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A Commemorative Magazine of the CLSU 50th Universityhood Celebrations
President’s Message
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t is my distinct honor and privilege to join our faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and partners in jubilation as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of CLSU as a university. The overall theme of our celebration is “Golden Years…Shaping Lives”, a manifestation of the significant contributions of CLSU to human development and nation building. As we step out into the next phase of our history, we must transcend our existence as a people’s university with a distinct identity, and to maximize our efforts to remain a partner for progress as we continue to vigorously nurture people and discover new knowledge in order to contribute to humanity and in the global community. The foundational elements and core values of the CLSU culture poise it to continue to play an important leadership role among institutions of higher learning in the country as we increasingly utilize our intellectual wealth and the creativity of our human resources in addressing the complex international and interdisciplinary challenges confronting all of us. Let us all be joyful and be inspired!
RUBEN C. SEVILLEJA University President
Golden Years... Shaping Lives “Golden Years…Shaping Lives” is more than a theme as CLSU celebrates its glorious 50 years as a University; it is a statement and a testimony. The Central Luzon State University has grown from its roots as a pioneering agricultural school into a dynamic, vibrant, relevant and comprehensive university that is committed to the future of its students, the Filipino people, and the evolving needs of the world. CLSU an institution of higher learning has valiantly adapted to the changing social, economic, cultural, political, and education milieu that is prevalent today. Through the years, its four-pronged program has been instrumental in the university’s quest to sustain excellence in learning, as a crucial source of knowledge and technologies, and a proactive partner for progress. Further, the university has endeavored to support the broadest intellectual and developmental needs of its students, has addressed the problems which confront the various groups of people that it serves, has ensured an optimal and favorable enabling environment for its operation, and has demonstrated its core expertise and values in attaining them. This celebration is a tribute to CLSU’s distinguished heritage and storied past. This is an occasion for the university to look forward with confidence of future that is filled with innovations and inspirations while living up to its tradition of quality and excellence that deepens the collective efforts of its faculty, staff, alumni, partners and students, to meaningfully contribute to nation building. With its numerous outstanding accomplishments and many notable successes, and with unity, focus, and resolve as the bedrock upon which its aspirations are founded, a bright future for CLSU is ensured.
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A Commemorative Magazine of CLSU 50th Year Universityhood Celebrations
Regidor G. Gaboy Jocelyn L. Aveno Myla L. Santos Editors Cynthia Lyn P. Curada Verjun J. Dilla Chrysl Avegeil S. Noble Joel M. Torres Emil F. Ubaldo Writers Bethzaida Cabaloan Teodorico Jose B. Clemente Denver M. dela Cruz Nonilo C. Delfin Gerardo J. Gantioque Staff Regidor G. Gaboy Emil F. Ubaldo Lay-out Artists Ruben C. Sevilleja Tereso A. Abella Raul D. Divina Eduardo G. Marzan Jr. Emilio M. Cruz Adorable P. Pineda Consultants This commemorative magazine was published thru the Committee on Publication and was printed thru the Center for Educational Resources Development and Services (CERDS), Ground Floor, University Library, CLSU, Science City of MuĂąoz, Nueva Ecija.
Golden Years... Shaping Lives
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Sending celebration thru the mail: PhilPost releases CLSU commemorative stamps by Verjun J. Dilla
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ISPEAR holds universityhood run by Regidor G. Gaboy
CLSU awards Gintong Sinag to institution builders, partners by Regidor G. Gaboy
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Promoting Research Culture: CLSU hosts e3-START by Chrysl Avegeil S. Noble
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CLSU holds S& T Agri-Aqua Trade Fair by Verjun J. Dilla and Emil F. Ubaldo Celebration thru Sports: The Golden Summer League with reports from ISPEAR
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The Siever: The Universityhood Marker by Ponciano D. Cuaresma
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The Artist: Juan Sajid Imao
Condensed by Ponciano D. Cuaresma from the feature article by Ma. Cielo Florendo - Imao
CLSU Milestones: A Journey to Universityhood by Fe L Porciuncula Ponciano D. Cuaresma Aurora S. Paderes Ma. Excelsis M. Orden Julieta P. Burnot 10 Things I Would Like to See in CLSU by Emil F. Ubaldo 50 Must Try and See in CLSU by Joel M. Torres
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Sending the celebration thru the Mail
PhilPost releases CLSU Commemorative Stamps by Verjun J. Dilla
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he Philippine Postal Services released two Commemorative Stamps of CLSU on April 4, 2014 in consonance with the university’s celebration of th the 50 Founding Anniversary as a university. The first stamp highlights the Rizal in Barong Monument which could be found in heart of the campus. It is considered the first in the world, if not the only monument of Jose Rizal wearing Barong Tagalog.
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The second stamp displays the Science Centrum of the university. The place offers a state-of-the-art exhibit of the different researches and technologies undertaken and developed in the university. Located near the main gate of CLSU, this newly constructed building is a donation of the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR). Also illustrated on the two stamps is the universityhood logo which depicts the bountiful harvest of the institution while and its relentless efforts to address national and international concerns. With 40 (4x10) Sheet Composition, both of the stamps passed thru a litho-offset (four-colors) printing on Imported unwatermarked paper and was reproduced in 200,000 pieces. The design of the project was spearheaded by Engr. Adorable P. Pineda, director of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) and was crafted by Dr. Regidor G. Gaboy, director of the Center for Educational Resources Development and Services (CERDS). The Universityhood logo was conceptualized by the Committee on Universityhood Logo headed Dr. Ponciano D. Cuaresma, director of the Center for Central Luzon Studies (CCLS) and was illustrated digitally by Mr. Zoilo Cunanan. Photos used in the designs were taken by Mr. Gerardo J. Gantioque.
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THE GOLDEN RUNNERS As Dr. Tereso A. Abella fires the gun shot, the runners start the golden run.
The Golden Run
ISPEAR holds universityhood fun run
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he Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (ISPEAR) organized an invitational fun run dubbed as “CLSUnahan II: The Golden Run” at the university campus on June 14, 2014. The golden run had 3K, 5K and 10K events participated in by university officials, alumni, guest/visitors, varsity athletes/coaches, students and running enthusiasts. The historic marathon gun started at 6:00 AM fired by Dr. Tereso A. Abella, Vice President for Academic Affairs. Joseph Uranza of the College of Arts and Sciences sruled the 3K event - men followed by Gabriel Pabiona and Paul Tomagan as second and third finishers respectively. A grade 7 student, Merry Joy Trupa, ruled the 3K event - women followed by two college students, Mariel Reyes and Cathleen Garbin as second and third finishers respectively.
