Far Eastern University

Infobox_University
name =
native_name = Pamantasan ng Malayong Silangan sa Lungsod ng Maynila


motto = Love of Fatherland and God
established = 1928 (institute)
1933 (university status)
type = Private, Nonsectarian
president = Lydia B. Echauz, DBA
city = flagicon|PhilippinesManila
state = Metro Manila
country =
Philippines
undergrad = Approx. 30,000
postgrad =
postgrad_label =
staff=
campus = 40,000 m²
free_label = Hymn
free = " [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vHzCDuaScI The FEU Hymn] " by Nick Joaquin
mascot = Mighty Tamaraw
colors = Green and Gold color box|greencolor box|gold
website= [http://www.feu.edu.ph/ www.feu.edu.ph]
affiliations = ASAIHL, PACU, UAAP|

Far Eastern University (FEU) (pse|FEU) in the City of Manila, West Sampaloc, University Belt area is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. It was founded as a domestic educational institution in 1928 and incorporated in 1933, being the 6th oldest universityFact|date=December 2007 in the Philippines and the 4th oldest private, non-sectarian university in the country based on its extant "university charter".Lucila Amparo. History of the Far Eastern University. Thesis, M.A. in History, FEU - Institute of Graduate Studies. 1955]

FEU is a founding member of the two major collegiate athletic organizations in the Philippines, namely the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-Philippines) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). [ [http://uaapforums.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1151 Leilani L. Gonzalo. The UA
] (Updated from an article with the same title written by Prof. Candido C. Bartolome, dated April 27, 1946)]

FEU was once dubbed as the “Largest University in Asia,”>Lucila Amparo. History of the Far Eastern University. Thesis, M.A. in History, FEU - Institute of Graduate Studies. 1955] with an almost 50,000-student population in the early 1950s.

The university is one of the pioneers in accountancy education in the Philippines.Fact|date=December 2007 It has programs in architecture, fine arts, the arts and sciences, commerce, education, engineering and technology, graduate research, law, nursing, and medicine.

Among its alumni are former Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban of the Institute of Law, business tycoon Henry Sy of the Institute of Accounts Business and Finance, renowned athlete Lydia de Vega-Mercado of the Institute of Education, among others.

One of the major additions to FEU's facilities is the newly inaugurated Technology Building II, a modern nine-storey building that houses FEU East Asia College and IARFA. Recently, the university received a UNESCO Heritage award for having the largest ensemble of preserved art deco buildings in the country.

FEU also is the first to implement a University Wide Biometric Smart Card ID system aimed to enhance its security protocols.Fact|date=October 2008 The FEU community is required to be fingerprinted and photographed for the generation of the FEU Biometric database that is integrated to gate computer terminals in which the Biometric ID is scanned prior to entry to the university. FEU has been dubbed as the most secured university in the PhilippinesFact|date=October 2008 because of this security implementation.Fact|date=October 2008 Visitors are required to submit any Philippine issued Photo ID (PRC Card, Passport, Driver's License, SSS Digitized ID, etc.) for Filipinos and Passport for Foreign Guests at the FEU Security Department for issuance of an FEU Visitor's Pass.Fact|date=October 2008

History

The Far Eastern University traces its roots to the Institute of Accountancy, founded in 1928 by a group of educators led by Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr., then head of the Department of Economics at the University of the Philippines. With Dr. Reyes were Dr. Francisco Dalupan (who later founded the Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration in 1946, now known as the University of the East), Professor Antonio Aquino, Emmanuel Deymek and Clemente Uson, all professors at the UP Department of Economics.Fact|date=December 2007

The Institute of Accountancy initially offered a three-year non-degree program designed to meet the minimum requirements for the certified public accountant (CPA) board examination. The Institute then branched out to other fields of study, business administration, economics, banking, and finance. One year after its founding, the school became the Institute of Accounts, Business, and Finance (IABF).

Earlier, in 1919, the Far Eastern College, which offered courses in the liberal arts, was founded in Quiapo originally by Don Vicente Fabella (he later made a revival of Far Eastern College and named it as Jose Rizal College).

