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DLSU unveils new eco car

THE DLSU Eco Car Team (DLSU-ECT) composed of engineering students who are dedicated to designing and fabricating fuelefficient and eco-friendly vehicles recently launched its newest eco car at the DLSU Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. The vehicle will compete in the annual Shell Eco Marathon (SEM) Asia Competition for the greatest distance travelled with the least amount of energy. Named the DLSU Archer, the vehicle is solar-electric powered with an android-based driver interface. This features a monitoring application on an android phone that shows vehicle information such as speed, battery status, GPS location, and data from the car sensors. It also has a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) based telemetry system that uses 3G networks to send data to an online server which can be accessed through a computer.
DLSU President and Chancellor Br. Ricardo Laguda FSC leads the launching of this years eco car.

The telemetry system is an improvement from last years radio telemetry since no data will be lost in cases where there are obstructions in between the antennas. The DLSU Archer will also have the same cruise control function that helped the DLSU-ECT win the Technical Innovation Award last year.

RVR COB faculty joins CHED QA task force

A faculty member of the Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business recently joined a task force mandated to assist CHED in enhancing the quality of Philippine higher education. Associate Professor Dr. Benito Teehankee was appointed to the agencys Task Force for Typology and Outcomes-based Quality Assurance, which focuses on an ongoing shift to learning competency-based learning standards in higher education. The task force follows CHED Memorandum 46 s.2012 which seeks to enhance graduates global competitiveness, academic and technical skills, humanist orientation, and capacity for lifelong learning. It also aims to provide focused support to research for technical innovation. QA standards and mechanisms will be set up for learning institutions to ensure the achievement of these goals. is published bi-weekly by the Office for Strategic Communications (AH-21F, intercom 144). Editorial deadline is 3 p.m. Tuesdays. Contributions should include the name, office and signature of the sender. Materials may be edited for clarity or space. 2401 may be accessed online through the URL: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph.
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INSIDE: DLSU unveils new eco car Winners in AUN forum DLSU mall exhibit features CSR projects Lasallians among Most Outstanding Economics Students
Photo shows Atty. Adolfo Martin Gonzalez, Dr. Carmelita Quebengco, Dr. John Addy Garcia, Br. Ricky Laguda FSC, and Mr. Jose Pardo during the launch.

CED renamed after Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC

2401 (twente fr,o, wun) is a landmark number along Taft Avenue. It is the location ID of De La Salle University, home to outstanding faculty and students, and birthplace of luminaries in business, public service, education, the arts, and science. And 2401 is the name of the official newsletter of DLSU, featuring developments and stories of interest about the University.

The College of Education of De La Salle University was formally renamed as Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education (BAG CED) in an inauguration

held last May 31 at the lobby of Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall. Br. Andrew served as DLSU President see page 3

CED renamed, from page 1 in 1979-91 and 1994-98, and Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1998-2001. He was acknowledged as a visionary leader and was also known as a formidable linguist, writer, researcher, and educator. He was a staunch advocate of research and transformative learning. He likewise emphasized access to quality education, especially for the poor. Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Carmelita Quebengco AFSC delivered the remarks of circumstance, citing the life of Br. Andrew as a patriotic teacher and linguist, among others. Br. Andrews family led by his nephew Atty. Adolfo Martin Gonzalez graced the event. He unveiled the marker together with DLSU Board of Trustees Chairman Jose Pardo and President and Chancellor Br. Ricardo Laguda FSC. BAG CED Dean Dr. John Addy Garcia shared a brief background of the college, which he described as a center of excellence in the development of educational leaders, researchers, counselors and professionals in the Asia-Pacific region.

Global Lasallian leaders gather in Rome assembly

Lasallians among Most Outstanding Economics Students

Three students of the School of Economics made it to the Junior Philippine Economics Societys (JPES) Top Ten Most Outstanding Economics Students in the Philippines. This was announced during the JPES Excellence Awards held last summer in Quezon City.
Lasallian leaders in Rome

essay submission, and a live panel interview. Zamudio also won a special award for best essay. They competed against other trios from participating schools across the country. This search aims to give recognition to holistic young economists who exhibit the fervor to excel using Economics as their primary tool. This search also aims to encourage young economists to take a more active role in furthering the social and economic development of the country, in the hopes of prompting inclusive growth.

