 200th scopus-indexed article

three de lA sAlle University FACUlty MeMBers were recently selected as fellows for the Newton Agham Leaders in Innovation Fellowship (LIF) Programme 2017.

The entrepreneurship program is organized by the UK Government Department of Business, the

Royal Academy of Engineering in the United Kingdom, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Named recipients of the fellowship are: Dr. Nilo Bugtai, full professor of the Manufacturing Engineering and

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Multi-disciplinary research delves into the sacred in Filipino youth culturehow do Filipino yoUth’s experienCes of living in culturally diverse environments and their encounters with multiple and plural spaces, beliefs and spiritual traditions contribute to their notions of the sacred?

A multidisciplinary team of researchers composed of Dr. Rito Baring (TRED), Dr. Leni Garcia (Philosophy), Dr. Dennis Erasga (BSD), Dr. Jeane Peracullo (Philosophy) and Dr. Lars Raymund Ubaldo (History), all from the College of Liberal Arts decided to investigate.

The study, “The Young and the Sacred: An Analysis of Empirical Evidence from the Philippines” looks into the dynamics of recent transformations in the Filipino youth’s notions of the sacred through empirical methods.

Their notions reflect four profound conceptual engagements of the sacred that is: both value-laden (core) and value sensitive (ethical) as well as God-inspired and community-driven. In the process of sacralization, they ascribe sacredness into things, emotions, events, places and spaces through the four dimensions.

The full result of the study will be included in the special issue “Intersections of the Popular and the Sacred in Youth Cultures”, YOUNG 25(1). Young: Nordic Journal of Youth Research is a SCOPUS-listed journal, and is well-known in the research circle as a leading resource in the field of youth studies.

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITYVolume 48 • Number 09 • 13 February 2017

Faculty members receive UK fellowship for s&t research

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dlsU publishing house releases Filipino language international journal

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Aligning pedagogy and research in language education

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2401 (twen´te fôr´,o, wun) is a landmark number along Taft Avenue. It is the location ID of De La Salle University, home to outstanding faculty and students, and birthplace of luminaries in business, public service, education, the arts, and science. And 2401 is the name of the official newsletter of DLSU, featuring developments and stories of interest about the University.

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From left: Bugtai, Lagman, and Camacho

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Aligning pedagogy and research in language education

In celebration of the Arts Month, DLSU is a hosting a series of activities for the whole month of February. One of the highlights of the month-long celebration is the 10th DLSU Arts Congress, featuring lectures, parallel workshop sessions, and paper presentations on February 16. The congress aims to promote interdisciplinary discourse and research in the arts, and to inspire creativity among members of the Lasallian community. The month kicked off with the launch of the “Filipinized Jesus” painting exhibit at the Learning Commons Hallway last February 1. The exhibit, hosted by the Theology and Religious Education Department, ran until February 9.

Other exhibits are: Merismus by the Museum at DLSU; Litrato at Pelikula by the Department of Communication; Kultura sa Sining by DLSU and DLS-CSB artists; and Museum of Broken Hearts by the Graduate Student Council.

A series of faculty sessions—the Green Bag and the Rainbow Bag—were likewise scheduled at the Faculty Center.

Other activities lined up included the Forum Series on Heritage Manila, Heritage Cities, as well as Sociedad de Historia’s Spanish/Latin American film series, in partnership with Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain.

FoCUsing on the theMe, "new innovAtions And eMerging teChnologies in AsiAn BioteChnology",” the Gokongwei College of Engineering hosted the 9th Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) Regional Symposium at the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall last February 9 to 11.

The symposium is an annual event intended to provide a venue where best practices in biotechnology are shared. It serves as a springboard for new research ventures among scientists and a means for collaboration between partner and non-partner institutions.

It was conducted in partnership with AFOB, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Philippine Council of Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development.

DLSU Dean of the College of Science, Dr. Jose Santos Carandang VI, delivered his plenary lecture on “Emerging Technologies and New Innovations in Biotechnology, A Boon or a Bane?”

Research outputs by faculty were presented in a series of technical sessions. In addition, members of the DLSU community presented their design on “Optimization of Uncatalyzed Direct Biodiesel Production from Wet Microalgae under Subcritical Conditions using Definitive Screening Design” in the poster presentation segment of the event.

AFOB Regional Symposium 2017 was held in conjunction with the DOST East Asia 4th National Workshop 2017.

