University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao
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
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Former name | Cagayan Valley Atheneum (1938-1946) |
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| Motto | Latin: Sapientia Aedificat |
Motto in English | Wisdom Builds |
| Type | Private Catholic Research Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution |
| Established | 1965 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (CICM Missionaries) |
| Chairman | Fr. Ramon P.Caluza, CICM |
| President | Fr.Renillo H.Sta. Ana, CICM |
| Vice-president | Fr. Thiago O. Silva, CICM (VP for Mission and Identity) Emmanuel James P. Pattaguan,PhD (VP for Academic Affairs) Rina M. Reyes, PhD (VP for Administration) Celso L. Tuddao, DBM (VP for Finance) |
| Principal | Mary Ann A. Baquiran (High School) Emily T. Mabborang (Grade School) |
| Chaplain | Fr. Enjang Pranatal, CICM |
| Location | Mabini Street, Ugac Sur, Tuguegarao City , , 6°52′0″N 122°4′0″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Alma Mater song | "Saint Louis Hymn" |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Louisian |
| Website | www |
University emblem and colors
Emblem
- 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
- "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
Other CICM run schools include:
- Saint Louis College, San Fernando City, La Union
- Saint Louis University, Baguio
- Saint Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
- Saint Louis School College- Cebu, Mandaue City, Cebu
- Maryhurst Seminary, Baguio City
- Maryhill School of Theology, Quezon City
- University of Saint Louis Constant Jurgens Campus, Brgy. Leonarda, Tuguegarao City
See also
- Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Benguet
- Saint Louis College La Union, San Fernando City, La Union
- Saint Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
- Ateneo de Tuguegarao
References
- "Brief History | University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao". www.usl.edu.ph. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016.
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