*THE BLUE POST *
Week of 7-14 November 2009
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*2009: THE ATENEO DE MANILA SESQUICENTENNIAL*
*Join the Ateneo Community in forming its Sesqui Prayer*
*150 lines of sesquicentennial hopes, dreams, and desires of the Ateneo
community*
Click here <http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&aid=7500> to find
out more about the project
*Join the AAA Sesqui Cross Country Fun Run!
A run through history, a run for
tradition<http://www.ateneoalumniassociation.org/newsitem?nid=145>
*
Sunday, November 15, 6:00am
Ateneo de Manila Loyola Heights Campus
Categories: Boys and Girls, Men and Women, Grade School, High School,
College, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51 & up and Open
The first 1,000 registrants get a free singlet!
Call the Ateneo Alumni Association at (63-2) 926-6067 for more details
For the benefit of the 500@150 Ateneo Sesquicentennial Scholarship Fund
*Go Blue on Pacquiao Day and Send a Scholar to
Ateneo*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=7519>
*Watch the Pacquiao-Cotto fight live via satellite and support the Ateneo
500@150 Sesquicentennial Scholarship Fund*
Sunday, November 15, broadcast starts at 8:30am
Irwin Theater, Grade School Complex, Loyola Heights Campus
Ticket prices: P500 for orchestra, P300 for balcony
Tickets are availabe at the Office of University Development & Alumni
Relations, Alingal Hall, Loyola Heights Campus
For reservations, 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 with the support of Jesuit
Volunteers Philippines
*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 *
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
*2009 Annual Dorm Reunion*
Saturday, December 12, 12:00nn
Cervini Recreation Room, Cervini Hall, Loyola Heights Campus
The grand alumni homecoming events will follow soon after the dorm alumni
reunion. Everyone is encouraged to continue the celebration in the afternoon
until the evening with the rest of the University community.
An announcement from Ateneo Foundation of Resident Students, Inc. (AFORS)
Secretary Gregorio "Jojo" M. Batiller, Jr.
*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
*48 Nights of Opera in Manila,
1865*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=7546>
*A lecture by Dr. William John Summers, Musicologist and Musical Historian
from the Department of Music, Dartmouth College, with a live performance of
music from the operas performed in Manila almost 150 years ago*
Tuesday, November 10, 4:00-6:00pm
Escaler Hall, Science Education Comlex, Loyola Heights Campus
Organized by the the Loyola Schools Fine Arts Program in cooperation with
the School of Humanities and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
For inquiries and reservations, call the Fine Arts Program at (63-2)
426-6001 local 5330 & 5331 or email finea...@admu.edu.ph
*Baha-bahang Buhay: Mga Kuwentong
Ondoy*<http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=7550>
*Fourteen stories of loss, pain, sadness, suffering, compassion and hope,
written and directed by members of Tanghalang Ateneo*
November 19-21, 24-28 at 7:00pm and November 21 & 28 at 2:00pm
Rizal Mini-Theater, Loyola Heights Campus
Proceeds of the show will help rebuild schools and communities devastated by
Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng
For inquiries and ticket reservations, call Ivanna Pacis at (0905) 241-2107
or e-mail market...@tanghalangateneo.org
*SPORTS *
*Ateneo Basketball School (ABS), 2nd Module*
Saturdays, November 7 - February 13, 8:30-11:00am
Covered Courts, Ateneo de Manila Grade School, Loyola Heights Campus
For any inquiries and reservations, call Marlyn Franco of the University
Athletics Office at (63-2) 426-6001 local 4192 or 426-5955
*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
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*ATENEO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION *
ateneoalumniassociation.org
*Class Representatives' General Assembly*
The 4th Quarter General Assembly of the Class Representatives of the AAA
will be held at the Amphitheater, 1/F Ateneo Professional Schools, Rockwell
Center, Makati City on Wednesday, 11 November 2009. Registration and
merienda cena begin at 6:00 p.m.
*Write a column for the AAA website!*
The AAA is looking for alumni who would like to contribute a weekly or
bi-weekly column to the AAA website. Kindly email rickoliva...@gmail.com for
more details.
*Sesqui Cross Country Fun Run*
The AAA Sesqui Cross Country Fun Run is on Saturday Nov. 15, 2009 at the
Ateneo High School grounds. Call 926.6067 for more details or go to the AAA
website <http://ateneoalumniassociation.org>.
*On ateneoalumniassociation.org:*
Dig Out Your Soul
*A commentary on standing up after Typhoon Ondoy and Ateneo Team Provident
in action*
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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
*Corporate Governance and Risk
Management*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=152>
*A two-day course that reinforces awareness and understanding of the
rationale and requirements of good corporate governance and at the same time
initiating the use of tools to assess corporate governance practice*
Friday-Saturday, November 12-13, 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
*2nd Visionary Innovations for Breakthrough
Entrepreneurship*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=155>
*Entrepreneurship is about originating innovative products and services. The
most successful entrepreneurs spot opportunities long before others can see
them*
November 12-December 10, 9:00am-5:00pm
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
*Internet and Mobile Marketing Demystified*
*Digital Marketing Diploma Program* <http://www.imadigitalmarketer.com/>
*Search, Blogs, Tweets, Social Networks, Mobile - these aren't buzz words
but channels that marketers can leverage on. In the Digital Marketing
Diploma Program, industry experts will teach you how to make digital work
for your brand or business*
Program starts on November 13 but participants can join individual modules
until July 2010
- Digital Marketing Wiki: Key Concepts in Digital Marketing
- Mobile: Marketing on the Go!
