University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao

Summary

The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao is a private Catholic higher education institution run by the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines. It was founded in 1965 by the CICM Missionaries.[1] It traces its roots from a diocesan secondary school named Cagayan Valley Atheneum established in 1938 by Msgr. Constant Jurgens, C.I.C.M., D.D., a Dutch by nationality, then Bishop of the Diocese of Tuguegarao and a CICM missionary and great educator. The CICM Fathers took over administration of the school in 1965 and renamed.

University of Saint Louis
Tuguegarao
Former name
Cagayan Valley Atheneum (1938-1946)
MottoLatin: Sapientia Aedificat
Motto in English
Wisdom Builds
TypePrivate Catholic
Non-profit Coeducational
Higher education institution
Established1965; 59 years ago (1965)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(CICM Missionaries)
ChairmanFr. Ramon P.Caluza, CICM
PresidentRev. Fr. Macwayne N. Maniwang, CICM
Vice-presidentEmmanuel James P. Pattaguan,PhD
(VP for Academic Affairs)
Rina M. Reyes, PhD
(VP for Administration)
Celso L. Tuddao, DBM
(VP for Finance)
PrincipalMary Ann A. Baquiran (Elementary, JHS, and SHS- Basic Education System)
ChaplainFr. Rumpearl Tenkings Isaac, CICM
Location
Mabini Street, Ugac Sur, Tuguegarao City
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6°52′0″N 122°4′0″E / 6.86667°N 122.06667°E / 6.86667; 122.06667
CampusUrban
Alma Mater song"Saint Louis Hymn"
ColorsBlue   and   Gold
NicknameLouisian
Websitewww.usl.edu.ph

University emblem and colors edit

Emblem edit

  • The herald of the USL emblem blends the sword and the shield, symbolizing the virtue of fortitude. The sword thrusts forward toward individual and community development, the goals of education.
  • The lily, symbolizing the virtue of integrity, and the cross, representing the faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, are wielded by the shield.
  • The corn and rice (stalks), prime products of Cagayan, depict USLs commitment to contribute to the development of the Cagayan Province and Cagayan Valley Region.

School colors edit

  • "Royal Blue" and "Pure White" are the colors of the Blessed Virgin Mary, signifying the love and life of a dedicated person close to Christ.
  • The "Pure White" color is changed to "Yellow Gold" to represent the 50th years of existence in 2015.

CICM System of Schools edit

Other CICM run schools include:

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Brief History | University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao". www.usl.edu.ph. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016.