After 9 hours and 30 minutes, we would be officially opening the Computer Science Week 2005! I am both excited and nervous. I don't really know if what we have been planning for the past months is going to be worth it. All the effort and all the classes I am most likely going to miss just for this week must not be put to waste.
It was during this time of the year, a year ago when the former CS reps told us to help out in preparation for that year's CS Week... Well, we practically did all the logistical work plus our exhibit for CS 192 (which I had more than enough problems to deal with) and our attendance for CS 198 symposium and Student Teacher Dialogues and many others... It was during that time that my resolve to be a CS rep, of service to the department and the college studentry was put to the test. I was definitely tired and was very much willing to quit. But, I clung on and I guess I survived. As the saying goes, "What does not kill you, makes you stronger", and I guess that made me and my fellow cs reps stronger and much more prepared than any other of the department representatives.
That is what we want the candidates for the next council to experience, something that would not only test their resolve but will also make them stronger and more prepared.
Enough said, here are the events for Computer Science Week 2005:
Here is the program for the Opening Ceremonies:
Opening Ceremonies
I. National Anthem
II. Invocation
III. Welcome Remarks, Dr. Ronald Tungol
IV. Inspirational Talk, Dr. Reynaldo Vea
V. Activities for CS Week
> ACM
> UnPLUG
> CompSoc (TechWeek plug)
> Parser
> CURSOR
VI. Presentation of CS Representative Candidates
> Dino Lacdan
> Marvin Lee
> Geo Lubaton
> Jeff Quiambao
VII. Intermission
VIII. Student-Teacher Dialogue
IX. Pakain
Hosts: Mshel Reyna, Carlos Lasa
Events for the Computer Science Week are as follows:
Monday
0830 Opening and Student-Teacher Dialogue [NEC AVR]
1300-1500 - UP ACM's Programming Competition
(Sponsored by Globe) [MH209, MH215]
Tuesday
0900-1000 FBM "Emerging Development Trends: Software
and Web Applications Convergence" by Ms. Mel Abutin
1000-1100 Globe "Telecommunications Trends"
1100-1200 Canon "Current Trends in Real-Life Software
Development" by Mr. Rolando P. Martinez, VP for
Administration
1300-1400 Trend (No topic yet)
1400-1500 Sun "Solaris 10: Ten Moves Ahead" by Joseph
Lluisima, "Sun Developer Initiative" by Mon Ganotice
1500-1600 Microsoft "Imagine Cup"
[NEC AVR]
Wednesday
0900-1200 - CS 12 Quiz Bee [MH 215], CS 32 Quiz Bee
[MH 209]
1300-1600 - UNPLUG's Talk on Open Sourcing UP II
Thursday
0900-1200 - CS 192/165/174/176 Undergraduate Projects
Presentation [MH 209]
1300-1700 - Sun Java Cup [MH 209 and 215]
Friday
1300-1600 - Quizzardry [1PM Engg Theater]
1600-1800 - Awarding and CS Recognition [Engg Theater]
Saturday
0900-1600 - CS Fun Day!
Week-Long
Exhibit at the 2nd floor lobby
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To all CS people,
We hope you would enjoy this year's CS Week!
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
What is your seduction style?
Your Seduction Style: The Natural |
 You don't really try to seduce people... it just seems to happen. Fun loving and free spirited, you bring out the inner child in people. You are spontaneous, sincere, and unpretentious - a hard combo to find! People drop their guard around you, and find themselves falling fast. |
What Lies Behind Your Eyes
In your eyes, people see brightness in
everything.... and I mean... EVERYTHING! You're
so optimistic and think of everything as just a
new adverture! You're very energetic, happy,
fun, and loving. Everyone seems to want to be
just like you because you're a great example of
people who live life to its fullest! You don't
really have a sanctuary... That is... Besides
the whole world >.< You love to have a good
time and enjoy yourself among your friends,
family, even strangers or by yourself! However,
being so happy and energetic can also be your
downfall... Some people might see you as a
crazy person who doesn't take anything
seriously, but that's so not true! Just because
you see life better than them doesn't give them
the right to act crabby. Keep living life to
its fullest and hopefully you can drag some
other people along with you ^-^
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DCS Lab Fee Increase!!
What do you guys think of this proposal?
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Ronald M. Tuñgol, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Chair
Department of Computer Science
February 21, 2005
Dear CS student:
Proposal for an increase in lab fees
The Department of Computer Science, through the Engineering Student Council (ESC) and the University Student Council (USC), is conducting a survey of the students’ position on the following proposed lab fee increase.
The last time lab fees were increased was in 1999—almost six years ago. The lab fees were computed then as
Php 10/hour × 3 hours/week × 13 weeks/semester = Php 390/semester.
It should be pointed out that there are actually 16 weeks in a semester.