Two high school students from Constancio Padilla National High School in San Jose City ruled the 5K event as Marvin Galayugo and Zyra Kaye Eleria finished firsts. Other top three finishers in the 5K event include Regui Trupa (Men - 2nd), John Oliver Ramos (Men - 3rd), Jelie Bituin Ingarin (Women - 2nd) and Josyhll Lyka Rose Villena (Women 3rd). Ingarin and Villena are high school students of the Agricultural Science and Technology School. In the 10K event, Isagani Takutaku of Tarlac City ruled the men’s division while Vanessa Laureta of the College of Education topped the women’s division. Other top finishers in the 10K event include Edwin Castro (Men - 2nd), Jonald Alvaro (Men - 3rd), Karen Balala (Women - 2nd) and Mariani Mulaan (Women - 3rd).
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On recognizing valuable contributions
CLSU awards Gintong Sinag to institution builders, partners by Regidor G. Gaboy Research - Department of Agriculture (BAR-DA), WorldFish, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines, Fullbright - Philippine American Educational Foundation, Ford Foundation - Philippines and Landbank of the Philippines. Being the host city of CLSU ,the Local Government Unit of the Science City of Muñoz is also a recipient of the Gintong Sinag Award as development partner. The Award is given to those who have contributed significantly to the development of CLSU as one of the premier higher education institutions in the country. “This is to recognize that on the 50th year of CLSU as a university, the development and progress of our institution are continuously turning into a reality with the help of our partners. Indeed, their valuable contributions added to the effectiveness and efficiency of our university in fulfilling its mandate for the people and the country,” said Dr. Tereso A. Abella, Vice-President for Academic Affairs and chair of the Committee on Awards, in an interview. The university will give a miniature replica of The Siever, the universityhood symbol, as trophy for the awardees.
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This is to recognize that on the 50th year of CLSU as a university, the development and progress of our institution are continuously turning into a reality with the help of our partners.
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entral Luzon State University bestows its Gintong Sinag Award to its institution builders, institutional partners and development partner during the Program and Recognition of the 50th Universityhood Celebration at the University Gymantorium on June 18, 2014. Nine institution builders, which include two former CLAC and seven CLSU presidents, 17 institutional partners and one development partner will be the honorees on the said program. Institution builders include Dr. Elias M. Caray, Dr. Hilario J. Santos, Dr. Arcadio G. Matela, Dr. Amado C. Campos, Dr. Pedro A. Abella, Prof. Juan P. Viray, Dr. Eliseo L. Ruiz, Dr. Fortunato A. Battad and Dr. Rodolfo C. Undan. Institutional partners are the Philippine Council for Agriculture Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAAARRD), Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - National Freshwater Fisheries Training Center (BFAR - NFFTC), Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), Bureau of Agricultural
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Dr. Hilario J. Santos
Dr. Arcadio G. Matela
Prof. Juan C. Viray
Dr. Amado C. Campos
Dr. Pedro A. Abella
Dr. Rodolfo C. Undan
Dr. Eliseo L. Ruiz
Dr. Fortunato A. Battad
The Institution Builders
Dr. Elias M. Caray
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Promoting Research Culture:
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entral Luzon State University (CLSU) sponsored an international research conference which gathered together the university’s national and international partners from the academe, research and development institutions, local government units, business sectors and pro-active individuals at the RET Amphitheater on June 16-17, 2014 . The international gathering dubbed as e3 -START International Conference is one of the highlights of golden universityhood celebration of CLSU. His Excellency Toshinao Urabe, ambassador of Japan to the Philippines keynoted the opening program. Plenary papers and posters on environment, entrepreneurship, education, science, technology and the arts were presented in the conference. Plenary presenters during the first day include Dr. Loc Huu Tran of Nong Lam University (Vietnam), Dr. Takayoshi Sato, Tokyo University of Agriculture (Japan); Dr. Tomoaki Itayama of Nagasaki University (Japan); Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez Jr., President of International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (Philippines); Dr. Paksiri Tongsen of Maejo University (Thailand) and CLSU associate professor, Dr. Chito F. Sace. On the second day, the plenary speakers include Dr. Alexandra Weissfloch of Vancouver Island University (Canada); Mr. Cheng Liangji of PhilSCAT (Philippines); Dr. Antonio Alfonso, coordinator of the Department of Agriculture’s Biotechnology Program and director of the PhilRice Crop Biotechnology Center (Philippines); Dr. Yang Won-Ha, director of KOPIA Center (Philippines); Dr. Wilfredo Dumale, director for Research and Development of Nueva Vizcaya State University (Philippines) and Dr. Esmeralda S. Cunanan, executive director of the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (Philippines).
(1) His Excellency Toshinao Urabe, ambassador of Japan to the Philippines, speaks before the participants of e3- START during the opening program. (2) CLSU President Dr. Ruben C. Sevilleja, Mayor Nestor L. Alvarez of the Science City of Muñoz and CAS Dean Dr. Renato G. Reyes accompany His Excellency Toshinao Urabe in a tree planting activity in the campus.
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Showcasing Technology Innovation
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CLSU holds S&T Agri-Aqua Trade Fair
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by Verjun J. Dilla and Emil F. Ubaldo were invited to promote their developed technologies and agri-aqua products. Riding and walk-behind rice mechanical transplanter from Korea; Rice Reaper walk-behind gasoline engine driven from Taiwan, combine harvester and four-wheel tractor from China and brown rice miller and harvester locally assembled by PhilMec were displayed with corresponding brochures and pamphlets. CLSU through its different colleges and units, showcased its aromatic rice, mushroom products, Kamlong, grafted trees, innovative rice-based products, small ruminant food supplements and yields , biofertilizer and tricho-plus. BFAR exhibited technologies in tilapia production, fingerlings and the
like. PhilRice showcased its rice technologies by distributing brochures and pamphlets. Ollie’s and Leo’s footware, invited exhibitors from Gapan brought their products such as slippers, sandals, shoes and fabrics. Likha ng Novo Ecijano Manufacturer’s Association (LINEMA) members, on the other hand, showcased variety of food products like preserved and fresh fruits, processed meat, handy crafts, clothings, tea, rice coffee, home decors, bags and fashion jewelries. Dr. Emilio M. Cruz and Dr. Quirino D. dela Cruz served as chair and vice of the trade fair respectively.
