University of the East

Infobox_University
name = University of the East, City of Manila
native_name = Pamantasan ng Silangan, Lungsod ng Maynila

|motto = In the Service of the Youth, Country and God
established = 1946
type = Private, nonsectarian
president = Ester A. Garcia
chairman = Lucio C. Tan, Panfilo O. Domingo
chancellor = Antonieta Fortuna-Ibe
city = Manila
state = Metro Manila
country =
flag|Philippines
undergrad = over 20,000
postgrad = over 1,500
postgrad_label =
staff=
campus = Urban, 38,000 m²
free_label = Hymn
free = Pamantasan Naming Mahal (UE Hymn)
mascot = Red Warrior
nickname = UE Red Warriors
colors = Red and White
website = [http://www.ue.edu.ph/ www.ue.edu.ph]
affiliations = ASAIHL, IAU, UAAP|

The University of the East (or " Pamantasan ng Silangan" in Filipino and commonly abbreviated as (UE) is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution. Once labeled as the "Largest University in Asia" in terms of population, UE became the first university in Asia to have an enrollment of over 60,000 students.Fact|date=December 2007

In over 60 years of existence, the University of the East has grown into a respected private university in the Philippines. [cite news|title = University of the East: Nearly 60 years of quality education for the masses|publisher = Manila Bulletin| url = http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/07/30/SCAU2004073015212.html|accessdate = 2006-09-20] At present UE offers degree programs in commerce and business administration, law, dentistry, engineering, arts and sciences, fine arts, education, computer technology, nursing, physical therapy, medicine and graduate studies. University of the East has two extension campuses, namely UE Caloocan and UERM in Quezon City.

UE is one of the eight member universities of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), a member since 1952. UE was the host of the concluded 2006-2007 UAAP Season 69.

Several colleges of UE - Manila have each been accredited the Level II status by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has identified the Information Technology Department as a "Center of Development in Information Technology Education". [cite news|title = CHED cites UE as a “Center of Development in Information Technology Education”|publisher = University of the East| url = http://www.ue.edu.ph/manila/news/?news=200721.html|accessdate = 2007-03-15] The UERMMMC Colleges, for their part, have been accredited in high levels by the PhilippineAccrediting Agency of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). The College of Medicine has level II accreditation, Innovative Curriculum, Recognized as a Center of Excellence in Research by the Department of Science and Technology. The College of Nursing has level III and accredited by the Commission on Higher Education as Centers of Excellence.

History

The history of the University of the East goes back to September 1946, in a rented room on Dasmariñas St., Manila, where 110 students enrolled in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) review classes. The group of business teachers led by Dr. Francisco T. Dalupan, Sr. that started the sessions made it their objective to help the country, which was still reeling from the war. Of the 110 students, four made it to top spots in the 1947 CPA board Examinations. [cite news|title = University of the East: Nearly 60 years of quality education for the masses|publisher = Manila Bulletin| url = http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/07/30/SCAU2004073015212.html|accessdate = 2006-09-20] On September 11, 1946, five people namely Francisco Dalupan, Sr., Herminiglio Reyes, Jose Torres, Jaime Hernandez and Santiago dela Cruz established the Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration (PCCBA) along R. Papa St. in Sampaloc, Manila. The PCCBA admitted 350 students in the summer of 1947. The following year, more students enrolled and more academic units were organized, and the PCCBA moved to what is now UE's main campus on "2219 Claro M. Recto Avenue".

PCCBA alumni performed successfully in the government's accountancy examinations. Because of this success, the government granted the PCCBA permission to establish other colleges, leading to the establishment of the Colleges of Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Dentistry, and the Graduate School of Business Administration. [cite news|title = University of the East: Nearly 60 years of quality education for the masses|publisher = Manila Bulletin| url = http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/07/30/SCAU2004073015212.html|accessdate = 2006-09-20]

The PCCBA was granted university status on July 3, 1951 and was renamed the "University of the East". Dalupan became UE's first President and Chairman of its Board of Trustees. The first members of the Board were Herminigildo B. Reyes, a businessman, scholar, and former Vice President of the University of the Philippines. Santiago F. de la Cruz, a CPA and business executive who later succeeded Dalupan as UE President. Jose L. Torres, a soldier, businessman, and accountant and Jaime Hernandez, who was former Secretary of Finance. The succeeding years saw the opening of the colleges of Law, Medicine, and Engineering, as well as the Graduate School of Education. The Graduate School later merged with the Graduate School of Business Administration.

