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| Motto | Honor and Excellence |
| Established | 1908 (system) 1949 (campus) |
| Type | National university |
| Chancellor | Dr. Sergio S. Cao |
| President | Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman |
| Students | 23,333 |
| Location | Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Campus | 493 hectares |
| Hymn | "U.P. Naming Mahal" |
| Nickname | UP Fighting Maroons |
| Mascot | U.P. Oblation |
| Affiliations | ASAIHL UAAP |
| Website | http://www.upd.edu.ph |
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Coordinates: 14°39′17.50″N 121°3′52.09″E / 14.654861°N 121.0644694°E
The University of the Philippines Diliman or U.P. Diliman, is the flagship campus, seat of administration, and the largest constituent university of the University of the Philippines System.[1] It is located in Diliman, Quezon City in Metro Manila. It offers courses in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Law, Business and Economics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Music,Archaeology and Fine Arts among others. It offers the largest number of graduate and undergraduate courses among all the universities in the Philippines.
The university has an Extension Program in Pampanga located at Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga, and an Extension Program in Olongapo located at Olongapo City, Zambales.
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Organization
The University of the Philippines System is governed by the U.P. Board of Regents, which is the highest policy-making body of the University.[2] The Diliman campus is headed by a Chancellor and Vice-Chancellors head specific offices. The Chancellor is Dr. Sergio S. Cao, who was elected to the position by the Board of Regents at its 1193rd meeting on February 24, 2005; Dr. Cao's three-year term commenced on March 1, 2005. Dr. Cao has been reinstituted as the Chancellor until March, 2011.[3]
The University is composed of colleges (officially called, degree-granting units).
- Archaeological Studies Program offers graduate degree programs leading to archeological studies which was designed to coordinate instructional, research and extension activities pertaining to the systematic discovery, reclamation, analysis, presentation and preservation of the material remains of past cultures.[4]
- College of Architecture
- UP Diliman College of Arts and Letters
- Asian Center
- College of Business Administration
- School of Economics
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Home Economics
- College of Human Kinetics
- Institute of Islamic Studies
- School of Labor and Industrial Relations
- College of Law
- School of Library and Information Studies
- College of Mass Communication
- College of Music
- National College of Public Administration and Governance
- College of Science
- Institute of Small Scale Industries
- College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
- College of Social Work and Community Development
- School of Statistics
- UP Technology Management Center
- Asian Institute of Tourism
- School of Urban and Regional Planning
In addition, the University has units that do not grant degrees:
- U.P. Computer Center
- U.P. Main Library
- Military Science and Tactics, Department of
- National Engineering Center
- University Center for Women's Studies
- DNA Analysis and Genetic Engineering Laboratory
- U.P. Creative Writing Center
- National Center for Transportation Studies
- National Hydraulics Center
- University Center for Integrative and Development Studies
- U.P. Law Center
- Local Government Center
- National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development
- Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry
- Sentro ng Wikang Filipino
- The Vargas Museum
- Business Research Foundation
- Development Center for Finance
- Third World Studies Center
- Center for International Studies
Deans
- Dr. Jose Danilo A. Silvestre — College of Architecture (Archi)
- Dr. Flora Elena R. Mirano — College of Arts and Letters (CAL)
- Dr. Aileen S.P. Baviera — Asian Center (AC)
- Dr. Ma. Corazon P. Rodriguez — Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT)
- Dr. Erlinda S. Echanis — College of Business Administration (CBA)
- Dr. Emmanuel S. De Dios — School of Economics (SE)
- Dr. Vivien M. Talisayon - College of Education (CEduc)
- Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara — College of Engineering (CEngg)
- Prof. Florentina P. Colayco — College of Fine Arts (CFA)
- Dr. Adelaida V. Mayo — College of Home Economics (CHE)
- Dr. Leilani L. Gonzalo — College of Human Kinetics (CHK)
- Dr. Mashur Bin-Ghalib Jundam — Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS)
- Prof. Jorge V. Sibal — School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR)
- Atty. Marvic M.V.F. Leonen - College of Law (LAW)
- Atty. Vyva Victoria M. Aguirre — School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS)
- Dr. Rolando B. Tolentino — College of Mass Communication (CMC)
- Dr. Ramón Maria G. Acoymo — College of Music (CM)
- Dr. Alex B. Brillantes Jr. - National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG)
- Dr. Caesar Saloma - College of Science (CS)
- Dr. Zosimo E. Lee — College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)
- Dr. Amaryllis T. Torres — College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD)
- Dr. Erniel B. Barrios — School of Statistics (Stat)
- Dr. Candido A. Cabrido, Jr. - School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP)
- Dr. Victor J. Paz — Director, Archaeological Studies Program (ASP)
- Dr. Amparo Adelina C. Umali III — Officer-in-Charge, Center for International Studies (CIS)
- Prof. Edison D. Cruz — Director, Technology Management Center (TMC)
- Dr. Julieta C. Mallari — Director, UP Extension Program in Pampanga (UPEPP)
Students
- See List of UP Diliman student organizations for a list of University student organizations.
