Memo from the Vice President of Loyola Schools Community (Ateneo)
October 1, 2009
Message from UP Faculty Regent Judy Taguiwalo:
You might be interested in how our neighbor, Ateneo, is dealing with the situation brought about by Ondoy.
Judy
MEMO TO: The Loyola Schools Community
FROM : Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng
Vice President for the Loyola Schools
SUBJECT: After Ondoy
For the past days, we have been hearing stories of loss and devastation experienced by many members of our community. We share in their grief and hope to share, too, in the rebuilding. This aftermath of Ondoy challenges the University’s traditional learning environment; however, it allows us to learn and grow in different ways. Thus, the Deans, Associate Deans, representatives of various sectors, and I have agreed on the following:
1. Unless otherwise announced by CHED, Malacañang, or the Quezon City government, classes will continue until 21 October 2009, but there will be no final exams.
a.The basis of the final grade will be the current class standing of the student.
b.If a student wishes to raise his/her grade, s/he will have the option of taking the final exam or fulfilling an equivalent requirement. The deadline for completing INC or NE may be extended.
2.Classes can be used to deal with the aftermath of Ondoy, e.g., apply knowledge, skill sets, and values to understanding and managing disaster, rebuilding and rehabilitation of communities, or organizing and implementing support systems.
3.We are encouraging everyone to assist affected members of our community by volunteering and assisting in any of the following activities:
a.Collection and distribution of relief goods (c/o Ms. Mary Ann P. Manapat, Director of the Office for Social Concern and Involvement, loc. 5090, 5091, direct line: 426-1017, mmanapat@ateneo. edu)
b.Debriefing and counseling assistance (c/o Dr. Edna C. Franco, Chair of the Department of Psychology, loc. 5260, 5262, efranco@ateneo. edu)
c.Accommodation or service assistance to affected members of the LS community (e.g., community/house clean-up, food preparation, laundry, repairs, transport, babysitting, sharing IT and learning resources, etc.) (c/o Ms. Marie Joy R. Salita, Director of the Office of Administrative Services, loc. 5100-5103, msalita@ateneo. edu)
d.Medical and health assistance (c/o Dr. Raymundo S. Baquiran, Director of the Office of Health Services, loc. 5110, 5106, lshealth@admu. edu.ph)
4.We would like to get updates on members of our community who have not been accounted for. You may contact Sanggu (0928 348 1686), Office of the ADSA (0920 914 2372), or Office of the VPLS (0928 503 1248).
I wish to thank all those who have given time, resources and service to our relief operations and look forward to your involvement in the difficult period of rehabilitation.
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Now, how about the UP Community?
8 Comments
Jean Monique Sanchez
LOLI rarely go online now. Been so busy with school eh. :S Sinner pa din? Hehe. Aren't we all?Text me para makapagchat tayo. Haha!
Chito, just Chito
Still a sinner, but I'm good, hehe 🙂 Ikaw eh, hindi ka nago-online. Di tuloy tayo makapag-chat.Lumabas ka lang sa TV, hindi na kita ma-reach. 😀
Jean Monique Sanchez
Well, siguro nga magkakaron pa lang. Pero late ang response. Wala pa ring revised academic calendar.
Joanna Chua
bakit ganon? kala ko nakalagay sa txt ni chancy na irerevise daw ni registrar ang calendar?
Jean Monique Sanchez
Yun nga eh. Unfortunately, when we asked OUR for the new academic calendar, what they were able to show us was the really really old calendar pa. Tsk. 🙁
Jean Monique Sanchez
Crazy. Haha. How are you? Long time no chat! 🙂
Joanna Chua
ang sabi lang e babaguhin ung calendar, so magkakaroon pa rin tayo ng finals, for better or for worse.
Chito, just Chito
How about UP, you say? Eh di mag-rally sa Mendiola laban sa rehimeng US-Arroyo. [sarcasm]hahaha![/sarcasm]