Issue No. 46 December 2004 UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS LIBRARY News in Print HOW TO STUDY by Fr. Angel Aparicio, O.P. M any students survive four or more years in the University without mastering the right way to study. This reveals two basic weaknesses in our educational system: its contents and the faulty methods. Complete ignorance of most elementary concepts of the modern world and culture in graduating students, say from Commerce, Medicine or Archi- tecture. It is humiliating to see students of Civil Law photocopying hundreds and hundreds of pages from SCRA that they are made to recite in their daily classes. Have we forgotten how to extract a logical conclusion? Is it possible to walk into the century of information not being able to understand the problems of popu- lation in our own land? Can’t our educated youth distinguish between fact and fiction? We are edu- cators, yes, but are we good educa- tors? A good educator is con- cerned not only with the explanation of the contents of his course, especially when half of his students cannot understand those con- cepts. Today’s teacher must find time to elucidate the process of learning. Any student enrolled in our class ought to be reminded from the outset that his exposure with books and other learning tools belonging to the course of his choice is the determining factor in his future success. The sooner he learns to set up his priorities the earlier he will stay out of trouble. A college freshman is always a clean slate, very impressionable, vulner- able and receptive. He/she is like a child that has been let out of the crib to wonder the floor of the living room. Naturally, feeling adventurous and at the same time unsure of oneself, he/she still braves it, for it is quite inevitable, and learns a thing or two along the way. I, for one, felt like a child being prepared to take on the world out there. From a sheltered high school life that introduces you to a variety of fields, to a university life that aims to facilitate your specialization after four years or so. In college, where everyone wants to be different, unique, special, and independent, I chose to crawl on a path only few can manage to take. In psychology, there is what we call individual differences – and my wanting to be different and unique is nothing more than restating what is already true about myself, and the rest of the world for that matter. So, what do I really mean? I am special. In the eyes of God, we are all dear to Him. But His gift to me is to get into the University of Santo Tomas and pursue my field of study, be helpful in organizations, and in order to make it all possible – become a San Lorenzo Ruiz scholar, which, to be able to remain so, makes me special. In class, I am like anybody else. But when 5 minutes before 4 p.m. comes, I cease to be just like any of the regular students of the College of Science. This is when I would dash to In this Issue Library Coordinators’ Meeting SY 2004-2005 ............................... 2 A Meeting with the Editors ................ 2 Seminar Workshop on Communication Skills for Librarians and Library Support Staff ..................... 2 Joint Conference on Culture of Life and Love ........................... 3 Workshop on the Preparation of a Collection Development Plan ..... 3 Current Trends on Record Filing ........ 3 Meet Edith ......................................... 5 Book Review: Tuesdays with Morrie .................... 5 New Acquisitions for the College of Science ........................ 6 New Acquisitions for the Faculty of Engineering .................. 7 Answer to ‘What’s in the word or phrase?’ ................................... 8 the library, unmindful of poise and others, just to be on time for my duty until 8 p.m. And this has been my routine ever since my college life began. Everything almost seemed to revolve around the university – from the Main building to the Central Library, and to the dormitory at the USTH (until last school year) – I lived and breathed UST. For a working scholar, a school day is only divided into two: academics and work. Extra-curriculars and social life? Well, they could wait. I’m still young. Fortunately, ‘ol reliable change came to visit my schedule, and eventually I was able to slip in some extra-curriculars and gimmicks at the side, making my life more well rounded and eventful. So, I didn’t feel deprived at all. If anything, I’d say I’ve never been more blessed! HOW TO STUDY... on page 4 THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: ALÁ WORKING SCHOLAR ALÁ WORKING SCHOLAR by Lira C. Avedillo ALA WORKING... on page 4
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Issue No. 46 December 2004
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS LIBRARYUNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS LIBRARY
News in Print
HOW TO STUDYby Fr. Angel Aparicio, O.P.
M any students survive four or moreyears in the University without
mastering the right way to study. Thisreveals two basic weaknesses in oureducational system: its contents and thefaulty methods. Complete ignorance ofmost elementary concepts of the modernworld and culture in graduating students,say from Commerce, Medicine or Archi-tecture. It is humiliating to see studentsof Civil Law photocopying hundredsand hundreds of pages from SCRA thatthey are made to recite in their dailyclasses.
