Ateneo de Zamboanga University

Infobox_University
name = Ateneo de Zamboanga University
native_name = Pamantasan ng Ateneo de Zamboanga


motto = "Pro Deo et Patria" ("In the Service of God and Country")
tagline = "The Jesuit University in Western Mindanao"
established = 1912
type = Private, Jesuit University
president = Fr Antonio F Moreno, SJ
city = Zamboanga City
country = Philippines
former_names = Escuela Catolica (1912-1916)
colors = Blue and white color box|#0260A8color box|white
free_label = Hymn
free = "Animo Ateneo"
mascot = Blue Eagle ("Asul Aguila")
|website = [http://www.adzu.edu.ph/ www.adzu.edu.ph]
[http://tumaga.adzu.edu.ph tumaga.adzu.edu.ph]

The Ateneo de Zamboanga University is a Catholic and Jesuit university in Western Mindanao. It is also known by its initial, "AdZU" . Founded by the Jesuits in the early 1900s, it is the second oldest Jesuit school in the Philippines.Fact|date=July 2008 It initially catered to primary and secondary education for boys. It became a college in 1952, and a university in August 2001. Currently, it operates two campuses. The main campus in La Purisima Street houses the Colleges and the Grade School, while the newly constructed campus, outside Zamboanga City proper holds the High School. Several facilities in the new campus will be constructed in the future such as transfer of the Grade School, an auditorium, an amphitheater, a chapel (the current chapel is housed inside the High Building) and newer sports facilities.

Its official student publication is "The Beacon Magazine". The Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng Ateneo de Zamboanga University ("SMADZU") is its supreme student government.

=General Information=

University Seal

The Ateneo de Zamboanga University seal reflects the mission of the school.

The school's motto is "Pro Deo et Patria"," ("In the service of God and Country") is found at the top of the seal. And on the bottom, is the name of the school.The Ateneo de Zamboanga began in 1912 as Escuela Catolica, a parochial school run by Spanish Jesuits at the old site of the Immaculate Conception Church, right across the Sunken Garden. Fr. Manuel Sauras, S.J. was the first director.

University Officials

Fr Antonio F Moreno SJUniversity President

Dr Rebecca V Fernandez Academic Vice President

Bro Raymund E Belleza SJUniversity Treasurer

Ms Teresita Npc AranetaHuman Resource Administration and Development Office Director

Mr Roberto G Valerio Assistant to the President for Administration

Unit / Office Heads

Fr Antonio F Moreno SJ University President

Dr Rebecca V Fernandez Academic Vice President

Bro Raymund E Belleza SJ University Treasurer

Ms Teresita NPC Araneta Human Resource Administration and Development Office Director

Higher Education

Ms Renee Vieve M Vecina Assistant Academic Vice President

Dr Servando D Halili Jr Dean, Graduate School Dean

Dr Teresita P Peñaranda Asst. Dean, Graduate School

Dr Fortunato L Cristobal Dean, School of Medicine

Dr Aileen L Barrios Dean, School of Liberal Arts

Engr Aldrina A Hitalia Dean, College of Science and Information Technology

Dr Visitacion L Buenvenida Dean, College of Management & Accountancy

Ms Maria Lorna B Paber Dean, College of Nursing

Dr Evelyn G Chavez Dean, College of Education

Basic Education

Ms Rosie M Hong High School Principal

Ms Janet A Fernandez High School Asst. Principal

Fr Florencio R Cuerquis SJ Grade School Principal

Ms Pilar C Agraviador Grade School Asst. Principal

Offices

Mr Emir R Españo Admissions Office Director

Mr Francis H Arroyo Ateneo Business Resource Found., Inc Director

Ms Carmencita B Macasinag Alumni Relations and Development Director

Ms Cecile B Simbajon Ateneo Peace Institute Director

Ms Josephine R Tarroza Campus Ministry Office Director

Ms Veroche B Tarrabi Center for Community Extension Services Director

Ms Norma A Baluca Center for Testing & Measurement Director

Ms Estesa Xaris Q Legaspi College Guidance & Counseling Office Director

Ms Iluminada M Cortez College Registrar

Ms Maureene F BelloCenter of Information Technology Services Director

Mr Joseph A Climaco Center for Performing and Visual Arts Director

Mr Francis Jay S Llenado Office of Student Affairs Director

Bro Raymund E Belleza SJ Formation Office Director

Dr Robert V Panaguiton Institute of Cultural Studies for Western Mindanao Director

Ms Illuminada W Yap Main Library Director

Maria Victoria C Montaño Planning & Dev Office Director

Mr Sotero Al C dela Rosa Property Custodian Office Director

Mr Frances P Cantillo Social Awareness and Community Service Involvement (SACSI) Office Director

Mr Conrado Z Balatbat Scholarships Office Director

Mr Teodoro P Paredes Institute of Human Resource and Organizational Development System (INHRODS) Director

PRESIDENTIAL CORE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Fr Antonio F Moreno SJ