Photos by: GERARDO J. GANTIOQUE AND TEODORICO JOSE B. CLEMENTE
odern farm machineries from the Philippines and other Asian countries, research based yields and other farm related products highlighted the CLSU Golden Anniversary Science and Technology Agri-Aqua Trade Fair at the Tan Yan Kee Multi Purpose Gym on June 13-18, 2014. The Agri-Aqua Fair kicked off with a Farmers’ Field Day and Forum held at the RET Amphitheater made through the efforts of the committee headed by Dr. Pastora S. Coloma, director for Extension, participated by 300 farmers from different towns of Nueva Ecija. State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and other private institutions
(1) City Vice Mayor Tekila Grace D.V. Alvarez together with Acting VPRET Dr. Emilio M. Cruz and VPAA Dr. Tereso A. Abella inspect the exhibits on display at the S&T Agri-Aqua Trade Fair. (2) The welcome sign of the agri-aqua trade fair set at the Tan Yan Kee Multi-Purpose Gym. (3) A farmer demonstrates the use of a riding-type mechanical transplanter at the RET experimental field.
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THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
THE NON-TEACHING FORCE
THE TEACHING FORCE
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Celebration thru Sports:
CLSU holds Golden Summer League with reports from ISPEAR
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fter dominating 19 of the 27 events played, the Non-Academic team beat the Faculty team in the Golden Summer League held on May 2 and 8, 2014.
The non-academic personnel dominated basketball (M), chess (W), dama (M & W), dart (M & W), volleyball (W), lawn tennis (M), badminton (W), tug-of-war (M & W), scrabble (M & W), slow-pitch mixed softball, bowling (W), fun games, tongit and throwing events (M & W). “It doesn’t matter who wins, ang importante makalaro ang maraming tao at para mag-enjoy,” said Dr. Raul D. Divina, Vice President for Administration and head of the nonacademic team. “We selected dedicated coaches and organized our team early to prepare for the league, with the all out support of our VPAd, we attained our goal and hopefully we can retain it next year,” explained Mr. Jose Ariel Barza, the
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non-academic team’s athletic manager and softball’s playing coach. Meanwhile, the faculty team dominated chess (M), volleyball (M), table tennis (M & W), badminton (M), swimming (M & W) and bowling (M). Dr. Tereso A. Abella, Vice President for Academic Affairs headed the university’s teaching force with Bienvenido S.I. Kanapi Jr., as the athletic manager. More or less 600 faculty and staff participated in the summer league ,which was revived as part of the activities of the 50th anniversary celebration of CLSU as a university. “This kind of activity should be scheduled; it must be put in the calendar plan so that people will be reminded,” Divina added.
It doesn’t matter who wins, ang importante makalaro ang maraming tao at para mag-enjoy…
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This kind of activity should be scheduled; it must be put in the calendar plan so that people will be reminded.
THE CHAMPION
Mr. Jose Ariel Barza (non-academic team’s athletic manager) and Dr. Raul D. Divina (head of the non-academic team) receive the championship trophy from Dr. Ruben C. Sevilleja (CLSU President) and Mr. Jay C. Santos (ISPEAR director).
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The Universityhood Marker
The Siever by Ponciano D. Cuaresma
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symbol stands for an idea and a philosophy, or a storied past. The Statue of the Siever stands as a universal symbol of a caring and nurturing institution, call it in another way, mother or mater. Conceived as an emblem for an agricultural institution with environmental and human conscience, the stance of the statue depicts CLSU’s institutional philosophy of contributing to and its impact on the educational, economic, social, cultural and political well-being of the people it serves. From its lowly beginning as an agricultural school, CLSU is always associated to excellence in education, hard work and service to humanity. Thus, the position of the hands seems to cuddle a child (or hold a sieve). Placed at the entrance of the university, it greets entering students, faculty, and staff – with a message that embodies hope and opportunity for those seeking better education, and humane work conditions. Visitors are likewise welcomed with opportunities to share its bountiful resources: human, physical, technology packages and other services to develop communities. The sieve stirs the desire for knowledge for everyone who enters the institution’s portal and partakes with sieved appropriate technologies that promote sustainable community development, and to conserve the environment for posterity.
Height of the statue: 6 feet Material of the statue: Bronze cast Height of 5-sided pedestal: 50 inches Material of the pedestal: Concrete with brass plates with milestones inscriptions Landscape: Pentagonal fence, 8 ft each side, with three concrete posts and stainless pipe railings
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The Artist:
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sculptor for more than 20 years, Juan Sajid Imao excels in his use of metal and experiments with different media. Sajid’s mastery of his medium and his body of works has led to his being recognized as: one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) in 2006 for personal accomplishment in the arts awarded at the JCI World Congress in Seoul, Korea; one of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of the Philippines for sculpture in 2001; and the Metrobank Foundation Prize for Achievement (MPAS) in Sculpture Awardee in 2007, given to mid-career sculptors who have significantly contributed to the development of Philippine sculpture. Sajid is known for creating exceptional public art, as seen in his monuments and landmark sculptures found all over the country. Sajid’s vision is to popularize sculpture, which is not appreciated, as the other visual arts, by inspiring people to interact with his works. He had done this best with his 25-meter functional brass sundial at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) titled “Kasaysayan Bawat Oras,” -- a winning entry in BGC’s first Public Art Contest in 1997. An accurate timepiece rich in symbols of Philippine history, Sajid’s sundial is a first of its kind in the country in that it combines both art and function in what is considered one of the most ancient tools of telling time. Another similarly engaging work of his is the modern brass crucifix at the Church of the Gesu in Ateneo de Manila University. In 2009, Sajid was adjudged the Grand Prize Winner in the Deutsche Bank Invitational Public Art Contest. His winning entry “Diversi-team” is a 10-ft sculpture made of copper and stainless steel installed in front of the Netquad Building in BGC. On the other hand, Sajid’s smaller sculptures incorporate bold elements and use a variety of materials other than brass. His exhibit works also reveal his personal experiences and views.
Condensed by Ponciano D. Cuaresma from the feature article by Ma. Cielo Florendo - Imao
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THE JOURNEY CONTINUES Copy of the speech delivered by Dr. Hilario J. Santos, the first president of Central Luzon State University, from a 1964 issue of The CLSU Collegian.
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Dr. Hilario J. Santos
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This is a red-letter day in my life, a happy fulfillment of a cherished dream. I am certainly happy and grateful to the Board of Regents for entrusting to me the presidency of the new university… I will hold this coveted position and exert my level best that the University will function and achieve its goals as expected by the Board. When you elected me President of the University, you also elected my co-workers, and with the inspiration of Mrs. Santos and my children, with the guidance of the Board of Regents and with the Divine Assistance of the Almighty God, we will meet the challenges of the University and endeavor to be faithful to the trust committed to our care… First President Central Luzon State University
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Milestones by Fe L. Porciuncula, Ponciano D. Cuaresma, Aurora S. Paderes, Ma. Excelsis M. Orden and Julieta P. Burnot
1964-1973
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t was on August 10, 1964 when Hilario J. Santos was inaugurated as the first university president. During his presidency ( 1964-January 1970), the university achieved new heights as an institution of higher learning marked with remarkable metamorphosis in terms of academic, physical and human resource development.