Have we forgotten how to extract alogical conclusion? Is it possible to walkinto the century of information not beingable to understand the problems of popu-lation in our own land? Can’t our educated
youth distinguishbetween fact andfiction?
We are edu-cators, yes, but arewe good educa-tors? A goodeducator is con-cerned not only
with the explanation of the contents ofhis course, especially when half of hisstudents cannot understand those con-cepts. Today’s teacher must find time toelucidate the process of learning.
Any student enrolled in our classought to be reminded from the outset thathis exposure with books and otherlearning tools belonging to the course ofhis choice is the determining factor in hisfuture success. The sooner he learns toset up his priorities the earlier he willstay out of trouble.
A college freshman is always a cleanslate, very impressionable, vulner-
able and receptive. He/she is like a childthat has been let out of the crib to wonderthe floor of the living room. Naturally,feeling adventurous and at the sametime unsure of oneself, he/she stillbraves it, for it is quite inevitable, andlearns a thing or two along the way.
I, for one, felt like a child beingprepared to take on the world out there.From a sheltered high school life thatintroduces you to a variety of fields, toa university life that aims to facilitateyour specialization after four years orso. In college, where everyone wantsto be different, unique, special, andindependent, I chose to crawl on apath only few can manage to take.
In psychology, there is what wecall individual differences – and mywanting to be different and unique isnothing more than restating what isalready true about myself, and the restof the world for that matter. So, whatdo I really mean?
I am special. In the eyes of God,we are all dear to Him. But His gift tome is to get into the University ofSanto Tomas and pursue my field ofstudy, be helpful in organizations, andin order to make it all possible –become a San Lorenzo Ruiz scholar,which, to be able to remain so, makesme special.
In class, I am like anybody else.But when 5 minutes before 4 p.m.comes, I cease to be just like any ofthe regular students of the College ofScience. This is when I would dash to
In this IssueLibrary Coordinators’ Meeting
SY 2004-2005 ............................... 2A Meeting with the Editors ................ 2Seminar Workshop on Communication
Skills for Librarians andLibrary Support Staff ..................... 2
Joint Conference on Cultureof Life and Love ........................... 3
Workshop on the Preparation ofa Collection Development Plan ..... 3
Current Trends on Record Filing ........ 3Meet Edith ......................................... 5Book Review:
Tuesdays with Morrie .................... 5New Acquisitions for the
College of Science ........................ 6New Acquisitions for the
Faculty of Engineering .................. 7Answer to ‘What’s in the word
or phrase?’ ................................... 8
the library, unmindful of poise andothers, just to be on time for my dutyuntil 8 p.m. And this has been myroutine ever since my college life began.Everything almost seemed to revolvearound the university – from the Mainbuilding to the Central Library, and tothe dormitory at the USTH (until lastschool year) – I lived and breathed UST.
For a working scholar, a school dayis only divided into two: academics andwork. Extra-curriculars and social life?Well, they could wait. I’m still young.Fortunately, ‘ol reliable change came tovisit my schedule, and eventually I wasable to slip in some extra-curricularsand gimmicks at the side, making mylife more well rounded and eventful.So, I didn’t feel deprived at all. Ifanything, I’d say I’ve never been moreblessed!
HOW TO STUDY... on page 4
THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: ALÁ WORKING SCHOLAR ALÁ WORKING SCHOLARby Lira C. Avedillo
ALA WORKING... on page 4
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LIBRARY COORDINATORS’MEETING SY 2004-2005
by Michelle M. San Gabriel
T he Library Coordinators of thedifferent colleges, faculties and
departments met for the second time thisschool year with the library adminis-trators headed by the Prefect of Libraries,Fr. Angel Aparicio, O.P. This was heldlast November 19, 2004 at the ConferenceRoom of the UST Central Library.
The agenda included matters con-cerning the library budget for the SY2004 – 2005, library orientation, accre-ditation, book fair, access to electronicjournals and other library projects such as:þ Heritage libraryþ Book Fair at the UST Library in
celebration of the 2004 National BookWeekþ Lecture forum on “The Lord of
the Rings” scheduled on January 22, 2005with Dr. Michael Anthony Vasco, FacultySecretary of the UST Graduate School,as guest speakerþ Orientation for faculty members
on the use of online databaseLikewise, a draft of the duties and
responsibilities of both the Advisory andAd-hoc Library Committees were pre-sented for approval.