In June 1954, UE opened a new campus, then known as UE Tech, on a 4.86-hectare lot along Samson Road in Caloocan. UE Caloocan, which is now academically autonomous, is headed by a Chancellor. The new Tan Yan Kee Academic Building houses the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, and Fine Arts, whereas the College of Engineering has its own building. The UE Caloocan grounds have been used for ROTC and CAT instruction since 1986.

In 1955, the UE purchased a one-hectare lot along Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City, where it established the College of Medicine. On May 17, 1957, the College was converted into a Foundation and named the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERMMMC).

In 1962 the University acquired a 5,850-square meter lot across UERMMMC. This became the Research Center for Sciences, Humanities and Culture, which is home to two buildings. One housed the School of Music and Arts and the Ballet School while the other housed the College of Dentistry and research laboratories. The School of Music and Arts, now the College of Fine Arts, moved to the Caloocan campus in 1981. On the mid 60's Dr. Francisco Dalupan commissioned the National Artist Guillermo Tolentino to create the symbol of every UEnian, the Lualhati from the figure of CBA student Ophelia Salas. The College of Dentistry moved to the Recto (Manila) campus in school year 1988-1989.

In 1967, the late President Diosdado Macapagal, father of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, decided to teach part-time in the College of Business Administration and branded UE as the "People's University". Fact|date=December 2007

Together with the expansion came rapid growth in enrollment. From the original 110 students in 1946, the student population steadily grew each year until 1960, when UE became the first Philippine university have an enrollment of over 60,000. The highest enrollment record was achieved during the first semester of school year 1975-1976, with 67,443 students registered. Today, the body of UE alumni is over 250,000 strong.

The economic crisis and recession that hit the Philippines in the 1980s did not spare UE. The devaluation of the peso, rising inflation, the high cost of wages, coupled with faculty, personnel and student strikes affected UE. Enrollment declined. This period intensified into a crisis that almost led to the school's being sold to a foreign religious group.

Financial trouble and academic decline continued to burden UE throughout the 1980s. Dr. Isidro D. Cariño, who became UE president in 1984, began applying measures that included personnel reduction, cost-cutting measures, and renting out of school premises and facilities on short-term and long-term leases. UE began offering a ladderized curriculum, a special course for executives, programs from the Institute for Computer Studies and Systems, and scholarships for accounting and engineering students. The lease of facilities enabled UE to hold back tuition fee increases in 1986-1987 and 1987-1988.

When Cariño was appointed Secretary of Education of the Philippines in 1990, Panfilo O. Domingo, former President of Philippine National Bank, took over as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and became Chief Executive Officer and Acting President of the University.

Domingo immediately worked to cure the financial ills of the University by retiring its short-term debts and instituting fiscal and operational reforms. Within five years, the University's loans were substantially reduced and the long-accumulated operating deficit was eliminated from the books. At the same time, Domingo began a massive rehabilitation of UE's infrastructure and academics.

In 1992, former Treasurer of the Philippines Rosalina S. Cajucom became UE President. After she retired in mid-1995, Domingo reassumed the presidency until the appointment of Dr. Josefina R. Cortes to the position in 1997. She was succeeded by Mr. Baltazar N. Endriga following her 2003 retirement.