Management Department, Dr. Drexel Camacho, associate professor of the Chemistry Department, and Dr. Ma. Carmen Ablan Lagman, full professor of the Biology Department, for their papers entitled “Motor Actuated Articulating Laparoscopic,” “Nutri-rice Feeding the Nation Right,” and “Certification kits and DIY tissue culture for Philippine coffee varieties,” respectively.

The researchers will benefit from a 10-day focused period of training and coaching in the UK, master classes from the

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows, and opportunities for international networking.

The LIF program creates international networks of innovators, expert mentors, and technology entrepreneurs. Ultimately, it aims to build the entrepreneurship capacity of researchers to help them commercialize innovations that address development challenges for their home country.

MAynilAd reCently reCognized de lA sAlle University for itspromotion of best practices in hygiene and sanitation on campus.

DLSU won second prize and received a certificate, trophy, and gifts from Maynilad. The company launched the Golden Kubeta Awards, a campaign that sought to encourage private and

public establishments to promote its advocacy on sanitation in comfort rooms.

The University was cited for the design, upkeep, and maintenance of its facilities. The male restroom in Miguel Hall was particularly cited for its design, air conditioning unit, fixtures, and lighting.

Maynilad cites clean facilities, best sanitation practices on campus

Confab highlights best practices in biotechnology

dlsU publishing house releases latestFilipino language international journalde lA sAlle University pUBlishing hoUse reCently releAsed MAlAy, the University’s Filipino language journal. The internationally refereed publication covers Philippine Studies topics in various disciplines such as psychology, literature, language, and cultural studies. It also tackles the Filipino Diaspora. Entries for the latest issue of Malay are from the United States and the Philippines. Participating American academic institutions include the University of Washington, University of California-Berkeley, the Philippine Cultural Studies Center in Connecticut and the University of Hawaii.

Journal contributions from Manila are from DLSU, University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Miriam College, and the Pambansang Samahan ng Linggwistika at Literaturang Filipino.

the dlsU depArtMent oF english And Applied lingUistiCs organized the International Conference on Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ICALLE) 2017 last February 9-11 at the 18th floor of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC Hall.

ICALLE 2017, organized in cooperation with IDP Australia, Sarasas Affiliated Schools, and Emergent Concept Inc., highlighted the intersection of applied linguistics and language teaching in enriching research, theory-building, pedagogy, and practice.

Delivering the keynote address was Dr. Paul Kei Matsuda, professor of English and director of Second Language Writing at Arizona State University. He is also concurrent professor of Applied Linguistics at Nanjing University and Zhengzhou

University. Other special guests were Dr. Ken Hyland, professor of Applied Linguistics and director of the Centre for Applied English Studies at the University of Hong Kong, and Dr. Willy Renandya, a language teacher educator with extensive teacher professional development experiences in Asia. He currently teaches applied linguistics courses at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

The conference aimed to share research findings in the field; facilitate the sharing of ideas; update participants with innovative methods and strategies in teaching a language and assessing language learning; and establish a network of applied linguists and language educators throughout the world.

in reCognition oF its oUtstAnding liBrAry progrAM that contributes to Philippine academic librarianship and library development in the Philippines, De La Salle University recently received The Outstanding Library Program of the Year Award from the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL).

PAARL recognized the University Libraries last January 27 for its “innovative ongoing outreach program,” particularly the Human Library Program

launched on August 14, 2014. The program originated in Denmark in 2000 and introduced in the Philippines by DLSU. The Human Library Program is currently found in 45 countries. PAARL annually honors academic and research libraries in different categories. DLSU’s program was nominated and recognized for its strong impact on the library community, innovation, sustainability, as well as concept and execution that may be replicated in other library communities or institutions.

Part of the citation describes DLSU’s Human Library Program as “an alternative way of learning, aimed to promote dialogue, reduce prejudice, and encourage community engagement by cultivating special talents or life experiences to be shared by human libraries or “living books”.”

The human libraries serve as primary sources of information and provide opportunities for real and authentic conversations.

human library program receives award from phl librarians

DLSU’s architects, engineers, and maintenance people were cited for their work.

University celebrates Arts Month

Linguistics and teaching experts share the latest trends and insights in their fields.

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- St. John Baptist de La Salle

Know your students individually and be able to understand them.

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