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Volume 38 Issue 2 y Second Semester AY 2007‐2008 upengineeringlogscript.wordpress.com
UP Eng’g offers elective on leadership
By Ray Anthony L. Almonares
The College of Engineering offered an moderators who co‐handled the class showings, and did class debates on
elective on leadership on the second with him. The instructors were Liza issues relevant to leadership. Also, a
semester of the current academic Ong, Gigi Puno and Tina Alvarez. midterm and a final written exam
year. Held for the first time, the were given to see what the students
subject was under the course title CS The class syllabus was divided into have learned.
197: Leadership 101. three parts, namely: (i) the important
concepts of leadership; (ii) talks from On the last day of classes, certificates
CS 197 classes were held every business leaders; and (iii) group of recognition were awarded to the
Saturday, from 8:30‐11:30 in the activities. students. Special awards were also
morning. The course was exclusive to given to debate groups who
Engineering students. To achieve the objectives of this performed well.
course, the class visited Corregidor,
Jim Lafferty, the General Manager of had presidents and general managers Should the subject be offered again
Procter and Gamble Philippines, as guest speakers from companies like next year, it may be available to non‐
mainly handled the course. However, Nestle and Unilever, had film Engineering students.
there were also other instructors and
(Top) The first CS 197: Leadership 101 class. (Above) Two opposing debate teams.
(Right) Jim Lafferty, CS 197 teacher and P&G General Manager.
4 | NEWS
An Eng’gstravagant Engineering Week
By Jeureen Maye Tolabing
December 12‐19, 2007 featured a wide variety of events from musical performances from different
marked the College's annual academic related ones such as the organizations with the goal of copying
Engineering Week, seven days of ESQuiz Show to the more unusual like famous artists’ music videos. UP KEM
games and events that sent students Pipol Pusoy and Weteng’g. won first place with its Madonna‐
in a flutter of org spirit and inspired performance.
competition right before the holidays. Red Carpet Bash (Smoker’s
Night) offered a different perspective Perhaps one of the most
Eng'gstravaganza, this year's this year. Participating organizations memorable highlights of Engineering
Hollywood‐themed Eng'g Week, were required to feature a social or Week 2007 was the overwhelming
featured events such as Walk of Fame political issue in their performance. number of engineering students who
(Opening day), Red Carpet Bash Though somewhat controversial, it joined in the UP Lantern Parade last
(Smoker's Night), Claim to Fame (New proved to be quite entertaining, with December 19, which was also the last
event), and Dreamgirls: Ms. UP CIEM winning first place. Other day of Eng’g Week. Around a
Engineering Pageant. popular events this year included UP thousand students, surrounding the
KEM’s Awitan, UP ACES’ Indakan, Beta College of Engineering’s lantern,
Eng’g Week kicked off with an Epsilon’s Maskipaps, and other ESC paraded around the UP Academic
opening program and free lunch at evening events. Oval.
the Eng’g lawn last December 12,
along with Walk of Fame, a tile‐design Claim to Fame, this year’s new Afterwards, Eng’g students
competition. The days to follow ESC‐sponsored event, featured marched straight to the UP Film
NEWS | 5
Institute to watch the most‐
anticipated event of Eng’g Week,
Dreamgirls: Ms. Engineering Pageant
2007. This year’s contestants were
nothing short of glamorous in both
their pre‐pageant shoots, and the
finals night performances. This year’s
Ms. Eng’g crown was passed on to Ms.
Alchemes, who proved to be a crowd
favorite.
Engineering Week is
organized yearly by the Engineering
Student Council (ESC), and is
participated by different student
organizations of the College of
Engineering. This year, UP IE Club
emerged as Engineering Week Overall
Champion (EWOC), with UP KEM and
UP ERG as first runner‐up and second
runner‐up respectively.
Final Tally of EWOC Points (Top 10)
1 IE Club 9474.92
2 KEM 8699.94
3 ERG 7358.24
4 CURSOR 7316.61
5 CIEM 6491.56
6 Aggregates 4424.94
7 Alchemes 4108.29
8 Circuit 3724.92
9 MSS 3366.61
10 Eng’g Soc 3049.94
ENG’G PROFS…
FROM PAGE 1
She is also a member of the UP
Chemical Engineering Society, Inc.,
and served as a University Student
Council (USC) councilor in 2006.
The Gawad Chanselor awards,
which are “the highest recognition
conferred by UP Diliman for
excellence in teaching, research,
publication and extension work, along
with creative endeavors in the
literary, visual and performing arts”,
were bestowed by UP Diliman
Chancellor Sergio Cao last February 28
at the Malcolm Hall.