Fr. Aparicio urged the faculty membersto help in reviewing the periodical sub-scriptions. Faculty members, accordingto him, also play a major role in theselection of library materials in supportof the curricular offerings of the univer-sity. ❑
A MEETING WITHTHE EDITORS
by Anne L. Garcia
T he Committee on Linkages of theLibrary Department met with the
editors of the different UST publicationslast October 19, 2004. This was held atthe UST Library Conference Hall, theaim of which was to discuss the possibi-lity of having the scholarly journals befeatured in the UST Library Homepage.
Present during the meeting were thefollowing editors: Dr. Ophelia Dimalanta,editor of TOMAS; Dr. Maribel Nonato;Acta Manilana; Prof. Giovanna Fonta-nilla, Unitas; Prof. Cynthia Luz Rivera,Journal for the Arts, Culture & the
SEMINAR WORKSHOP ONCOMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR
LIBRARIANS AND LIBRARYSUPPORT STAFFby Arlene N. Albis
T he UST Library Science AlumniAssociation (USTLSAA) jointly
sponsored a 2-day seminar-workshopwith the UST Librarians Association(USTLA) on Communication Skills forLibrarians and Library Support Staff.This was held last October 20-21, 2004at the UST Central Library ConferenceHall.
The seminar aimed to achieve thefollowing objectives:þ to enhance the competencies of
the librarians and library support staff incommunicating effectively both in oraland written communication;þ to train the librarians and library
support staff in group processing andfacilitating skills, oral and written com-munication, conflict management, shareddecision making and team management;þ to foster leadership among libra-
rians through communication education;andþ to learn how to communicate with
persons of diverse backgrounds in avariety of contexts, especially in thelibrary workplace.
Humanities; Mr. Rodwin Oloresisimo,Res Socialis; Ms Hazel Alconga, LawReview; Fr. Javier Gonzales, O.P.,Philippiniana Sacra; and Ms. AngelGuinto, representing Fr. Vicente Cajilig,O.P., Boletin Eclesiastico.
Also present were the library admi-nistrators, Fr. Angel Aparicio, O.P.,Prefect of Libraries, the Chief and Assis-tant Chief Librarian, Ms. Estrella Majueloand Ms. Angelita Timbangcaya, respec-tively. Also in attendance were Dr. EdnaRecaña, editor of News in Print; Mr.Raymond Mendoza, Mrs. Michelle SanGabriel, Mrs. Sabina Viernes, and yourstruly.
Being the chairman of the Committeeon Linkages, I presented the mechanicsof the project and came up with the dead-line for the submission of the neededdocuments.
In this endeavor, the library willassist in promoting the UST publicationsthrough its homepage. ❑
Day 1 of the seminar-workshop hadtwo distinguished speakers, Prof. CandidaAgcaoili, Discipline Consultant of theLibrary Science Area, UST GraduateSchool, and Prof. Anna Maria Gloria S.Ward, President, Linguistic Society of thePhilippines and Director, UST PublicAlumni Affairs.
Prof. Agcaoili lectured on Communi-cation Skills for Librarians and LibrarySupport Staff. According to her, commu-nication is important because it is thefoundation of one’s personal and profes-sional relationship. The ability to commu-nicate effectively is essential to everydaylife in order to become successful in everytask we do, in getting the job we want, ingaining promotion, in providing leader-ship, being productive as well as in ourrelation with other people. She also dis-cussed the significance of businesscommunication in the attainment ofsuccessful endeavor and in the realizationof organizations and companies’ objec-tives.
Prof. Ward, on the other hand, talkedon Communication: a Key to SuccessfulCollaboration in the Educational Envi-ronment. She pointed out that the abilityto communicate is vital in having a goodpartnership with students, faculty, admi-nistration and librarians. The lecturefocused more on the intra and interper-sonal communication which, accordingto her, are both essential in the exchangeof ideas and interaction with other people.
