Father Saturnino Urios University
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 |
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| 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) (Latin: Pater Saturnino Urios Universitas; Filipino: Pamantasang Padre Saturnino Urios) is a Roman Catholic private university run by the Diocese of Butuan in Butuan City, Philippines. It offers preschool, elementary, junior & senior high school and college courses.[1]
History
The elementary and high school departments moved to a new campus (Morelos Campus) in Brgy. Libertad in June 30, 2008.[2]
List of Presidents
| Name | Term | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturnino Urios | 1901–1914 | Creator of Butuan Parochial School for Boys. |
| Jose Buxo | 1914–1939 | |
| Antonius Jansen | 1939–1947 | |
| Gerald Tangelder | 1947–1954 | |
| Venancio Portillo | 1954–1955 | |
| Francisco van Dijk | 1955–1959 | |
| Henry van Engelen | 1959–1963 | |
| George Haggenburg | 1960–1971 | |
| Juanito A. Lao | 1976–1998 | Longest President of the University |
| Wilma B. Balmocena | 1998–2001 | |
| Juan de Dios M. Pueblos | 2001–2004 | 2nd Bishop of Butuan |
| John Christian U. Young | 2004–present | The President who renamed the Father Saturnino Urios University |
Campuses
| Campus | Tenants | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main Campus | College Students Vice-President Offices (Academic, and Administrative and Student Affairs) Employees Offices Property Management Office |
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| College Building South | Bishop Pueblos Junior High School Arts and Science Office Criminology Office Scolarship Office |
Formely the high school building until May 31, 2008. |
| College Building East | College Students University President Board Member Employees Offices |
Formely the elementary building until May 31, 2008. Re-opened in October 7, 2015.[3] |
| Morelos Campus | Basic Education Students Abp. Morelos Junior High |
Notable alumni
- Lt. Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri – the 46th Chief of Staff of the AFP.
- Jason James Dy – the grand champion of ABS-CBN's The Voice of the Philippines Season 2.
References
- ^ http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/ched-recognized-programs-of-higher-education-institutions/caraga/father-saturnino-urios-university/
- ^ "History". Father Saturnino Urios University. Retrieved 7 Aug 2016.
- ^ "URIOS ON THE RISE". Father Saturnino Urios University. Retrieved 7 Aug 2016.
External links
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