Adamson University

Adamson University
Pamantasang Adamson

Former names	Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering
Motto	Thee Thy Will; Education with a Heart; Veritas in Caritate ("Truth in Charity")
Type	Private, Roman Catholic, Vincentian
Established	20 June 1932 (7009264075095900000♠83 years and 249 days)
President	Rev. Fr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, C.M.^[1]^[2]
Academic staff	500
Students	16,247 (S.Y. 2015-2016)
Location	Manila, Philippines
Campus	Urban 5.0 hectares
Colors	Blue and White
Nickname	Adamson Soaring Falcons
Affiliations	ASAIHL, ACUP, CEAP, COCOPEA, FAAP, IAU, IFCU, PAASCU, PACU, PACUCOA, SMIIC, UAAP
Website	www.adamson.edu.ph

Adamson University (AdU) is a private and Catholic university in Manila, Philippines, founded on June 20, 1932 by Greek immigrant George Lucas Adamson as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry. On February 5, 1941, the school was granted university status by the Department of Education, and on December 4, 1964, the university was turned over to the Vincentian Fathers of the Congregation of the Mission (C.M.) and was incorporated into the Adamson-Ozanam Education Institutions, Inc. Adamson University is also a Member of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP).^[3] Its patron saint is Saint Vincent de Paul.

Adamson University has programs in Graduate School, Law, the Liberal Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture, Business Administration, Education, as well as secondary, elementary, and preparatory education. Adamson University has eight courses listed as Centers of Development and Centers of Excellence by the Commission on Higher Education and has been granted Autonomous status.^[4]

Adamson University has been included in the top 201+ universities in Asia through Quacquarelli Symonds Asia University Rankings 2011.^[5]^[6] This makes Adamson University as top 9 in the rankings nationwide and top 5 in the Metro Manila area.

History

Rolando S. de la Goza, C.M., first Filipino President of Adamson University.

Fr. Gregorio Lapus Bañaga, Jr., C.M. Longest-serving Vincentian President of Adamson University from 2003- 2015.

Dr. George Lucas Adamson, a Greek chemist from Athens, founded the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry (ASIC) on June 20, 1932 to train young men and women along the lines of practical industrial chemistry. It started as a one-classroom school that evolved into the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering (ASICE) on February 19, 1936. Upon approval by the Secretary of Public Instruction of its application for university status on February 5, 1941, it became known as Adamson University (AdU).

George Lucas’s cousin, Alexander Athos Adamson came to AdU shortly after to help the fledgling school. Alexander joined the administration on July 15, 1932, serving at one time or another as Vice President, Treasurer and Registrar. Much later, Alexander’s brother George Athos Adamson also came on board in 1934, becoming the School Dean, Dean of the College of Engineering and professor. Evdoxia Savaides Adamson, wife of George Lucas, started working and teaching in the University in 1939, then served as Dean of the College of Education and of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Sofia Adamson, George Athos’s wife, taught in the College of Education after arriving in 1939 and briefly served as Directress of the Junior Normal College.

Except for George Athos and Sofia who left after the war, all the Adamsons remained working in AdU until its turnover to the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers of the Congregation of the Mission in 1964. George Lucas Adamson served as President until 1967, for a total of 35 years, including a three-year holdover stint at the assumption of the Vincentians as administrators. ^[7]

Presidents of
Adamson University

Dr. George Lucas Adamson

1932 - 1967

Fr. Leandro I. Montañana, C.M.

1967 - 1985

Fr. Rolando S. Dela Goza, C.M.

1985 - 1994

Fr. Jimmy A. Belita, C.M.

1994 - 2003

Fr. Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr., C.M.

2003–2015

Fr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, C.M.

2015–present

Before finally settling on its permanent home along San Marcelino Street in 1946 after the war, the school stayed in three different locations: Sta. Cruz (1932-1933), San Miguel (1933-1939), and Intramuros (1939-1941). In San Marcelino, the University expanded with the acquisition of the Meralco building in 1968 and the St. Theresa’s College-Manila campus in 1977, both just across the street.

