SLU Lantern Parade returns in full blast with a grand float
Now in its 15th year, Saint Louis University continues its tradition of spreading light, warmth, and hope through its conduct of the annual December 1 spectacle, the SLU Lantern Parade.
Now in its 15th year, Saint Louis University continues its tradition of spreading light, warmth, and hope through its conduct of the annual December 1 spectacle, the SLU Lantern Parade.
On 1 December 2023, the Ranking Report 2024 published by AppliedHE Private University Ranking: ASEAN revealed that Saint Louis University is ranked eighth among the 21 Philippine universities that participated in the ranking. Further, among the 80 ASEAN higher education institutions, SLU ranked 42nd.
As the President of both Saint Louis University and the Association of Catholic Universities of the Philippines (ACUP), Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, attended the conference on Pastoral Care in Catholic Universities that centered on the theme, “Towards a Polyhedric Vision: Strengthening Catholic Campus Ministry for Spiritual Nurturing, Cultural Engagement, and Community Building” from 23 to 25 November 2023 at the Vatican City, Rome. The said Conference included a series of lectures, roundtable discussions, workshop, and an immersive experience through a rare audience with His Holiness, Pope Francis.
In a celebration of music and harmony, the Saint Louis University (SLU) Glee Club and Tarlac Männerchor joined forces to present “Cantate Domino,” a magical choir concert on 29 November 2023 at the Fr. Joseph Van Den Daelen, CICM-Center for Culture and the Arts (CCA) Theater. The event captivated audiences with its diverse repertoire of choral pieces, showcasing the exceptional talent and passion of both choirs.
In the leadership of Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, Saint Louis University (SLU) held the blessing of the water refilling station and modes of transportation at the Diego Silang Building on 28 November 2023.
In celebration of Saint Louis University’s 112th Foundation Anniversary, the campus was aglow with the radiance of the uniquely-designed Christmas Tree, blending Cordilleran-inspired motifs capturing culture and festive cheer on 28 November 2023 at the University Grounds.
With the theme Herstories and Histories of Diversity: Narrating (Im) migrants and Multiple Lives and Engaging the Community from the Margins, Saint Louis University (SLU) participated in the 18th NAKEM International Conference and Cultural Night at Newark-Fremont, California, USA. This year’s conference was hosted by NAKEM (National Alliance for Knowledge, Empowerment, and Meaning) on 15 to 17 November 2023 at DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Newark, CA.
The School of Law (SOL) of Saint Louis University (SLU) conducted a two-day colloquium on Public International Law from 21 to 22 November 2023 at the Fr. Joseph Van den Daelen – Center for Culture and the Arts (CCA) Theater. The event featured discussions by renowned experts on international law and provided a forum for law students and faculty from Baguio and Benguet to engage in discussions on critical global issues.
Promoting children’s welfare and providing psychosocial interventions, Saint Louis University Sunflower Child and Youth Wellness Center (SCYWC) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office – Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD Field Office-CAR) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 22 November 2023.
Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to advancing educational excellence, Saint Louis University’s President, Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD, clinched re-election as member of the Board of Trustee for 2024-2025 of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) during the organization’s 2023 General Assembly held on 21 November 2023 at the Manila Marriott Hotel, Pasig City.