The University of the Philippines celebrates its hundredth year of founding this year. The country's premier university was established in June 18, 1908 through an act of legislature.
Here is a calendar of events for UP's centennial this year.
June
June 16 - 2008 Parangal Centennial (UP Centennial Awards)
- Reception of guests and awardees - 4:00 p.m.
- Awards night - 6:00 p.m., UP Theater
June 18 – UP Centennial Day
June 21, 9 a. m. - 4 p. m. - Grand Alumni Homecoming (Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City)
UP Baguio
- June 19 to 20 – UP Baguio Faculty Conference
- UP Baguio Centennial Lecture Series
UP Diliman
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June 11 - Lineage of Mentors, an exhibit featuring the works of National Artists from UP, organized by the OICA and the CFA in cooperation with the National Museum, National Artists Hall, National Museum
Book launch of Forming Lineage: The National Artists for the Visual Arts of the University of the Philippines, National Artists Hall, National Museum
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June 13 - Alumni Homecoming, College of Engineering
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June 15 - Alumni Homecoming, National College of Public Administration
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June 17 - UP Landmarks Sketchbook Exhibit, UP Theater Lobby
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June 18-20 - Centennial Concert, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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June 19 - Centennial Lecture Series: Prof. Cecilia Florencio, NISMED Auditorium
- June 22 - Alumni Homecoming, College of Home Economics
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June 19-30 - Bartlett Hall Exhibition, UP College of Veterinary Medicine and CFA join hands to present the passage of years within premises of both Colleges will always feel an affinity for
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June 20 - Art Fair, Bartlett Hall Grounds
Alumni Council Meeting, Ang Bahay
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June 21 - Grand Alumni Homecoming, Araneta Coliseum, QC
Alumni Homecoming, College of Home Economics
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June 22 - Alumni Homecoming, College
of Education
UP Manila
- June 17 – UP Manila as Health Science Center
- June 19 – UP Manila Centennial Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants
- June 20 – Inauguration of the UP Manila Fitness Trail
- June 20 – UPMAA Alumni Homecoming
- June 28 – UPM School of Health Science and Development Project
- Inauguration of the UPM SHS Health Center and Palo Maternity House, Blessing of the Renovated Dr. Florentino Herrera Jr. Academic Building
- Inauguration of Academic Offices, Renovated Multidisciplinary Laboratory and Two Classroom Building
- Inauguration of the UP Manila Centennial Oblation Plaza
- Grand Centennial Celebration (100th UP Foundation and 41st Anniversary 90th Science Health Center)
UP Los Baños
- June 24 - Professorial Chair Lectures at CEAT lecture hall:
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- Dr. Delfin C. Suministrado - “New Methods of determination of Atterberg limits of Phil. Soils”
- Dr. Pepito M. Bato - “Facilitated Value-adding agricultural operations using machine vision”
- Prof. Rex B. Demafelis - “UPLB at the Forefront of developing waste management systems for the emerging biofuels industry”
- CVM Centennial symposium:1) Updates on Avian Influenza by Dr. Hiromitsu Katoh
2) Hills Pet Food Canine Nutrition Updates by Dr. Olga Mallo-Lago
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- The Legacy and Relevance of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay (Lecture Series) sponsored by Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Anniversary of the Institute of Plant Breeding, Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture
- Anniversary of the Crop Protection Cluster, College of Agriculture
- Anniversary of the Agricultural Systems Cluster, College of Agriculture
- Seminar Series on Agricultural Systems Development/Farming Systems development
- CAS Saysay Pagtatanghal Episodes. An Art Festival of Math and Science presentations. CAS (College-based)
- Search and Marking of UPLB’s Heritage Trees. CNFR (College-based)
UP Mindanao
- Centennial Lecture Series
