Father Saturnino Urios University
| Pamantasang Fr. Saturnino Urios, S.J. | |
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The First and Only Home-grown University in the region | |
| Latin: Pater Saturnino Urios Universitas | |
Former names |
Butuan Parochial School for the Boys (1901–1939) Father Urios High School (1939–1950) Urios College (1950–2006) |
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| Motto | Luceat Lux Vestra |
Motto in English | "Let Your Light Shine" |
| Type | Private University |
| Established | October 21, 1901 |
| Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Chairman | Msgr. Juan de Dios M. Pueblos, DD |
| President | Rev. Fr. John Christian U. Young |
| Principal | Ms. Maria Lourdes Bernadette V. Sanchez (Basic Education, HS and GS) |
| Location |
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte,  Philippines |
| Campus |
Main Campus - College Building (Administration Offices, Faculty rooms and classrooms) College Building South (VP-ACAD Office, Admission Office, Arts & Sciences Program Offices, PE Hall, University Bookstore) New College Building East (Under Construction) Archbishop Carmelo D.F. Morelos Campus (Grade School and High School) |
| Hymn | "The FSUU Hymn" |
| Colors | Urian Blue, Green, Yellow and White |
| Nickname | Urians |
| Affiliations | Agusan Catholic Education Association, PAASCU, CEAP |
| Website |
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The Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) is a Roman Catholic private university run by the Diocese of Butuan in Butuan City, Philippines.
The university was founded by Rev. Fr. Saturnino Urios, S.J., the apostle of Agusan on October 21, 1901 as Butuan Parochial School for the Boys.
Presently, it has two campuses: the main campus; the College Building, the College building south and college building east in the heart of Butuan City (which houses the college academic units and administrative offices) and the Archbishop Carmelo D.F. Morelos campus at Barangay Libertad (which houses the high school and grade school).
FSUU is the first home-grown university in Caraga region.
History
| University Presidents of Fr. Saturnino Urios University |
| Rev. Fr. Saturnino Urios, SJ, 1901-1914 |
| Rev. Fr. Jose Buxo, SJ, 1914-1939 |
| Rev. Fr. Antonius Jansen, MSC, 1939-1947 |
| Rev. Fr. Gerald Tangelder, MSC, 1947-1954 |
| Rev. Fr. Venancio Portillo, MSC, 1954-1955 |
| Rev. Fr. Francisco van Dijk, MSC, 1955-1959 |
| Rev. Fr. Henry van Engelen, MSC, 1959-1963 |
| Rev. Fr. George Haggenburg, MSC, 1960–1971 |
| Dr. Juanito A. Lao, 1976–1998 |
| Dr. Wilma B. Balmocena, 1998–2001 |
| Msgr. Juan de Dios M. Pueblos, DD, 2001–2004 |
| Rev. Fr. John Christian U. Young, 2004–Present |
In 1901, the Butuan Parochial School was founded by Fr. Saturnino Urios, S.J.. A low building made of bricks adjacent to the old church was built to house the first students. When the state started asserting its influence and control over public and private schools, the late Fr. Jose Buxo, S.J. was believed responsible for the government recognition of the parochial school. In 1935, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC – Dutch Congregation) took over the missionary work from the Jesuits. In 1939, the high school was opened.
In 1990, two concrete buildings were constructed in the main campus. The four-story building is where the Engineering and Technology and Nursing classes are held and the two-story houses the faculty center and chapel. Another four-story concrete building was constructed in 1997 that is occupied by the high school during the day and the college in the evening. It has 32 classrooms and 15 spaces for laboratories, library and offices. Adjacent to it is a gymnasium, which can accommodate 5,000 to 6,000 persons.
It sprawls along the streets of J.C. Aquino (formerly Zamora St.), San Francisco, R. D. Calo and Padre Burgos. With the creation of the Caraga Region, Father Saturnino Urios University faces more challenges being the only Catholic academic institution in the city of Butuan, the administrative seat.
By 2008, the university due to growing population of the grade school and high school the new campus was opened in Brgy. Libertad, known to be Archbishop Carmelo Morelos Campus. The Morelos campus houses the grade school and high school respectively and the unit in Libertad is called Basic Education department.
