ASEACCU Newsletter JUN 2019

Prologue

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On August 19-23, 2019, the officials and representatives of

ASEACCU member institutions will gather to attend the 2019

ASEACCU Conference which will be held at Sogang University

in Seoul, Korea. The theme for this year’s conference is indeed

very apt – Reconciliation and the Situation in the East Asian

Region. After making Catholic Education and Peace Initiatives the

centerpiece of last year’s conference which was held at Elisabeth

University of Music in Hiroshima, Japan, the 2019 ASEACCU

Conference will continue the conversation by taking on vital

issues that will center on the concept of reconciliation and the

actual situation in the East Asian region, the political situation in

the Korean Peninsula, social inequality in relation to gender and

the current plight of refugees.

REV. FR. HERMINIO V. DAGOHOY, O.P.Executive Secretary

Table of Contents Activities

Assumption University 1Catholic University of Korea 1Holy Angel University 2Miriam College, Philippines 2St. Paul University Malina 3Soegijapranata Catholic University 3Saint Paul Institute (SPI), Cambodia 4Saint Paul Institute-The Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh of Cambodia 4

UST-Legazpi 5Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya 5

Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages 6Contact the Association 7

Aside from the usual faculty and student programs, this year’s conference has incorporated

a program on internationalization which has for its main purpose providing delegates who serve

as directors or officials of internationalization offices in their respective universities the opportunity to

engage in a dynamic and healthy discussion in a lecture-workshop which will be facilitated by an expert on

the subject. The chosen theme for the conference is both timely and relevant as it traverses the several

implications of achieving genuine reconciliation among peoples and nations in a time that is characterized by

varying degrees of permissiveness and intolerance particularly in the arena of politics, religion, and

ideology formation. This is precisely the reason why dialogue involving world leaders of global

importance is a welcome initiative as it promotes the spirit of healing and reconciliation which every

Catholic higher learning institution adheres to.

Activities

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Vatican’s approval for the establishment of Canon Law Institute at CUK

Assumption University of Thailand

The Canon Law Institute of The Catholic University of Korea received the

Vatican’s approval for the establishment of its Canon Law Institute, a first for

Northeastern Asia.During the visit of the bishop delegation, including His

Eminence Andrew Cardinal Yeom, D.D., Archbishop of Seoul, and Hyginus Kim,

S.T.D., D.D., Archbishop of Gwangju to the Vatican, the visiting party and the

Vatican reached consensus on the need for the establishment of the Canon Law

Institute in Korea.

Special Lecture on “Advantage of French in Business World”

The AU Business French students were given a special lecture which greatly

enhanced their knowledge and understanding of the “Advantage of French in

Business World” Such an enlightening lecture organized by Department of

Business French,Theodore Maria School of Arts, was delivered to the 2 nd , 3

rd and 4 th year students by Ms.Sukanya Uerchuchai, Executive Director of

Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce on March 18, 2019 at SG 109 Room, St.

Gabriel's Hall Suvarnabhumi Campus.

Nursing Capping Ceremony (Class 2020)

The AU nursing students completing their second year study were happily blessed

during the ceremonial capping ceremony. Presiding over this significant occasion,

Rev.Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President-Rector Magnificus, heartily congratulated

these hard working nursing students towards their future success and

achievements.Organized on March 15, 2019 by the Bernadette de Lourdes School of

Nursing Science at Hua Mak Campus, the event was as well participated in by Rev.

Bro. Dr. Prathip M.Komolmas, President Emeritus, Rev. Bro. Dr. Amnuay

Yoonprayong, Vice President for Moral Education Development, Asst. Prof. Dr.

Nanthaphan Chilumprasert, Dean, faculty members among numerous congratulating

friends and family members.

Catholic University of Korea

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The Canon Law Institute of the Catholic University of Korea offers two different courses: a master’s course for theology

majors and a preparatory course designed for non-theology students. Once non-theology major students have completed

the preparatory course, they can apply for the master’s course.

The implications thereof will lead the Catholic University of Korea to be a Vatican established institute

built on the same foundation of the graduate school of theology and philosophy. The Canon Law

Institute will take on the role of the adviser of canon law in Korea and in Northeast Asia and contribute

to the generalization of canon.

law education.

After the 3-year preparation, on February 22nd, 2019, the Canon Law Institute has obtained the approval as an

institution of higher education from the Congregation for Catholic Education.This approval is most meaningful as Korea

becomes one of only a few selected countries worldwide, and theonly one in Northeast Asia which has its own Canon Law

Institute that allows students to acquire a degree in canon law in their own country in their own language for better local

canon law adoption and without having to study abroad

HAU celebrates 86th Founders Day

A day-round commemoration of the Holy Angel University 86th

Founders Day was celebrated on March 8, 2019. A wreath-laying

ceremony was held to pay respect to the university founders, followed

by a community mass and a film screening of the HAU- produced

“Aria”. This year marks the founder’s 127th birth anniversary and the

University’s 86th founding anniversary.