Day 2 had Dr. Nora Claravall, Uni-versity Librarian of Benguet State Uni-versity as speaker. Her topic focused onStrategic Communication in the DigitalAge, which, according to her, is the trendnowadays. She emphasized the impor-tance of communication in the digitalenvironment like the computer mediatedcommunication (CMC) or the exchangeof information between persons throughcomputer networks or emails, internet,computer conferencing, blackboard, voicemail, and internet relay chat (IRC), amongothers. Messages can be sent convenientlywith just a click of the mouse. However,technology is only a tool that can neverreplace personal human interaction.
The 2-day seminar-workshop wasconcluded by the ratification of USTLSAAConstitution and By-laws, presided bythe USTLAA President, Dr. Claravall.Afterwhich, an accomplishment reportof her 150 days in office as the associa-tion’s president was presented to thegeneral membership. ❑
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WORKSHOP ON THEPREPARATION OF A
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT PLANby Cecille Lobo
T he Library Committee of the CatholicEducational Association of the
Philippines (CEAP), sponsored a work-shop entitled Preparation of a CollectionDevelopment Plan held at the AV Centerof St. Joseph College, Quezon City from8:00 am – 5:00 pm last October 23, 2004.
The workshop started with an open-ing prayer led by Ms. Lolita Gonzales,Chief Librarian of St. Scholastica’sCollege. Sis. Esperanza Vistor, SFIC,President of St. Joseph College, gave thewelcome remarks while Ms. MarloChavez, College Librarian of San BedaCollege formally opened the workshop.The guest speaker was introduced by Ms.Josephine Combalicer, College Librarianof Sta. Catalina College.
The speaker, Mr. Fernan Dizon,Acquisitions Librarian of Rizal Library,Ateneo de Manila University focusedhis lecture on the following topics:ü Collection Developmentü Some Truth About Collection
Developmentü Aspects of Collection Developmentü Basic Goals of Selectionü Selection Thrustsü Evaluation and Assessment Criteria
of Library Materialsü Steps in the Selection Processü Aspects of Collection Developmentü Eight Standard Methods of Library
Acquisitionsü Basic Library Materials Acquisitionsü Aspects of Collection Developmentü Deselection of Weedingü Collection Evaluationü Collection Development Policyü Elements of a Strategic Collection
Development Planü Elements of a Good Collection
Development Planü S.M.A.R.T. Planü Collection Development Plan
Formulation Procedure
Mr. Dizon encouraged the partici-pants to ask questions or share theirexperiences in their respective librarieswith regard to collection development.
Being the chair of the CollectionDevelopment Committee in UST, I find
JOINT CONFERENCEON CULTURE OFLIFE AND LOVE
by Ma. Luz C. David
T he UST Center for Campus Ministry,in collaboration with Human Life
International-Asia (HLI-A), sponsored afamily-oriented conference last October12-13, 2004 at the Thomas AquinasResearch Complex Auditorium. The 2-day conference aimed to understand theeminent threats to family solidarity andto explore the initiatives in order toestablish a strong, unified Thomasiancommunity.
After the welcome remarks deliveredby Rev. Fr. Rodel Aligan, UST Vice-Rector for Religious Affairs, Dr. OrestesMonzon, Executive Director of HLI-Asia, presented an overview of the wholeconference. He emphasized that thethreats to family solidarity are real, andnow is the time to address this issue.Hon. Henrietta de Villa, former Ambas-sador to the Holy See, conformed to thestatement of Dr. Monzon by citing localsurveys on an increasing number ofseparations due to domestic problems.She encouraged the audience to implorethe divine intervention for guidance andstressed the power of faith and devotionto Jesus Christ and the Blessed VirginMary for a dignified Christian life.
Contrary to the common belief thatoverpopulation is the root cause of poverty,Ms. Norma Lasala, a noted banker andeconomist, thinks otherwise. She hasquoted numerous case studies pointingthat efficient governance and the properimplementation of socio-economic poli-cies would be the key towards attainingsustainable growth regardless of how fastthe population is gaining. In the secondsession, aptly titled Empty Nests andEmptiness, Dr. Ernesto Gonzales of theUST Research Institute, outlined theemotional and psychological implicationswhen someone leaves the family to settledown or work in another place. Accordingto him, some cases of migration maycause irreparable damage to the familyaffecting most especially the childrenwho are most vulnerable to such changes.A decision to leave, is therefore, a vital
CURRENT TRENDS ONRECORD FILING
by Madonna Remedios V. Alonzo
T he Ortigas Center Library Consor-tium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation
with the Rizal Technological University(RTU) sponsored a seminar on “CurrentTrends on Filing Records Manually andElectronically”. This was held last July16, 2004 at the Rizal TechnologicalUniversity (RTU), with Dr. AngelinaResurreccion, Library Director of RTUas guest speaker.
