The Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) feted five distinguished individuals who served as key players in the educational institution's conversion into a  university in a testimonial dinner. 

Feted and awarded plaques of recognition during the testimonial dinner on August 31 at the Del Rio Hotel, Molo, Iloilo City, were Senator Franklin M. Drilon , Congressman Jerry P. Trenas,  President Emeritus Renato V. Alba, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla Jr., and Dr. Nehema K. Misola.

Due to some personal commitments, Sen. Drilon was represented by Mrs. Eleanor Drilon Gregorio while Cong. Trenas by Mr. Noel Panaguiton.

The recepients and their representatives delivered their testimonial speeches after the awarding.

In her speech, Dr. Misola, Chairperson and Focal Person of the university hood conversion, expressed her joy as she looked back to the challenges the school encountered in its quest for university status.

Dr. Sorolla, the former president of the institution, also expressed his overwhelming joy and gratitude in the achievement of the university status. 

In his opening remarks, Dr. Raul F. Muyong, President, ISAT U, stated the reasons why the ocassion is special. 

"First, we celebrate it as a newly-converted university. Second, it's the Diamond Jubillee of the ISAT U Teacher Education. Third, we have a new President,. The fourth President of the institution and the first President of the University," said Dr. Muyong.

A video about  the institution’s history and its journey towards conversion into a university  was also  presented. 

A candle lighting ceremony in the pool area was also held followed by a fireworks presentation.

A community singing of the new ISAT U hymn, composed by Dr. Sorolla, Jr. and Edgar Jimena, capped the event.

 

 

 

Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) will celebrate its 110^th foundation anniversary on August 30 to September 5, 2015.

Highlighting the celebration are the launching of its newly acquired university status, investiture of the first University President and the College of Education (COE) Diamond Jubillee.

The following is the schedule of activities for the week-long celebration:

	Time	Activities	Venue
Day 1 August 30, 2015 Sunday (Opening Salvo)	3:00 PM	Holy Mass	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City
	5:00 PM	Runway Fashion Show	SM City
Day 2 August 31, 2015 Monday	5:30 AM	Foot Parade Assembly Area: Provincial Capitol	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City
	7:30 AM	Launching of the University and Unveiling of the University Marker and Logo & Commemorative Platform	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City
		Opening of the 110th Foundation Anniversary	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Open Field
		Field Demonstration	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Open Field
	9:00 AM	Opening of University Exhibits	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym
		Cutting of Ribbons for the Exhibits	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City
	9:15 AM	Commemorative Pictorial of University Officials/ Faculty and Staff	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Commemorative Platform
	4:00 PM	Testimonial Dinner and Awarding Ceremonies Pyrotechnics Presentations Community Candle Lighting Ceremony	Hotel Del Rio
Day 3 September 1, 2015 Tuesday	8:00 AM- 12:00 NN	Skills Olympics	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Gym
	4:00 PM- 9:00 PM	Search for Mr. and Ms. ISAT U	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym
Day 4 September 2, 2015 Wednesday	8:00 AM-12:00 NN	Academic Quiz Contest	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym
	1:00- 5:00 PM	Literary Musical	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym
Day 5 September 3, 2015 Thursday	8:00 AM- 9:00 AM	Hataw Faculty and Staff/ Employees	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Open Field
	4:00 PM	Investiture Ceremony	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym
Day 6 September 4, 2015 Friday	8:00 AM- 5:00 PM	Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Education	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym
	11:00 AM-1:00 PM	Family Luncheon (Per College)	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym
	1:00 PM-3:00 PM	FEA Activities	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym
	3:00 PM- 5:00 PM	SR Activities	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym
	5:00 PM	Tribute to Outstanding Teacher Education Alumni	Diversion 21, Hotel Mandurriao, Iloilo City
Day 7, 2015 September 5, 2015 Saturday	8:00 AM- 5:00 PM	Alumni Homecoming	ISAT U La Paz, Iloilo City Campus Gym

 

As a way of celebrating and at the same time informing the people of the four provinces comprising Panay Island that WVCST is now a university, a Panay-wide Caravan will be held on July 25- 26, 2015.

The caravan, which will be  participated in by  the alumni, faculty, employees  and students,  will start at the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) La Paz campus at 7:00 a.m., and will proceed to Pototan Plaza and will stay there until 8:30 a.m.