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he Division of Research and Extension was created in 1964 which served as a clearing house for research activities of students and staff members.
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he CLSU Scientific Journal had its maiden issue during the school year 1965-1966.
LSU produced the first licensure examination topnotcher, Rogelio C. Lazaro in agricultural engineering in 1965. This was repeated in 1966 when Eliodoro F. Ravalo also landed in the top spot.
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MACE for the University was adopted after a design for the CLSU seal was approved by the Philippines Heraldry Committee on February 9, 1968.
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THE GOLDEN FLOWER CLSU carried a five-year extensive sunflower research to introduce sunflower to mainstream Philippine agriculture from October 1971 to December1979 through funding from the National Science and Development Board. The university revived its sunflower production in 2007 for biofuel research.
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THE LEADER IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION CLSU also excels in livestock projects under its Agribusiness Program which has been one of the country’s best and a model to other state universities and colleges, vocational schools and other institutions in agribusiness and entrepreneurship.
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r. Armando C. Campos assumed office on March 9, 1970 as the second President of the university, and became the longest serving university president. He was dubbed as the “Architect of the New CLSU�.
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he CLSU Freshwater Fish Station under the Inland Fisheries project was started in 1971. It is the forerunner of the present Freshwater Aquaculture Center.
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he CLSU main gate, a landmark along the national highway, was constructed in 1973. It depicts the kind of education and practical training which the youth of the land hopes to imbibe from this institution of higher learning.
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hen Executive Vice President Juan P. Viray was designated as officer-in-charge of CLSU (February 15, 1969-May 22, 1969) and as acting president (May 23,1969-March 8, 1970) after to the retirement of President Santos. He was known for his brilliance in administrative procedures and academic program enhancement.
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LSU scored a breakthrough in 1974 on cotton culture and production which spurred the launching of “Operation Bulak” with the research team headed by Dr. Filomena F. Campos with the assistance of other agencies. This served as the groundwork for the eventual issuance of Presidential Decree No. 350, creating the Philippine Cotton Corporation (PCC).
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tart of the rise of new buildings to house new offerings and accommodate more students in CLSU’s bid to become a comprehensive academic institution, to wit: College of Arts and Sciences (1974); College of Inland Fisheries (1974); University Library (1975); College of Home Science and Industry (1978); College of Veterinary Medicine (1979); Administration Building (1979); CLSU Auditorium (1979); and the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (1983).
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LSU produced a streak of topnotchers in Agricultural Engineering Licensure Examination: Jose A. Ruiz (February 1974) and Romulo R. Angeles (August 1974). These sterling records were followed by Tolentino B. Moya in February 1975, Evelyn A. Bautista (first lady topnotcher) in May 1977, Artemio B. Basallo in May 1978, Joselito V. Santos in September 1982 and Ferdinand T. Aquino in September 1988.
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he University Science High School (USHS) was established by virtue of BOR Resolution No. 1622 on June 14, 1976.
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he Central Luzon Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (CLARRDEC) was also established in 1976 with 22 member-agencies/institutions and CLSU as the base agency in coordination with PCARRD (now PCAARRD).
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BANANA IN A BOTTLE CLSU became an institutional leader in conducting researches on banana shoot-tip culture (tissue culture) to improve the quality of banana plants. The university also conducted tissue culture propagation of other valuable plants.
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WONDER VEGETABLE In 1999, CLSU researchers came up with the Kamlong (kamatistalong) technology that involves the grafting of tomato scion unto eggplant rootstock which is sturdier and can better withstand water logging during rainy season. Thus, the technology solved the perennial problem relative to growing tomato during rainy season and allowed farmers to plant off-season tomato.
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n recognition of the university’s invaluable contribution to agricultural development of the country. CLSU received the Golden Harvest Award (Gintong Ani Award) on October 14, 1976 from President Ferdinand E. Marcos during the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Department of Agriculture.
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he Bachelor of Science in Home Economics was offered in 1978. BOR Resolution No. 1868, s. 1979 renamed the College of Home Economics to College of Home Science and Industry. A “3-in-1 curriculum” in veterinary science and medicine was established in 1979, with awards “exit credentials” every after two years of this six-year ladderized curricular program, to wit: Certificate in Animal Production (CAP); Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry (BSAH); and Doctor of Veterinary Science and Medicine (DVSM).
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he Graduate School (GS) was created in 1979 under R.A. No. 1174. In 1982, the name of the Graduate School, then also called Graduate Studies, was changed to Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS).
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he Philippine Carabao Research and Development Center (PCRDC), the forerunner of the Philippine Carabao Center, was set up. A project of the Philippine Government and the UNDP-FAO, the CLSU-PCRDC (now PCC at CLSU) pursued the ranch type component of the project.
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aculty participation in university governance and policy formulation was brought to fore with the operationalization of the Faculty Assembly on October 29, 1982 with Dr. Rodolfo C. Undan as its first president. The association is now called Faculty Association, Inc. (FAI) whose president automatically sits as member of the CLSU Board of Regents. Also existing in the University are the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) and the CLSU Labor Union of Teachers and Employees (CLUTCHES).
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he College of Business Administration and Accountancy was established pursuant to the Provision of Batas Pambansa Blg. 230 on May 19, 1983. CBAA’s creation ushered in CLSU’s bid to become a comprehensive academic institution.
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LSU became one of the first SUC members of the network for the Barangay Integrated Approach for Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI) Program in 1984. The BIDANI, which was later institutionalized, is a social innovation that has far reaching impacts towards improved living conditions in the countryside.
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res. Amado C. Campos in 1984 commissioned a committee to formulate policies and guidelines in putting up income generating projects in support to the instruction, research and extension thrusts of the university. This led to the establishment of the Income Producing Operating Office (IPOO) which concretized the operation of viable university-based income generating projects.
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LSU produced its first summa cum laude in 1984, Emmanuel M. Vera Cruz with the degree Bachelor of Science in Inland Fisheries with a grade point average of 1.15. In 1989, another Inland Fisheries graduate, Mary Ann R. Garcia was also a summa cum laude.