The seminar aimed to help libra-rians, secretaries, archivists and officeemployees whose work is focused onmanaging the records of the company.
Dr. Resurreccion discussed the basicsteps of filing records using the manualas well as the electronic method. Accord-ing to her, records are documents orother recorded information which areproduced or received as part of the busi-ness activity. It also provides informationor sources of evidences that are veryexpensive to produce and maintain.Records, she further reiterated, must beclassified by type and value of the mate-rials – whether it is a document, internalor external records that are important,useful or non- essential.
The basic ways of filing records canbe done alphabetically, geographically,numerically, chronologically and bysubject. On the other hand, filing recordsmanually involves the following steps:inspecting, reading and indexing, coding,cross referencing, sorting and filing.
With the advent of computer tech-nology, files and records can now beeasily stored and accessed electronically.
The seminar was concluded with apiece of advice from the speaker thatthe habit of filing records regularly isencouraged. ❑
the workshop very timely and helpfulbecause we learned new strategies onhow to build the library collection fromthe practices and experiences shared tous by some participants.
The workshop, which was one of theseries, was concluded by a closing remarkfrom Ms. Cely Cayaban, Chair, CEAP-NCR Library Committee and LibraryDirector, College of St. Benilde, De LaSalle University. ❑
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There are two practical considera-tions in studying: space and time. Space,plays a very important part towardsfinal results. There is no such thing asideal place for study whether alone,with company, at home, coffee shops,malls, etc. The library has always beenconsidered the best place to study thoughsometimes I feel otherwise. Librariesare conducive for studying only whenthe right atmosphere is observed.
Time is the other factor. Work outa time schedule and follow it strictly.Believing that Medicine and Law are themost difficult courses, while Education,Commerce and the like are easy to studyis just another freshman’s theory. Forthe undergrads, why not try to be at parwith the study habits of the Medicineand Law students? How about dedicatingthree hours daily of review and advancereading of lessons even on weekendsand holidays? Give ample time to studyfor each subject. Prioritize each subjectaccording to your own pace, reviewresults, remember the terms and appraiseyourself as to how far have you gone.
In conclusion, one cannot learn with-out understanding. If you realize that youcannot express correctly what you thinkyou know, it is because you do notreally know it at all. ❑
HOW TO STUDY from page 1
As scholars, we’ve always antici-pated the end of every semester. Weanxiously ask: What’s my average?Will I be able to renew? Did I makethe cut? What will be my schedule?Where will I be assigned next? Andfinally, “Thank you God! Sana po,hanggang pag-graduate...”
To remain a working scholar untilthe last year in college gives me awondrous feeling – and if my hearthad ears, it would have smiled fromear to ear with joy and gratitude.Because, when you reach yourgraduating year as a scholar, it onlymeans you’re richer in skills, know-ledge, and especially friends. It’s yoursupervisor’s pieces of advice andunderstanding of your occasionalabsence and tardiness; your fellowworking scholars’ generosity andhelpfulness to swap duties with you;your professor’s and classmates’ con-cern and support; and your family thatall in all, keeps you from derailing.
I am proud. To be not just anyscholar, but a working scholar helpeddevelop in me a variety of valueslearned only if you actively participatein this kind of life. I know I couldlearn independence, assertiveness,time management and sociability byjoining organizations. But working foryour own tuition, at the same timemeeting different people and enhanc-ing other aspects of your personality,with the ups and downs only workingscholars could experience, is wholisticenough – and I wouldn’t exchange itfor anything else.
Each person has a tale to tell. Everyscholar has a sob story to share. Wecry. We laugh. We hurry. We relax. Lifegoes on for everyone. Despite theproblems and life’s challenges, it’s ourcreativity, discipline and perseveranceto go about it that makes a difference.
This March, I will be graduating.Excited? Of course! Scared? Not very,because the things that I’ve learned asa working scholar makes me shinebrighter than others.