Leandro I. Montañana, C.M., a Spanish Vincentian was the second President and first under the Vincentian administration. He served in that capacity until 1985 when Rolando S. de la Goza, C.M., the first Filipino university president, succeeded him and served until 1994. Next came Jimmy Belita, C.M., president until 2003 and was succeeded by Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr., C.M whose 12-year presidency is coming to an end. On July 1, 2015, the Provincial Visitor of the CM confirmed that Marcelo V. Manimtim, C.M. will be the sixth University President.^[1]

Although best known for its chemistry and engineering programs, Adamson gradually added architecture, sciences, pharmacy, business, education, liberal arts, law, graduate school, basic education, and theology courses as it grew bigger. The transfer of ownership in 1964 incorporated the University into the Adamson-Ozanam Educational Institutions, Inc. and led to its transition from a secular to a Catholic institution. St. Vincent de Paul, founder of the C.M., was declared as the university's patron saint, and the motto Veritas in Caritate (Truth in Charity) was adopted. A new vision was articulated, basically that of offering affordable quality education especially for the socially disadvantaged—one not substantially different from that of the Greek founders who wanted to help Filipinos gain a livelihood by offering a maximum amount of practical education in a minimum amount of time. To keep up with the challenges and demands of the time, the University responded by offering information systems and technology, nursing, customs administration, hospitality management, and physical education courses.

The University was declared a historic site by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 2007 during its celebration of its diamond jubilee. A marker was placed in front of the campus’ St. Vincent Building, the oldest edifice in the University, to commemorate this history.

In 2010 the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted the Autonomous status and certification for the Institutional Monitoring and Evaluation for Quality Assurance (IQuAME) to the University after passing CHED’s rigorous evaluations and visits. The Autonomous status means that Adamson University will have more autonomy or independence in its administration, decision making and implementation; have the privilege to offer new programs and distance courses, among others; and the authority to grant an Honoris Causa to those deserving following CHED’s provisions for granting honorary degrees.

Campus

Francis Regis Clet Building

Saint Vincent Hall

Adamson University is located in San Marcelino Street, Ermita in Manila. The Technological University of the Philippines, Santa Isabel College Manila, Emilio Aguinaldo College, and Philippine Normal University are its nearest neighbors. Adamson University has seven buildings occupying 10.7 hectares of land:

Saint Vincent Building is the main building and houses the College of Law, Computer Science Department,Information Technology and Graduate School.
Saint Therese Building is the former site of Saint Theresa's College, which was absorbed into Adamson University. Within its grounds are the Saint Therese Quadrangle, Botanical Garden, Adamson University Chapel and Speech Laboratory. It houses the Vice President for Student Affairs' Office, College of Education and Liberal Arts, College of Sciences, College of Pharmacy and College of Business Administration.
Cardinal Santos Building, formerly owned by Meralco, currently houses the University President's Office, the Registrar's Office, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice Presidents for Finance's Office, and the College of Architecture.
Ozanam Building houses most of the university's technical laboratories and the College of Engineering and its departments.
John Perboyre Building has classrooms and an audio-visual room
Saint Francis Regis Clet Building houses the Basic Education Department
Father Leandro Montañana Building houses the University Library on the first three floors and the College of Nursing.

Other facilities:

Adamson University Gymnasium is the training center for the athletic sport team Adamson Falcons for any extramural events especially in University Athletic Association of the Philippines and other athletic sport events inside the country.
Adamson University Student Center
Adamson University Theater where all the University's cultural activities take place. It houses the Art Gallery and the Integrated Community Extension Service.
Plaza de San Vicente houses the Falcon Radio Station and the Gallery Cafe
Saint Vincent Hall
Falcon Bridge connects the Cardinal Santos Building, Saint Theresa Building, Father Leandro Montañana Building and Ozanam Building.

