University of St. Augustine Library

From the time the Colegio de San Agustin de Iloilo opened its doors in Iloilo with only 40 students in 1904 to 1953 when the University status was granted by the Philippine government and became the first university in Western Visayas up to the present where now it is called the University of San Agustin, the university has been and is still committed to its vision: A community of one mind and heart affirming its position as an excellent center of humanistic, Christian-Augustinian education, committed to promote the common good and the transformation of the person and society. And part of the university’s mission is to provide research-based, innovative, and fulfilling education; and enhance the diversity and vitality of its research and extension initiatives.  

The university does not only support the classic classroom teacher-student approach of learning but it also promotes a research based approach where students are encouraged to utilize the collection of books, magazines, journals, newspaper and other learning materials in the library.

One of the prime facilities of the university is its library. The university boasts of its vast and very well-stocked main library that is housed in a very spacious hall. There are also smaller libraries for the graduate school and for the students in the Basic Education Department who also accommodate undergrads. It has books of different topics that have been collected thru time and new ones are added from time to time. The library holds an online database for its materials called OPAC or Online Public Access Catalog. This is a database that keeps the books in a system. This is the more effortless version of a catalog compared to its elders like the Dewey Decimal System that we used to have during elementary. With the OPAC, locating a desired book is easier with just a little type and click in the computer. Books and other materials are arranged and kept properly making it easy when looking for what you need. Books can be borrowed and brought home by students. The library allows one student to borrow 2 non-fiction books for 3 days, 1 fiction for 1 week and a bible for 3 hours. Faculty and students in the graduate school are also allowed to borrow books in the library but they are given different borrowing privileges. Those who fail to return the books on time or have lost them are given the corresponding fines. The internet, nowadays, play a huge part in research and learning. That’s why access to wi-fi connections is also made available in the library. They also have a plug-in area for your electrical needs. A discussion area is also provided for those who want a group discussion.

The library is very accessible for us students especially when we need a quiet place to study or for those who just spend their leisure time reading. The library staffs do not only maintain the orderliness of the reading materials but also of the students in the library. Security guards roam around the library preserving the peaceful and scholarly ambience of the library. They send noisy students to the discussion area and call the attention of sleeping students. One can surely concentrate on his/her work or study in the library.

Books are the main tools in learning because they are one of the chief sources of knowledge. But it is impossible or impractical for anyone to purchase all books in every subject that’s where libraries come in handy. Libraries attract students to create a habit of learning through reading and research to expand their knowledge. And our library plays an important role in living up to our university’s goal of molding a well-read and educated Augustinian.

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Patrons Saint's Day 2014

With the theme " Service as an Augustinian Expression of Love" (cf.City of God 21.27), the University of San Agustin celebrates its annual Patron Saint's Day, a day away from all the school work and most importantly a day of festivities in honor and praise to our beloved patron, St. Agustin.Like every other uniwide celebration, the day started off with a mass lead by the friars of The Order of St. Agustin. The mass gave time for every one to reflect on the life of St. Agustin. After the mass, the crowd flocked to the streets of the university anticipating the groups participating in the next event, the "Sad-sad".

Sad-sad is the Augustinians own version of our local Dinagyang festival. This event was participated by all the departments of the university including the Basic Education Department who in the past years have been excelling in this event. The streets were filled with music, color, smiles and the deafening cheers of the crowd in expression of their awe as the competitors showcased their dances and in support for their own departments. Each department has its own way of combining talent, creativity and praise but the College of Engeneering and Architecture has caught the judges attention and named champion of the 2014 Sad-sad competition, College of Management and Accountancy as 1st runner-up,

As our part in raising awareness of how great our patron is. We gave out bookmarks to guests and to students from other departments.

It was a day full of celebration and of meaning. School events like this show how competitive each department there is but also how united we are as one family. Truly we are a community of one mind and one heart.

Augustinian Youth Day

With the theme, “Our Inspiration On Unity Amidst Diversity”, the University of San Agustin celebrated annual event, the Patron Saint’s Day last August 28 at the University of San Agustin Main Campus.

As the University of San Agustin is a Catholic institution, with a growing community the university’s covered gym was filled with hopeful hearts and prayer-filled spirits as the day started with Red Mass. Students from the Basic Education Department (BED) to the students from different colleges of the university attended the mass together with the faculty, staff and school administrators.

After the mass, the 60th anniversary of the University of San Agustin as a university was launched by Rev. Fr. Frederick Commendador, O. S. A., President of the university.

The College of Business Administration and Acccountancy (CBAA) Cheerdancers, awarded champions of the Cheerdance competition held August 24, 2012, then led the “Sad-Sad sa San-Agustin” luring students to flock the streets of the university. Here, the dancers showcased their talents and showed everybody why they were held champions of the said competion.

Many activities lined the morning’s celebration like the “Hinampang sa San Agustin” and the “AgustinOne vs the Mob”

As the morning neared lunchtime everybody became busy preparing for the traditional “Salo-Salo”. Salo-salo, a tagalong word meaning banquet or gathering. Here, food and drinks were shared with laughters and friendship. Students got to break barriers and strengthen bonds among other members of their department or members coming from other departments of the university.

Laughters and cheers were heard everywhere. There were singing and dancing. Indeed, everybody was filled with the spirit of the Agustinian fiesta.

This day was more than just a no class day, a break from the routine of everyday student life and most of all; it was a day full of learning, enjoyment, friendship and brotherhood worth celebrating. This event reminds us that even though we belong to different departments, we are all Agustinians living the teachings of Saint Agustin with one mind and one heart. Indeed, as a university the University of San Agustin found its inspiration on unity amidst diversity.

Its better to be late than to be absent...

its late o'clock in the morning

Everyday me.....

I admit I'm always late in going to class even though my class starts at 12 noon. No matter how early i wake up i still end up being late. 



           





            My teacher doesn't notice me entering the room but my classmates are all staring at me then she eventually notices me.






  

                         

   No need for this!.....

Because... Good thing my teacher is always in a good mood. Instead of reprimanding me, she makes a joke out of my tardiness. She said laughing, "35 minutes late oh, may guts pa mag sulod sa klase ko... haay... bad spirit get out, i dont want to be angry" 

Until now I am still applying what I've learned in high school, "Its better to be late than to be absent"

 Being late makes me sing...

"Late To Class" - Whatever you like Parody

i better not be late to class

i said i better not be late to class

minute bell rang, i paid no attention

one more tardy til im dropped man i better not be late to class

i said i better not be late to class

shoes untied books all droppin

imma keep goin no stoppin

cuz i dont wanna be late to class

i better not be late to class