- Effective Email Marketing
- WWW: What Works in Websites
- Search Engine Marketing: Surfing on Digital Waters
- CLICK! - Web Advertising, Advergaming & Online Marketing Strategies
- Virtual Community Marketing
- Social Media: Blog Revolution
- e-Ethics: Digital Marketing Rulebook
- Marketing 360 Degrees
- Beyond the Banner: New Frontiers in the Digital Front
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education in partnership with 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
*Selling, Maintaining, and Developing Key
Accounts*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=33>
*Designed to address the improvement of selling practices to key accounts,
maintaining and ensuring their consistent patronage and developing them by
adapting responsive positive business interventions*
Tuesday-Thursday, November 17-19, 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
*Marketing Forum* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=116>
*A one-day seminar-program about special topics in the marketing profession*
Saturday, 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
*9th Six Sigma Green Belt Program*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=390&c=43>
This five-day basic training will prepare you to provide key support to Six
Sigma breakthrough and process improvement projects by working with
cross-functional teams to define and measure problems, analyze root causes,
implement and establish control at new levels
Fridays-Saturdays, December 4-19, 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
THEOLOGY & SPIRITUALITY
*Rekindling the Faith: Christianity for
Grown-ups*<http://www.lst.edu/lstrekindlingfaith.htm>
*The Loyola School of Theology 2009 Theological Discussion Series*
*Special Module: Light Conquers Night!*
*Making Sense of All Saints' Day, Advent and Christmas*
- Eschatology: Fr. Manuel Francisco, SJ & Fr. Jose Mario Francisco, SJ
- Spirituality/Arts: Fr. Rene Javellana, SJ
- Liturgy: Fr. Genaro Diwa
- Scripture: Fr. Miguel Lambino, SJ
- History/Aesthetics: Fr. Antonio de Castro, SJ
Tuesdays, November 10, 17, 24, December 1 & 8, 6:30-9:00pm at the
Ateneo de Manila Professional Schools, Rockwell Campus
Wednesdays, November 11, 18, 25, December 2 & 9, 7:00-9:00pm at the
Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila Loyola Heights Campus
*Morality: Selected Topics in Catholic Sexual Ethics*
*With Fr. Eric Marcelo Genilo, SJ (for adults only)*
Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26, February 2 & 9, 6:30-8:30pm at the Ateneo
de Manila Professional Schools, Rockwell Campus
Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27, February 3 & 10, 7:00-9:00pm at the
Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila Loyola Heights Campus
Offered by the Loyola School of Theology Lay Institute for Formation and
Empowerment
Fee: P2,000 per module
For inquiries, contact Grace Oconer at (63-2) 4266430 to 35 local 3606 or
(0916) 535-0862
*Seminar on Active Non-Violence*
*Facilitated by Jean Llorin and Mercy Abad*
Saturday-Sunday, November 14-15, 8:00am-6:00pm
Jean Leunis Hall, 2/F CLC Center, Seminary Drive, Ateneo de Manila Loyola
Heights Campus
Offered by the Christian Life Community of the Philippines
Seminar fee: P500 (inclusive of food & handouts)
Limited slots. Call (63-2) 426-0074 not later than Tuesday, November 10, for
reservations
*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
*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
*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 21 - February 13, 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
*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
*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
HUMAN RESOURCE
*Training and Organizational Needs
Analysis*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=23>
*A two-day program that examines the process of identifying and analyzing
needs for training or organizational development purposes*
Friday-Saturday, November 12-13, 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
*Essentials of Supervision* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=100>
*Performing well as a supervisor is difficult enough. What makes it even
more difficult is the transition from being a member of the team to becoming
a leader of that team. To meet these challenges well, you need to have solid
management and leadership essentials*
Mondays & Tuesdays, November 16-24, 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
*Managing a Young Workforce* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=156>
*A one-day interactive workshop aimed at enhancing the traditional way of
managing employees to meet the unique requirements of young workers*
Wednesday, November 18, 9:00am-5:00pm
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing
Education in partnership with the Ateneo Center for Organization Research
(CORD)
For more information, contact Ateneo CCE at (63-2) 894-4868 or
cce-a...@aps.ateneo.edu
FINANCE
*The Elliott Wave Analysis
Workshop*<http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=206>
*A step-by-step graphical presentation on how to apply Elliott Wave Theory
through pattern recognition and wave counting using textbook illustrations
and historical charts*
Thursday-Friday, November 19-20, 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
COMMUNICATION
*Mastering Presentation Skills* <http://cce.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=392&c=97>
*Increase the value of your presentation, whether in informal staff
meetings, marketing activities or large conferences*
Tuesday-Thursday, November 24-26, 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!
News
- Ateneo Alumni Northeast, Inc. raises funds for typhoon victims
- 2009 THE-QS World University Rankings: The performance of Philippine
universities
- Ateneo, IMMAP offer new diploma program in Digital Marketing
Features
- Understanding our waterways, understanding ourselves
- Miguel Dizon memorial scholarship established
Sports
- Ino Canlas bags PCA open age group title (High School)
- Young jin Kyle Taruc takes Cebu by storm (Grade School)
- AGS bags gold in Amoranto swim meet (Grade School)
- Ateneo, Adamson cagers win UniGames (ABS-CBN News)
Announcements
- Workshop on Positive Empowered Parenting (PEP), Nov. 17 and 14
- Call for Proposals: LS Scholarly Work Faculty Grants
- Applications to Korean Government Scholarship Program now accepted
- Ateneo Grade School CHRONICLE 2008 is out
What's new inside?
- Revised November and December calendar (Grade School)
*IN MEMORIAM *
Atty. Ramon P. Palencia (AA'51, Law'55), 15 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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Non-alumni who wish to be included in the broadcast list should send their
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