Academic Emphasis 2015 in AUP

September 11, 2015, a big day for the University, the Academic Emphasis was held at the Philippine International Church (PIC), where the students, old and new, have gathered to witness the University's greatest achievements throughout the years.

At the start of the program, the flags were raised representing 53 various nationalities that are studying in the University while the President, Administrators, College Deans and the students enter the PIC along with the orchestra playing in the background adding in the excitement.






Dr. Francisco D. Gayoba, the president of the University, gave the welcoming remarks and welcomed the students from different collegesAfterwards, both him and Dr. Miriam Narbarte, the Vice President in Academics, proudly announced the University's past achievements.

After the updates, Dr. Vicky Mergal introduced the speaker for this year's Academic Emphasis Day. The speaker was no other than Dr. Jose Maria Balmaceda, the dean of College of Science, UP Diliman. When the message was done, he was presented a certificate by Mr. Ruben Carpizo. Another musical number was done by the AUP Faculty Ensemble "How beautiful is the body of Christ" The presentation of the College Deans and Academic Directors followed:

• CAH (College of Arts and Humanities) - Dr. Flor Marticio (126 new students)
• COB (College of Business) - Dr. Lualhati Sausa (460 new students)
• COD (College of Dentistry) - Dr. Marissa Virgines (75 new students)
• COE (College of Education) - Dr. Gracel Saban (88 new students)
• COH (College of Health) - Dr. Miriam Estrada (177 new students)
• COM (College of Medicine) - Dr. Doris Mendoza (19 new students)
• CON (College of Nursing) - Susy Jael, RN (125 new students)
• CST (College of Science and Technology) - Dr. Edwin Balila (unknown)
• COT (College of Theology) - Dr. Julio Amurao (unknown)

At the end of the program, it was obvious that the students were inspired and enlightened which brought the real meaning of the Academic Emphasis.