USA ranks first in 2005 med tech board exam

THE University of San Agustin ranked first among all the medical technology schools in the Philippines during the March 2005 board examination.
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Gonesto heads basic ed dep’t

Fr. Generous P. Gonesto, O.S.A., Ed.D., was appointed principal of the Basic Education Department effective Academic Year 2005-2006.
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San Agustin, Smart to inaugurate wireless lab

On 22 June 2005, the USA-Smart wireless laboratory installed at the Blanco Hall will be inaugurated.
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University partners with AIM for global distance learning

The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and the University of San Agustin recently entered into a partnership for the promotion of knowledge for development, through the services and facilities of the AIM-World Bank (WB) Development Resource Center (DRC).
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Arreza is member of OSA historical institute

Fr. Rodolfo M. Arreza, O.S.A., former president of the University of San Agustin, became an honorary member of the Order’s Historical Institute early this year upon approval of the Institute’s General Council.
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Latoza in Gawad Galing Pook selection body

Jigger Latoza, director of the Center for Research and Publications, served in the Regional Selection Committee (RSC) for the Visayas of the Galing Pook Awards 2004.
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CSR training program takes off

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) training program of the University took off in Summer 2005.
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Sto. Niño de Cebu Province conducts HRD planning

The Augustinian Province of Sto. Niño de Cebu conducted a human resource development planning-workshop at the President’s Conference Room, University of San Agustin on 23-24 February 2005.
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CEIR organizes lecture series

The Center for Educational and Institutional Research (CEIR) facilitated the conduct of the 2005 professorial chair lecture series in February and March 2005.
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HRDO holds Summer 2005 training program

The Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) conducted a series of seminars for academic personnel in Summer 2005.
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‘05-’06 Professorial Chair Holders named

The University Committee on Professorial Chairs announced the awardees of three research grants for the academic year 2005-2006 in February 2005.
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2 Kinaray-a poets receive San Agustin writing grants

Ma. Milagros Lachica and Genevieve Asenjo are the first recipients of the Fray Luis de Leon Creative Writing Grants given by the Fray Luis de Leon Creative Writing Institute (FLDCWI), Coordinating Center for Research and Publications of the University of San Agustin.
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San Agustin celebrates U-week

With the theme “USA@100 and the Augustinian Jubilee: A Journey Towards Interiority Through Community,” the University of San Agustin community celebrated its University week 2005 from 14-20 February.
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3rd San Agustin writers workshop held

The Fray Luis de Leon Creative Writing Institute (FLDCWI) at the USA Coordinating Center for Research and Publications (UCRP) conducted the 3rd San Agustin Writers Workshop last 9-13 May 2005 at the President’s Conference Room, University of San Agustin Main Campus, Iloilo City.
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Theo prof, family bag Bible Quiz gold

The Montero family of Pavia, Iloilo won the grand prize in the 1st National Catholic Family Bible Quiz held at the Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati City on 19 January 2005.
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Augustinian women shine in WVPRISAA

The USA Lawn Tennis Team-Women emerged as champion during the 2005 West Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (WVPRISAA) Regional Meet held in Iloilo City on 3-5 February 2005.
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Ateneo, USA conduct training course for LGUs

The Ateneo de Manila University School of Government and the Local Governance Resource Bureau of the University of San Agustin conducted a training course on “Finding the Money for Local Development: Opportunities and Challenges for Local Finance” at the President’s Conference Room on 3-5 March 2005.
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UCRP tapped for PCCRP anew

The USA Coordinating Center for Research and Publications (UCRP) has been tapped as research partner for Western Visayas by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center in the conduct of the 2005 Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project (PCCRP).
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Tirol authors law book on money laundering

Atty. Jose Mari Benjamin F. U. Tirol, faculty member of the University College of Law authored a book titled “The Anti-Money Laundering Law of the Philippines (With Annotations, Notes and Comments)”.
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USA establishes emergency relief fund

The Office of the President established the USA Solidarity Fund for Emergency Relief (USFER) in January 2005 to institutionalize and make proactive the University’s response to calls for emergency relief to natural disaster victims.
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Pax Romana holds Balik Handog Concert

With the aim of continuously living the Augustinian Legacy and supporting the University’s pursuit for greater artistic creativity, the USA Pax Romana and the Pax Romana Professionals organized the Balik Handog Concert on April 27, 2005 at SM City Cinema 5.
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University spends P24.7 M for scholars

During the Academic Year 2004-2005, the total budget spent by the University for student scholarships, discounts and privileges amounted to PhP24,765.984.17.
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2005 Service Awardees
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USA Legacy Fund Update (As of 10 May 2005)
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New Augustinian Professionals
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