Promoting a Culture of Peace through Internationalization

By Gail Galang, Ph.D

Miriam College is a Filipino, Catholic institution of learning that

was founded in 1926 by the Maryknoll Sisters from Ossining,

New York. Now on its 92nd year, it continuous to provide basic

and higher education to girls and young women who are being

primed to be leaders in service. This year, Miriam College

welcomed 20 students from Hansin University of the Republic of

South Korea for a Mutual Understanding Program.

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Together with two professors, these students of Psychology and Childcare had workshops on

campus and a play-learn-day in the Child Study Center, the preschool unit of Miriam College. A

highlight of the 7-day short exchange program was an immersion in a local rural community in

Laiban, Tanay, Rizal, where students interacted with local children and planted trees to save the

forest. Miriam College has a strong advocacy for peace, environment, and women.

Holy Angel University

Miriam College, Philippines

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Special awards were given to six awardees of the Founders Day Awards:

the Order of the Archangels to Rey Franco, Order of St. Gabriel for

Outstanding Achievement by an Alumnus; Fredeswinda Bauzon, Order of

St. Raphael for Outstanding Service to the University; and Adelaida

Villegas, Order of St. Michael for Outstanding Contribution to Catholic

Education by a Layperson. The Juan D. Nepomuceno Cultural Awards were

given to Edna Manlapaz for Outstanding Achievement in Kapampangan

Research & Scholarship; and Claude Tayag for Outstanding

Achievement in Kapampangan Arts & Culture. The special category

of Laus Deo Semper Award was given to Clarita Magtoto.

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SPU MANILA HOSTS SEMINAR ON CATHOLIC PHILANTROPHY AND SPRITUALITY OF STEWARDSHIP

On 1 February 2019, St. Paul University Manila hosted a Seminar on

"Catholic Philanthropy and Spirituality of Stewardship," which was

attended by the SPU Manila management team, alumni, and

representatives of other Paulinian and parochial schools and parishes.

SPU MANILA VP SPEAKS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

The opening of Infrastructure and Environment Engineering department aims to support

the Sustainable Development Goals and to create future smart eco-cities. This deparment

supports the Indonesian government’s effort to improve Indonesia’s economy through

excellent infrastructure while at the same time preserving the environment. SCU received

an award from MRTHE for its excellent student activities. SCU has a strong commitment

to implement whole-person education through its academic and non-academic student

activities.

The seminar was arranged by alumna, Mila Garcia-Glodava, who was here with

her team for the Asia-Pacific Conference on Stewardship, which was held on 4-7

February 2019 in the St. Paul Center for Renewal. Several St. Paul schools and

colleges in the metro area and as far as Bulacan attended the session.

Dr. Marichen Dychangco, SPU Manila Vice President for Academic,

Services, was one of the speakers in the Shandong Founding Conference

and Academic Exchange Conference of the First Nursing Professional

Committee of the Society of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western

Medicine held in Jinan on 12 January 2019. Dr. Dychangco spoke on the

Status of Cancer in the Philippines. The invitation was made possible

through the academic partner of SPU Manila, the YIBU Education group.

Soegijapranata Catholic University

St. Paul University Manila

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The seminar speakers were Michael Murphy, Executive

Director of the International Catholic Stewardship Council

and Mary Ann Otto, minister for missionaries of St. Joseph

and St. Mary parishes, Appleton, Wisconsin.

Soegijapranata Catholic University (SCU) received approval from the Ministry of Research,Technology, and

Higher Education (MRTHE) to open two departments, Medicine and Infrastructure and Environment

Engineering. For the College of Medicine, the Minister of Research, Technology, and Higher Education

assigns a special task, to recruit and educate talented and smart students from the Eastern parts of

Indonesia, where doctors and medical personnel are still scarce. Upon graduation, these students are

expected to return to their homes and serve the community.

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Saint Paul Institute, CAMBODIA Exchange Program with Brescia University and Bergamo University (UNESCO Chair and Tovini Foundation), ITALY

University of San Agustin Hosts I2CANProTech and Bilateral Symposium

On April 28-30, 2019, University of San Agustin (USA) in Iloilo City, Philippines hosted the Iloilo

International Conference on Advanced Natural Products Technologies (I2CANProTech) that was held

jointly with the 2 nd USA-Academia Sinica (Taiwan) Bilateral Research Symposium at Marriott Courtyard

Hotel. This event gathered scientists, researchers,faculty, and students from Philippines, Australia, Canada,

Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore,South Korea, and Taiwan to discuss discoveries in natural products,

wellness and nutrition, life science, and state-of-the-art instrumentation.

It also opened opportunities to explore local and international research collaborations. Dr. Maribel G.

Nonato, President of Natural Products Society of the Philippines and Professor at University of Santo

Tomas, delivered the Keynote Lecture. Meanwhile, Dr. Chun-Hung Lin, Director-General of Department

of Academic Affairs and Instrument Service, led the Academia Sinica delegation and Rev. Fr. Frederick C.

