*THE BLUE POST *
Week of 3-10 October 2009
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*The October Medal Mass, originally scheduled for Oct. 2, has been reset to
Oct. 4, Sunday, 10:30 AM.*
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*2009: THE ATENEO DE MANILA SESQUICENTENNIAL*
*Re-building the nation*
Regular updates about the relief operations are available at the
Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/ateneodemanila>and
Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ateneodemanilau> accounts of the Ateneo de
Manila.
Alumni and friends abroad can donate through the Philippine Jesuit
Foundation and Ayala Foundation - USA. Click
here<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&aid=7392>to find out
how.
Watch the video<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=7389>and
see
pictures <http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=7394> of
Ateneo Task Force Ondoy.
Help the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological
Sciences with its Metro Manila flood mapping project, which can help in
disaster planning and preparedness in the future. You will need a Gmail
account to enter information. Click
here<http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&source=embed&oe=UTF8...>to
proceed to the Google map. Please read the instructions carefully.
*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
*PEP - PEOPLE, EVENTS & PRODUCTS *
*Celebrating 150 Years of Engaging the Youth
The 150 Faces Digital Photography
Festival<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=7338>
*
Open to all Ateneans everywhere
Deadline for submission of entries: Thursday, October 15
REUNIONS & PARTIES
*Ateneo 150: Sesqui in DC
Dinner-Dance*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=7164>
Saturday, October 17, 7:30pm
Sea Pearl Restaurant, 8191 Strawberry Lane, Falls Church, VA 22042
For more information, contact Jojo Mendoza at jo2mendoz...@yahoo.com,
(1-703) 994-7886 or Cristina Sison at cristina.si...@yahoo.com, (1-703)
798-9889
Organized by the Ateneo Alumni Association in Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
(AAAMWDC)
*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
PERFORMANCES
*Follies de Mwah*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=7024>
*A special musical production starring Karylle as she renders her own
scintillating arrangement of songs from Broadway classics such as Miss
Saigon, West Side Story, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and more,
sponsored by the BS Management Engineering (BSME) Class of 1979 for the
benefit of one perpetual Ateneo de Manila scholarship for a needy but
deserving student, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the BS
Management Engineering program and the 150th (sesquicentennial) year of the
founding of the Ateneo de Manila University*
Friday, October 16, 7:00pm
Club Mwah, Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Tickets: P5,000 for VIP, P3,000 or P1,500 each inclusive of one
complimentary glass of wine
For tickets or inquiries, contact Bars Encarnacion at (0917) 857-8454 or
i...@hotmail.com or Bam Halaguena at (0917) 817-1802 or
bamhalagu...@yahoo.com
For online ticket sales, visit www.eshopmanila.com
For corporate or individual sponsorship or donation, contact Bobby Narciso
at (0920) 922-8090 or bobby.narc...@gmail.com or Gener Mendoza at (0918)
905-8750 or gener.mend...@gmail.com
*A Celebration of the 60's
Spirit*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=7368>
*Bimbo, Candy, Cholo, Johnny and Maso together again as The Essence of
Spirit in a hip concert and dance party*
Friday, October 16, 7:30pm
William Shaw Pavilion, Wack Wack Golf & Country Club, Mandaluyong City
For invitations (P1,000 each) contact Martin Galvez at (63-2) 892-2520,
892-2534 or (0918) 864-4888; Manolet Kabigting at (0920) 909-7007; or Alita
Divino secretariat at (0919) 259-0869 or 501-2995
*Repertory Philippines' "Jack and the Beanstalk"*
*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
EXHIBITS
*Keepsakes of the Philippine American
Period*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=6890>
*An exhibit of mementos from the American Historical Collection of the Rizal
Library*
Until October, Mondays-Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 8:00am-12:00nn
For inquiries, contact the American Historical Collection at (632) 426-6001
local 5567 or a...@admu.edu.ph
PRODUCTS
*Sacred Space: The Prayer Book 2010 now
available*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&aid=7314>
*Offering daily meditations in the Jesuit tradition, Sacred Space is
scriptural, down to earth and filled with solid Ignatian insights*
Published by the Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.