I am special. I am proud.I am a Working Scholar! ❑
ALA WORKING from page 1
matter that concerns the welfare of bothmembers of the family.
An open forum concluded the morn-ing program, immediately followed by abrief lunch break that was enlivened witha performance of animated songs. Session3 was facilitated by Mr. Edwin Lopez ofthe EWTN Global Catholic Network,who tackled the effects of mass media.He clarified that mass media in all itsforms – print, television, radio, and cinema– should not be perceived as an enemybut a messenger in building a values-oriented structure of the family. Accord-ing to him, “what matters is not the influxof media products that appear to beoffensive but the critical participation ofeach family member to thresh out thebad eggs.”
The activity during the first day wasconcluded by a workshop session. The
participants were divided into four groupsthat were instructed to tackle the issuesconcerning men, women, parents, andsingles. They were also asked to sharetheir thoughts on how they could helpbuild a family and a community thatnurtures life and love.
On the second day, Asst. Prof. CeciliaVillaraza recapitulated the proceedingsof the previous sessions. In session 4,Dr. Ofelia Nubla lectured about emo-tional stress among children and thefactors that affect their normal behavior.Parental separation, absenteeism, siblingrivalry, death in the family, sexual dis-orientation, and a restrictive environmentare common causes of child dissent thatcould lead to family erosion. In thisregard, Dr. Nubla appealed to parentsfor more consideration, understanding,guidance and even self-sacrifice toprevent children from harboring ill feel-ings. The succeeding session banneredthe theme of forgiveness. Mr. EdgardoSorreta drew a line between his personalexperiences and the movie “The LionKing” to drive his point. For Mr. Sorreta,forgiveness meant escaping from theemotional burden of resentment, angerand fear. It is the pill that cures ourbitterness and the light that shows thebeauty of man and life.
The sixth and last session of the con-ference dealt with the power of prayers,with Mrs. Emma Culanag representingMsgr. Cesar Pagulayan. Her lectureevolved around the time-tested message:The Family that Prays Together StaysTogether. She narrated contrasting storiesof how families disintegrate when theyforget God, and of families that wereable to hurdle seemingly insurmountablechallenges because of divine interces-sion. She also assured her listeners thatGod’s love is boundless and we shouldnot hesitate to ask for the Lord’s com-passion especially in time of crisis. Aworkshop followed the lecture wherethe participants reflected on the issuesdiscussed, and came up with appropriateresolutions about love, faith, hope andpeace.
A eucharistic celebration, officiatedby Rev. Fr. Tamerlane Lana, O.P., USTRector, highlighted the event thatbrought a new dimension of what weshould live in life. ❑
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Author: Mitch AlbomImprint: New York:
Broadway Books,c1997
ISBN: 076790592X192 pages
Review by Edna J. Recaña
T uesdays with Morrie (TWM) is morethan just a dying man’s last words.
It is an inspirational recount of a man’slife – a man whose passion for the humanspirit has continued to live long after hislast breath.
This book has two sides of stories.One is the story of a man and a disease.The other is the story of a professor ofsocial psychology who came to under-stand that life’s complexities can bebroken down into simple truths.
Mitch had lost track of his BrandiesUniversity professor and college mentor,Morrie Swartz, shortly after he graduatedand settled in Detroit as a sports writer.
He was saddened to learn in one ofthe interviews by Ted Koppel on ABCs
BOOK REVIEW
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE: AN OLD MAN,
A YOUNG MAN, AND LIFE’S GREATEST LESSON
Nightline that his professor was dyingof amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),commonly known as Lou Gherig’s disease(a degenerative disease). He quickly getin touch of his old professor that starteda reunion of old friends turned into theproject of a lifetime.
Mitch and Morrie spent the nextsixteen Tuesdays together exploring manylife’s fundamental issues like family,marriage, aging and culture, amongothers. Morrie was giving his last lecturewhile Mitch was writing his final thesis.
Morrie finds himself more concen-trated in dealing with aging. When askedby Mitch if he felt jealous about theyoung, Morrie replied by saying thatthose who want to be young again arethose who have not yet found meaningin their lives – for if they have foundmeaning, then they would appreciategetting old rather than staying foreveryoung.
