Re-defining the way we learn : The DLSU Learning Commons’ formal launching
28 February 2013 marked the formal
launching of the De La Salle University
(DLSU) Learning Commons in its new home, the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. It was well attended by librarians from
different institutions, retired and former librarians of DLSU, members of the
Lasallian community as well as representatives from the book industry.
The program started with an invocation
by the Learning Commons Choir, composed of DLSU Librarians and Staff. Ms. Ana Maria B. Fresnido, Director, welcomed
visitors to the Learning Commons and gave a brief background and rationale of
the building and why it is likened to a “habitable
tree.” A short audio-visual
presentation followed featuring the different sections, facilities and
amenities of the Learning Commons.
Br. Ricardo P. Laguda FSC, President
and Chancellor of DLSU, in his message said that the Learning Commons is a new
way of saying to students that DLSU believes in the future and in the
importance of education. He added that
the Learning Commons is a way of re-defining the way of teaching and learning
in DLSU. It is his hope that the
Learning Commons will show the academic community the new way of learning and
the new way of doing research to be able to contribute to the quality of
education that the university envisions.
Visitors were toured around the
Learning Commons after the refreshments. Fun and games awaited for them on the
13th floor where they had the chance to win exciting prizes through
answering simple trivia questions.
The exhibit was formally opened by Mr.
Edwin P. Santiago, AVC for Academic Services and Ms. Perla T. Garcia, former Director
of the University Library, assisted by Ms. Ana Maria B. Fresnido. The exhibit showcases snapshots with overview
of the Learning Commons. It will run until 26 March 2013 on the 6/F Learning
Commons Lobby.
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| The Learning Commons Choir |
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| Bro. Ricardo P. Laguda delivers a message to the guests |
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| L to R: Ms. Perla T. Garcia, Ms. Ana Maria B. Fresnido, and Mr. Edwin P. Santiago opens the exhibit on the Learning Commons |
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| Guests browsing the Learning Commons exhibit |