Available at Tanging Yaman outlets at the Sonolux Building, Loyola House of
Studies and SM Megamall B
For bulk orders, call (63-2) 426-5971 local 112 & 113
P.E.P. NEWS
*The Ateneo Graduate School of Business Center for Continuing Education is
now on Twitter and Facebook!*
*Get information about new professional training courses and Ateneo CCE
events and projects immediately*
Join the converstion in Twitter <http://twitter.com/Ateneo_CCE>
Be a fan in Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ateneo-Center-for-Continuing-Education/...>
*SPORTS *
*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
*Get quick Men's Basketball UAAP Season 72 updates on Twitter and Facebook!*
On Twitter: www.twitter.com/ateneodemanilau
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ateneodemanila (click the Twitter tab)
Be sure to tell your friends, especially those abroad. They'll thank you for
it! Animo Ateneo!
*Watch the Blue Eagles soar high at the UAAP Season 72!*
Watch them live, online, on High Definition, only on
TFCnow<http://www.abs-cbnnow.com/>
Log on to www.abs-cbnnow.com
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*ATENEO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION *
ateneoalumniassociation.org
*Announcement*
The Ateneo Art Auction Committee wishes to announce that in addition to
Scholarships, proceeds of the October 3, 2009, 5:30PM Auction at Finale Art
File, La Fuerza Compound, 2241 Pasong Tamo, Makati City will be for flood
victims of typhoon Ondoy. For more details on the Art Auction, kindly refer
to ateneoartauction.com.
*The Ateneo Alumni Association cordially invites you to the second AAA
Speakers' Bureau event of the year:*
*Marketing the Brand 'YOU'*
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 2:00-5:00PM
Venue: Social Science Conference Rooms 1&2 Ground Floor
Key Speakers:
Mr. Felix Cruz - Vice President, Marketing Support, Philippine Airlines
Mr. Dondi Gomez - Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Jollibee Foods
Corporation
Mr. Danilo Mojica - Head, Wireless Consumer Division, SMART
Early Registration: Php 150.00
On the day Registration: Php 200.00
Certificate of participation available upon request
Php 3,000 worth of John Robert Powers Gift Certificates are to be raffled
off!
*Announcement*
We are soliciting anecdotes by Ateneans on their Typhoon Ondoy experience.
We will be using the stories in ateneoalumniassociation.org.
*On ateneoalumniassoication.org <http://ateneoalumniassociation.org>*
Hard Rain by Rick Olivares. A short piece on losing one's apartment during
Typhoon Ondoy.
Current Ateneo student and Guidon writer Maviel Gonzales shares her first
thoughts on Typhoon Ondoy.
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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
*Global Strategic Valuation* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=194>
*This comprehensive course surveys and applies the interrelationships
between business strategy, execution, performance and valuation: in other
words, plans, actions, cash flow results and forecasts*
Wednesday-Friday, October 7-9, 16, 8:30am-6:30pm
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
*4th Six Sigma Black Belt Program*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=115>
*Learn about the key change agent for the Six Sigma process - leading teams
to organizational and financial improvement where it is needed most*
Thursdays-Saturdays, October 15-November 21, 9:00am-5:00pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education in partnership with Stat-A-Matrix, USA
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*Brand Management* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=71>
*With competencies gained in this creativity-stimulating hands-on immersion
in product development and brand management, marketing professionals will
attain the ultimate purpose of a marketer: to build a market-defining brand*
Fridays & Saturdays, October 16-24
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
*Market-Driven Sales Fundamentals*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=139>
*The first module of the Sales Management Diploma Program (see below) will
help participants acquire the essence of a sales professional: how to marry
the value and benefits of what you have on hand to the direst needs of your
best customers*
Tuesdays-Thursdays, October 20-29, 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
*3rd Sales Management Diploma
Program*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=391&c=139>
*Learn how winning salesmen transform into consume-wise sales champions -
attracting customers and outdoing the competition by offering outstanding
value*
Tuesdays-Thursdays, October 20-February 10, 2010, 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
*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
*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-June 30, 2010
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
FINANCE
*Introduction to Financial Markets*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=197>
*Learn basic knowledge and understanding of financial markets through
learning about basic economics, the stock market, bond market, mutual funds
