*THE BLUE POST *
Week of 24-31 October 2009
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*2009: THE ATENEO DE MANILA SESQUICENTENNIAL*
*Watch the Pacquiao-Cotto fight live via satellite and support an Ateneo
scholar!* <http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=7519>
*All proceeds will go to the Ateneo 500@150 Sesquicentennial Scholarship
Fund*
Sunday, November 15, gates open at 8:30am
Irwin Theater, Grade School Complex, Loyola Heights Campus
Ticket prices: P500 for orchestra, P300 for balcony
Ticket reservations now being accepted. Call Rita at (63-2) 426-6001 local
4081 and (0920) 912-0946
Exclusive raffle of 2 signed gloves of Manny Pacquio and a Pacquiao-Hatton
Ticket in a glass case. Raffle tickets: P200 each
Organized by Ateneo Grade School class of 1969
*"150: The Ateneo Way" wins prestigious Philippine Quill Award for
2009*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=40&aid=7497>
Organized by the International Association of Business Communicators -
Philippines, the Philippine Quill Awards are the mark of global distinction
and represent the highest level of professional acknowledgment within
business communication today.
For the month of October 2009, from every sale of the coffee table book
"150: The Ateneo Way" by Fr. Arcilla, P1,000 will be donated by the
publisher, Mediawise Communications, Inc., to Ateneo Task Force Ondoy to
benefit those affected by the typhoon. The book costs P4,500 each and is
available at the Office of University Development & Alumni Relations, Loyola
Schools Bookstore, Jesuit Communications, Fully Booked and MagNet. It can
also be purchased online at www.mediawise.ph.
*Blue Eagles sport The Ateneo Watch by
Swatch*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=40&aid=7485>
Want to sport your own Swatch Watch like the Blue Eagles? Now you easily
can. The Ateneo Watch is now at the Loyola Schools Bookstore, MVP Center,
Ateneo Loyola Heights campus. And if you have any BPI Credit Card, buying is
as easy as one swift swipe of the card. Hurry, only 161 pieces are left!
*To learn more about the 500@150 Ateneo Sesquicentennial Scholarship
Campaign, visit www.ateneo.edu/giving.
To read updates, news and events about the Sesquicentennial, visit
150.ateneo.edu.*
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*SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES *
*View the schedule of Masses at the Ateneo Church of the
Gesu*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=2412>
Loyola Heights Campus
*View the schedule of Masses at the Loyola Schools' Immaculate Conception
Chapel*<http://mvplscmo.multiply.com/photos/album/22/Daily_Mass_Schedule_at_t...>
*For the first semester of school year 2009-2010*
Gonzaga Hall, Loyola Heights Campus
*HELP DESK *
*Central and Northern Luzon also needs our
help!*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=7472>
SLB Task Force Noah: Lingap Luzon is accepting donations for the relief of
typhoon Pepeng's victims
Click here <http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=7473> to
learn how you can donate for the relief of typhoon victims
*PEP - PEOPLE, EVENTS & PRODUCTS *
REUNIONS & PARTIES
*JVP at 30: Building A Network of Leaders*
*The Jesuit Volunteers Philippines grand reunion and general assembly*
Saturday-Monday, November 28-30
Manresa, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
For details, contact Marvin Glenn Fernandez, Program Officer for Membership
and Communication at (63-2) 972-9060, 426-5908 or 426-6001 local 4880 or
email p...@jvpfi.org
*9th Ateneo International Convention* <http://ateneoalumniusa.org/>
*With Rev. Fr. Jose Cecilio Magadia, SJ, Provincial Superior of the Society
of Jesus Philippine Province, as the main guest speaker*
Wednesday-Sunday, June 2-6, 2010
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California
Organized by the Ateneo Alumni Alliance USA
*Ateneo Nights at Bistro Ricco
Renzo*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=7505>
*Sign up as an Ateneo alumnus and get a 10% discount on all purchases, a
free bottle of wine plus an appetizer platter for a minimum group of 4, and
a 15% discount on usage of conference rooms*
Every Friday beginning October 23, 6:30-10:30pm
G/F LRI Design Plaza, Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo), Belair
Village, Makati City
For inquiries and reservations, call (63-2) 898-2543 & 45, (0923) 658-1961
or (0917) 861-1549
An offer from owner Paulito Garcia, Class of '66
PERFORMANCES
*Repertory Philippines' "Jack and the
Beanstalk"*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=7351>
*One performance to benefit the Ateneo Scholarship Foundation (ASF), A
Better Chance (ABC) Foundation, and the Acts of Hope for the Nation (AHON)
Foundation*
Saturday, October 24, 10:30am
Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt I, Paseo de Roxas corner Legazpi Street, Makati City
Ticket prices: Balcony P300, Lower Orchestra P400
Tickets available at the Loyola Schools Office of Admission and Aid (OAA),
G/F Kostka Hall, Loyola Heights Campus
