(OCT. 11)  ̶ Soka University officials turned-over to the UP System (UPS) and UP Diliman (UPD) officials replicas of eight framed photographs taken by Dr. Daisaku Ikeda. A Japanese peace advocate and Soka University founder, Ikeda was the donor of Balay Kalinaw where the actual photographs, ranging from 18 by 24 inches to 42 by 60 inches, are on display. The pictures depicting nature were taken from the Philippines, Japan, Nepal and United Kingdom. The 3-story Balay Kalinaw in Pook Dagohoy was inaugurated on…

Statement of the UPD Office of the Chancellor on the Death of a Sigma Rho Fraternity Member PDF

  Statement of the UPD Office of the Chancellor on the Alleged Sigma Rho Fraternity Hazing PDF

STATEMENT FROM THE UP DILIMAN UNIVERSITY COUNCIL URGING THE UP PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS TO RESPECT AND UPHOLD THE AUTHORITY OF THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL AND ITS CONSTITUENT FACULTY ON ALL ACADEMIC MATTERS AND TO HONOR THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE LONGESTABLISHED IN THE UNIVERSITY PDF

STATEMENT OF GRAVE CONCERN FROM THE UP DILIMAN UNIVERSITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSALS TO AMEND UP-PNP ACCORDS TO ALLOW POLICE ENTRY INTO UP CAMPUSES PDF

(SEPT. 13)—The Philippines can now build its own satellites with the University Laboratory for Small Satellites and Space Engineering Systems Building or (ULYS3ES) at the College of Engineering (COE) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute compound along Velasquez Street. ULYS3ES is a pioneering academic hub for research, development and instruction innovations in Philippine space technology. It will house facilities and activities of small satellites—from planning to construction—under the STAMINA4Space (Sustained Support for Local Space Technology & Applications Mastery, Innovation and Advancement) Program, the successor to the PHL-Microsat…

Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives welcomes themed issues comprising at least four articles, including but not limited to, papers in a conference panel. Apart from the journal’s standard guidelines, the following terms will guide the production of the themed issue. GUIDELINES Themed issues must consist of at least 4 and a maximum of 5 full-length articles, with 6,000-10,000 words each, including references. Each article must have an abstract (150–200 words). The representative of the group must send a concept note (300–500 words) containing the proposed theme, and a brief discussion…

(SEPT. 5) — The UP Diliman College of Education (UPD-CEd) witnessed yet another iteration of Prof. Jerome T. Buenviaje, PhD with his affirmation as the 16th CEd dean last Aug. 30 at the Benitez Theater. The Affirmation Rites is a tradition started by UPD Chancellor Michael L. Tan to present an incoming dean to his college constituents. It is where the dean pledges his commitment to the college, formally signs his appointment paper, and presents his…

  Call for Nominations to the Asian Institute of Tourism Deanship PDF

(AGOSTO 27)— “Patuloy na naninindigan ang Sentro ng Wikang Filipino-UP Diliman (SWF-UPD) na dapat panatilihin at palakasin ang wikang Filipino at panitikan bilang asignatura sa kurikulum ng mga kolehiyo at pamantasan. Ang desisyon ng Korte Suprema na pagtibayin ang Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memo Blg. 20 Serye 2013 ay hindi lang pagkitil sa wika at panitikang Filipino kundi kataksilan sa mamamayan at sa bayan,” matapang na pahayag ni Prop. Michael Francis C. Andrada, PhD, direktor ng SWF-UPD, sa pormal na pagsisimula ng selebrasyon ng Buwan ng Wika sa UPD. Ginunita…