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Far Eastern University
Unibersidad ng Malayong Silanganan
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MottoLove of Fatherland and God
TypePrivate, non-sectarian
Established1928
PresidentLydia B. Echauz, DBA
Undergraduates23,928 [1]
Postgraduates3,961 [1]
Location
PhilippinesManila
,
Philippines
Campus40,000 m²
Hymn"The FEU Hymn" by Nick Joaquin
Colors Green and gold
AffiliationsASAIHL, PACU,PACUOCA,PAASCU, UAAP
MascotTamaraw
Websitewww.feu.edu.ph

Far Eastern University (FEU) (PSE: FEU) in the University Belt area, West Sampaloc, City of Manila, is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 under the guidance of first president Nicanor Reyes, Sr. It soon became the leading proprietary, for-profit university in the Philippines.[2] FEU's campus is noted for a number of historical buildings preserved from the first half of the 20th century.

History

Presidents of
Far Eastern University
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

Far Eastern University was founded in 1928 when the Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance (IABF) merged.[2][3] Far Eastern College, founded in 1919, had been a liberal arts college in Quiapo; the IABF had been established (originally under the name Institute of Accountancy) by Nicanor Reyes, Sr., head of the Department of Economics of the University of the Philippines, with a number of other prominent educators in 1928.[3][4] IABF had been originally predominately used by night students, and the new university, which was supported by the tuition provided by its students rather than government grants, soon demonstrated that a private university was financially sustainable in the Philippines.[3][4]

In its earliest days, FEU was housed in a converted tobacco factory already present on the four hectare (nearly 10 acre) plot which would eventually host the current campus.[3][4] Reyes Sr. was appointed the first president of the University, which spent its early years establishing several of its institutes, including those of Law and Technology. Reyes commissioned Pablo Antonio, who would later be titled National Artist of the Philippines, to construct a building for the school.[5] In 1939, the Nicanor Reyes Hall, which would later house the library and Institute of Accounting, Business and Finance, opened. Two other buildings by Antonio, the Girls’ High School Building and Boys High School Building, followed in 1940 and 1941,[5] by which year FEU had 10,000 registered students, with an international student population of 400.[6]

During World War II, the campus was occupied by the Imperial Japanese Army, who left only its shell unharmed.[4] Dr. Nicanor Reyes having been killed during the occupation, Dr. Hermenigildo B. Reyes was appointed the second president of the University when it reopened in 1945.[4]

Thereafter, FEU continued to expand, with the opening of a Science Building and the establishment of the Institute of Medicine and the School of Nursing. In 1955, the FEU hospital was opened. Humanities were introduced in 1959, and in 1970 the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts opened. Also in 1970, the for-profit status of the Institute of Medicine, School of Medical Technology, FEU Hospital and the Student Health Service Clinic was altered, when these were converted in the FEU Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, a non-stock, non-profit educational foundation.[4]

1989 introduced substantial revitalization to FEU that took place over a number of years, with renovation and modernization of facilities and grounds and upgrading of the University's educational standard. This resulted in the accreditation of the Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Institute of Education, and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, and, in the mid-1990s, the deregulation of the University by the Commission on Higher Education. The auditorium was upgraded to accommodate modern stage productions and the new twice-monthly presentations by local and international artists established by the President's Committee on Culture. The University also prioritized publication, launching a number of scholarly journals, and began networking with other institutions nationally and abroad.[4]

FEU Emblems

The University Seal[7]

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The Sarimanok Logo motif, projecting the nationalistic spirit upon the Far Eastern University was founded.

The Tamaraw is the mascot of every FEU athletic team. Hence, it is the pet name of every FEU student (Tams). Known scientifically as “Bubalus mindorensis”, it is a rare animal found only in the island of Mindoro.[8]



The University Colors[9]

Green and Gold, the colors of the FEU Charging Tamaraws
Green and Gold, the colors of the FEU Charging Tamaraws

Gold represents the golden opportunity for the University to serve the youth and her alumni to serve the country.[10]

Green is for hope, representing Rizals "Fair hope of the Fatherland.".[10]



The Memorial Quadrangle[9]


File:FEU Nicanoraquad.jpg The Memorial Quadrangle, is considered one of FEU's primary historic and artistic landmark within its ground. Designed by Philippine National Artist Vicente Manansala depicting different FEU's Academic disciplines offered at the university.


The FEU Mace[9]

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The FEU Mace is the symbol of the office of the FEU President. It consists of the University Sarimanok seal done in solid bronze and rsting on a finely carved staff made of Philippine hardwood.

FEU Campus

The facade of the main building of the Far Eastern University, designed by Pablo Antonio
UNESCO

The Far Eastern University was given a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage in 2005 for outstanding perservation of its Art Deco Buildings. Among the buildings on FEU's campus complex, five by Pablo Antonio "[5] The buildings include the Nicanor Reyes Hall, the FEU East Asia College of Engineering and Computer Studies, the Law and Nursing Building, Administration Building and the Science Building.