For reservations, contact Tin Escalona of OAA at (83-2) 426-6001 local 5151
or cescal...@ateneo.edu
PRODUCTS
*2nd series of JesCom's Prayers CD for
Meditation*<http://jescom.ph/media/image/PRAYERS_Poster_S2.jpg>
*Select songs by Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ featuring the various artists of
the Jesuit Music Ministry*
*Prayers to Mary* - songs that draw us near to Jesus through Mary
*Prayers for Communion* - songs that express the hunger of our hearts for
wholeness and unity with God
*Prayers of Longing* - songs that awaken our desire to seek God's presence
and to seek for His will
Available at Tanging Yaman stores in Sonolux Building and Loyola House of
Studies, Ateneo de Manila University; 5/F SM Megamall B; and all leading
record bars nationwide
For more information, visit www.jescom.ph or call (63-2) 426-59-71 local 113
or 112
P.E.P. NEWS
*JesCom's "Ang Kwento ng Mga Peregrino" wins Best TV Special at the 31st
Catholic Mass Media
Awards*<http://www.jescom.ph/article/jescom_bags_best_tv_special_at_the_31st_...>
*SPORTS *
*Silver & Golden Jubilarians Golf Tournament*
*Open to all Silver & Golden Jubilarians together with representatives from
all batches and friends*
Thursday, December 3, shotgun tee-off at 7:30am
Eastridge Golf Club, Binangonan, Rizal
Format is Medal Play for Individual & Team competitions; a team should be
composed of at least four members from each batch
For inquiries and flight schedule reservations, call Jaye Olivar at (0905)
428-3138, Emi Castaneda at (0918) 692-1547, Rhica Fortich at (0917) 494-9791
or Zorba Bautista at (0917) 895-1709
*Between the Earth and
Sky*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=7261>
*The Mt. Apo Sesquidition for the 500@150 Scholarship Program*
Friday-Saturday, November 6-7
Limited to 25 climbers. Only 17 slots left!
For more information, email Benjie Lizada at tapsda...@yahoo.com
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*ATENEO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION *
ateneoalumniassociation.org
*On ateneoalumniassociation.org:*
Cheerleader in an Army of One
*Former Blue Babble Battalion co-captain Phil Velez joins the US Army*
GSM Blue aka Ginebra San Miguel
*The country's most popular basketball team has five former Blue Eagles in
its line-up*
Schedule of PBA games of teams with former Blue Eagles in them
*Events:*
1st AAA President's Cup Bowling Tournament
*If you would like to kick back and relax and have fun, join the AAA 1st
President's Cup Bowling Tournament Tuesdays 7-10pm October 23-November 24,
2009 at Paeng's Skybowl, Robinson's Galleria. Call 926-6067 for more
details.*
The Sesqui Cross Country Fun Run
*November 15, 2009 (Sunday), 6:00 A.M., Ateneo de Manila University campus,
start and finish line at the High School. Check the AAA website for more
details.*
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*For more information about the Ateneo Alumni Association, kindly go to
ateneoalumniassociation.org or call us at (DL) 926.6067, 426.6001 locals
4687, 4688 & 4689, or you may fax us at 926.6046.*
*For feedback about the AAA section in The Blue Post, please email the AAA
at A...@admu.edu.ph.*
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*WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS *
*Call for proposals
The Institute of Philippine Culture (IPC) Merit Research
Awards<http://www.ipc-ateneo.org/node/19>
*
Deadline for submission of research proposals: Friday, November 13
For more information, e-mail Dr. Melissa Macapagal at mmacapa...@ateneo.edu
*Call for Papers
Global Financial Crisis in the Asian Context: Repercussions and
Responses<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&aid=6847>
*
For the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies 5th International Conference on July
9, 2010
Deadline for submission of proposals: Thursday, December 31
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
*Social Entrepreneurship Training Program for Professionals (5th
Batch)*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=7174>
*Learn how to earn while discovering new and innovative ways of solving our
country's most pressing social problems*
Saturdays, November 14-March 13, 1:00-4:00pm
CSP Building, Social Development Complex, Loyola Heights Campus
Offered by the Ateneo de Manila School of Government in cooperation with
Avant Change and the Ateneo de Manila Loyola Schools Development Studies
Program
For more information about the program, contact Cristyl Senajon at (632)
426-5657
Deadline for registration and payment: Wednesday, November 11
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
*One Day with ME* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=170>
Provides would-be and emerging entrepreneurs a bird's eyeview of the
critical entrepreneurial issues divided across major functional areas
Tuesday, October 27, 8:30am-5:30pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education in partnership with the ACE Center for Entrepreneurship and
Management Education, Inc.