University Coat of Arms
- Five rays of the sun – represent the five Urian values which are Unity, Religiosity, Integrity, Altruism and Nationality.
- IHS – a monogram which stands for the name of Jesus. This monogram is often identified with the Society of Jesus or Jesuit, the order Father Urios belonged to.
- Color Blue – nobility of character.
- Cross – mark of a Urian and sign of Christian principles.
- Open Book – symbol of wisdom and truth.
- Color Green – Saint Joseph, the patron saint of Diocese, the symbol of life and abundance.
- River – Agusan River the major passage for all, the road of Father Urios.
- Pomegranates – connotes the City of Butuan.
- Ribbon – where the motto is placed.
Supreme Student Government
The Supreme Student Government (SSG) is the highest student body organization of the college department. It has a unitary-presidential form of government. The officials are directly elected by the students every February annually. It has three branches namely: Executive, Legislative and Program Governments.
The executive department is composed of the high-ranking officials such as the President, Vice President, Executive Secretary, Executive Treasurer, and the Executive Auditor.
The legislative department is composed of the Program Representatives from different programs of the university except the Basic Education Program. Every program has four representatives. Every representatives are also assigned to their respective committee. The legislative department is headed by the House Speaker. He is elected by the members of the body.
The program governments or also known as the local government is composed of the Program Governor, Vice-Governor, etc. which are also elected directly by the students from the said program.
Official Student Publication
Urian is the official student publication and the Veritas is the official yearbook of the university.
Academic Programs
Basic Education Program
Fr. Saturnino Urios University offers grade school and high school according to the Urian Core Values: Unity, Religiosity, Integrity, Altruism and Nationalism. Also following the new curriculum K to 12 of the Department of Education.
Basic Education Program is housed at the new Archbishop Carmelo D.F. Morelos campus in Libertad, the most modern and sophisticated Basic Education campus in the region.
Preschool and Grade School
Preschool and Grade School aims to develop Christian values, attitudes and faculties, discover and cultivate his/her talents and skills for total development.
High School
The High School aims to develop self-directed adolescents who have a deep faith in God, are imbued with attitudes and behaviors of a maturing Christian, takes pride in their culture and heritage, care for environment, and are equipped with knowledge and skills to prepare them for college life. ...
Undergraduate
Accountancy Program
The Accountancy Program aims to develop students as empowered professionals in accountancy guided by Catholic principles and virtues, equipped with strong liberal education for the social, cultural, and economic upliftment.
The current Dean is Dr. Evangeline P. Jamili, CPA
Arts and Sciences Program
Matt steffanina
Business Administration Program
The Business Administration Program is designed to be the source of individuals equipped to meet the demands of the corporate, industrial and entrepreneurial world of today. The program combines theoretical principles with application, at the same time instilling the virtues necessary to produce competent yet morally grounded business professionals. The program has 13 full time instructors and 18 part time instructors.
The Business Administration Program develops students and faculty to be proactive professionals in business and industry guided by Catholic principles and virtues, equipped with strong liberal education for the social, cultural and economic development of society. The program of the university provides students with relevant curriculum anchored on liberal education. Sensitive to the changes in the locality, country and the world; deliver methodologies that are inquiry-based and data-based. Nurture in the students the value of nationalism, service, social responsibility, justice and peace, self-determination, and with a deep concern for people and environment. The program is developing the students holistically in managerial and entrepreneurial competencies and other skills such as critical thinking, communication and research towards a locally-based yet globally competitive knowledge workers and industry leaders. Updating teachers and enriching curricula continually for technological innovations, trends and other developmental changes in business and information technology.
Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in:
Financial Management Marketing Management Operations Management Human Resource Management and Development
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
The current Dean is Dr. Emiliana J. Lozano, MBA, AE
Notable Alumni
- Lt. Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri – the incumbent Commanding General of the Philippine Army.
- Jason James Dy – the grand champion of ABS-CBN's The Voice of the Philippines Season 2.
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