In 1933, the IABF and the Far Eastern College merged and officially became the Far Eastern University.Lucila Amparo. History of the Far Eastern University. Thesis, M.A. in History, FEU - Institute of Graduate Studies. 1955]

Under FEU, the Far Eastern College became the Institute of Arts and Sciences, while the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance retained its name. The Institute of Law was established in 1934, and two years later, the Institute of Technology was established. From the initial 117 students, population grew to 11,000 just before the war. Then Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon hailed and called FEU "the best non-sectarian institution in the country."Lucila Amparo. History of the Far Eastern University. Thesis, M.A. in History, FEU - Institute of Graduate Studies. 1955]

A cigarette factory on the corner of Azcarraga (now Claro M. Recto Avenue) and M. Lorenzo (now Quezon Boulevard) streets in downtown Manila was the first building of the University. The factory stood on a four-hectare lot which FEU bought and developed into a campus known for its Art Deco design. [ [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view_article.php?article_id=43427 Margaux Ortiz. Art Deco buildings thrive on FEU campus.] Inquirer.net.Last updated 04:56am (Mla time) 01/15/2007]

The Japanese Imperial Army Kempetai seized and occupied the FEU compound during the Pacific War. Japanese forces burned and destroyed the University's records, books, and facilities, sparing only the buildings, which they used as a concentration camp. Many executions of top Filipino leaders in resistance to Japanese occupation, like that of Josefa Llanes Escoda and her colleagues were conducted on campus. The Japanese are also said to have killed Dr. Nicanor Reyes and some members of his family.Fact|date=December 2007

FEU reopened during the second semester of 1945. After embarking on an expansion program of physical plant and facilities to accommodate its growing student population and to cope with the demands of the times, FEU focused on improved instruction and training qualified students by establishing the Institute of Graduate Studies in 1958. Various curricula were also reviewed leading to new academic programs. It became a listed corporation (pse|FEU) in the Philippine Stock Exchange on July 11, 1986.

The present acting President is Dr. Lydia B. Echauz who replaced Dr. Edilberto De Jesus after he was appointed Secretary of the Department of Education by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the second time that an FEU executive was appointed Education Secretary. [ [http://www.op.gov.ph/profiles_dejesus.asp Profile :: The Honorable Edilberto C. de Jesus] Office of the President, Malacañang Palace ]

Under the leadership of the Chairman Emeritus Dr. Lourdes Reyes-Montinola, a foundation was created to shoulder expenses for the studies of faculty members here and abroad.Fact|date=December 2007 International linkages and exchange programs were forged to further educational programs.Fact|date=December 2007

On December 2006, FEU established the first nursing virtual lab in the Philippines; the Virtual Integrated Nursing Education Simulation (VINES) Laboratory. [ [http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2008/03/12/YTCP20080312118648.html Future Perfect Nursing] Manila Bulletin online]

The University Seal

The FEU coat-of-arms was conceptualized in 1933 as the official seal of the university and is still being used at present with minor alterations in its shape (oval) and founding year (1928). The standard consists of an eight-pointed golden star representing the first eight main academic disciplines offered by the University. The heraldic supporter is a Sarimanok motif, in full color, projecting the nationalistic spirit upon which the University was founded. It also serves as the link between the past and the present. The FEU alphabet fonts are patterned after the pre-colonial Philippine script or “baybayin.” The same font was used by the nationalist pre-war periodicals El Renacimiento and Renacimiento Filipino. [http://feuadvocate.com/home.htm The Advocate. The Official Student Publication of FEU.] University Profile]

. The Tamaraw is one of the most intelligent, pugnacious, and aggressive of Philippine animal species. [http://feuadvocate.com/home.htm The Advocate. The Official Student Publication of FEU.] University Profile] The University colors are green and gold. Gold represents the golden opportunity for the University to serve the youth and for her alumni to serve the country. Green is for hope, representing the founder’s "fair hope of the fatherland."

Presidents

*Nicanor I. Reyes Sr. "(1934-1942)"
*Hermenigildo B. Reyes "(1945-1946)"
*Clemente Q. Uson "(1946-1949)"
*Vidal A. Tan "(1949-1952)"
*Teodoro T. Evangelista "(1952-1970)"
*Nicanor M. Reyes Jr. "(1970-1985)"
*Josephine Cojuangco-Reyes "(1985-1989)"
*Felixberto C. Sta. Maria "(1989-1995)"
*Edilberto C. de Jesus "(1995-2002)"
*Lydia B. Echauz "(2002-Present)"

Campus

The FEU campus in downtown Manila is largest cluster of Art Deco structures in the Philippines designed by National Artist for Architecture Pablo Antonio and contains rare art collections from renowned Filipino artists like Carlos “Botong” Francisco, Fernando Amorsolo, Antonio Dumlao, Simon Saulog, Solomon Saprid and Italian sculptor Francesco Monti. [Nick Agudo . . . [et al.] . Art and culture @ Far Eastern University. Sylvia Roces Montilla, editor-in-chief, production director; Alfredo Roces, book & jacket design; Rafael R. Montinolla, technical consultant; Philip Escudero, Neal Oshima, Alfredo Roces, photography. Published by the Far Eastern University in the City of Manila, 2003.]