| Academic Year | Enrollment |
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| 2006-2007 | 21,788 |
| 2007-2008 | 22,148 [5] |
| 2008-2009 | 23,333 [6] |
Chancellors
- Edgardo J. Angara[7] (1982-1983)
- Ernesto G. Tabujara, Sr. (1983-1990)
- Jose V. Abueva[8] (1990-1991)
- Emerlinda R. Roman (1991-1993 and 1999-2005)
- Roger Posadas (1993-1996)
- Claro C. Llaguno (1996-1999)
- Sergio S. Cao (2005-present)
Culture, sports and traditions
The Diliman community is sometimes called the Diliman Republic and a "microcosm of the Philippines". It is the only university in Metro Manila that has its own jeepney transportation owing to its size. The university also has a congressional franchise to operate two radio stations (AM and FM) and a television station. The university only operates DZUP 1602, a community AM radio station. The campus encompasses residential areas and students often feel a sense of solidarity with the community residents. It is monitored by the local U.P. Police.
U.P. Diliman represents the U.P. System at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and participates in all events. The Fighting Maroons have consistently placed in the top three in the overall points race of the UAAP for the past several years.
Two of the most-awaited events in the campus are the Lantern Parade, held on the last week before the Christmas break, and the U.P. Fair, held every February. During the Lantern Parade, groups within the University create Christmas lanterns and floats and parade around the Academic Oval. The U.P. Fair, organized by the UP Diliman University Student Council, is a week-long event held at the Sunken Garden that features nightly music concerts, booths, and amusement park rides.
Centers of Excellence and Development
The Diliman campus of the U.P. System holds the distinction of having the most Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs) among the country's educational institutions. [9] The current COEs/CODs in the University are as follows:
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Biology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Arts (Communication Research)
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
- English
- Filipino
- (Foreign) European Languages
- Geography
- Geodetic Engineering
- Geology
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology Education
- Journalism
- Literature
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Music
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
Centennial Celebration
On January 8, 2008, the University of the Philippines System (UP), with 7 constituent universities and 12 campuses offering 258 undergraduate and 438 graduate programs, began its centennial celebration at the Diliman campus. The university has produced 7 of 14 presidents, 12 chief justices of the Supreme Court, 30 of 31 national scientists and 36 of 57 national artists, and an estimated 250,000 alumni (15,000 doctors, 8,000 lawyers and 23,000 teachers).[10] Fernando Javier, 100, of Baguio City, oldest UP alumnus (Civil Engineering from University of the Philippines, Manila, 1933), carried the 100-torch relay at the UP academic oval in Diliman, Quezon City. The 99th torchbearer was Michael Reuben Dumlao, youngest, a 6-grader from the University of the Philippines Integrated School in U.P. Diliman. UP president Emerlinda Roman, first woman president, carried the 100th torch and ignited the centennial cauldron in the UP Oblation.[11] The cauldron featured 3 pillars representing the core values of Excellence, Leadership, and Service and 7 flowers representing the constituent universities, to wit, UP Manila, UP Diliman (together with UP Pampanga, its extension campus), UP Los Baños, UP Baguio, UP Visayas, UP Mindanao, and UP Open University.[12]
UPAA 2008 Centennial Yearbook
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association announced its launching of a special three-volume UPAA 2008 Centennial Yearbook on June 21, 2008, the UPAA Grand Alumni-Faculty Homecoming and Reunion at the Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City. The theme is “UP Alumni: Excellence, Leadership and Service in the Next 100 Years,” with the three cover designs showing the works of national artists Napoleon Abueva, Abdul Imao, and BenCab. Chief Justice Reynato Puno is the Yearbook's most distinguished alumnus awardee (among 46 other awardees).[13]
See also
Footnotes
- ^ "UP Diliman - University of the Philippines System". University of the Philippines System. http://www.up.edu.ph/content.php?r=2&c=18. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
- ^ "An Act to Strengthen the University of the Philippines as the National University". University of the Philippines Website. http://www.up.edu.ph/pdf2/RA_9500.pdf. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
- ^ "BoardWork: Cao appointed to second term, Arcellana re-named OAR director, Graduation dates set". UP Newsletter. http://www.up.edu.ph/upnewsletter.php?i=606. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
- ^ "Archaeological Studies Program, University of the Philippines". http://www.upd.edu.ph/~asp/program.html. Retrieved 01 December 2009.
- ^ Opisyal na Pahayagan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kolehiyo ng Pangmadlang Komunikasyon, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas — Tinig ng Plaridel
- ^ [1]
- ^ Concurrent President of the University of the Philippines System
- ^ Concurrent President of the University of the Philippines System
- ^ "CHED COE/COD List". http://www.ched.gov.ph/statistics/coecods.html.
- ^ Inquirer.net, UP in next 100 years
- ^ Inquirer.net, UP passes torch: 100-yr-old to 6th grader
- ^ www.mb.com.ph, UP alumni light perpetual flame at centennial rites
- ^ newsinfo.inquirer.net, UP to launch Centennial Yearbook at June 21 homecoming
External links
- The Main Library - University of the Philippines, Diliman
- University of the Philippines Press
- U.P.? Diliman Events
- U.P. Diliman Wiki Map
- Tribute to the U.P. Oblation
- GMA NEWS.TV, video, UP students join festive launch of centennial year, 01/08/2008
- UP College of Architecture & the Built Environment
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