Bro Raymund E Belleza SJ

Ms Teresita NPC Araneta

Dr Servando D Halili Jr

Dr Rebecca V Fernandez

Ms Rosie M Hong

Fr Florencio R Cuerquis SJ

Ms Veroche B Tarrabi

Dr Ofelia L Durante

Mr Roberto G. Valerio

Bro Raymund E Belleza SJ

Ms Maria Victoria C Montaño

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Fr Antonio F Moreno SJ

Bro Raymund E Belleza SJ

Fr Antonio B de Castro SJ

Fr Jose Cecilio J Magadia SJ

Fr Antonio S Samson SJ

Fr Primitivo E Viray SJ

Fr Francisco R Bustamante SJ

Fr Jose Ramon T Villarin SJ

Atty Arsenio L Gonzalez Jr

Dr Fortunato L Cristobal

Dr Rolando K Felisilda

Prof Jacinto C Gavino Jr

Mr Edward I Lim

Engr Efren Y Wee

Hon Maria Isabelle G Climaco

Dr Antonette Palma-Angeles

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Bro Raymund E Belleza SJ

Mr Juanito T Chiong

Mr Ricardo A Marmoleño

Mr Leopoldo G Huang

Ms Suzette S Enriquez

Ms. Roselyn T. Chua

Bro Dennis Ryan V Cruz SJ

Atty Arsenio L Gonzales Jr

Ms Suzette E Souza

Ms Teresita U Sebastian

Mr Roberto G Valerio

Mr Efren Y Wee

=Annual Events=

t. Iggy Day

The Ateneo celebrates the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola every 31st of July. The highlight of the celebration is the community Mass in Honor of the Founder of the Society of Jesus

Ateneo Christmas

The annual Christmas Community Gathering for employees which is the last activity for December before the holidays, begins with a mass and is followed by a fellowship meal and a program participated by faculty, staff, retirees, and guests.

Awards Day

The Award's Day for Employees is a special day set aside to give recognition to all employees for years of service rendered. Retirees are also honored in this program.

Holy Spirit Mass

As the new school year begins, the university normally asks the guidance and assistance of the Holy Spirit, their advocate who always pleads their cause in a Eucharistic celebration that seeks to make Pentecost a real event in their lives.

College Activities

College days

A 3-day event for many or a week for some to showcase the talents and skills of students in each college through different activities prepared by different academic organizations.

Department days

Just like the College Days it is a 3-day event for many or a week for some to showcase the talents and skills of students in each department through different activities prepared by different department organizations.

Acquaintance Party

A college activity where, obviously, students from each year level geta chance to meet others in their year level and in other levels in their college or department.

Ateneo Fiesta

Ateneo de Zamboanga also holds a unique sportfest called "Ateneo Fiesta." This week-long event starts on the last week of November. Most competitors are student-athletes also preparing themselves for the PRISAA competition two weeks after. Students from different colleges then join one another and form teams that participate in different sports events included in PRISAA City Elimination. Regional Elimination takes place in January of the following year and followed on by the National PRISAA event a month after.

=Academics=

Grade School

The following are the different clubs and organizations that students may join.

A. Friday ClubCLUBS GRADE LEVELSeraphim Club PreparatoryBook Lovers ClubDance ClubArts/Drawing Club Grade IArts ClubDance ClubBook Lovers Club Grade IIBook Lovers ClubDance ClubSing Along Club Grade IIIGlee ClubDance ClubTourism ClubJunior Red CrossScience ClubSociedad Matematica Elementaria de Ateneo (SocMEA)Book Lovers ClubPlant Lovers ClubCookery/Homemakers ClubBrebeuf Sports ClubMedia Information & Technoculture (MIT) Club Grade IV, V, VI

Clubs/Organizations held on other days:"ORGANIZATIONS" "DAY OF ACTIVITY"Munting Core MondayEl Aguila Club MondayJunior Journalists Club TuesdayDramatics Club TuesdayGirl Scouting WednesdayBoy Scouting WednesdayStudent Government ThursdayDrum & Lyre Corps Saturday

High School

The Ateneo de Zamboanga University Highschool Campus is located in Brgy. Tumaga in an 8 Hectare lot.

Colleges

Programs

* AB Interdisciplinary Studies
* AB Economics
* AB English
* AB Philosophy (Pre-Law)
* BS Computer Science
* BS Computer Engineering
* BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
* BS Information Technology major in Multimedia and Computer Animation
* BS Management Information Systems
* Associate in Computer Networking
* BS Biology
* BS Psychology
* BS Mass Communications
* BS Mathematical Sciences
* BS Accountancy
* BS Management Accounting
* BS Legal Management
* BS Business Management
* BSC Financial Management
* BSC Office Management
* BS Nursing
* Bachelor of Secondary Education
* Bachelor of Elementary Education
* Computer Secretarial (2-Year Program)
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Professionals ( Non-MD Graduates )
* Certificate in Professional Education
* Certificate in Library and Information Science

College Unit Composition

* School of Liberal Arts
* College of Education
* College of Management and Accountancy
* College of Nursing
* College of Science and Information Technology

Graduate School

chool Officials

Programs

DOCTORAL PROGRAM

* Ph.D. in Development Management (School Governance) * Ph.D. in Development Management (Business) * Ph.D. in Science Education (Mathematics) * Ph.D. in Language Studies

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

* Master in Business Administration * Master in Public Administration * Master in Business Education * Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling * Master of Science in Computer Science * Master of Arts in Education major in: o Educational Administration o English o Filipino o Guidance and Counseling o Mathematics o Social Studies o Reading Education o Early Childhood Education o Computer Education * Master in Science Teaching major in: o Biology o Chemistry o Physics o Science Education * Master of Arts major in: o English o Filipino o Language Studies o Mathematics o Nursing o Social Studies o Peace Education o Language Studies o Organizational Psychology o Computer Education

=Athletics=

=AdZU's 100th=

In 2012, the Ateneo de Zamboanga University will be celebrating its 100th year anniversary.

=Links=

*Zamboanga City
*Ateneo
*List of Jesuit institutions

=External links=
* [http://www.adzu.edu.ph Official Website]
* [http://tumaga.adzu.edu.ph Ateneo de Zamboanga University Tumaga Campus]
* [http://aaoweb.tk/ Accountancy Academic Organization Official Website]

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