In September 2005, out of ten institutional entries from eleven countries in the Asia-Pacific region, FEU won the Honorable Citation Award from the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation. [ [http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about_ncca/pr-feusept2005.php Public Affairs and Information Division, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)] UNESCO Hails FEU for Heritage Conservation]

Buildings

Administration Building
*FEU Auditorium, Administrative Offices, Research Centers, Computer Operations, University Health Clinic

Chapel
*Murals depict the Stations of the Cross by National Artist Carlos "Botong" Francisco

Alfredo Reyes Hall
*Academic Rooms (IABF), Audio/Visual Rooms, Gym

Arts Building
*Institute of Arts and Sciences, University Conference Center, Administrative Offices, Academic Rooms (IAS), Gym, Science Laboratories

Education Building
*Institute of Education, Administrative Offices, Academic Rooms (IE, IN, AHSE), Audio/Visual Rooms

Law Building
*Palaypay Conference Hall, Bar Review Rooms, Academic Rooms (IL, IGS), Moot Court

Nicanor Reyes Hall
*Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, University Central Library, Electronic Library, Administrative Offices, Academic Rooms (IABF), Post Office

R. Papa Gym
*Car Park & Gym

Science Building
*Physics, Biology & Chemistry Labs, Audio/Visual Rooms, Academic Rooms (IAS, IE, IN, AHSE)

Technology Hall
*FEU - East Asia College, Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts, Academic Rooms (IARFA, College of Computer Studies (FEU-EAC)), College of Engineering (FEU-EAC)

Nursing Building
*Institute of Nursing, IN-Associate in Health Science Education, Computer Labs, Nursing Based Academic Rooms (IN, AHSE), FEU-IN Virtual Integrated Nursing Education Simulation (VINES) Laboratory - The first nursing virtual lab in the Philippines, second in Asia.

Divisions of FEU

*Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance (IABF) - LEVEL III Fact}]
*Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts (IARFA) - LEVEL II Fact|date=January 2008
*Institute of Arts and Sciences (IAS) - LEVEL III [ [http://www.feu.com.ph/investorrelSTATEMENTS.asp LOURDES R. MONTINOLA. LETTER TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS] 2005-2006 FEU Annual Report ]
*Institute of Education (IE) - LEVEL II Fact|date=January 2008
*Institute of Nursing (IN) - Virtual Integrated Nursing Education Simulation (VINES Lab)Fact|date=January 2008 First Fact|date=January 2008Virtual Nursing Laboratory in the Philippines, second in AsiaFact|date=January 2008. First Joint Commission compliant Nursing Virtual Laboratory in the Philippines and AsiaFact|date=January 2008. Level II PAASCU Accreditation Fact|date=January 2008. Dubbed as the most technologically equipped school of nursing in the Philippines.Fact|date=January 2008
*Institute of Law (IL)
*Office of the General Education Curriculum (OGEC)
*Associate in Health Science Education (AHSE)
*Teacher's Academy
*College of Computer Studies (CCS) - "EAC" - LEVEL III Center of Development in I.T. Education Fact|date=January 2008
*College of Engineering (CoE) - "EAC" - LEVEL II Fact|date=January 2008
*Institute of Medicine - NRMF
*IT and Business School - "FERN" - LEVEL I Fact|date=January 2008
*Basic Education - "FERN"

Research Centers

*University Research Center (URC) - a university-based research and extension unit that aims to foster a culture of research in the university. The URC facilitates the production of research through funding, research capability-building, research information dissemination, linkages and publication.
*Center for Studies on the Urban Environment (SURE) - created in response to continuing degradation of the urban environment most especially in the inner cities. As its initial major project, the Center organized in November 2000 the "International Conference on Megacities in the 21st Century," It gathered speakers from Asian and Western Countries who shared their knowledge and experience in Urban renewal and development.
*Center for Teaching Excellence (CENTEX) - it aims to improve instructional delivery and enhancing the educational experience for all students.
*Center for Testing and Evaluation (CTE) - a unit of the University under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, it provides primary support for testing and evaluating students in choosing their programs of study, thus ensuring their suitability and meritorious performance in the program throughout their stay in the academe.

Publications

*The Advocate (Official Student Publication of Far Eastern University)
*Ambon
*Arts and Sciences Review
*IABF Podium
*IAS Paragon (Official Publication of the Institute of Arts and Sciences)
*Cultural Forum
*FEU-CSO Report
*FEU Journal
*FEU Newsletter
*"Tambuli" (administrative publication)
*The Lamp (Official Publication of the Institute of Nursing)
*Transition (published annually by the President's Committee on Culture)
*The Cursor -Official Publication of FEU-EAC