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assive infrastructure development in CLSU ensued to include the following: Technology Dissemination and Utilization System (TDUS) building in 1984 (now the RET building); asphalted road (1985-1987); Veterinary Medicine Hospital (1986); Carpentry shop (1986);Perimeter fence 1,220 meter (1986); University Library worth Php22.4 million (1987); two storey College of Business Administration and Accountancy (1988) and the Tissue Culture Laboratory (1990).
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THE QUEST FOR THE BEST TILAPIA CLSU is one of the country’s leaders and pioneers in aquaculture technologies which resulted in the development of genetically improved tilapia strains such as Genetically Improved Farm Tilapia (GIFT), Genetically Male Tilapia (GMT), YY Super-male tilapia and FAC Selected Tilapia FaST).
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THE TREE The winning entry during a tree-photo contest sponsored in honor of Dr. Fortunato A. Battad which aims to capture images of the trees he planted in the campus during his presidency.
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r. Pedro A. Abella was appointed acting President of CLSU on April 30, 1986. He emphasized loyalty to the institution and invoked the principle of shared management in his administration.
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he Center for Central Luzon Studies (CCLS) was established in 1986 to study the rich culture, history and society of Central Luzon.
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r. Eliseo L. Ruiz was appointed University President on March 25, 1987. He was the first CLSU alumnus and Novo Ecijano to head the university and was credited with operationalizing the CLSU Food Processing Center and the CLSU Feed and Grain Processing Center.
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major organizational and structural overhaul was done in 1987 which resulted in the creation of the three major structural programs: Administration, Academic Affairs, and Research Extension and Training each headed by a vice president. The administration program was renamed General Administration and Support Services (GASS) in 1993.
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r. Fortunato A. Battad assumed presidency on May 22, 1992. He worked hard for bigger yearly budget for CLSU which paved the way in the implementation of noteworthy projects, researches and infrastructure build-up. He is credited for the massive greening of the CLSU campus, with more than 45,000 different kinds of trees planted on campus.
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he CLSU Freshwater Aquaculture Center (FAC) was designated as the National Center for Aquaculture under the National Aquatic Resources Research Development System (NARRDS) in 1994. The Center achieved a breakthrough in tilapia sex reversal which paved the way in the production of YYmales known as “supermales� because of their unique capability of siring all or nearly all-male progenies known as genetically male tilapia (GMT). Photo by: NONILO C. DELFIN
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he Water Resources Management Center (WRMC) was created on August 18, 1995 through CLSU Board Resolution No. 62-95 with the general objective of developing modern systematic water management technologies and information systems that improve water resource quantity and quality management for conservation and productivity.
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he University received grand slam awards from the Philippine Council for Agriculture Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) on November 10, 1995, to wit: Pantas Award for Pres. Fortunato A. Battad in recognition of his excellent management of research and development activities; Tanglaw Award, in recognition of CLSU as Outstanding R and D Institution; and the Ugnay Award for best consortium given to the Central Luzon Agricultural Resources Research and Development Consortium (CLARRDEC) with CLSU as lead agency. CLSU again received the Tanglaw Award of PCARRD on November 10, 2003.
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he Agricultural Science and Technology School (ASTS) was established in 1996 in response to the call for relevance of high school curricular offerings. The ASTS trains secondary students in agricultural technologies and services for self-employment in their respective communities.
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SOIL LESS GARDEN A P4.9 million hydroponic research is currently on-going at the university through the assistance of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD). The research aims to develop and promote hydroponics as a smart farming technique for vegetable production.
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THE TREE PLANTER Dr. Fortunato A. Battad, CLSU president emeritus, poses beside a durian tree which he planted at the university campus during his presidency.
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ix new centers/institutes were established to include, the Center for Educational Resources Development and Services (CERDS) also in 1997; College Testing and Evaluation Center (CTEC) in 1997; Environmental Management Institute (EMI) in 1997 which was renamed Institute for Climate Change and Environment Studies (ICCEM) on September 21, 2011, CLSU Open University (OU) in 1997, Information Systems Institute (ISI) in 1998 and Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (ISPEAR) in 1999.
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r. Rodolfo C. Undan took his oath as the sixth CLSU president on January 3, 1999. After his first four-year term expired on January 3, 2003, Dr. Undan was given another term (January 2003-January 2007), which was extended up to April 30, 2007, giving him the distinction of being the CLSU Centennial President. Dr. Undan received the PANTAS award in 2001 as Outstanding Research Administrator from PCARRD.
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he Small Ruminant Center (SRC) scored a breakthrough in embryo transfer in goat on August 9, 2000 with the surrogate mother goat giving birth to four kids, three of them of different breeds. The center was established in 1983 from its humble beginning as one of the projects of the then Research and Development Center (RDC).
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LSU was launched as the “Model Agri-Tourism Site for Luzon” on October 19, 2001 under the Philippine Agri-Tourism Program.
he Philippine –Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT) was inaugurated on March 20, 2003. This is a project funded through a US$5 Million grant by the People’s Republic of China with counterpart funding of US$2 Million from the Philippine government. The Nueva Ecija Fruits and Vegetables Seeds Center (NEFVSC) which is a special project of the Nueva Ecija Provincial Government, in cooperation with the Central Luzon State University was also inaugurated on the same date. Photo by: NONILO C. DELFIN
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he CLSU- University Business Affairs Program (UBAP) was recognized as Outstanding Contract Grower in January and March 2004. CLSU through UBAP was also honored in 2006 as the lone recipient of the State Universities and Colleges Entrepreneurship Award given by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship owing to the effective and efficient operation and management of its agri-based income generating projects and for serving as a Model Entrepreneurial Program for other SUCs in the country.
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LSU marked its 100th Founding Anniversary on April 12, 2007, a celebration of its 100 years of leadership and excellent service in agricultural education and countryside development. Centennial markers were placed as landmarks inside the campus such as the 7.5- meter centennial landmark and marker erected in front of the Administration building.
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he mantle of leadership of the university was transferred on May 2, 2007 from Dr. Rodolfo C. Undan to Dr. Ruben C. Sevilleja, serving as the 7th president of CLSU. An educator and administrator, President Sevilleja was bestowed the PANTAS Award by PCAARRD on November 8, 2013 in recognition of his notable achievements, significant contributions and leadership in CLSU towards the advancement of agriculture and natural resources R and D in Region III.
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LSU was designated by CHED in 2009 as Center of Excellence (COE) in four programs. The agriculture and fisheries programs retained their COE status (COEs since 2001) while the veterinary science and medicine and agricultural engineering programs were the new COEs. In 2011, CLSU was designated as COE in Teacher Education and in 2012 as COE in Biology. The university’s leadership in the field of agriculture and fisheries also got a big boost in 2009 when it was recognized by CHED as National University/College of Agriculture and Fisheries (NUCAF). In 2010, the CLSU Open University was recognizrd by CHED as distance education provider.
