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n e w s e t t e Vol. 28 No. 5January 2020

ISSN 0117-2905Published monthly by theMarketing Communications Office

The presence of a resting Philippine collared

kingfisher in the campus indicates the university’s rich biodiversity and

healthy ecosystem.

PHOTO: Fred AgustinCollared kingfisherTodiramphus chlorisDLSU-D Lake Park

DLSU-D rises in UI Greenmetric Rankings

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De La Salle University-Dasmariñas once again rose in the ranks of the UI Greenmetric World University rankings on sustainability and green practices. From the 94th spot last year overall, DLSU-D rose three spots to take the 91st position out of 780 participating universities worldwide.

DLSU-D also maintained its position as the top university in the Philippines when it comes to sustainability, proving its unparalleled commitment to green practices that are being adopted by the entire Lasallian community, together with its partners. It also maintained its strong position in Asia as the 26th most sustainable university in the region.

The UI Greenmetric World University Rankings is the first and only university rankings in the world that measures each participating university’s commitment to developing an ‘environmentally friendly’ infrastructure. It stringently reviews six indicators for each university, including setting and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste, water, transportation, and education.

Since its establishment in 2017, the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network has grown and now has 35 national coordinators from 30 countries in Asia, Europe, Australia, and America.

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DLSU-D faculty researchers received grants to conduct United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded research projects on plastic pollution through Ecowaste Coalition, a public interest and advocacy network pursuing sustainable solutions to environmental problems. Three of the four grants were awarded to DLSU-D researchers, represented by Dr. Johnny Ching, Dr. Mario Torres, Dr. Jonathan Rubio, Dr. Airill Mercurio, Mr. Marlon Pareja, Ms. Maria Nena Caspe, and Ms. Maria Theresa Gochuico during the First Stakeholders Platform Meeting held at the Hotel Privato, Quezon City. The platform was organized by Ecowaste, and was the initial activity of engagement with the University. The projects will be undertaken with the support of the University Research Office (URO).

Biological Sciences Department faculty Dr. Arnold B. Fonollera recently began his stint as a DENR/EMB- accredited Trainer for Advanced Modules on Solid Waste Management last November 28, 2019 in Splash Mountain Resort, Los Baños, Laguna.

The event is the first of a series of Advance Training Modules conducted by the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines (PCAPI) Region IV-A Chapter, a SEC-registered, non-profit, non-stock and non-political association which serves as a partner-organization of DENR-EMB in the dissemination and implementation of various training programs, environmental initiatives and projects.

Dr. Fonollera, a licensed environmental planner and pollution control officer, was among the selected candidates authorized

BSD prof is DENR trainer for ESWM

DLSU-D receives USAID research grants

by the DENR-EMB to conduct Advanced Training Modules on Ecological Solid Waste Management, a requirement for Pollution Control Officers in compliance to DAO-2014-02 (Revised PCO Accreditation

Guidelines) and EMB MC-2019-004 (Advanced Training Modules for Pollution Control Officers). Attendance to the Advance Training Module is a requirement for PCO Re-accreditation.

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In its bid to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff members at all times, De La Salle University- Dasmariñas has released comprehensive emergency procedures in case of disasters such as earthquakes, ashfall, typhoon and outbreaks.

Emergency Procedures for Natural Disasters and Outbreaks

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In keeping with the Lasallian missions of faith, zeal and communion, the Lasallian Community Development Center is working with government agencies and organizations in providing aid to families displaced by recent Taal Volcano eruption. With the support of Lasallians, the LCDC is currently embarking on a donation drive to support the needs of families who have been temporarily sheltered to different centers in Dasmariñas.

As of January 24, 2020, a total of 369 families (1184 individuals) have received aid from the LCDC’s Tulong Taal relief drive. The evacuees coming from different affected areas in Batangas, did not only receive family packs, hygiene kits, essential food items, sleeping kits, but also toys and learning materials distributed in kid friendly spaces established in the evacuation centers. Moreover, the LCDC is still open for donations for 300 rescued dogs and 28 cats that are currently housed at the Cavite Animal Shelter in Magallanes.

Lasallians mobilize for Taal victims

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Starting next semester, DLSU-D Senior High School will be offering Uplinked! or Upgraded and Linked to Tertiary Education, which is part of the Ease-In Transition Program. The program is a concept developed in response to the K-12 implementation which has resulted in the transfer of some college subjects to SHS.

Through this innovative program, students may take electives of their choice, which would be credited to their tertiary requirements. The program seeks to provide SHS students an avenue to pursue their interests, while getting a head start for college.

Among the guidelines of the uplinked program include:

• uplinked subjects comprise the college foundational subjects which will be credited specific to college course.

• uplinked subjects shall be taught in the HS complex or college building by either invited college faculty or trained SHS teachers.

SHS implements uplinked!

• • The college grading system shall be applied

in the computation of final grades. Such grade is retained in the computation of the college GPA.

• • Crediting of uplinked subjects to college

course requires a student to obtain a final grade (for one-semester subjects)

or average final grade (for two-semester subjects) of at least 80%, otherwise s/he must take and pass the SCHEd (Scholastic Certification for Higher Education). SCHEd is being prepared by the college concerned and administered by DLSU-D SHS.• • Enrolled college freshmen from DLSUD SHS may be granted a maximum of six (6) credited units.• • Credited uplinked subject/s allows college freshmen to either enjoy fewer academic load, hence lower tuition fee.

“This program empowers our students to take up the subjects they are interested in as part of their electives.

It gives them a chance to interact with other students who are also taking up the same subjects that are not necessarily part of their class. This broadens their horizons and at the same time, the subjects are credited towards their college elective requirements. This is the purpose of coming up with this program which we hope our students will appreciate,” DLSU-D Vice Principal said in an interview.

The University Linkages Office has announced that College of Business Administration & Accountancy (CBAA) student Archie Mari dela Cruz has been accepted as an exchange student to Lewis University IL.,U.S.A. She will stay in the university from January 6 to May 2020. Deacon Michael J. Fekete, MA, the Director of PDSO & ARO International Student and Global Scholar Services, Lewis University, welcomed dela Cruz to their US campus. The ULO team expressed its gratitude to the College of Business and Accountancy, Allied Business Department, the parents and all other offices involved in the process.

DLSU-D kicks off exchange program for 2020

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