and alternative investments in an easy-to-understand and simple manner*
Wednesday-Thursday, October 14-15, 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
HUMAN RESOURCE
*Managing a Multi-Generational
Workforce*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=199>
*A one-day program which aims to provide participants with an overview of
the different characteristics of each generation as well as strategies on
how to better engage them in the workplace*
Wednesday, October 7, 9:00am-5:00pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education in partnership with Ateneo Center for Organization Research and
Development (CORD)
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*Managing Diversity in the
Workplace*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=196>
*Explore the issues surrounding diversity in the workplace, and the benefits
that a diverse workforce can bring to organizations*
Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-5:00pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education in partnership with Ateneo Center for Organization Research and
Development (CORD)
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*Basic HR for Line Managers* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=149>
*Designed to provide line managers and beginners in the HR field with a
basic understanding of Human Resources Management*
Monday-Wednesday, October 12-14, 9:00am-5:00pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education in partnership with Ateneo Center for Organization Research and
Development (CORD)
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*Downsizing and Employee
Separation*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=198>
*Learn how to evaluate your workforce strategies vis-a-vis your
organization's business strategies and the different approaches that your
organization can align its workforce strategies to its business goals during
this time of economic uncertainties*
Thursday, October 15, 9:00am-5:00pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education in partnership with Ateneo Center for Organization Research and
Development (CORD)
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
*Analytical Problem Solving* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=14>
*Designed for technical staff, supervisors and managers who must constantly
analyze problems and decide on alternatives*
Wednesday-Friday, October 21-23, 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
*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
*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*
APS, Rockwell Campus: October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-8:30pm
*Scripture: The Bible: Ancient Text or Living Word?*
*Unleashing the Power of the Bible to Renew Our Lives with Fr. Miguel
Lambino, SJ*
LST, Loyola Heights Campus: October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 8:00-10:00pm
Fees: 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
*Confucius Institute at the Ateneo offers new set of classes*
*Chinese language classes and advanced tai-chi in the Loyola Heights Campus,
Rockwell Campus and Xavier School*
October 10 - December 19
Click here <http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=7379>for
the schedule and how to register
*Korean 1: Introductory Certificate Course*
*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
COMMUNICATION
*Mastering Spoken Communication*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=89>
*Designed to help participants understand effective speaking and how to
communicate the message in the best possible way in a variety of settings
(relationships, groups and public)*
Wednesday-Thursday, October 21-22, 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
*THIS WEEK AT WWW.ATENEO.EDU <http://www.ateneo.edu>*
Check out the Ateneo website for the latest news and features!
Bulletins
- Classes in elementary and high schools in Metro Manila remain suspended
until Friday, October 2. Classes in the tertiary level in the calamity areas
remain suspended until Saturday, October 3.
- The Ateneo is accepting donations, in kind or in cash/check for Task
Force Ondoy. U.S.-based Ateneo alumni can donate to the Ateneo for Task
Force Ondoy through PJF and AF-USA.
News
- Ateneo High School Entrance Test moved to Oct. 10 and 11
- Volunteers flock to Ateneo to help 'Ondoy' victims (abs-cbnNEWS.com)
- Ateneo Task Force Ondoy in pictures
- Ateneo community launches Task Force Ondoy
Countdown to Sesqui
- There's more to Humanities (MAGIS Sesquicentennial Cultural Gala)
Sports
- Ateneo Men's & Women's teams both finish 2nd in UAAP Swimming
- SWIMMING: AHS is 5-peat UAAP Junior Boys Champ
- Ateneo, La Salle rule SBP/Passerelle (The Philippine Star)
- LS Taekwondo Seniors finish 3rd in UAAP
What's new inside?
- Social media keep flood victims connected (SF Chronicle) (Ateneo in the
News)
- US-based Ateneo alumni can donate to the Ateneo for Task Force Ondoy
through PJF and AF-USA (Alumni News)
- UAAP Championship Games schedule (in UAAP Season 72)
*IN MEMORIAM *
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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