The department proposes the following:
1. Increase lab fees for CS 11, 12, 21, 150, and 192 from Php 390 to Php 960 per semester, computed as
Php 20/hour × 3 hours/week × 16 weeks/semester = Php 960/semester.
2. Start charging lab fees for CS 145 at the same rate.
3. Increase the fees for computer rental at the Engineering Computer Room (ECR) from Php 10 to Php 20 per hour.
4. Retain the per-use basis for computer use in CS 198, but adjust rates to the ECR level.
Note that other UP units, UP Manila in particular, already charges much higher lab fees than what we are proposing.
Shown below is a computation of lab fees collected and spent for three academic years. The average collection per student is just Php 316 per subject per semester since some scholars do not pay lab fees at all.
CS lab fees
Collections EEE’s share CS’s share
AY 2001–02 Php 320,650.00 Php 74,411.77 Php 246,238.23
AY 2002–03 Php 324,460.00 Php 66,825.15 Php 257,634.85
AY 2003–04 Php 281,630.00 Php 70,618.46 Php 211,011.54
3-year Total Php 714,884.62
Expenses
MSDNAA at US$800 per year Php 132,000.00
Hardware for support and maintenance Php 127,820.00
Purchase of MH 209 computers Php 666,500.00
3-year Total Php 926,320.00
3-year Deficit Php 211,435.38
It is clear from the above computations that current lab fees are only enough to refurbish a single computer laboratory every three years. The department maintains three instructional laboratories (MH 209, MH 215, MJEC), an undergraduate research laboratory (NEC 414), and the engineering computer room (ECR) through lab fees and sale of coupons. Although some of these equipment came from donations and other sources, the department is still responsible for their upkeep. Furthermore, the department wishes to refurbish other labs as well when it transfers to the Engineering Library Building.
The department wishes to solicit your support for our proposal, which we believe will benefit mainly current and future CS students. Hoping for your understanding and cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Ronald M. Tuñgol
College of Engineering
University of the Philippines
Diliman, 1101 Quezon City
Tel: +63-2-9205301 ext. 5200
Telefax: +63-2-9252366
E-mail: rmtungol@up.edu.ph
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Ronald M. Tuñgol, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Chair
Department of Computer Science
February 21, 2005
Dear CS student:
Proposal for an increase in lab fees
The Department of Computer Science, through the Engineering Student Council (ESC) and the University Student Council (USC), is conducting a survey of the students’ position on the following proposed lab fee increase.
The last time lab fees were increased was in 1999—almost six years ago. The lab fees were computed then as
Php 10/hour × 3 hours/week × 13 weeks/semester = Php 390/semester.
It should be pointed out that there are actually 16 weeks in a semester.
The department proposes the following:
1. Increase lab fees for CS 11, 12, 21, 150, and 192 from Php 390 to Php 960 per semester, computed as
Php 20/hour × 3 hours/week × 16 weeks/semester = Php 960/semester.
2. Start charging lab fees for CS 145 at the same rate.
3. Increase the fees for computer rental at the Engineering Computer Room (ECR) from Php 10 to Php 20 per hour.
4. Retain the per-use basis for computer use in CS 198, but adjust rates to the ECR level.
Note that other UP units, UP Manila in particular, already charges much higher lab fees than what we are proposing.
Shown below is a computation of lab fees collected and spent for three academic years. The average collection per student is just Php 316 per subject per semester since some scholars do not pay lab fees at all.
CS lab fees
Collections EEE’s share CS’s share
AY 2001–02 Php 320,650.00 Php 74,411.77 Php 246,238.23
AY 2002–03 Php 324,460.00 Php 66,825.15 Php 257,634.85
AY 2003–04 Php 281,630.00 Php 70,618.46 Php 211,011.54
3-year Total Php 714,884.62
Expenses
MSDNAA at US$800 per year Php 132,000.00
Hardware for support and maintenance Php 127,820.00
Purchase of MH 209 computers Php 666,500.00
3-year Total Php 926,320.00
3-year Deficit Php 211,435.38
It is clear from the above computations that current lab fees are only enough to refurbish a single computer laboratory every three years. The department maintains three instructional laboratories (MH 209, MH 215, MJEC), an undergraduate research laboratory (NEC 414), and the engineering computer room (ECR) through lab fees and sale of coupons. Although some of these equipment came from donations and other sources, the department is still responsible for their upkeep. Furthermore, the department wishes to refurbish other labs as well when it transfers to the Engineering Library Building.