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THE FUTURE OF GOATS The CLSU Small Ruminant Center was recognized by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) as the country’s first Center for Research Excellence (CORE) in Small Ruminants (Goats)
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SAFE FOOD PRODUCTION The CLSU Ramon Magsaysay-Center for Agricultural Resources and Environment Studies (RM-CARES) advocates organic vegetable production through the development of technologies such as biopesticides which control pests and organic liquid supplements which enhance plant growth.
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LSU holds the distinction of being the first SUC in 2009 to have the most number of programs accredited to Level 3, re-accredited status by the AACCUP, in six doctoral programs, 11 masteral programs, and 11 undergraduate programs. CLSU gets Level 2 institutional accreditation as a comprehensive higher education institution by AACCUP in September 2011.
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he Ramon Magsaysay-Center for Agricultural Resources and Environment Studies (RMCARES) was granted organic certification in 2010 by the Organic Certification Center of the Philippines, earning the distinction of being one if not the only fully converted from conventional to organic farm among SUCs throughout the country.
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LSU through the Training Office was accredited as Learning Resource Institute (LRI) by the Local Governance Training and Research Institutes – Philippine Network Inc. in June 2011 and accredited training provider for cooperatives development by the Cooperative Development Authority in 2012. The CLSU Training Office was also given a Certificate of Accreditation by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as a Training Institution prescribed under CSC Memorandum Circular No. 9, Series 1994.
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LSU was awarded a Utility Model certification by the Intellectual Property Office for Dr. Renato G. Reyes’ invention of biotechnological production of mushroom metabolite entitled “Production of Schizophyllum Commune Mycelia and Schizophyllan”. The invention was granted a seven-year protection as a utility model on November 12, 2013.
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LSU was hailed as a Tuklas Lunas Development Center by DOSTPCHRD on March 14, 2014. CLSU focuses on mushrooms with pharmaceutical potential in an effort to hasten drug discovery research in the country.
References: Undan R.C., F.L. Porciuncula, J.P. Burnot, et.al. 2007. Milestones in CLSU’s Centenary.CLSU, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Battad, F. A.,J.L. Aveno, T.T. Battad, et.al. 2007. CLSU at 100:A Journey to Humanity. CLSU, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. CLSU Annual Reports, several dates.
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MUSHROOM “PHARMING” Established in 1991, the CLSU Center for Tropical Mushroom Research and Development (CTMRD) successfully established a germplasm bank of the Philippine wild edible mushrooms. This efforts directs the development of production technologies of both native and exotic mushrooms which have become eminent to mushroom growers in the country. The biotechnological production of β-glucan , being the CLSU’s first patented technology, established the baseline towards the processing of bioactive metabolites of mushrooms for nutriceutical and pharmacological applications.
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10 THINGS I dream to see in CLSU by Emil F. Ubaldo
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t is the tranquil morning walk- jog that makes me appreciate what CLSU campus has to offer. With a refreshing nature-scented air which recharges my physical and mental being before or after a heavy-packed schedule, I can see a self-sustaining educational and residential community nestled in the groves of century old hardwoods and fruit-bearing trees making it an ideal academic haven for students, faculty and staff – more aptly to say, a dream university campus. Such thought inspires me to dream more for CLSU. Hence, whenever I stroll around, I could not help but build dream ideas for the campus which I hope to see in the future. Oftentimes, I share these dreams with my colleagues as jokes in casual chit chats whenever we pass by a particular location during a walk, jog or stroll.
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hile passing along Osmeña Avenue, Lingap Kalikasan or Barrio Sawmill, I am transported to the university’s pre-war era back when it was still Central Luzon Agricultural School by the old rustic charm. I am sure that each near century-old cottage has a lot of stories to tell as it has sheltered a number of families over period of time. I believe that there are only remaining structures that still exist around the country. Perhaps, these heritage gems could no longer survive the next 50 years of the university unless each will undergo a comprehensive assessment for possible retrofitting and renovation to withstand nature’s forces. Would not the golden universityhood celebration be a perfect opportunity for this project to jumpstart? Others might say that it costs more to renovate one of these cottages than to build a new one. Having known Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan, I know that restoration costs more than building a new structure. I dream of restoring a cottage, if not all, along the Executive Avenue. Such repair could be the start of a university’s Heritage Square which could become the center of historical and cultural tours. It would be a great delight to see these cottages restored to their original grandeur enclosed with uniform low-picket fences and identical tropical gardens in the lawn. Somehow, I also envision that one of the cottages in other locations maybe transferred to the location to house CLSU’s historic memorabilia especially during its CLAS or CLAC’s days. The idea of putting a one-stop shop for exclusive CLSU souvenir products or even publications in the said cottage also strikes my mind as we don’t yet have that facility to cater the demand for these things. Anyone’s wish to experience a night or a week-stay in these heritage houses could also be granted without causing inconvenience to the current occupants by converting the second cottage into a heritage “hometel” which could also become a housekeeping laboratory of the Department of Hospitality Management Maybe it would not be too much to dream that such site’s location may is also close proximity to other heritage structures in the university which include the CLSU Post Office, Reimer’s Hall and the two Gabaldon-type school buildings that house DepEd-CLSU Elementary (Lab.) School and the University Science High School.
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pending my morning stretching activities at the CLSU Rizal Park echoed the university’s vision to convert the said area into an international park. It is where symbolic structures that represent the countries of the university’s international students will be constructed, say a Thai pavilion or a replica of Indonesia’s National Monument. Our international alumni will surely be interested to put this project into reality. I believe that it would be a great idea to do the project which would serve as a testament to the university’s contribution to the peoples of the world. Upon seeing the concrete white structure of the supposed China Study Center that sits on the corner of the area, I quickly realized that if the project will push through, the idea of converting the building to house the International Students Service Unit of the Office of Student Affairs could also be entertained. Of course, with the park’s development, we should not forget the CLSU’s well-known Rizal statue, which for decades is the first and one of the only four statues of our national hero wearing Barong Tagalog. Addition of landscaped shrubs and flower beds will add a better aesthetic appeal to the place. University people seeking relaxation may also enjoy the introduction of free-roaming doves in the park which they could feed at times. I wish also that the park be better illuminated at night just like the heritage sites in Ilocos Region to highlight its features.