UE's programs have seen success from its inception up to the early 1980s, when UE graduates were among the topnotchers list of the CPA board exams. The University has likewise yielded topnotchers in other licensure board exams in Dentistry, Engineering, Education, Medicine, Nursing and Physical Therapy. [cite news|title = University of the East: Nearly 60 years of quality education for the masses|publisher = Manila Bulletin| url = http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/07/30/SCAU2004073015212.html|accessdate = 2006-09-20]

To date, UE Manila has been granted deregulated status by the Commission on Higher Education, while many of its Colleges have each been given Level II accreditation by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). The UERMMMC Colleges, for their part, have been accredited by the PhilippineAccrediting Agency of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). The College of Medicine and Nursing has level II and level III respectively.

Recently the University is labeled as "One of the Most Wired Universities in the Country", [cite news|title = Computer World Magazine, 2006 Computerworld Premier 100|publisher = Computer World Magazine, August-September 2006 Edition] conducted by the Computer World Magazine and Enterprise Magazine. Featured in the 2006 Computerworld Premier 100 of Computer World Magazine, the university ranked 15 among the top 100 corporations and companies in the use of Information Technology and is the only educational institution to have entered the list.

The University migrated from ATM to Gigabit Ethernet to support growing online requirements, expanding online learning capabilities and improving administrative functionality at its Manila campus with an Ethernet networking solution from Nortel Networks. [cite news|title = UE migrates from ATM to Gigabit Ethernet to support growing online requirements|publisher = Manila Bulletin| url = http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/12/17/INFO2006121782618.html|accessdate = 2007-01-25] With the upgrade this will significantly improve speed and performance of student and faculty access to online learning resources and academic records. The upgrade will also support the University’s plan for a unified communications network ultimately linking the Manila facility with campuses in Caloocan and Quezon City.

Presently the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has identified the University of the East as a "Center of Development in Information Technology Education". [cite news|title = UE Today, CCSS Center of Development for IT Education|publisher = University of the East, March 2007 Edition] The Information Technology Department had been identified as a Center of Development (COD) in Information Technology Education for the period starting March 1, 2007 to December 31, 2010.

Governance of the University

Board of Trustees

* Honorable Lucio C. Tan, Honorary Chairman
* Honorable P. O. Domingo, Chairman
* Honorable Jaime J. Bautista, Vice Chairman of the BoardHonorable Members:
*David O. Chua
*Carmelita G. Mateo
*Josefina R. Cortes
*Andres R. Narvasa
*Ester A. Garcia Col-break
*Jose Ngaw
*P. Siervo Dizon
*Cornelio T. Peralta
*Wilson T. Young

Academic Council

* President and Chief Academic Officer: Ester Albano-Garcia
* UE Manila Chancellor: Antonieta Fortuna-Ibe
* UE Caloocan Chancellor: Fedeserio C. Camarao

Deans

*Dean Danilo M. Yanga, Graduate School-Manila
*Dean Amado D. Valdez, College of Law
*Dean Brenda S. Dey, College of Dentistry
*Dean Eleanor R. Javier, College of Arts and Sciences - Caloocan
*Dean Carmelita S. Flores, College of Arts and Sciences - Manila
*Dean Estelita D. Bello, College of Business Administration - Caloocan
*Dean Rochelle Divinagracia, College of Business Administration-Manila
*Dean Justina M. Evangelista, College Education
*Dean Rodany A. Merida, College of Computer Studies and Systems
*Dean Dominador Pagbilao, College of Engineering-Manila
*Dean Rogelio B. Aniez Jr., College of Engineering-Caloocan
*Dean Celino B. Santiago, College of Fine Arts

atellite Campuses

*University of the East Caloocan - Located in Caloocan City, along Samson Road. An autonomous unit headed by a Chancellor with the College of Business Administration , Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Fine Arts. UE Caloocan is called Caloocan Campus to distinguish it from the Manila Campus on C.M. Recto Avenue.

*University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERMMMC) - Located in Quezon City, along Aurora Boulevard. UERMMMC is a non-stock, non-profit foundation and a memorial to President Ramon Magsaysay since 1957. UERM has four departments, namely College of Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Graduate School.

