Lyceum of the Philippines University

Lyceum of the Philippines University
Motto	Veritas et Fortitudo, Pro Deo et Patria (Latin)
Motto in English	Truth and Courage, For God and Country
Established	7 July 1952
Type	Private university
President	Atty. Roberto P. Laurel
Students	13,458 (1st semester SY 2011-2012)
Location	Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
Campus	Urban
Hymn	Awit ng Lyceum (The Lyceum Hymn)
Colors	Gray and International Red
Nickname	Lyceum Pirates
Mascot	Pirate
Affiliations	ASAIHL, Intramuros Consortium, SMIIC, WNCAA, ISAA, Shakey's V-League, NCAA
Website	Manila (Main), Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, St. Cabrini

The tower of the Lyceum building is a defining feature of Intramuros.

Jose Laurel

LPU Pirates Pep squad

LPU Pirates Men's Basketball

LPU Cheerleaders

The Lyceum of the Philippines University (Filipino: Pamantasang Liseo ng Pilipinas, abbreviated LPU) is an institute of higher education located in Intramuros in the City of Manila. It was founded in 1952 by Dr. José P. Laurel, who became the third and one of the most acclaimed presidents of the Philippines. He named the institution after lykeion, the grove in ancient Athens where Aristotle taught his pupils. LPU is the only university founded by a president of the republic. Its educational vision is founded on principles Dr. José P. Laurel set down. It opened its gates to its first students on July 7, 1952.

Two of its most prominent features are its entry point, the "Hall of Heroes" which exhibits busts of revered Philippine historical figures sculpted by the National Artist Guillermo Tolentino; and, the famous "Lyceum Tower" which serves as Lyceum's trademark and stands witness to the university's history and continuing progress.

The various campuses of Lyceum include the following:

• Lyceum of the Philippines University in Intramuros, Manila (with a separate campus for the College of Law in Makati City);
• Lyceum of the Philippines University, Batangas (formerly known as Lyceum of Batangas) in Batangas City, Batangas;
• Lyceum of the Philippines University - Cavite in General Trias, Cavite;
• Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna (formerly known as Lyceum Institute of Technology) in Calamba City, Laguna; and,
• Lyceum - St. Cabrini College of Allied Medicine (a joint effort between Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna and St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center) in Santo Tomas, Batangas.

Many disciplines are taught in the university, yet International relations (diplomacy, international trade) and International Hospitality (hotel and restaurant management, tourism) have consistently remained the university's flagship courses.

It is a member of the Intramuros Consortium which includes the technical school Mapúa Institute of Technology, the Catholic school Colegio de San Juan de Letran, and the city-owned Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila).

Institution

The Lyceum of the Philippines University main campus in Intramuros was built on the site where the old San Juan de Dios Hospital was located.

Today, all classrooms are spacious and air-conditioned to facilitate learning. All these are wired through the university's integrated computer network.

The school's motto is Veritas et Fortitudo, Pro Deo et Patria, which means "Truth and Courage, for God and Country".

Lyceum of the Philippines University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including law, the liberal arts, diplomacy, international trade and journalism, as well as nursing, engineering, business and accountancy, mass communications, tourism, and hotel and restaurant management.

It was granted Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Lyceum of the Philippines University is a Category "A" teaching university in the Philippines. Category "A" assessment is the highest level in the Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation framework developed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as another means to assess and monitor the quality of an institution.

Its four programs — Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Liberal Arts, and Sciences — were granted Level 3 Reaccredited Status by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). Nursing was granted Level 1 Accredited Status.

LPU during regular school days.

JPL Hall of Freedom

LPU Gymnasium, the Home of Lyceum Pirates

Colleges and Graduate School

College of Nursing

(granted Level 1 Accredited Status by PACUCOA)

• BS Nursing

College of Engineering

• BS Computer Engineering
• BS Electronics Engineering
• BS Mechanical Engineering
• BS Electrical Engineering
• BS Industrial Engineering

College of Arts and Sciences

(all programs granted Level 3 Reaccredited Status by PACUCOA)

• AB Multimedia Arts
• AB Journalism
• AB Mass Communication

Specialization: Advertising, Broadcast Communication, Public Relations

• AB Legal Studies
• BS Psychology
• BS Environmental Science major in Urban Development and Planning
• AB English
• AB Filipino Literature