Alumni

Politics and Governance

Ruthlane Uy Asmundson, former City Mayor of Davis, California
Angelito Gatlabayan, former Representative of the 2nd District of Antipolo

Sports

Kenneth Duremdes, basketball player, UNTV Cup Senate Defenders Head Coach,^[8] Adamson Falcons Head Coach (2014-2015) ^[9]
Alex Nuyles, basketball player
Louie Alas, Letran Knights coach
Richard Alonzo, basketball player
Lester Alvarez, basketball player
Marlou Aquino, basketball player
Ken Bono, basketball player
Hector Calma, basketball player
Gherome Ejercito, basketball player
Edward Joseph Feihl, basketball player
Eddie Laure, basketball player
Melvin Mamaclay, basketball player
Rafael Nepomuceno, bowler
Michael Christian Martinez, figure skater
Jericho Cruz, basketball player
Rodney Brondial, basketball player
Eric Camson, basketball player

Arts, culture, religion, and entertainment

Hazel Ann Mendoza, actress
Nida Blanca, actress
Florentino Floro, judge
Francine Prieto, actress
Jestoni Alarcon, actor
Guillermo Gómez Rivera, historian and writer
Fernando Suarez, priest
Neil Coleta, actor

References

1 2 http://www.adamson.edu.ph/?page=viewnews&newsid=1065
↑ http://cmglobal.org/en/2015/07/03/new-president-of-adamson-university/
↑ "History". Adamson University. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
↑ "CHED awarded Adamson University Deregulated Status" (PDF). ched.gov.ph. Retrieved 2014-11-01.
↑ "QS World University Rankings". Topuniversities. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
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↑ Archived September 5, 2012 at the Wayback Machine
↑ http://www.untvweb.com/videos/kenneth-duremdes-nag-aadjust-pa-bilang-bagong-head-coach-ng-senate-defenders-sa-untv-cup-season-3/
↑ http://thedailyguardian.net/index.php/iloilo-sports-news/33980-pbas-captain-marvel-is-new-adamson-coach

External links

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Adamson University

Founder Dr. George Lucas Adamson President Rev. Fr. Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr., C.M

Academics	College of Architecture College of Business Administration College of Education College of Engineering College of Law College of Liberal Arts College of Nursing College of Pharmacy College of Science Graduate School St. Vincent School of Theology Basic Education

Athletics	UAAP Shakey's V-League AdU Soaring Falcons

Cofounders	Alexander Athos Adamson George Athos Adamson

University Athletic Association of the Philippines (2015–16)

Members

Men	Adamson Falcons Ateneo Blue Eagles De La Salle Green Archers FEU Tamaraws NU Bulldogs UE Red Warriors UP Fighting Maroons UST Growling Tigers

Junior	Adamson Baby Falcons Ateneo Blue Eaglets De La Salle Zobel Junior Archers FEU Diliman Baby Tamaraws NU Bullpups UE Junior Warriors UPIS Junior Maroons UST Tiger Cubs

Women	Adamson Lady Falcons Ateneo Lady Eagles De La Salle Lady Archers FEU Lady Tamaraws NU Lady Bulldogs UE Lady Warriors UP Lady Maroons UST Tigresses

Sports

Rivalries

Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning

Southeast Asia

Brunei	Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Cambodia	Build Bright University, Phnom Penh International University, Cambodia

Indonesia	Airlangga University Andalas University Bandung Institute of Technology Bogor Agricultural University University of Brawijaya Cenderawasih University Diponegoro University Gadjah Mada University Hasanuddin University Indonesia University of Education IKIP Padang Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta Jember University Lampung University Manado State University Muhammadiyah University of Magelang Padjadjaran University Riau University Sebelas Maret University Sriwijaya University State Institute for Islamic Studies North Sumatera State University of Semarang STIE Perbanas Surabaya Surabaya State University Tadulako University Tanjungpura University Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology Udayana University Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar Universitas Merdeka Malang Yogyakarta State University University of Bengkulu University of Indonesia University of North Sumatra

Malaysia	INTI International University International Islamic University Malaysia Multimedia University National University of Malaysia Taylor's University Universiti Malaysia Perlis Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Universiti Malaysia Sabah Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Universiti Putra Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Petronas Universiti Tenaga Nasional Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Universiti Utara Malaysia Universiti Tun Abdul Razak University of Malaya