Academics

Graduate School

Resulted from the 1982 merging of the Graduate School of Business (established in 1948) and the Graduate School of Education (established in 1963)

UE Manila Graduate School

"Further information: University of the East Graduate School"

*Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

*Master in Business Administration (MBA)

*Master in Construction Management (MCM)

*Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

*Master of Arts in Education (MA)

*Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

*Master in Public Administration (MPA)

*Master of Science (MS)

*Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS)

*Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD)

*Master in Information Management (MIM)

UERMMMC Graduate School

"Further information: UERMMMC Graduate School"

*Master of Science in Nursing

*Master of Science in Public Health

*Master of Science in Clinical Medicine

*Master of Science in Internal Medicine

Colleges

College of Law- Established in July 1950

*Bachelor of Laws (LIB)

*Bar Refresher Course (two semesters)

College of Dentistry- Established in 1948. Was granted government recognition in July 1950

*Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

*Master of Science in Dentistry Programs

*Associate in Health Science Education (AHSE)

College of Business Administration- Began as the Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration in 1946. Renamed College of Business Administration in 1963. BA is also offered in UE Caloocan

*Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Computer-Based Accounting Systems (BSA-CAS)

*Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)

*Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)in Financial managament,Business Economics,Business Management, Marketing Management,Management Accounting,Financial Economics

*BSBA (Management) Special Degree Program

College of Arts and Sciences- Was organized as the College of Liberal Arts in 1948 and became operational in 1949. Renamed the College of Arts and Sciences in the 1970s. Also offered in UE Caloocan

*AB Broadcast Communication

*AB Journalism

*AB Communication Arts

*Bachelor of Arts (AB)in English,History,Economics,Legal management(Paralegal),Political science,International Studies, Sociology

*Bachelor of Science (BS)in Biology,Mathematics,Library and Information Science,Physics,Psychology,Statistics

*Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM)

*Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) - offered only in Caloocan Campus
* Short-term Program leading to a Certificate of Proficiency in:English,Filipino,Fookienese,Mandarin, Nihonggo,Spanish

College of Engineering- Established in 1957. Also offered in UE Caloocan

*Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

*Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCoE)

*Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

*Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE)

*Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)

*Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

College of Computer Studies and Systems- Established as the Computer Institute for Studies and Systems in 1986.

*Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)

*Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)

*Bachelor of Science in Information Management (BSIM)

*Associate in Computer Technology (ACT)

College of Education- Founded in 1948, was granted government recognition in 1950

*Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM)

*Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd)

*Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) with areas of specialization in English, Filipino,

*Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSND)

*Certificate in Professional Education

College of Fine Arts (UE Caloocan)- Was founded in July 1954 as the School of Fine Arts. Became the School of Music and Arts in August 1964. Returned to original School of Fine Arts name in May 1981. Became a College in 1993
*Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Advertising Arts

*Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Painting

*Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Industrial Design

*Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Interior Design

Institute of Technical Education

*Computer Technician

*Electronics Technician

UERMMMC Colleges

"Further information: (UERM)"

College of Medicine - PAASCU Level II Accredited, Recognized as a Center of Excellence in Research by the Department of Science and Technology Fact|date=December 2007

*Doctor of Medicine

College of Nursing - PAASCU Level III Accredited

*Bachelor of Science in Nursing

College of Physical Therapy - PAASCU Level I Accredited

*Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Basic Education

*Elementary Education

*High School Education

tudent Life

tudent Organizations

*University of the East Mathematics and Statistics Society (UEMSS)
*Economic Student Society (ECOSSOC)
*Junior Financial Executive (JFINEX)
*Junior Philippine Association of Management Accountants (JPAMA)
*Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)
*Management Students Society of the University of the East (MASSUE)
*Business Administration Mathematics Society (BAMS)
*Philippine Association of Nutrition (PAN)
*Computer Students Society (COMSSO)
*Achiever's Council for Excellence (ACE)
*Dental Health Team (DHT)
*Rotaract – DENT
*University of the East Chemistry Club (UECC)
*Communication.Org (COMM.ORG)
*Diwa ng Silangan
*English Coterie
*History Club
*Legal Management Society Inc.(LMSI)
*Political Science Society (PSS)
*Pre-Medical Civic Society (PMCS)
*Christian Brotherhood International
*Christian Community Program (CCP)
*UE Alpha Kappa Rho Intl. Humanitarian Service Fraternity & Sorority
*UE Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity
*UE Tau Gamma Sigma Sorority
*UE Dragon Rowing Crew
*UE Mountaineering Club
*UE Dance Troupe
*UE Drama Company
*UE Band
*UE Chorale
*UE Pep Squad
*Student Council
*UE Dawn - Official student publication
*UE Alpha Phi Omega International Collegiate Service Fraternity and Sorority