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The buildings were constructed over a period of years ranging from 1939 to 1950 and reflect Antonio's evolution from Art Deco to the International Style popularized in the area after World War II.[5] The Cultural Center of the Philippines also recognized the historical legacy of the buildings with a marker. Other historical buildings on the campus include the 1950s FEU Chapel, FEU Hospital, and the Arts and Sciences Building, which also represent the International Style.

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Memorial Quadrangle
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FEU Chapel
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FEU Freedom Park
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FEU Buildings

Administration Building

The Administration Building designed by Architect and National Artist Pablo Antonio was completed in 1949. The building's interior is embellished in the Art Deco style, made of concrete, hardwood and hand forge wrought iron. The Administration Building houses a number of portraits by Fernando Amorsolo, National Artist for Visual Art. Administration and Executive office can be found in The Administration Building.


Nursing Building

In this building you can find the VINES Laboratory (Virtual Integrated Nursing Education Simulation), one of the most advanced university based laboratories, wherein the students deal with androids.


Law Building

It is the third building designed by Pablo Antonio for the present FEU campus. Constructed in 1941, it used to house the Boy's High School, originally an early basic education program of the university.


Education Building

The Education Building, the other building designed by university architects, is an eight-story building. It is occupied by the IE Dean's Office and Faculty, Filipino, Art and Psychology departments, the Guidance and Counseling Office and Advocate Office. It also contains a mock pre-school classroom.


Science Building

The seven-story building erected in 1950 was designed by Pablo Antonio in what is considered a transition style between Art Deco and the Post World War II International Style. The 1990 earthquake caused structural damage to the building making it necessary to demolish the top two floors the following year. The building houses classrooms, faculty rooms, and laboratories for the Biology, Chemistry, Math and Physics departs.


Nicanor Reyes Hall (NRH)

Named after the founder of FEU, it is the flagship building and anchor building of the entire campus. Built in 1938, it was the first structure on the current FEU campus site and the second designed by Architect Pablo Antonio for FEU. The building's facade which has large piers with curve corners, geometric patterns of iron and concrete are characteristic of the Art Deco style. The facade also has the University's signage in Alibata inspired fonts. The NRH houses the Institute of Accountancy, Business and Finance, the University's Central Library and Electronic Library.


Alfredo Reyes Hall (ARH)

This building was named after the founder's second son who once served the university as vice president and P.E. director. It houses modern facilities that include audio-visual rooms, classrooms, the HRM Mock Hotel or Laboratory and a basketball gym with maple wood flooring, the first of its kind in a Philippine university.


Arts Building

The Arts Building was the last building design by Felipe Mendoza for FEU. It used to be eight stories high, but like the Science Building, it sustained structural damage during an earthquake that occured in 1970.


FEU Chapel

A tree lined path from the Nicanor Reyes Memorial Square to the tiled mosaic of Our Lady of Fatima on the facade done by Vicente Manansala (National Artist for Painting). This is the only mosaic done by Manansala. This is the second campus designed by Felipe Mendoza in 1957. Inside are the Station of the Cross and the Crucifix by Carlos "botong" Francisco and the Pieta by Napoleon Abueva (National Artist for Sculpture).


FEU East Asia College Building

It is the fourth building design by Pablo Antonio for the present FEU campus and mirrors the Laws Building (former Boy's High School). Constructed in 1941, it used to house the Girl's High School, originally an early basic education program of the university. It now houses East Asia College's programs for Engineering and Information Technology.


Technology Building

Constructed in 2005 and design by Pablo Antonio Jr., this facility occupies the location of the former FEU Hospital. It houses the Institutes of Architecture of Fine Arts and additional classrooms for use by Engineering and Computer Studies students.

Academic Institutes

Far Eastern University- Manila[4]

Colleges, and School of FEU

  • Far Eastern University - Makati

FEU Campus Life

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FEU Campus Life

FEU Athletics

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FEU Athletic Department is dedicated to the total developement of the student-athlete. FEU Tamaraw-athletes are given the opportunity to train using the best technology and expertise and esposed to the best competition in intercollegiate athlectics in the Philippines.

A member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, FEU participates in 20 UAAP sports.