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Ira Gail Zamudio (ECM-BSA) ranked No. 1,

Catechists symposium highlights Filipino context of faith

A total of 111 participants from different religious groups and parish catechists came together for the Lasallian Catechetical Centers 5th annual symposium, Ang Santisima Trinidad sa Pananaw ng mga Filipino, last summer at the Waldo Perfecto Seminar Room. Former DLSU President and Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Lasallian Catechetical Center Br. Narciso Erguiza, Jr. FSC gave the opening remarks. The program was capped with an open forum, which was joined by University Fellow and Director of Lasallian Catechetical Center Lysander Rivera thanked participants and Associate Professor of the Theology and Religious Education Department and former Lasallian Catechetical Center Director Dr. Rito Baring delivered a message of inspiration. The catechists who presented papers were Ma. Rebecca Oliza, Cecilia Nidua, Candelaria Turbanos, Sofio Jaime Altez, Jr., and Edwina Samonte. Lasallian Catechetical Center Formator Dr. Jose De Mesa.

Lasallian lay partners and De La Salle Brothers gathered for the Lasallian International Assembly (IA 2013) held last May 5-17 at Casa Generalizia, Rome Italy. With the theme One Family, One Mission: Lasallians Associated for the Educational Service of the Poor, the assembly focused on continuing the work that was started by the first assembly in 2006.

by recommending orientations, areas of emphasis and some lines of action. The 150 participants from the different regions identified prevailing challenges and proposed responses on three main areas: Education and Lasallian Pedagogy, Evangelization, and Educational Community.

General Br. Alvaro Rodriguez Echeverria FSC with two chairs, a male and female lay partner. DLSU Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Carmelita Quebengco, co-secretary for the Lasallian Educational Mission, served as chair of the IA 2013 with Steve Byrne of Australia. The participants from the Philippine Sector

followed by Troy James Palanca (AE-BSA) in 7th place, and Frances Cassie Tan (AE-MGT), 8th place. The three underwent a rigid screening process consisting of a paper screening, an

Winners in AUN forum

Besting 20 delegates from the ASEAN+3 region with his winning paper The Road Towards ASEAN Connectivity: Future Policy and Governance, BS-MS Economics student Gio Punsalang won Best Paper and Best Presenter during the 14th
Zamudio and Punsalang

Network at Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia last June 3-9. During the same forum, Ira Gail Zamudio (ECM-BSA) represented the University in the Young Speakers Contest. With the theme Roles of

future leaders of ASEAN+3 toward overcoming connectivity problem for economic growth, the forum aimed for students and members of the academic community in the region to share ideas and have a clear sense of what the youth can contribute in terms of regional cooperation and integration.

IA 2013 is a concrete recognition of the role The assembly also aimed to discern, discover and articulate the realities of Association and the Education Mission in the light of the Lasallian Charism and to express a collective vision of the future of lay partners, having the voice and the vote, in the future directions of sharing the Lasallian Mission in the different Lasallian educational communities all over the world. The assembly was headed by the Superior

were Br. Jose Mari Jimenez FSC, Sector Leader and DLSP President; Fritzie De Vera, DLSU Dean of Student Affairs; Ronnie Holmes, DLSU Political Science Department faculty; and Jose Ramelle Javier, LSGH Grade School principal.

ASEAN+3 Educational Forum, hosted by the ASEAN University

DLSU mall exhibit features CSR projects Presidents Report 2012-13 now available in interactive format
Vook: Learning Transformations is De La Salle Universitys annual report highlighting the academic years achievements in teaching, research, and community engagement. It also features the Universitys initiatives for growth, as well as developments in scholarship programs, sports, accreditation, and the DLSU Science and Technology Complex.
The Presidents Report is packed with video interviews, interactive graphics and photos.

The report, now in digital format, can be downloaded through the DLSU website. Users with an iPad can download the iBooks version for their tablets. A pdf version is also available.

De La Salle University partnered with SM Supermalls for an exhibit titled Building for the Future which will run for four weeks in four different SM malls within the Laguna area. Aiming to bring awareness to the different projects of DLSU, the exhibit features the new Henry Sy, Sr. Hall building, the DLSU Science and Technology Complex, and the Universitys various scholarship programs. The SM part of the exhibit features the different CSR projects of the retail giant under the brand SM Cares. The first leg of the exhibit started last June 17 at SM City Calamba. DLSU Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission Br. Michael Broughton FSC and SM Regional Operations Manager Engr. John Jason Terrenal witnessed the first opening of the exhibit. The exhibit will be in SM San Pablo from June 24 to 28, in SM Muntinlupa from July 1 to 5, and in SM Santa Rosa from July 8 to 12.

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Mallgoers at SM City Calamba learn about the projects of DLSU and SM in the exhibit.