*International Studies Students Organization
*Psychological Society
*Society of International Hospitality Management (SIHM)
*Association of Students of Library and Information Science
*Mathematics and Statistics Society
*University of the East Students for Jesus Movement (UESJM)
*University of the East Mountaineers
*Association of Electrical Engineering Students-Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (AEES-IIEE)
*Engineering Mathematical Coordinating Club (EMC2)
*Men in Board(MIB)
*Phillipine Society of Mechanical Engineering (PSME)

University Symbols

University Motto

In the Service of the Youth, Country and God

Lualhati

On January 27, 1957, Dr. Francisco T. Dalupan commissioned the National Artist Guillermo Tolentino to create the Lualhati monument, a symbol of every UE student. The Lualhati came from the figure of CBA student Ophelia Salas. The monument is located on the center of Santiago dela Cruz Building quadrangle.

Publications

*UE NEWS is the monthly newspaper published by the Management of the University of the East through the University Relations Office. UE News gathers significant news stories that concern the entire UE community. The news-contributed by UE's different offices and colleges-can be about major events within UE's Manila or Caloocan Campuses, improvements to UE's physical and academic features, new key academic or management appointments, as well as news on UE alumni who have made a significant mark in the professional world.

* [http://online.ue.edu.ph/manila/uetoday/index.php UE TODAY] is the official regular publication of the management of the University of the East. As in its very name, this magazine contains news, reports, speeches, feature stories, articles and other information that currently defines the status quo of the University. Acting as a channel to promote the successful accomplishments or disseminate information about plans and programs.

* [http://www.uedawn.com/ DAWN] is the official student newspaper of the University, serves as a major information link between and among students and various sectors in the University's two campuses, and tackles local and national issues, as well. Run by an all-student writers' pool, it is published weekly. DAWN staffers enjoy scholarship, honoraria, allowances and the privileges of a campus press.Other than the PHILIPPINE COLLEGIAN of the University of the Philippines, DAWN is one of the 2 school newspapers in the country that are circulating "weekly".

*PANORAMA is the yearbook of the graduating students of the University. Contents include pictures and names of the graduating students, University Officials and selected pictures of university activities, to name a few.

Campus

The UE Manila Campus also known as the UE Main Campus consists of twelve buildings, located on the heart of University Belt area, Sampaloc, Manila. The campus faces Claro M. Recto Avenue, nearby Mendiola Street and Legarda LRT Station. All of the campuses are fully integrated with the Smart ID System, designed for the interest and security of the whole UE community. One of the recent beautification project of the university is the construction of the Tan Yan Kee Park.

Buildings

Francisco Dalupan Sr. Building
*UE Theatre, Conference Hall, Administration Offices

Santiago dela Cruz Building
*Houses the College of Law and Business Administration, Administration Offices, Academic Rooms, Multimedia Rooms, Law Library, CPA library, Computer Laboratories, SFC Quadrangle, The Lualhati Monument

P.O. Domingo Center for Information Technology Building
*UE Main Library, Houses the Graduate School, Multimedia Rooms, Computer Laboratories, Academic Rooms, Administration Offices, Cafeteria, Graduate School Library

Rizal Hall
*Students lodge

College of Arts & Sciences Building
*Academic Rooms, Multipurpose Hall, Computer Laboratories, Speech Laboratory, University Health Service