- Fund drive for the Establishment of Student Scholarships, Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants
UP Visayas
- June 13 - Opening exercises, festive welcome for in coming freshmen
- June 30 – Participation in the Pintados Festival(Tacloban)
July
UP Baguio
- UP Baguio Centennial Lecture Series
UP Diliman
- July 2 - Thematic Lecture: Prof. Miriam Ferrer, NISMED Auditorium
- July 5 - UPD hosts the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Araneta Coliseum
- July 10 - View from the Outside Lecture: Rep. Satur C. Ocampo, NISMED Auditorium
- July 22 - Centennial Lecture Series: Prof. José V. Abueva, NISMED Auditorium
- July 26 - 2nd 50 years of CFA, CCP
- July 31 - View from the Outside: Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J., UP Manila
- Launch of Indy Film Festival, organized by CMCUP
UP Manila
- UPMASA General Homecoming
- Corazon P. Gonzales Memorial Lecture
UP Los Baños
- 30th College of Economics and Management Foundation Day featuring Musical Extravaganza, Book launching and Business Forum
- Testimonial for CA-BSA passers in the 2008 Licensure Examination for agriculturists
- Kapehan sa Agripark
- The Legacy and Relevance of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos (Lecture Series) sponsored by Upsilon Sigma Phi
- CAS Saysay Pagtatanghal Episodes: An Art Festival of Math and Science Presentations (College-based)
- Search and Marking of UPLB’s Heritage Trees. CNFR (College-based)
UP Mindanao
- July 09 to 12 – International Conference on Supply Chain Management
- Centennial Lecture Series
- Fund drive for the Establishment of Student Scholarships, Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants
UP Visayas
- July 01 to 05 – Tacloban Grand Anniversary Celebrations and University Tours
- July 05 – Tacloban Grand Alumni Homecoming
- July 12 to 19 – Cebu Grand Anniversary Celebrations and University Tours
- July 18 – Cebu Grand Alumni Homecoming
- July 19 – Symbolic Opening of Anniversary Celebrations
- July 21 to 26 – Iloilo Grand Anniversary Celebrations and University Tours
- July 26 – Iloilo Grand Alumni Homecoming
- UP Alumni Association Eastern Visayas Chapter General Alumni Homecoming
- UP Visayas Centennial Celebrations Dubbed as “Lagaw-Lagaw, Kita-Kita, Kata-Kata, Sadya-Sadya”
August
UP Baguio
- UP Baguio Centennial Lecture Series
UP Diliman
- August 8 - Alumni Homecoming, College of Mass Communication
- August 9 - Alumni Homecoming, School of Economics
- August 22 - View from the Outside Lecture: Ms. Sheila Coronel, NISMED Auditorium
- Balagtasan, organized by CAL
- Revival of UP Mobile Theater as an outreach program of DUP
- Uniberso: Isang pagtatanghal ng tula sa iba-iba at kakaibang paraan sa loob ng siglong kinilala ng UP at kumilala sa UP
- Paligsahan sa Pagpapayaman ng Wikang Filipino
UP Los Baños
- Anniversary celebration of UP Alliance of Development Communication Students (UP ADS), College of Development Communication (CDC)
- The Legacy and Relevance of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon (Lecture Series) sponsored by Upsilon Sigma Phi
- CAS Saysay Pagtatanghal Episodes: An Art Festival of Math and Science Presentations (College-based)
- Search and Marking of UPLB’s Heritage Trees. CNFR (College-based)
UP Manila
- Aug. 29 – UP Manila Cultural Show
- Centennial Celebration of the First Philippine Assembly, College of Arts and Science
- UP Nursing Alumni Association International Reunion
- “Transformations: The UP Manila Journey” – UP Manila Centennial Lecture Series
UP Mindanao
- Centennial Lecture Series
- Fund drive for the Establishment of Student Scholarships, Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants
September
UP Centennial Lecture Series
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September 26, 2-4 p.m. - “Reassessing UPLB’s commitment to excellence, academic freedom and social responsibility” by Prof. Wilfredo David (UP Los Banos)
UP Baguio
- UP Baguio Centennial Lecture Series
UP Diliman
- Alumni Homecoming of the College of Music
UP Los Baños
- College of Human Ecology Centennial Walk
- CHE Exposed
- The Legacy and Relevance of Pres. Diosdado Macapagal (Lecture Series) sponsored by Upsilon Sigma Phi
- CAS Saysay Pagtatanghal Episodes: An Art Festival of Math and Science Presentations (College-based)
- Search and Marking of UPLB’s Heritage Trees. CNFR (College-based)
UP Manila
- International Conference on Health Professions Education
UP Mindanao
- Centennial Lecture Series
