Father Saturnino Urios University
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Pamantasang Fr. Saturnino Urios, S.J. | |
 The First and Only Home-grown University in the region | |
| Latin: Pater Saturnino Urios Universitas | |
Former names | Butuan Parochial School for the Boys (1901–1939) Father Urios High School (1939–1950) Urios College (1950–2006) |
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| Motto | Luceat Lux Vestra |
Motto in English | "Let Your Light Shine" |
| Type | Private University |
| Established | October 21, 1901 |
| Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Chairman | Msgr. Juan de Dios M. Pueblos, DD |
| President | Rev. Fr. John Christian U. Young |
| Vice-president | Rev. Fr. Chito G. Butardo (Vice President for Administrative & Student Affairs) Rev. Fr. Randy Jaspher D. Odchigue (Vice President for Academic Affairs) |
| Principal | Ms. Maria Lourdes Bernadette V. Sanchez (Basic Education, HS and GS) |
| Location | , , 08°56′52.7″N 125°32′30.4″E / 8.947972°N 125.541778°E |
| Campus | Main Campus - College Building (Administration Offices, Faculty rooms and classrooms) College Building South (Admission Office, Arts & Sciences Program Offices, PE Hall, University Bookstore, Criminology Program Offices) New College Building East (President's Office, Financial Office, classrooms) Archbishop Carmelo D.F. Morelos Campus (Grade School and High School) |
| Hymn | "The FSUU Hymn" |
| Colors | Urian Blue, Green, Yellow and White |
| Nickname | Urians |
| Affiliations | Agusan Catholic Education Association, PAASCU, CEAP |
| Website | www |
The Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) is a Roman Catholic private university run by the Diocese of Butuan in Butuan City, Philippines.
History
Fr. Saturnino Urios founded the Butuan Parochial School in 1901, a low building which was made of bricks adjacent to the old church which was built for the students.
During Juanito Lao era, 2 concrete buildings were constructed in 1990. 4 story buildings are belongs to the Engineering Program and Nursing Program, while the 2 story building which was belongs to the faculty and chapel. In 1997, another 4 story building was constructed for the high school students (Before the building was belongs to the College students and became the College Building South.) which composed of 32 classrooms and 15 spaces for laboratories, library and offices. And the Urios Gym was constructed in the same year which compose of 4,300 bleachers, PRT rooms and PE Hall.
The Father Saturnino Urios University were located along J.C. Aquino Avenue (Formerly Zamora Street), San Francisco, R. Calo, and Padre Burgos Streets.
In June 30, 2008, Rev. Fr. John Christian U. Young inaugurated a Basic Education Building in Brgy. Libertad (Near Ronnie Vicente Lagnada's Equi-Parco). The Basic Education Building was exclusively for the Elementary and High School Students, especially Faculty and Staff, and College Students with I.D. The building was composed of 24 Elementary and 24 High School Buildings, 3 Science Laboratories, 1 Mini Chapel, 1 multi-purpose Gymnasium, 1 football field, 2 Computer Laboratories, and 1 new Swimming Pool for students. On June 6, 2016, the Basic Education Department is a K-12 ready by the Department of Education.
In November 2015, The College Building East was renovated before the Gym was burned.
In May 2016, The Urios Gym was renovated for the first time.
The Father Saturnino Urios University is the only first home-gown university in Caraga.
List of Presidents
| Image | Names | In Office | Notes |
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| Rev. Fr. Saturnino Urios, S.J. | 1901-1914 | Creator of Butuan Parochial School for Boys. | |
| Rev. Fr. Jose Buxo, S.J. | 1914-1939 | Longest President of the University | |
| Rev. Fr. Antonius Jansen, MSC | 1939-1947 | ||
| Rev. Fr. Gerald Tangelder, MSC | 1947-1954 | ||
| Rev. Fr. Venancio Portillo, MSC | 1954-1955 | ||
| Rev. Fr. Francisco van Dijk, MSC | 1955-1959 | ||
| Rev. Fr. Henry van Engelen, MSC | 1959-1963 | ||
| Rev. Fr. George Haggenburg, MSC | 1960–1971 | ||
| Dr. Juanito A. Lao | 1976–1998 | A President who expands new Buildings and the Urios Gym | |
| Dr. Wilma B. Balmocena | 1998–2001 | ||
| Msgr. Juan de Dios M. Pueblos, DD | 2001-2004 | The only Msgr. of the University before he stepped in as Chairman. | |
| Rev. Fr. John Christian U. Young | 2004-present | The President who renamed the Father Saturnino Urios University |
Supreme Student Government
Programs Offered
Graduate
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education
- Doctor in Management
- Master in Public Administration
- Master in Public Administration
- Master in Business Administration
- Master in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Management
- Master of Arts in Nursing Major in Nursing Supervision and Administration
- Master of Arts in Nursing Major in Medical Surgery
- Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling
- Master of Arts in Teaching English
- Master of Arts in Teaching Filipino
- Master of Arts in Teaching General Science
- Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education
- Master of Science in Physical Education
- Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics
- Master of Arts in Educational Management
Undergraduate
Accountancy
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
Arts and Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counseling
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics
- Bachelor of Arts in Filiipino Language
- Bachelor of Arts in English Language
- Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
Business Administration
- BSBA in Financial Management
- BSBA in Marketing Management
- BSBA in Operations Management
- BSBA in Human Resource Management and Development
Computer Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Major in Animation
- Computer Programming NC IV
- Computer Hardware Servicing NC II
Engineering and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
College of Law
- Bachelor of Law
Criminology
- Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Teacher Education
- Bachelor in Secondary EducationMajor in:
- Physical Science
- Filipino
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Biological Science
- Bachelor in Elementary EducationMajor in:
- General Education
- Special Education
- Pre-school Education
Basic Education
- Kindergarten
- Grade School
- Junior High School
Facilities
Notable Alumni
- 2015 Voice of the Philippines season 2 grand champion Jason Dy.
- 46th Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Hernando Iriberri.
Hymn
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