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*Customer Service 101* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=201>
*Learn how to increase profits, build and maintain profitable relationships
with loyal customers through exceptional customer service*
Tuesday, October 27, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*2nd Retail Excellence Diploma Program: Integrating
Module*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=165>
*The integrating module offers effective and practical tools to keep your
business at par with high-performing retail brands*
October 27-November 21
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*The Art of Negotiation* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=147>
*Learn how to generate brilliant results at the negotiation table*
Wednesday-Thursday, October 28-29, 9:00am-5:00pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*Diploma in Applied Project Management: Advanced
Module*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=195>
*Designed to provide the roadmap and competencies necessary to create a
successful project management organization*
Wednesdays & Thursdays, October 28-November 21, 9:00am-5:00pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*Digital Marketing Diploma Program*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=192>
*Understand today's consumers amidst the growing online and mobile users*
November 6-13
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education in partnership with Blue Blade Technologies and the Internet &
Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
HUMAN RESOURCE
*Training Design and Learning
Techniques*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=24>
*Includes the formulation of program objectives, contents, format,
methodologies, materials, cost, participant configuration and other factors
critical to the success of training workshops*
Tuesday-Thursday, October 27-29, 9:00am-5:00pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
THEOLOGY & SPIRITUALITY
*Loyola School of Theology (LST) announces its second semester
offerings*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=7469>
*New courses related to LST's Asian mandate taught by visiting professors
from other Asian theological faculties*
For more information, email LST at l...@admu.edu.ph
*Rekindling the Faith: Christianity for Grown-ups*
*The Loyola School of Theology Lay Institute for Formation and Empowerment
2009 Theological Discussion Series*
*Spirituality: Sunday Christians or Everday Christians?*
*Developing a Spirituality for Busy People with Fr. Renato Oliveros, SJ*
Tuesday, October 27, 6:30-8:30pm
Ateneo de Manila Professional Schools, Rockwell Campus
*Scripture: The Bible: Ancient Text or Living Word?*
*Unleashing the Power of the Bible to Renew Our Lives with Fr. Miguel
Lambino, SJ*
Wednesday, October 28, 8:00-10:00pm
Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila Loyola Heights Campus
Fee: P2,000/module
For inquiries, contact Grace Oconer at (63-2) 426-6430 to 35 local 3606,
(0916) 535-0862 or marygraceoco...@gmail.com
*Fridays with Cefam 2009*
*A continuing education program of the Center for Family Ministries*
November 20
*Dance therapy for the soul* by Ms. Leah Tolentino
All lectures are at 5:30-7:30pm
Seminar fee: P100 per session
For details and reservations, call Tina, Eva, Susan or Flor at (63-2)
426-4289 or 426-6001 local 4803 & 4804
LANGUAGE & CULTURE
*Review Classes for Japanes Language Proficiency Test Levels 3 and
4*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&aid=7462>
*JLPT Level 3*
7 Saturdays, October 24-December 5, 9:00am-12:00pm
*JLPT Level 4*
7 Saturdays, October 24-December 5, 1:00-4:00pm
Offered by the Loyola Schools Japanese Studies Program
For inquiries, call (63-2) 426-6001 local 5248 or 426-4326, or email
japan...@admu.edu.ph
*Nihongo for Everyone I and
II*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&aid=7481>
*Basic Japanese Language levels 1 and 2*
Saturdays, November 7-January 16, 9:00am-12:00nn
Offered by the Loyola Schools Japanese Studies Program
For inquiries, call (63-2) 426-6001 local 5248 or 426-4326, or email
japan...@admu.edu.ph
*Korean 1: Introductory Certificate
Course*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&aid=7135>
*Designed for students with no knowledge of Korean and covers the essentials
of the language, beginning with the introduction of the alphabet, phonetics
and sentence patterns*
Saturdays, November 7 - January 23, 9:00am-12:00nn
Offered by the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies (ACAS)
Registration deadline: Friday, October 30
To register and for more information, contact ACAS at (632) 426-6001 local
5285 & 5286, 926-4202 or a...@admu.edu.ph
*14th English in South East Asia (ESEA) Conference
English changing: Implications for policy, teaching, and
research<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=7486>
*
*Plenary speakers include Dr. Ahmar Mahboob of the University of Sydney in
Australia, Dr. Brian Morgan of York University in Canada and Dr. Patricia B.