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hile I see that Lingap Kalikasan is gradually reviving its reveled nature’s charm, I hope that time will come when a coffee shop would be available where one could sip his coffee or tea during a calm morning. I am not sure if it would be right to say that only the public parks in Tagaytay and Baguio get their fair share of visitors as people flock shopping malls frequently for a weekend family bonding. Nonetheless, if picnic groves will be added to the park and ponds will be filled with fish for recreational fishing, no wonder other families or group of friends will consider spending a weekend picnic at the park. Common grill area could complement the picnic grove where picnic goers could grill their fresh catch right away.
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hough I never visited, I have read in a university brochure that there exists a bahay kubo garden in the campus which features the vegetables in the popular folk song “Bahay Kubo”. However, I wonder if a similar structure could be built with the same produce but this time without the use of soil. Yes, I am eyeing the idea of using hydroponic technology in this project which would surely popularize the technology. Aside from the model hydroponic backyard farm, would it not be also interesting to add kamlong plants and mushroom discoveries of the CLSU Mushroom Center to the garden?
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t was the line that divides each 1x1 m block of the concrete sidewalks that gave birth to the idea of giving a special meaning to them one early morning walk. The concept of having each block be paved with bricks and be named after a remarkable faculty member or notable alumni came to my mind. Though it may sound like that of the celebrities’ Walk of Fame, this project is not meant only for aesthetic or publicity purposes but more importantly, it could serve as an inspiration to the present day faculty members and students to emulate the admirable traits or achievements of these people. Perhaps, the idea can be thrown to the university alumni and other benefactors who might want to sponsor a block dedicated to a beloved university professors or notable alumni. A special screening committee might be of big help in facilitating the request for sponsorship by evaluating the nomination documents submitted by the concerned individual or group. Consequently, these documents may be filed at the University Library and whenever a student or faculty gets curious about a particular name, a story will be readily available.
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hile I appreciate the university’s effort to give due recognition to student organizations of the university through providing them with their own spaces in the university, I ponder on the thought of locating these parks in a single specific places. It will not just maximize the university’s land resources but we may also avoid parks mushrooming anywhere in the campus. More so, this also facilitates more efficient OSA monitoring as I have read in the Students’ Handbook that there exist guidelines in constructing SO parks. Security concerns can be also addressed if these are strategically located.
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While visiting the CLSU dumpsite to accompany my student’s photoshoot, I wonder if we may convert it into a model material recovery facility where a number of innovative strategies can be introduced to bring recycling to the next higher level which can be a prototype for large-scale dumpsites.
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he flamboyant display of bright orange flame-like flowers of few caballero trees(Caesalpinia pulcherrinma)around the university stirred the idea of what it would like if a number of caballero trees will be planted along the banks of a manmade lake in the campus. Though it might not be of match to the tens of thousands Japanese cherry trees that bloom every year, it will surely give one the same gorgeous vista of flower viewing and nature appreciation. More than a refuge for self-introspection, I could see the garden of tranquility carpeted with evergreen grass will be an Elysian paradise for artists, poets and writers in the university. I am sure this will become one of students’ top destinations.
Modern Student Marketing Center CLSU Old Market has earned its place in the memories of past and present CLSU community. However, with the increase in students’ population and bigger demands for student services, I guess the idea of a modern student marketing center may fit in the picture. I dream of the place where shops are strategically located, say there would be specific sections for food even a place for al fresco dining, school supplies, groceries and even a digital hub (for computer and internet needs).
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ar from the city hullabaloos, the Central Luzon State University stands as an ideal destination be it for scholarly endeavour, relaxation, entertainment, wellness and gastronomic spree. On its 50th year as a university, I identified 50 suggested must try and see activities at CLSU for employees, students, visitors and alike. “Selfie” enthusiasts would never run out of site at CLSU when it comes to eyeing for best “Selfie-Spots”. For that, the first on the list of our must try activities is to (1) take selfie at CLSU landmarks: the CLSU maingate, which has been a landmark for the past 41 years to travellers going to and from the northern part of the country; CLSU Centennial Landmark and Marker in front of the Administration Building;
Vivencio Saulong Park in recognition of Saulong’s courageous feat to defend the then CLAS from the Japanese Army; Rizal Park that is distinctive from the other Rizal monuments since it is the only monument of our national hero in our national costume – Barong Tagalog - than in coat and tie; bisecting the University Avenue and the road to University Auditorium, Pool and Pavilion is The Water Tank/CLSU Tower that played immense role when it comes to delivering university announcements to the community from the late 70s to early 90s, when public information were not yet available in the internet and other forms of social media; and of course a selfie plus jump shot at the CLSU Oval topping all the selfie frames to wind up all your selfie acts.
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RIZAL IN BARONG The Rizal monument at Central Luzon State University is known as the first ever monument of Dr. Jose Rizal wearing barong tagalog. It was built as a project of Central Luzon Agricultural College (high school) senior class organization of 1951. In recognition of the statue’s uniqueness, the Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission included it in a pictorial album about Rizal.
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Once you have already saved your best profile photo taken in some of the landmarks, you may turn academic mode on through 2) visit to various agriculture, fisheries, science and technology projects/showcases and research centers and museums housed at CLSU. On October 19, 2001, the Department of Tourism and the Department of Agriculture named CLSU as Model Agri-Tourism Site for Luzon. Along with that title, the university through its Public Affairs Office continues to promote and enhance technology demonstration and transfer to its stakeholders. The newest addition to these must-see museums and centers is The CLSU Science and Technology Centrum that features technologies from the different Research and Development centers and colleges of the university in various communication media like exhibits, computer kiosks and state-of-the-art audio-visual room. Nowadays, when more and more people
become advocates of achieving “sound mind and sound body”, the university becomes a top pick venue when it comes to different recreational and fitness activities not only for sports lovers but for anyone who wants to experience a bit of escape from the demands of their usual concerns and errands. Burn stored and excess fats not only to tone your body but to strengthen your body resistance by (3) brisk-walking, jogging or running or (4) biking along the university avenue to Lingap Kalikasan or even up to Sawmill. You may also (5) play some outdoor sports like basketball, volleyball, tennis, softball, futsal and swimming or (6) engage to some indoor games like badminton and table tennis at the University Gymnatorium. But if you find walking, running, and playing indoor and outdoor games tedious ones, then (7) attend Zumba Sessions during Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Students’ Cultural Society Hall.
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After feeding your mind with the breakthroughs in the different fields and doing some fat-burning and body toning activities, it is time for some refreshments to replenish your body with its needed nutrients. If you’re up for some food trip to satisfy your craving for tasty, affordable and healthy dishes, CLSU is also the place to be, for it offers an array of delectable cuisine to fit your appetite. Through the years, CLSU Old Market remains the university’s hub for employees, students and visitors looking for epicurean delight. (8) Dine at Ipay Canteen to experience its classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner or if you’re looking for some sort of comfy food (9) try Flying Saucer, Dacoco and Veseva-Verline Snack Hauz.