Engineering Building
*Academic Rooms, Engineering Library, Computer Laboratories, Engineering Laboratories, Post Office

College of Computer Studies & Systems Building
*Academic Rooms, Multipurpose Hall, Computer Laboratories, Digital Workshop Room

College of Dentistry Building
*Academic Rooms, Dental Library, Dental Laboratories

Education and Elementary Building
*Academic Rooms, Multimedia Rooms, Elementary/Secondary Library, Computer Laboratories, Science Laboratories, Cafeteria

High School Building
*Academic Rooms

PE Building
*PE Facilities, Gym

Chapel
*Religious Services

Tan Yan Kee Park
*University Park, Botanical Garden

Library and Research

"Further information: University of the East Library"

* Main LibraryThe Main Library is the hub of the entire system of libraries in the University of the East. It is the largest among the libraries in the system. It has sections for Circulation, Reserve, CCSS Library, Acquisitions, Cataloging, Reference, Filipiniana, and Periodicals, which are housed on the POD-CIT Building.Bibliographic access to the library collections is through the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) terminals available in all the libraries

* Branch Library
** University Archives
** Graduate School Library
** Law Library
** Dental Library
** CPA Library
** Engineering Library-caloocan
** Laboratory School Library
** Benjamin G. Chua jr. Library-caloocan

Notable people of University of the East

"Further information: List of University of the East people"

"Further information: List of University of the East people"

Athletics

"Further information: UE Red Warriors"

UE Red Warriors

University of the East is one of the eight schools in the UAAP sports association. UE hosted of the 2006-2007 season with the theme “Achieving Excellence in Sports Through Unity, Harmony and Commitment.” The Seniors basketball team is called the UE Red Warriors. The women's teams are called the Amazons, while the Juniors teams are the Pages. The University colors are Red and White. Sports Events, UE Dawn 2006 Diamond Jubilee Edition, University of the East, 2006.]

The University fields teams and has won championships in athletics, basketball, chess, fencing, football, gymnastics, softball and weightlifting in UAAP tournaments. Some UE students have also participated in the Southeast Asian Games and other tournaments.

UE is also a member of Shakey's V-League, Father Martin Cup, and the Home and Away League (HAIL), where it has won as champion in men's basketball.

The UE Red Warriors were crowned as the champions of the fourth 2006 Collegiate Champions League (CCL) over the NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions, winning the title of the national champions over 16 ball clubs in different collegiate leagues nationwide.

The Warriors' recent accomplishment was capturing the HAIL Championship again. The UE Red Warriors ruled the 2007 Home and Away Invitational League (HAIL) basketball tournament, capturing their 3rd straight championship in three years. Center Hans Thiele scored 15 points to lead the Red Warriors in a 77-72 win over the FEU Tamaraws on March 22 at the UE Manila Gym.

The men's basketball team is currently tied with the UST Growling Tigers as the second winningest team in UAAP history, with 18 titles, most of them coming from the time of Robert Jaworski and coach Baby Dalupan. The Red Warriors hold the longest senior basketball championship run with seven straight UAAP titles. They also hold the longest finals streak appearances, with sixteen straight from 1957 to 1972.

UAAP Season 70 Basketball Tournament

The Red Warriors completed a rare 14 - 0 sweep of the elimination rounds, with winning margins above 16 points.Fact|date=December 2007

Aside from surpassing the 9 - 0 start of the 1986 UE squad bannered by Jerry Codiñera, the Warriors clinched an automatic finals berth and matching the 14 - 0 record accomplished 14 years ago by the UST Growling Tigers, which automatically claimed them the 1993 title.

The Red Warriors however lost to the De La Salle Green Archers, which swept the Warriors in their best-of-three Finals series in a score of 73-64 victory on Game 2, October 7 at the Big Dome.

Hosting Season 69 of UAAP

The University of the East hosted the 69th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, the eighth time for UE to host the UAAP. UE’s latest UAAP hosting stint coincided with UE's 60th Foundation Anniversary, its Diamond Jubilee.