The caravan’s second stop will be at  Baclayan, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo and will proceed to Ajuy, Sara, part of San Dionisio, and Batad at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) in Estancia, Iloilo.

At 1:00 p.m., the caravan will resume passing through the municipalities of Balasan, Pilar, Roxas, Panit-an and Capiz State University (CapSU).

From CapSU, the caravan leaves at 3:00 p.m., and will continue its way through Ivisan, Sapian, Altavas, Batan and Balete. The participants will stay at the Aklan State University (ASU) for the night.

The caravan leaves ASU at 7:00 a.m. and lunch will be at Sibalom, Antique after which, the caravan will pass through San Jose, Dao, Anini-y, and San Jaoquin. Snacks will be served at ISAT U-Miag ao campus.

At 3:30 p.m., the caravan will pass through the municipalities of Guimbal, Tigbauan, and Oton and the districts of Arevalo, Molo, City Proper and the last stop will be ISATU U-La Paz campus.

Alumni and friends are welcome to join the caravan which is also in celebration of the 110^th foundation anniversary of the College of Education.

The College of Education (COE) of the University will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee this year with series of activities.

Officially launched on June 22  with a program at the football grounds, various activities are going to be conducted until Sept. 5, which is the highlight of the celebration.

A professional lecture and a raffle draw will be held on July 11, a fun run on July 12, Panay-wide Caravan on July 25-26, and another professional lecture and raffle draw on August 7.

On September 4, a family day to be hosted by the College of Education, sports fest, grand raffle draw, testimonial dinner and the awarding ceremony of the 75 Most Outstanding Teacher Education Alumni will be held.

An alumni homecoming on September 5 will cap the event.

For the ongoing search for the 75 Most Outstanding Teacher Education Alumni, the deadline of submission of the recommendations and applications will be on July 22.

Through its 75 years, the COE has numerous achievements such as producing SUCs Presidents, principals and supervisors and successful alumni in various fields. The COE has also gone through a lot of changes.

The first two-year education course was introduced in 1940 with 102 enrollees. However, due to the war, the program was cut short and was later re-opened in 1946 with 26 students.

In 1959, the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (BSIE) was offered. This was followed by the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts in 1954.

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts became a shop major of BSIE in 1961. In 1972, Girls Vocational Courses (GVC) were offered providing more knowledge on Home Economics to women which led to the offering of the BSIE major in Home Economics in 1979.

Bachelor of Science in Practical Arts (BSPA) was offered in 1975. The Bachelor of Elementary Education with specialization in Home Economics and Livelihood Education (HELE) degree was offered in 1984.

In 1991, the Board of Trustees approved the offering of the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) with majors in Technology and Home Economics.

By virtue of the Board of Trustees (BOT) Resolution No. 11/12/2001-75, the Diploma in Teaching (DIT) was offered in 2002.

In AY 2003-2004, the Bachelor of Science in Teaching (BST) Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry were transferred from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) to the COE.

This academic year, the Bachelor of Science in Technical Teacher Education (BTTE) was added as its latest  course offering.

 

 

 

A total of 1,236 torches were lit by the participants coming from the faculty, employees and students in a call for world peace through inner peace on June 30, 2015.

The activity was spearheaded by the Middle Way Meditation Institute (MMI), a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of inner peace, in cooperation with Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U).

Prior to the lighting of the torches at 6:40 p.m., activities such as Zumba, yoga and meditation were conducted which were joined by the participants.

Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, Archdiocese of Jaro, was also present.

In his speech, Archbishop Lagdameo emphasized that the celebration is an expression of peace. The lighting of candles, according to him, signifies the desire to achieve world peace.

“You and I should strive to become men and women of peace,” added Archbishop Lagdameo.

Meanwhile, in his message, Dr. Raul F. Muyong, ISAT U-President, proudly announced that the university is the first inner peace university in the Philippines. He also encouraged everyone to be instruments of world peace.

The Peace Gen Club composed of members from other schools and the Students’ Laborer Association (SLA) of ISAT U facilitated the event.

Apart from Archbishop Lagdameo, also present were Venerable Burin Thitakusalo, Director of MMI, key officials and members of the faculty of ISAT U.