Myanmar	University of Yangon

Philippines	Adamson University Baliuag University Benguet State University Bicol University Central Colleges of the Philippines Centro Escolar University De La Salle University De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Emilio Aguinaldo College Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Far Eastern University José Rizal University La Consolacion College Manila La Consolacion College–Bacolod La Consolacion University Philippines Lyceum of the Philippines University Mindanao State University National University Philippine Normal University Philippine Women's University Polytechnic University of the Philippines Rizal Technological University Saint Louis University Saint Mary's College of Quezon City St. Paul University Quezon City St. Scholastica's College Manila San Beda College San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila Technological Institute of the Philippines Technological University of the Philippines University of Batangas University of Iloilo University of Manila University of Perpetual Help System DALTA University of Santo Tomas University of the City of Manila University of the East University of the Philippines

Singapore	Nanyang Technological University National University of Singapore

Thailand	Asian Institute of Technology Assumption University Bangkok University Burapha University Chiang Mai University Chulalongkorn University Dhurakij Pundit University Hatyai University Kasem Bundit University Kasetsart University Khon Kaen University King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi Maejo University Mahasarakham University Mahidol University Mae Fah Luang University Naresuan University Nakhon Phanom University National Institute of Development Administration Payap University Prince of Songkla University Ramkhamhaeng University Rangsit University Siam University Silpakorn University Srinakharinwirot University Sripatum University Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University Suranaree University of Technology Thaksin University Thammasat University University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Ubon Ratchathani University Walailak University

Vietnam	Vietnam National University, Hanoi

South Asia

India	Karnatak Lingayat Education Society

Iran	Islamic Azad University

Sri Lanka	University of Colombo University of Kelaniya

East Asia

Hong Kong	Chinese University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong Lingnan University Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong Shue Yan University Hong Kong University of Science and Technology University of Hong Kong

Japan	Keio University Kyoto University Sōka University University of the Ryukyus

Republic of China (Taiwan)	National Taiwan University

Oceania

Australia	Australian National University Curtin University Deakin University Edith Cowan University Griffith University Macquarie University Monash University RMIT University Swinburne University of Technology University of Western Australia University of Adelaide University of Canberra University of Queensland University of Southern Queensland University of Sydney University of Tasmania University of Technology, Sydney University of Wollongong

New Zealand	Auckland University of Technology Lincoln University Massey University University of Otago University of Waikato

Europe

Belgium	Groep T

France	Montpellier 2 University

Sweden	Lund University

North America

Canada	Carleton University University of British Columbia

United States	Baylor University California State University, Long Beach Kansas State University Keuka College Pittsburg State University University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Maryland University College

South Manila Inter-Institutional Consortium

Adamson University De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde De La Salle University Emilio Aguinaldo College Lyceum of the Philippines University Philippine Christian University Philippine Normal University Philippine Women's University St. Paul University Manila St. Scholastica's College Manila Technological University of the Philippines University of the Philippines Manila

Vincentian Colleges and Universities

DePaul University Niagara University St. John's University

Adamson University Universidad de Sta. Isabel Santa Isabel College Manila

University Belt

Universities	Adamson University Arellano University Centro Escolar University De La Salle University Far Eastern University FEATI University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manuel L. Quezon University National University Philippine Christian University Philippine Normal University Philippine Women's University Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Mesa St. Paul University Manila Technological University of the Philippines Universidad de Manila University of the City of Manila University of the East University of Manila University of the Philippines Manila University of Santo Tomas

Colleges	Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion de la Concordia Colegio de San Juan de Letran College of the Holy Spirit Manila De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Emilio Aguinaldo College Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Far Eastern University Institute of Technology La Consolacion College Manila Mapua Institute of Technology National Teachers College Philippine College of Health Sciences, Inc. Philippine School of Business Administration PMI Colleges San Beda College San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila Santa Isabel College Manila Technological Institute of the Philippines University of Perpetual Help, Manila

Former Member	Ateneo de Manila University

Coordinates: 14°35′10″N 120°59′10″E / 14.58611°N 120.98611°E / 14.58611; 120.98611

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