Comendador, OSA, led Team USA. I2CANProTech (http://i2canprotech.usa.edu.ph) also celebrates the 70

th Year of the discovery of Ilosone® (Erythromycin), because the beneficial bacteria that produces this

antibiotic came from a soil sample collected in Iloilo in 1949.

As part of enhancing education and social work in the South-South countries

of the world, the South-South Project was created and implemented under a

three-year MoU among Italy, Cambodia, and Tanzania. Participating in Italy

were the UNESCO Chair & Tovini Foundation and two universities in

Brescia and Bergamo. In Cambodia the Saint Paul Institute (SPI)

participated, and in Tanzania it was Ruaha Catholic University.

Saint Paul Institute (SPI), Cambodia

University of San Augustin, Philippines

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In 2017, a group of four social work students and two social work lecturers

were sent to Tanzania to Ruaha Catholic University to experience social

issues and education in that country. Then in 2018, a Tanzanian group of one

professor of Kiswahili and three students in education came to Cambodia to

learn about Cambodian education and Cambodian social problems and

solutions. This year, from 17th March to 9th April, 2019, is the last year that

the Cambodian and Tanzanian groups met together to receive knowledge

from Italy on better structures and problem-solving strategies and

methodologies used in education and social work. The purpose of this project

has been to promote the long-term cooperation and collaboration between

South-South countries and to help one another through receiving experience

from a North country like Italy.

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UST-Legazpi awarded as one of the eco-friendly and sustainable schools in Legazpi City

Legazpi Thomasian named as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol

In its efforts and initiatives done in building an eco-friendly and

sustainable school in its campus and community, the University of

Santo Tomas-Legazpi (UST-Legazpi) received a plaque of

recognition for being the winner in the tertiary level of Legazpi

City’s Search for Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Schools.

The competition aims to promote awareness and participation of

students, faculty, and school administrators on environmental issues.

It was divided into three categories: elementary, high school, and

college. Public and private educational institutions were invited to

join.

Marialle Cheska S. Oclos, a fourth year BS Medical Technology student in the

University of Santo TomasLegazpi (UST-Legazpi), was hailed as one of the Ten

Outstanding Students of Bicol (TOSB) 2019 during the awarding ceremony at La

Piazza Hotel and Convention Center on March 8, 2019. Oclos also received the

People’s Choice Award. Furthermore, Joshua L. Andrada, a fourth year BS Computer

Engineering student in UST-Legazpi), also made it to the Top 20 finalists of the said

search.

Twenty Japanese and Taiwanese students came to Widya Mandala Catholic University

of Surabaya (WMCUS) to learn Indonesian culture and waste-processing technology

in a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) program. They’re from Shibaura Institute of

Technology-Japan (SIT),Osaka Institute of Technology-Japan (OIT) and National

Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST).

Coming All the Way from Japan and Taiwan to Study Biodiesel-Processing Technology

by Using Waste Products

With a theme of ‘Biodiversity as Sustainable Development in the Economic Sector and

Energy,’this PBL was a fruit of collaborations between all four universities. It lasted

for eight days in February 2019.

TOSB was launched in 2009 by Ako Bicol (AKB) Party-list and the Commission on

Higher Education (CHEd). The search is open to all Bicolano students enrolled in

the different Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) within and outside the Bicol

Region who have shown exemplary performance in scholarship, leadership, and

service.

Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya

UST-Legazpi

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Making biodiesel from waste products was one of the activities conducted at the

Organic Chemistry Laboratory (School of Engineering). Shogo Shimizu from SIT

stated, " I am very happy to take part because I learn about culture and diversity.

I also want to bring back the knowledge about making biodiesel from cooking oil

waste to Japan.” Nick Wang Bo Xun from NTUST revealed, "Biodiesel hasn’t

been widely used in Taiwan. This practicum and the whole activities taught us to

think independently about finding solutions to daily problems.”

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Building on the success of the 2017 Wenzao ICSEAS,

Wenzao continued to host the 2018 Wenzao ICSEAS.

The theme of the year was “Southeast Asia: Transition

and Transformation”.

The 2018 ICSEAS was held from 10/25-27 successfully.

More than 120 scholars from 17 countries presented 107

papers ranging from regional cooperation, education,

ASEAN, sustainability and migration, to economic issues

and borders.

We welcome you to Taiwan and Wenzao in October 2019 More Information:

MSEAS http://c058e.wzu.edu.tw/

ICSEAS https://reurl.cc/mejdA

Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages

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Wenzao ICSEAS 2019 The 2019 Wenzao ICSEAS - Southeast Asia: Global vs Regional vs Local

Conference Dates: October 17-19, 2019

Conference Venue: Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Saint Paul Institute attended the meeting and 27th Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities(ASEACCU) Conference at Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea.

Saint Paul Institute, Cambodia will be hosting the 28th ASEACCU conference 2020 in Phnom Penh city and Takeo province from 25-29 August 2020. The theme of the 28th ASEACCU

conference is"MEMORY and IDENTITY".

Saint Paul Institute, Cambodia

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Executive Secretary of ASEACCU: Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy

Chief Editor: Mei-Hua Chen, President,

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Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages

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Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages

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