Licuanan of Miriam College in the Philippines*
Thursday-Saturday, November 26-28
Loyola Heights Campus
For more details, visit the ESEA website<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=2487>
For inquiries, contact the Loyola Schools Department of English at (63-2)
426-6120 or email esea2...@admu.edu.ph
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN
*The Garage Workshops in November*
<http://garageworkshops.blogspot.com/2009/09/photoworks-garage-batch-1...>
*Photoworks @ The Garage (Batch
11)*<http://garageworkshops.blogspot.com/2009/09/photoworks-garage-batch-1...>
*Build a solid foundation on the art and craft of photography in this
acclaimed photography class with Leo Castillo, who created Photoworks based
on his studies at the NY Film Academy and NY Institute of Photography*
6 Sessions: November 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 & 25, 7:00-10:00pm
*GIMPressive!*<http://garageworkshops.blogspot.com/2009/10/gimpressive.html>
*Get impressive image editing capabilities for an unbeatable price -
learn more about the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), discover its
features and limitations, and see how it measures up to the
industry-standard Adobe Photoshop*
Friday, November 20, 3:00-6:00pm
Offered by The Garage: JesCom Creative Technologies Center
For more information, call (63-2) 426-5971 & 72 local 125, or email
gar...@jescom.ph
*THIS WEEK AT WWW.ATENEO.EDU <http://www.ateneo.edu>*
Check out the Ateneo website for the latest news and features!
News
- Another back-to-back win: Ateneo alumni entrepreneurs bag Cartier award
- Ateneo de Manila-LS is regional finalist in Search for Sustainable and
Eco-Friendly Schools 2009
- Looking back to the visit of Chinese Ambassador Liu
Countdown to Sesqui
- Big blue book bags Philippine Quill Award 2009
- Time to shine: Blue Eagles sport The Ateneo Watch by Swatch
Features
- Listen to Ateneo Art Awards 2009 winner Jan Leeroy New as he is
interviewed on ABC News-Australia
- When giving meant more than winning to the AGS Baseball Team
- Task Force Ondoy going strong in Ateneo
Sports
- PRADA BASKETBALL: AHS conquers Lourdes Mandaluyong, 73-61
- PAYA BASKETBALL: AHS lords over Lourdes School QC, 102-51
- BASEBALL: Eaglets lose to Brent, settle for 4th place in UBL
Announcements
- JesCom's new CD products
- Join the Ateneo Community in forming its Sesqui Prayer
- Thesis Defense: "Backwards Stochastic Integrals," Oct. 29
- SEMINAR: FBDC's Entrepreneurial Series postponed to February 2010
- Call for participation: 14th English in South East Asia (ESEA)
Conference
- JSP offers Nihongo I and II classes this November
- Registration Ongoing: New classes at The Garage
What's new inside?
- Security Bulletin 22 October 2009 (University Physical Plant)
- Situation Report 19 October 2009 (University Physical Plant)
- Ateneo Night at Ricco Renzo Bistro and Galleries (Alumni Events)
- RENT: The Manila Opening Night (Alumni Events)
- AGS goes hard on leptospirosis (Grade School)
- Report # 2 on Ondoy mobilization (Grade School)
- AGS supports run for Pasig River (Grade School)
- AHS Honor Roll, 1st Term, SY 2009-2010 (High School)
- Servant (The Philippine Star) (Ateneo Task Force Ondoy)
- Banker named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 (Business World Online)
(Ateneo in the News)
- New scholars chosen for GBF China Scholarship Program (The Philippine
Star) (Ateneo in the News)
- ESEA Conference at a glance AND OTHER UPDATES (ESEA 2009)
*IN MEMORIAM *
Mr. Edmundo "Edmond" R. Miranda (HS'50), 3 October 2009
Mr. Antonio "Bong" B. Castelo Jr. (GS'77 HS'81), 7 October 2009
Mrs. Dinna Salvador Castro (Col'87), 10 October 2009
See the list of Ateneo de Manila alumni & faculty who have passed away this
year <http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=39&aid=6235>
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The weekly deadline is 12:00 noon of Thursday for inclusion in the following
week's broadcast. The editorial board reserves the right not to broadcast
some materials.
Non-alumni who wish to be included in the broadcast list should send their
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