6 | NEWS
UP CAPES holds New ESC officers inducted
By Joebet Isaac V. del Rosario
Eng’g Job Fair 2008
By Anna Karmela B. Keh
A successful and well‐attended Job
Fair was witnessed last January 14‐18
at the College of Engineering. Over 60
companies set up booths and exhibits
at the second, third and fourth floor
lobbies of the college. Companies
include Pilipinas Shell Corporation,
Chevron Geothermal Phils., Unilever
Phils., Procter and Gamble, Toyota
Motors Phils., Petron Corp., Samsung
ElectroMechanics, Smart
Communications, Hewlett Packard, After the student council elections last Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Jollibee Group of Companies, Holcim March 4, the following officers were Representatives
Philippines, Kraft Foods Philippines, inducted last March 17 at the Mizpah T. Capina
Accenture Inc., Canon Info Tech Phils., Engineering Theater: Xinia Angela Z. Cruz
Bit Micro, Trend Micro, Phillip Morris Jon Vincent B. Diaz de Rivera
Manufacturing Corp., Philippine Chairperson: Rodellon M. Principe Michelle R. Fokno
Batteries Inc., United Laboratories Vice Chairperson: Laurice C. Abueg Ebony R. Kangleon
Inc., and Universal Robina Corp., Alvi Jonathan C. Sait
among others. Councilors:
Ramon Miguel E. Abeleda Geodetic Engineering Representative
Aside from the company exhibits, Laura May Antoinette D. Clemente Liz Linda O. Alindogan
career talks were also held weeklong Camille Ann D. Cruz
at the Engineering Theater and at the Aubrey S. Eslita Industrial Engineering
Beta Epsilon AVR. Cash prizes were Mark Ivanz L. Espiritu Representatives
given to the organization and to the Leslie Ann Ang
individual who attended the most Chemical Engineering Arjay Lennard V. Consana
seminars. Primers and career Representatives Nathaniel Angelo G. dela Cruz
handbooks were given to jobseekers. Addison V. Falcon Jericho Angelo H. Lasam
Kenneth Gabriel D. Juquiana Emmanuell R. Marasigan
The UP Career Assistance Program for Avelyn B. Lim Millie Riches A. Reyes
Engineering Students (UP CAPES), an Diana Pearl M. Rance
auxiliary committee of the Mark Joseph S. Tan Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Student Council (ESC), Brylee David B. Tin Representative
handled the annual event as well as Kevin Bancud
several other seminars and career Civil Engineering Representatives Catherine Kaye N. Teberio
talks which serve to aid engineering Darrel Kent O. Aguila Gerald Reforma
students in their job applications and Froilan C. Bacungan
interviews. Myria Hertz D. Gronechez Mining, Metallurgical and Materials
Jonathan R. Unchuan Engineering Representatives
Clodualdo M. Aranas Jr.
Computer Science Representatives Liezl C. Farne
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OPINION | 7
Now, how does the staff address this
History in the Making concern? Here comes the
Computer Science
By Joyce Anne A. Sabado
entertainment section of the senior—one of 2008
publication. For those who get bored
It’s more than just publishing reading long paragraphs of detailed BPI‐DOST awardees
interesting news but sharing information, the college publication By Joebet Isaac V. del Rosario
informative personal testimonies. It’s may use it’s entertainment section to
more than just capturing prestigious convey messages using more creative Dan Christian Llaneta, a BS Computer
events but preserving the most techniques like comic strips or puzzles Science student, was chosen as one of
memorable moments that make and whatnots. the three Bank of the Philippine
history. It’s more than just nonsense Islands‐Department of Science and
entertainment rather intellectual Often, we overlook the fact Technology (BPI‐DOST) awardees from
humor that stimulates even the most that college publications serve as a UP Diliman this year. The other two
stubborn minds. It’s more than just a means to showcase the students’ awardees, Carla Concepcion and
College newsletter; it’s a phase in our talents. If we train varsity teams for Christina Leyson, came from the
lives. the athletic students and support the National Institute of Molecular Biology
student council for our budding and Biotechnology of the College of
An organization’s official leaders, then we should patronize the Science.
publication is one of its versatile tools. college’s newsletter to support the
However, most organizations, students whose passion is writing. Llaneta, together with classmates
especially academic institutions, do What may be merely sheets of paper Kristel Matriano and Roger John
not know how to maximize this to some could be others’ niche. Ragasa, worked on Biik: an
tangible resource. Information Visualization System for
It’s very unfortunate that the Snort IDS (Intrusion Detection
College publications serve as majority of the populations in System). Their research project aimed
channels of communication. It bridges different colleges do not see their to solve information overload in
the gap not only between the official publication for what it’s worth. intrusion analysis by translating
students and the administration but More than being the classic means to network data and SNORT alert logs
also among the community. Important convey information or a source of into visualizations. The premise of the
announcements, invitations, and entertainment in your dullest project was to aid the analysis by
other notices are best distributed moments, the college publication introducing visual patterns—which
through its official publication. documents a phase in our lives. Let us are easier to comprehend rather than
not forget that every article, every just studying pure textual data.
Information goes hand in information, every creative
hand with communication. What do composition is someone’s voice Aside from doing well in his studies,
we communicate anyway? Every wanting to be heard. Every news or Llaneta had also been an active
college is composed of individuals features article is someone’s story member of the UP Association of
with different interests and being documented in history. What Computer Science Majors (UP
endeavors. However, these may be a simple happening to us may CURSOR) and of the old Computerized
differences can be used as an be a legacy for the people in the Registration System (CRS) Team. He
advantage if they will be willing to future. also served as a developer at the
share it to the whole population. Advanced Science and Technology
What may be mundane information to Institute last semester.
one person could be a nugget of
wisdom to another. When asked what he would like to say
COMPUTER SCIENCE…
to his fellow Engineering students,
Persons who aren’t visual Llaneta said that he would like to
learners may not find college the Department of Computer Science
after realizing that his interest lies encourage them to pursue their
publications interesting. However, this passion because that is where they
shouldn’t be a hindrance for the with computer science. He also said
that in spite of difficulties, his passion are likely to excel. A former BS
publication’s goal that is to convey Electronics and Communications
information to the whole population. drove him to excel in this field.
Engineering student, he transferred to