Among the many athletes who have attended FEU are Lydia De Vega, Elma Muros, Anthony Villanueva, Johnny Abarrientos and Arwin Santos.[citation needed] FEU's teams are named after the tamaraw, a buffalo with a reputation for ferocity.[14]

See also: FEU Tamaraws

Publications

  • The FEU Advocate (Official Student Publication of Far Eastern University)
  • Ambon
  • Arts and Sciences Review
  • IABF The Podium (The Official Student Publication of Institute of Accounts, Business, and Finance)
  • 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 Altruist (Official Publication of the Tamaraw Volunteers)
  • Circle Magazine (Official Publication of the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts)
  • The Podium (Official Student Publication of the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance)

Honorary Doctoral Degree Awardees

President Achmed Sukarno, Doctor of Laws, 17th FEU Foundation Anniversary, January 1951

President Elpidio Quirino, Doctor of Laws, March 1952

President Manuel L. Quezon, Doctor of Humanities, March 1954

President Ramon Magsaysay, Doctor of Humanities, March 1954

Dr. Antonio G. Sison, Doctor of Science, March 1957

Francisca Reyes Aquino, Doctor of Humanities, Mid-year Commencement Exercises, 1959

Nick Joaquin, Doctor of Literature, April 1959

Jose Garcia Villa, Doctor of Literature, April 1959

Fernando C. Amorsolo, Doctor of Humanities, 33rd Commencement Exercises, April 1961

Chief Justice Ricardo M. Paras, Doctor of Laws, 33rd Commencement Exercises, April 1961

Belen Enrile-Gutierrez, Doctor of Laws, 39th Commencement Exercises, April 1962

Dr. Reuben Kahn, Doctor of Philosophy, 30th Commencement Exercises, April 1964

Justice Roberto Regala, Doctor of Laws, 31st Commencement Exercises, March 1965

President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Doctor of Laws, 35th Commencement Exercises, May 1966

Don Rafael Roces, Doctor of Humanities, 36th Commencement Exercises, May 1967

Leoncio B. Monzon, Doctor of Humanities, 36th Commencement Exercises, May 1967

Governor Alfonso Calalang, Doctor of Science in Finance, Mid-year Commencement Exercises, November 1968

Teodoro F. Valencia, Doctor of Humanities, 34th Commencement Exercises, April 1968

Executive Secretary Rafael M. Salas, Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration, 41st Commencement Exercises, March 1969

Jek Yeun Thong, Singapore Minister of Culture, Doctor of Humanities, 46th Commencement Exercises, March 1974

Dr. Cesar E. Chavez, Doctor of Humane Letters, 49th Commencement Exercises, March 1977

Belen Enrile-Guittierrez, Doctor of Education, 50th Commencement Exercises, April 1978

Gregorio Licaros Y Soriano, Doctor of Laws, 50th Commencement Exercises, April 1978

Dr. Francisco Dalupan, Doctor of Education, 53rd Commencement Exercises, April 1981

Dr. Boone Powell, Doctor of Humanities, 54th Commencement Exercises, April 1982

Jose P. Dans Jr. Doctor of Science and Engineering, 54th Commencement Exercises, April 1982

Secretary Blas Ople, Doctor of Humanities, 55th Commencement Exercises, April 1983

Dr. Rodrigo Odio Carozo, Doctor of Humanities, 55th Commencement Exercises, April 1983

President Corazon C. Aquino, Doctor of Civil Law, 59th Commencement Exercises, March 1987

Notable FEU Alumni

Main article: List of Far Eastern University people

References

  1. ^ a b http://investors.feu.edu.ph/PR2008.PDF
  2. ^ a b Rüegg, Walter (2004). Universities in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries (1800-1945). A history of the university in Europe. Vol. 3. Cambridge University Press. p. 213. ISBN 052136107. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)
  3. ^ a b c d Gupit, Jr., Dr. Fortunato, ed. (1986). Elements of Public Speaking (4th ed.). Rex Bookstore. ISBN 9712304159. {{cite book}}: Text "page 340" ignored (help)
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "The History of FEU". feu.edu.ph. Retrieved 2009-09-10. Cite error: The named reference "About" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  5. ^ a b c d Ortiz, Margaux (2007-01-15). "Art Deco buildings thrive on FEU campus". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
  6. ^ de Jesus, Edilberto C. (2002). "Muddling Through: Development Under a "Weak" State". In Wan-Ling Wee, C.J. (ed.). Local cultures and the "new Asia": the state, culture, and capitalism in Southeast Asia. Social Issues in Southeast Asia Series. Vol. 24. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. p. 70. ISBN 9812301232.
  7. ^ IABF Bullentin of Information 2005-2007
  8. ^ The FEU Advocate - University Profile
  9. ^ a b c IABF Bulletin of Information 2005-2007
  10. ^ a b FEU Publication
  11. ^ http://www.feu-eastasia.edu.ph/ FEU East Asia College Date accessed 2009-09-13
  12. ^ http://www.feu-nrmf.ph/feu_im.html FEU-NRMF : Meeting the Challenges of the Changing Times Date accessed 2009-09-13
  13. ^ http://www.feufern.edu.ph/ FEU FERN College Date accessed 2009-09-13
  14. ^ Huffman, Brent (2007-01-02). "Bubalus mindorensis: Tamaraw". www.ultimateungulate.com. Ultimate Ungulate.com. Retrieved 2009-09-15.

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


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