UE’s sports teams have scored several victories prior to the start of the season. These include the individual victories of UE athletes in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games, which in turn contributed to the country’s overall championship in last December’s SEA Games. UE athletes earned several medals, including eight gold ones bagged by seven athletes in men’s gymnastics, women’s athletics, men’s fencing, women’s boxing and softball.

The opening ceremonies were held at the Big Dome in Cubao, Quezon City on Saturday, July 8, 2006. The ceremonies were led by UE P.E. Director and UAAP President Luz S. Sta. Ana. The UAAP theme for that year “Achieving Excellence in Sports through Unity, Harmony and Commitment.” The production began with an opening number by the UE Dance Troup followed by the presentation of the UAAP colors representing the member schools. Pep squads of member schools also made their performances. Sports Sec, UE Dawn 2006 Diamond Jubilee Edition, University of the East, 2006.]

In extending their support, former UE Red Warriors and Philippine basketball legends graced the ceremonies led by former Senator Robert, “the Big J” Jaworski, who also gave a short message to the athletes. Other former players included “The Triggerman” Allan Caidic, Jerry Codiñera, and James Yap. [cite news|title = UAAP 69’ Kicks Off|publisher = University of the East UAAP| url = http://online.ue.edu.ph/manila/uaap/index.php?nav=news&page=open060708.htm|accessdate = 2006-10-09]

UAAP Season 68

Leading UE’s achievements in the 68th UAAP season’s seniors division were the respective championships of its men’s and women’s fencing teams. The fifth UAAP championship for the men’s team, the first for the women’s team.

UE won the overall championship in the juniors division for the first time, sealed in part by the respective first place finishes of its chess team, boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams, table tennis team, and girls’ swimming team. UE high school student Nelson Mariano III also won the juniors division’s Athlete of the Year award for the second time.

References

* University of the East http://www.ue.edu.ph
* University of the East Caloocan http://www.ue.edu.ph/caloocan
* "University of the East Diamond Jubilee : What is Our Role?". Published by University of the East, Dawn, 2006
* "60 Outstanding Alumni - UE Today, The Diamond Jubilee Awards 2006: A Celebration of Achievement", Published by University of the East, UE Today, September 2006 / issn # 0118-3931
* "Computer World Magazine, 2006 Computerworld Premier 100", August-September 2006 Edition
* "Enterprise Magazine Philippines"
* "The University of the East 2006 Diamond Jubilee Awards Commemorative Book"
* UE Today, Editorial http://online.ue.edu.ph/manila/uetoday/?nav=uetoday02.htm&archive=200602

External links

* [http://online.ue.edu.ph/ University of the East]
* [http://www.uerm.edu.ph/ University of the East - Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center]
* [http://online.ue.edu.ph/caloocan/ University of the East - Caloocan Campus]
* [http://www.uerm.edu.ph/hospital/ UERMMMC Hospital]
* [http://uehigh.philbyte.com/ University of the East - High School - Manila (Temporary Site)]
* [http://online.ue.edu.ph/manila/uetoday/?nav=home.htm/ UEToday]
* [http://online.ue.edu.ph/manila/library/ University of the East Library System]
* [http://www.uechorale.com/ UE Chorale]
* [http://www.uerm.ph/forum/ UERM Forum]
* [http://uermmmc.net/ UERMMMC.net]
* [http://www.uerm.edu.ph/alumni/ UERMMMC Medical Alumni Association]
* [http://online.ue.edu.ph/uerm/forum/hospital/ UERMMMC Hospital Forum]
* [http://www.uerm.edu.ph/?nav=mail/ UERMMMC WebMail]
* [http://webmail.ue.edu.ph/ UE Webmail]
* [http://online.ue.edu.ph/manila/ueportal/index.html/ UE Portals]
* [http://online.ue.edu.ph/forum/ Official UE-Manila Forum]
* [http://www.ue.edu.ph/caloocan/forum/ Official UE-Caloocan Forum]
* [http://online.ue.edu.ph/uerm/forum/ Official UERM Forum]