The department wishes to solicit your support for our proposal, which we believe will benefit mainly current and future CS students. Hoping for your understanding and cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Ronald M. Tuñgol
College of Engineering
University of the Philippines
Diliman, 1101 Quezon City
Tel: +63-2-9205301 ext. 5200
Telefax: +63-2-9252366
E-mail: rmtungol@up.edu.ph
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Plug
The ESC elections are coming fast. I would just like to list the people I am voting for:
Rhet de Guzman for Chairperson
Alou Lim for Vice Chairperson
Mark Frias for Councilor
I belive in these three and I know what they are capable of doing. I have worked with them first hand and I know they are the best people for the job. If people with dedication and passion for service are what you are looking for then these are the people for you.
In addition:
Atan Caparas for Councilor
Chemay Avena for Councilor
I'm thinking of the following but I'm not sure yet:
Ava of Force for Councilor
and
Jigs Quizon for Councilor
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Of course, I fully support
Dino Lacdan
Marvin Lee
Geomar Lubaton
Jeph Quiambao
for CS representatives
To those still thinking as to who to vote, you just might want to consider these people. Take it from me, for someone to serve in the ESC it takes more than passion and vision. It is passion for service, vision for betterment, and the experience to innovate.
Organizations and parties are there to look for and prepare those who have potential to hold public office. You really do not have to vote the people in your slate when you know they would not be able to fulfill their role in a certain position. You be the judge...
To the candidates:
Good Luck!
Rhet de Guzman for Chairperson
Alou Lim for Vice Chairperson
Mark Frias for Councilor
I belive in these three and I know what they are capable of doing. I have worked with them first hand and I know they are the best people for the job. If people with dedication and passion for service are what you are looking for then these are the people for you.
In addition:
Atan Caparas for Councilor
Chemay Avena for Councilor
I'm thinking of the following but I'm not sure yet:
Ava of Force for Councilor
and
Jigs Quizon for Councilor
----------------->
Of course, I fully support
Dino Lacdan
Marvin Lee
Geomar Lubaton
Jeph Quiambao
for CS representatives
To those still thinking as to who to vote, you just might want to consider these people. Take it from me, for someone to serve in the ESC it takes more than passion and vision. It is passion for service, vision for betterment, and the experience to innovate.
Organizations and parties are there to look for and prepare those who have potential to hold public office. You really do not have to vote the people in your slate when you know they would not be able to fulfill their role in a certain position. You be the judge...
To the candidates:
Good Luck!
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Time to Face Reality
After a week of UP Fair and start of campaign, it is time to get back to reality. I have three papers. One was supposed to be passed last week, one was suppose to be passed last friday and one more this coming tuesday! I have a problem set supposedly to be passed last monday and a report supposedly last wednesday!
Will I ever be able to catch up? Lord, please help me!!!!
Passion over Experience? I choose passion and experience.
Will I ever be able to catch up? Lord, please help me!!!!
Passion over Experience? I choose passion and experience.
Friday, February 18, 2005
University of the Philippines Decade
From this site, I discovered that we, as the University of the Philippines should have been fully supported by the different government agency into organizing a grandeous UP Centennial celebration.
Fully support my ass!!!
Below is a copy of the Presidential Proclamation.
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Fully support my ass!!!
Below is a copy of the Presidential Proclamation.
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U.P. DECADE 1998-2008
MALACAÑANG
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROCLAMATION NO. 1150
DECLARING THE PERIOD 1998-2008 AS "THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DECADE" AND DIRECTING ALL CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OFFICES TO EXTEND FULL COOPERATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEM TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF ITS PROJECTS DURING THE SAID PERIOD.
WHEREAS, the University of the Philippines is the primary national resource for the education and training of outstanding men and women who have advanced the highest interest of the people by their invaluable contributions to the progress and welfare of the Filipino nation;
WHEREAS, in preparing itself for greater service to the nation towards the new millenium, the University has embarked upon a program of modernization as embodied in its Strategic Plan 2008;
WHEREAS, the modernization program of the University is scheduled to be launched this year, 1998, which marks the centennial of the Philippine Republic as well as the 90th year of the University, and thus this event assumes a double significance in the history of the Republic;
WHEREAS, 1998 is the start of the decade (1998-2008) which the University has scheduled as the start of the ten years of preparation for the centennial year of the University in 2008;
WHEREAS, this decade will be a landmark commemoration of the struggle for national independence as reflected in the achievements of the University as a community of Filipino scholars and will be a period of transition to a highly modernized center of learning of the new century;
WHEREAS, the projects and activities of the University to be undertaken during the said decade will generate tremendous positive impact on the long-term interests of the nation, and thus they deserve the support of both the public and private sectors of society;
NOW THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the decade 1998-2008 as "University of the Philippines (U.P.) Decade."
All concerned government agencies and offices are hereby directed to extend full cooperation to the University in order to ensure the success of its undertakings within the said U.P. Decade.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 9th day of January in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-eight.
By the President
RUBEN D. TORRES
Executive Secretary
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