University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos

Infobox_University


name = University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos
motto = Caritas et Scientia
("Charity and Science")
established = 1941
former_names ="Occidental Negros Institute"
"University of Negros Occidental"
type = Augustinian Recollect
Roman Catholic
president = Rev. Fr. Demetrio S. Peñascoza, OAR
city = Bacolod City
state = Negros Occidental
country = Philippines
undergrad = Approximately 10,000
postgrad = Approximately 1000
staff = Approximately 500
endowment = No available figures (USD)
campus = Urban, 15 hectares
colors = Blue and Gold
fightsong = The Blue and the Gold March
mascot = Golden Ram
athletics = NOPSSCEA
website = [http://www.uno-r.edu.ph/ http://www.uno-r.edu.ph] |

The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos is a private, Catholic university in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is notable for being the first university in the province.

History

The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos was founded in 1941 in Talisay, Negros Occidental by Dr. Antonio A. Lizares and Dr. Francisco Kilayko. Then known as "Occidental Negros Institute", the school initially offered only the first and second years of high school education. Upon the outbreak of World War II in the Philippines in December of that same year, the institute closed temporarily. ["Student Manual", University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, n.d.]

"Occidental Negros Institute" was re-established in Bacolod City in 1946, this time offering elementary, high school and three tertiary degree programs. The campus transferred from Locsin street (formerly Smith Street) to Lupit Subdivision in Lizares Avenue, its present site, in 1950. Dr. Antonio Lizares served as the school's first President with Dr. Francisco Kilayko as the School Director.

On May 15, 1957, ONI was elevated to a university status by the then Acting Secretary of Education, Martin V. Aguilar, Jr. ONI became the "University of Negros Occidental", the first university in the province. Five years later, on May 25, 1962, UNO was acquired by the Augustinian Recollect friars. UNO became the "University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos" with Fr. Federico Terradillos, OAR, as the first acting Rector.

Patron Saint

The university's patron saint is Nicholas of Tolentino. Saint Nicholas of Tolentino (it icon "San Nicola da Tolentino" (c. 1246–1305), known as the "Patron of Holy Souls", was born at Sant' Angelo, near Fermo, in Italy in the March of Ancona, around 1246. His parents, Compagnonus de Guarutti and Amata de Guidiani, were originally unable to have a child, but after praying at a shrine of St. Nicholas of Myra, Amata became pregnant, and they named their son after the saint.

The university's student publication, the "Tolentine Star", pays homage to the saint.

Mission and vision

Mission

As a Catholic University imbued with the Augustinian recollect style of viewing education, the University of Negros Occidental- Recoletos commits itself to provide the climate, the structure, and the means by which vocation, technical skills and talents of all members of the academic community can be optimally developed and inextricable permeated by faith so they can be used in the service of the people for the glory of God.

Vision

The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos envisions itself as:A Catholic institution giving witness to the Augustinian recollect charism as a way of living Christian faith;

A true Catholic institution offering an Augustinian recollect style of education that responds to the needs of the church, the Filipino society, and the world; and

A partner of the government in the development of the young to be productive, enlightened and upright citizens whose hearts and minds are not only focused on their individual good but also on the welfare and well-being of the entire Filipino nation with special concern for the weak and poor.

Other schools operated by the Augustinian Recollects

* San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Cavite
* San Sebastian College - Recoletos
* University of San Jose - Recoletos
* Colegio de Santo Tomas-Recoletos
* Seminario Mayor - Recoletos de Baguio (Baguio City)
* San Pedro Academy - Recoletos (Valencia, Negros Oriental)
* UNO-R High School Talisay Branch (Talisay City, Negros Occidental)

ee also

*Augustinians
*Augustinian Recollects
*Bridgittines
*List of tertiary schools in Bacolod City
*Order of the Canons Regular of Premontre
*Society of Saint Augustine
*The Blue and the Gold March

External links

* [http://www.uno-r.edu.ph University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Official Website]
* [http://www.recoletos.ph/ Order of Augustinian Recollects - Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno Website]
* [http://www.augustinianrecollects.org/ The Augustinian Recollects]
* [http://www.osanet.org International Order of St. Augustine]
* [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1534/ruleaug.html Text of the Rule of St. Augustine]
* [http://www.augustinian.us The Society of Saint Augustine (S.S.A.) Societas Sancti Augustini]

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