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Few years ago, the CLSU Alumni Center and Food Court was opened to cater the growing population of university stakeholders, while the University Canteen was renovated to meet the same demand.
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Still on food trip must-try is to (10) baste fish ball, kikiam, kwek-kwek dipped in a sauce peddled around the university by the ambulant vendors or (11) buy popcorn and toasted peanut at the NATO Terminal. If you’re on your cholesterol watch and still would like to have a share of a deep fried stuff, you must (12) opt for mushroom tempura instead offered at the Center for Tropical Mushroom Research Development. To quench your thirst have a (13) drink of lacto and choco products at PCC CLSU Outlet or a (14) sip of ChiVes Beverages - Liquids’ coffee, blended fruits, iced tea coolers and mocktails at ChiVes Café and Patisserie. Care for an unusual dessert? Then (15) indulge to ChiVes’ tilapia ice cream, which was discovered in one of HRM students’ culminating activities that soon became a sensation and made its way to be featured in different national television shows. You may also (16) complete your craving for sweets with pastillas, available in different flavors offered at PCC CLSU Outlet.
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After having a taste of the CLSU cuisine, activities related to close encounter with nature are also recommended since the campus is a home to more than 45,000 different kinds of trees excluding the plethora of plants, shrubs and grasses that grow all over the campus. (17) Experience ecological diversity and serenity at Lingap Kalikasan formerly the Little Baguio that for many years has been a venue for family, friends and organizations’ picnics and get-togethers. (18) Joining the yearly open-fishing at BFAR is also a must try if you’re looking for excitement. (19) Feeding fish or just contemplating while sitting by the CLSU lagoon also offers a relaxing treat while (20) sitting at the bleachers or (21) sitting on the grass at the athletic oval or (22) whiling the hour at Baywatch can also be done for such activities continuously foster quality time among loved ones. (23) Watching the blossoming fire tree and the falling of April shower that soon filed up along the road also gives one the feeling that he is in another dimension or that a postcard from abroad comes to life. To conclude your CLSU nature trip (24) see the CLSU Dungon tree, planted more than a century ago along the road toward the Bagong Sikat gate.
Though lacks the flickering disco lights and beat, entertainment and night life at CLSU had never been dry. CLSU has been a home to talented groups and individuals so it had never experienced shortage of home-grown talents. Thus, the next must try year-round activities are to: (25) watch CLSU cultural groups -SCS, Taga, Gintong Ani, Maestro, Band, Koro, Rondalla – perform during Alay sa Bunso, concerts and other university functions; (26) sing-a-long at the University Canteen; (27) join the university’s observance of Earth Hour; (28) watch and play in the Night League; (29) do dorm hopping during the Annual Open House; (30) watch street dancing and non-stop party till dawn during the Lantern Parade; (31) witness the lighting of Christmas lights at the main gate; (32) see University Intramurals; and (33) watch the Inter-Collegiate LiteraryMusical.
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College festivals also come side by side so one may also try checking out the following celebrations: (34) CASayahan Festival of the College of Arts and Sciences capped by the street dancing parade, research and scientific conference and Mushroom Fairy; (34) Asian and Western Cuisine Gourmet Food Festival of the College of Home and Industry Department of Hospitality Management featuring cakes on parade, flare and bartending competition and cake decoration; (35) Fashion Show of Garment Technology showcasing the wardrobes designed and made by the students themselves; and (36) Cross Cultural Festival and International Cuisine by the International Students Services Unit of the Office of the Students Affairs. Student Organizations at CLSU are also known for staging productions and competitions that continuously wow the community: (37) Balagbagan – the longest running vocal singing competition in the Region for the last 22 years; (37) Campus Idol
– the search for model student who embodies well-rounded personality; (38) Dance Craze – modern dance contest for the youth in the region; and (39) Jampack. When it comes to search for beauty, the University has a number of year-round must see pageants; to wit: (40) Most Beautiful Face; (41) Dungon Queen along with the other pageants in the dormitories; (42) Mr. and Ms. Intramurals; (43) Lantern King and Queen, and the most coveted titles (44) Mr. and and Ms. CLSU. When it comes to the mode of transportation, must try in the university is the (45) ride in CLSU NATO – which is the counterpart of UP Ikot but is smaller than the latter, to bring you from one point to another. (46) Revisiting the past through looking at the infrastructures like post office and faculty and staff cottages built during the American period can also be a valuable must try activity
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especially to those who want traces of the university’s humble beginnings. (47)Witnessing CLSU Commencement Exercises like Baccalaureate Service, Tea Party and Recognition Program is also recommended since the university has been adopting the best practice and observance of these commencement exercises as far as solemnity, precision and ingenuity are considered. (48) Experiencing how graduation march heralded over the major university roads from the maingate, Administration Building, MPG, Tennis Court, Rizal Park, Auditorium to Graduation Site under the shade of majestically timid acacia trees, and seeing how those from the nearby towns and provinces flock under the trees to celebrate their loved ones’ success after graduation by sharing the packed lunch turning the entire university into a vast picnic grove.
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After engaging to the bucketful lists of must
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JUNE 18, 2014 try and see activities presented above, it’s time for some quiet moments, soul-searching, reflecting and praying through the (49) visit at CLSU Christ-the-Worker Church and InterFaith Chapel. And of course, more than the sites, events, and breakthroughs, the top must try and see at CLSU is (50) the people. For more than a century, the university has been the best place for establishing a career, meeting partners (business, academic and marital in nature) and raising a family. It has been a haven for most of those who studied and lived here. See? CLSU life had never been dull after all since it offers you a number of reasons to say that its more fun to visit, study, live and grow at CLSU.
CLSU Hymn C-L-S-U Alma Mater dear, O hail to thee! Full glory and honor, May yours forever be, The lights we share, From the torch you hold, Vanquish darkness and spread cheers All over the whole wide world C-L-S-U, C-L-S-U Patriotic service to the country We’ll prove to you our love and loyalty So hail, hail to thee, Alma Mater.
Philosophy The ultimate measure of the effectiveness of Central Luzon State University as an institution of higher learning is its contribution to and impact on the educational, economic, social, cultural, political and moral well-being and environmental consciousness of the people it serves.
Vision The Central Luzon State University as a world class knowledge-based people’s university, pro-active, relevant and committed to service and excellence.
Mission The Central Luzon State University shall develop socially responsible and empowered human resources and knowledge for poverty alleviation, environmental protection and global competitiveness towards sustainable development.
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