University Student Organizations

*Advocate: The Official Student Publication of FEU
*AHSE Student Council (AHSE SC)
*Art Theatre Clinique (ATC)
*Architectural Students' Association of the Philippines, Inc.
*Biology Society
*Economics Assembly (IABF)
*Economics Society (IAS)
*English Language Circle
*Environmental Society
*FEU Central Student Organization
*FEU Chorale
*FEU Theater Guild
*FEU Drum & Bugle Corps
*FEU Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity (Philippine Alpha Chapter)
*FEU Beta Sigma Lambda Fraternity (Institute of Law)
*IABF Honor Society
*IABF Student Council
*IARFA Student Council
*IAS Chorale
*IAS Dance Company
*IAS Paragon
*IAS Student Council
*IAS Tower
*IAS Writers Guild
*IE Student Council
*IN Student Council
*Junior Marketing Association
*Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
*League of Advertising Students
*Literature Society
*Management Society
*Mass Communication Society
*Mathematics Society
*Negotiorum Lex
*Oratorical and Debate Council
*Organization of Junior Finance Executives
*Political Science Society
*Psychology Society
*Public Speaking Chamber
*Society of Computer Secretarial
*Tamaraw Volunteers
*FEU Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity
*FEU Tau Gamma Sigma Sorority
*FEU Theta Kappa Phi Fraternity (IABF)
*Tourism Management Society
*United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary
*Young Educator's Society
*Youth for Christ
*FEU Green Bisons
*FEU Film Society
*FEU Boosters
*FEU Cheering Squad

Notable FEU alumni

Politics and Governance

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Mass Media and Entertainment

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References

Further reading

*"Far Eastern University alumni achievers : diamond edition 2003". Published by the Far Eastern University in the City of Manila, 2003.
*"Art and culture @ Far Eastern University". Nick Agudo . . . [et al.] ; Sylvia Roces Montilla, editor-in-chief, production director; Alfredo Roces, book & jacket design; Rafael R. Montinolla, technical consultant; Philip Escudero, Neal Oshima, Alfredo Roces, photography. Published by the Far Eastern University in the City of Manila, 2003.
*"FEU: the practical vision of Nicanor Reyes". By Beth Romulo, Philippine Panorama 32(10): 6 Mr 16, 2003
*"FEU Auditorium : a golden heritage : the premier cultural center, 1949-1999". By Sylvia R. Montilla, ©2000 Published by Far Eastern University in the City of Manila
*"Breaking The Silence". By Lourdes Montinola, ©1998 Published by University of the Philippines Press - ISBN 971-542-128-8
*"Mr. FEU: The Culture Hero That was Nicanor Reyes". By Nick Joaquin, ©1995 Published by FEU, Manila - ISBN 971-687-001-X
*"History of the Far Eastern University". By Lucila Amparo, (Thesis, M.A. in History, FEU - Institute of Graduate Studies) 1955
*"FEU Green and Gold, 1948-1949". Published by the Far Eastern University in the City of Manila, 1949

External links

* [http://www.feu.edu.ph/ Far Eastern University in the City of Manila, Official Website]
* [http://www.feuadvocate.com/ Far Eastern University Advocate Online]
* [http://www.feu.edu.ph/teachersacad_about.asp/ Far Eastern University Teachers Academy]
* [http://www.feualumni.org/ Far Eastern University Alumni Foundation Official Website]
* [http://www.feusandigan.multiply.com/ Far Eastern University SANDIGAN Party Alliance]
* [http://www.tamarawbayan.com The FEU TAMBayan]
* [http://www.ahsesc.multiply.com/ Far Eastern University - AHSE Student Council]
* [http://www.feunursing.com/ Far Eastern University Nursing Alumni Foundation]
* [http://oradec.multiply.com/ Oratorical and Debate Council]
* [http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=3194/ 2005 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award]
* [http://yclub.multiply.com/ Far Eastern University College 'Y' Club]
* [http://www.gmanews.tv/video/17350/Saksi-FEU-has-first-nursing-virtual-lab gmanews.tv/video, Saksi: FEU has first nursing virtual lab - 01/29/2008] (in Filipino)
* [http://www.feunursing.com/ Far Eastern University Nursing Alumni Foundation]
* [http://www.manilatimes.net/others/special/2003/apr/21/20030421spe1.html Dean Borromeo's comments]
* [http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/mar/25/yehey/career/20070325car6.html VINES Lab Article]
* [http://www.feu.edu.ph/vines.pdf The VINES Code of Professional Behavior]
* [http://www.gmanews.tv/video/17350/Saksi-FEU-has-first-nursing-virtual-lab FEU has first Nursing Virtual Laboratory]
* [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/78471/Manikang-nanganganak-ipinagmamalaki-ng-FEU Manikang Nanganganak Ipinagmamalaki ng FEU]
* [http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2008/03/12/YTCP20080312118648.html Future Perfect Nursing at FEU-Manila]
* [http://stti.confex.com/stti/congrs08/techprogram/paper_40233.htm FEU-IN VINES Paper in Sigma Theta Tau Singapore]