When asked about culture, Morrieviews it as important as our lives.According to him, we are taught how tobe independent and unique, but in reality
we all have the same needs. What isimportant according to him, is to investin people rather than material things –for a man will be remembered not by hiswealth, but by how he spent his timelistening to a friend and helping others.
Morrie speaks to every person be-cause he is every person. He has led asimple yet meaningful life that inspiresus. Perhaps his story is more powerfulbecause we are not only taking in hiswisdom, but we are also experiencinghis death.
Mitch’s life had changed dramati-cally as he exchanged views with hismentor. He began spending more timewith his wife; took more time from hiswork; and completely restructured hisdaily regimen. He now faces life withless fear than before; visits his familymore often; and cared to invest in peoplebecause he learned that life comes onlyonce and must be lived to its fullest.
Thus, we begin to realize that Morrieis not just teaching Mitch; he is teachingus all. ❑
MEET Edithby Mrs. Leonila M. Manuel
P retty, petite, and quite the fashionista, Ms. Editha ‘Edith’ Alcaraz- Polinag is the “Pop Idol” of theUST Central Library. She dances with much energy and sings with all the emotions Beyonce
Knowles could even muster, a one sure candidate for the “Bibbong Librarian” challenge.
Born on the 16th day of December, 1965, Edith is the 4th angel of Leon and Concha Alcaraz of San Juan, Batangas. At 16,she braved Manila and independently struggled to finish her studies – where else, but in the University of Santo Tomas. She firsttook a Business Management course, but then finished a degree in Library Science after her marriage and having four children.
Being a familiar face in the library, Edith began as a working student assigned at the Filipiniana section under Ms.Margarita Cruz until she graduated from college. She was then transferred to the Social Science section with Mrs. AntoniaGarcia as her section head.
In 1991, Edith found a close friend and mutual confidante with her new section head, Mrs. Leonila Manuel, who remainsto be until now.
At present, Edith is not only known to be a down-to-earth mom and a regal entertainer. She is also an ace volleyballplayer for the UST Women’s Volleyball Team that has been the champion in the 2003 annual sportsfest for non-academicemployees.
Truly, Edith is a remarkable person and employee. She is a certified Sagittarian known for her positive outlook in life,versatility, strong-will, adventurousness, and eagerness to extend her experience beyond the physically familiar. Despiteproblems and challenges in life, Edith is a true diva, who rises after every fall and believes that the show must always go on.
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List of New Acquisitions for the College of Science1st Semester; SY 2004-2005
Abao, Z. (2003). Algebra. Manila: Bookmark.QA152 .Al33 2003
Baird, C., & Gloffke, W. (2003). Chemistry in your life . NewYork: W.H. Freeman and Co. QD33.2 .B162 2003
Beeraends, R.J. (2003). Fourier and Laplace transforms.Beerends. Cambridge, U.K.; New York: CambridgeUniversity Press. QA404 .F826 2003
Bird, R. (2003). Chaos and life: complexity and order inevolution and thought. New York: Columbia UniversityPress. QH331 .B532 2003
Blalock, E.M. (Ed.). (2003). A beginner’s guide to micro-arrays. Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
QP624.5.D726 .B394 2003
Blitzer, R.(2004). Algebra and trigonometry (2nd ed.). UpperSaddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
QA152.3 .B619 2004
The Cambridge history of science. Cambridge: CambridgeUniversity Press. Q125 .C144 2003
Cameron, N,. (Ed.). (2002). Human growth and develop-ment. Amsterdam: Academic Press.QP84 .H88 2002
Campbell, M. K., & Farrell, S.O. (2003). Biochemistry.Australia: Thomson Brooks/Cole. QD415 .C153 2003
Canham, G., & Overton, T. (2003). Descriptive organicchemistry (3rd ed.). New York : W.H. Freeman.
QD151.5 .C162 2003
Caporale, L.H. (2003). Darwin in the genome: molecularstrategies in biological evolution. New York: McGraw-Hill. QH366.2 .C173 2003
Clayton, J., & Dennis, C. (Eds.). (2003). 50 years of DNA.New York: Palgrave/Macmillan. QP624 .F466 2003
Comap’s precalculus: modeling our world. New York:W.H. Freeman and Co. QA303 .C73 2002
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