College of Computer Studies

• BS Computer Science
• BS Information Management
• BS Information Technology
• Associate in Computer Technology

College of Business Administration

(all programs granted Level 3 Reaccredited Status by PACUCOA)

• BS Customs Administration
• BS Accountancy
• BS Business Administration

Major: Marketing Management, Operations Management, Management Accounting and Human Resource Development Management

College of International Relations

• Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Service

Major in:

• Diplomacy
• International Trade

College of International Tourism Hospitality Management

(all programs granted Level 3 Reaccredited Status by PACUCOA)

• BS International Hospitality Management

with specialization in Hotel and Restaurant Administration

• BS International Hospitality Management

with specialization in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Operations

• BS International Hospitality Management

with specialization in Cruise Line Operations in Hotel Services

• BS International Hospitality Management

with specialization in Cruise Line Operations in Culinary Arts

• BS International Travel and Tourism Management

College of Law

• Bachelor of Laws

The College of Law has a separate campus in Makati City.

Claro M. Recto Academy of Advanced Studies (CMR-AAS)

• MA Education

Major: Educational Management, Guidance and Counseling

• Master in Business Administration
• Master in Public Administration
• MA International Relations
• MA Political Science
• MA Economics
• PhD Public Policies and Management
• PhD Fiscal Management

Student organizations

Lyceum has several registered organizations that serves the various interests and inclinations of its diverse student body. The said organizations are generally classified as "university-wide" or "college-based". In addition, there are also political organizations that cater to different students. These student organizations include the following:

University-wide Student Organizations

• Jesus League
• Lyceum Central Student Government (LYCESGO)
• Lyceum Scholastic Society (Lambda Sigma Kappa)
• Lyceum Debate Society (Lambda Delta Sigma)
• Lyceum Student Catholic Action (LYCESCA)
• Tanghalang Batingaw
• Lyceum Chorale
• Lyceum Dance Troupe
• Lyceum Dance Sport
• Lyceum Taekwondo Pirates
• Lyceum Environmental Society
• Lyceum Badminton Pirates (LBP)
• Lyceum UNICEF
• Lyceum Pep Squad (Pirates)
• Lyceum Drumsquad (Pirates)
• The LPU Independent Sentinel (LPU Manila's Official Student Publication)

College-based Student Organizations

• Lyceum Nightingale Society (College of Nursing)
• Lyceum Business Club
• Junior Finance Executives (JFINEX)
• Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)
• Philippine Society of Customs Administration Students (PSCAS)
• Lyceum Hotel and Restaurant Management Society (LHRMS)
• LPU Tourism Students Association (LPU-TSA)
• Lyceum Society of Cruiseline Students (LSCS)
• Lyceum Bartappers League
• Lyceum Math Club (College of Arts and Sciences)
• Lyceum Historical Society
• Lyceum Psychological Society
• League of Young Communication Artists and Journalists
• Promotion and Advertising Committee (ProAd - CAS)
• CAS Pep Squad (College of Arts and Sciences)
• Lyceum Legal Studies Society
• Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines
• Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Lyceum Computer Engineering Society (LYCOES)
• Lyceum Math Circle (College of Engineering)
• LPU Computer Society (LCS)
• Foreign Service Club
• Foreign Languages Association
• Lyceum UNESCO Club
• LPU Camera Club (LPU-CC)
• Pandayan sa Wika at Panitik (College of Arts and Sciences)
• Lyceum Engineering Mountaineering Society (LEMS)
• Lyceum Forensic Society
• Lyceum Electrical Engineering Society (LEES)
• Lyceum Cas Student Council

Independent Student Political Parties

• Kalayaan (Kabataang Lakas Alay sa Bayan)
• Pamana (Partido ng mga Mag-Aaral na Nagkakaisa)
• Partido Independiente

External links

Campuses:

• Lyceum of the Philippines University - Manila (Main)
• Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas
• Lyceum of the Philippines University - Cavite
• Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna
• Lyceum - St. Cabrini College of Allied Medicine

Websites:

• lyceumpirates.tk Forum
• The Lyceum Chorale
• Lyceum Environmental Society
• LPU - Batangas Forum
• The Lyceum Independent Sentinel
• Affiliate Organization - Jose P. Laurel Memorial (Charitable and Cultural) Corporation
• St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center, Sto. Tomas, Batangas