- Fund drive for the Establishment of Student Scholarships, Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants
UP Open University
- Launch of the coffee table book on history of ODL in UP
- Launch of the UP Open University history book
- Launching ceremonies of UPOU’s 100% Courses Online
UP Visayas
- Sep. 05 to 08 – Tri-campus Centennial Sportsfest
October
UP Baguio
- UP Baguio Centennial Lecture Series
UP Diliman
- Alumni Homecoming of the School of Urban and Regional Planning
UP Los Baños
- October 10 - 90th Loyalty Day and Alumni Homecoming (UPLB-Wide Grand Alumni Homecoming)
- Installation of Historical Marker at the School of Environmental Science and Management
- Anniversary of the Farming Systems and Soil Science Research Institute, Agricultural Systems Cluster, College of Agriculture
- Anniversary of the Institute of Animal Science and the Animal Dairy Science Cluster, College of Agriculture
- CAS Saysay Pagtatanghal Episodes: An Art Festival of Math and Science Presentations (College-based)
- Search and Marking of UPLB’s Heritage Trees. CNFR (College-based)
- CA Centennial Barn Dance and Rodeo
- CEM Agro-Industrial Fair
- Campus-Wide Lecture Series and Book Exhibits
- Inauguration of the UPLB Centennial Gymnasium
- Sponsorship and Fund Raising Launching for the Museum of Natural History, Culture and Arts (Development of Bake Hall to a museum complex)
- Unveiling and Sponsorship Inauguration of Historical Academic Portals
- Sponsorship and Fund Raising Launching for the Science and Technology Incubation Park
- Sponsorship and Fund Raising Launching for the Maria Makiling Ecotourism Village
- Alumni Homecoming of the College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology, College of Economics and Management, and School of Environmental Studies and Management
UP Manila
- Installation of the Historical Marker at the School of Environmental Studies and Management
- Walk for Wellness by the Sports and Wellness Center
UP Mindanao
- Centennial Lecture Series
- Fund drive for the Establishment of Student Scholarships, Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants
UP Open University
- October 23 to 25 - Centennial Sportsfest (Tri-Campus Meet)
- Pag-aalay: UPOU TV Special
November
UP Baguio
- UP Baguio Centennial Lecture Series
UP Diliman
- November 17 - Commemoration of the 80th Birth Anniversary of Dean Jose Encarnacio, Jr.
- Alumni Homecoming of the School of Labor and Industrial Relations and Asian Center
UP Los Baños
- CAS Saysay Pagtatanghal Episodes: An Art Festival of Math and Science Presentations (College-based)
- Search and Marking of UPLB’s Heritage Trees. CNFR (College-based)
- Alumni Homecoming of the College of Human Ecology
- Inauguration of the College of Arts and Sciences Oblation Plaza
- The Legacy and Relevance of Pres. Elpidio Quirino (Lecture Series) sponsored by Upsilon Sigma Phi
UP Mindanao
- Centennial Lecture Series
- Fund drive for the Establishment of Student Scholarships, Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants
UP Open University
- Launching ceremonies of the Centennial wall with 100 learning packages and inauguration of Centennial Oblation Park’s Efficiency Lagoon and Humanity Lagoon
December
UP Baguio
- December 5 - UP Baguio General Alumni Homecoming
- December 5 - Institutional History of UP Baguio and Launching of history bookand Launching of History book
- UP Baguio Centennial Lecture Series
UP Diliman
- Centennial Lantern Parade
- 2nd Anniversary of the Establishment of National Science Complex
- Alumni Homecoming of the College of Business Administration, School of Statistics, and College of Arts and Letters
UP Los Baños
- December 16-18 - College of Human Ecology Centennial Invitational Dinner
- December 18 - Alumni Homecoming and Benefit Night of the College of Development Communication
- The Legacy and Relevance of Pres. Joseph E. Estrada (Lecture Series) sponsored by Upsilon Sigma Phi
UP Manila
- Foundation Day of the College of Medicine
- UPMASA Golf Tournament and Homecoming Ball
UP Mindanao
- Centennial Lecture Series
- Fund drive for the Establishment of Student Scholarships, Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants
UP Open University
- Inauguration of the Centennial Oblation Plaza
UP Visayas
- Dec. 17 – Christmas Celebration and Car Raffle Draw
- Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Alumni Gallery Project
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