SEARCH FOR 2008 MMCAA BOARD

The search is now open for alumni candidates who are capable and willing to serve on the 2008 MMCAA Board of Trustees.  We need to fill-up five (5) Board of Director seats during the elections this coming September 8, 2007- - the MMCAA general assembly (Homecoming Day).  As per the amended By-laws of the MMCAA (SEC 2003), each member of the Board shall hold office for a period of two (2) consecutive years. A member of the Board who has served two consecutive terms (or a total of 4 years) may be elected anew for another term only after the lapse of one term. We encourage representatives of forthcoming celebrating jubilee classes to sit in the Board.

Interested alumni are requested to submit the following to the MMCAA Office:

1)    Letter of intent to serve the Board

2)    Two (2) pcs. 2x2 recent photo

3)    Updated bio-data

All nomination will be processed and received by the MMCAA Search Committee is accordance with the guidelines it has formulated for this purpose. The members of the Search Committee this year are Atty. Remedios Montecastro-Lim, Ma. Paz K. Fabella Rowena Belmonte-Caingat, Maria Paz Moreno-Vicente and Marinette Yan-Aglipay.

 
 

NOTICE TO ALUMNI: SUMMER BREAK

Miriam College (MC) will have its institutional summer outing on April 27, 2007 and its summer break for all employees for SY 2007-2008 on April 28 – May 5, 2007. This summer break is part of the on-going Matinding MAKITIPS program, which results in significant savings to help with the school’s continued operations.  During the break, the school will be closed for operations and employees will not report for work. In order to obtain the full benefits of the scheme, no overtime work will be allowed during the break. Classes and work will resume on May 7, 2007 (Monday).

MMCAA DEADLINES!!!

  • SUBMISSION OF JUBILEE CLASS DIRECTORIES

All 2007 High School and College Jubilee classes of 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 and 2002 and Grade School class of 1982 are reminded to submit their updated class directories by June 29, 2007. We need to encode this information as soon as possible before we start preparing and mailing the homecoming invitation. 

  •  SUBMISSION OF CLASS ARTICLES

All celebrating jubilee classes of 2007 are also requested to submit their class write-up/articles and photos to the MMCAA Office for inclusion in the 2007 MC Times on or before July 13, 2007.

 Requirements:

1)  printed and softcopy (CD file) of the article

2)  articles should be from 800-1,000 words typed double-spaced.

3)  clear original photos of your class with proper captioning (e-mail/digital file photos   with 300 dpi resolution may also be accepted) 

  • SEARCH FOR 2007 AMAZING ALUMNI ACHIVER AWARDEES

The MMCAA is still accepting nomination for the 2007 Amazing Alumni Achiever Awards (3A). Information on the 3A mechanics and criteria is available at the MMCAA Office. Each nomination should include:

1)    Duly accomplished nomination form in triplicate;

2)    Two (2) colored photos of nominees (4R size)

3)    Five (5) copies curriculum vitae of nominee and other supporting documents, if necessary (original and 4 copies)

 Deadline for submission of nomination for 2007: June 8, 2007, 5:00 P.M.

 

MC HOST-FAMILY PROGRAM

Anamaine Asinas – IPO, Miriam College

There has been a growing number of international students and foreign guests coming to Miriam College in recent months. In some instances, these guests have indicated their preference to stay with host families to fully immerse themselves in the Filipino way of life. To respond to this need, the International Programs Office (IPO) has launched in 2006 the Miriam College Host Family Program (MCHFP). The program is open to all Miriam College employees who are willing to accommodate a foreign student / guest in their homes for a few weeks/months. J For more information, please get in touch with the International Programs Office ipo@mc.edu.ph; 5805400 ext. 1099

 

WITH FLYING COLORS

Congratulations our following High School alumnae (Class of 2003) who graduated with honors from the Ateneo de Manila University last Friday, March 30, 2007. 

Patricia Jo C. Agarrado, Bachelor of Arts (Filipino Literature), Cum Laude, Program Award in Filipino

Christina Isabel Q. Ignacio, Bachelor of Arts (Economics), Cum Laude

Mariel Angelou A. Parulan, Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Honorable Mention

Maria Victoria F. Punay, Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies), Program Award in Development Studies

Michelle D. Jose, Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Cum Laude, Program Award in Chemistry.

 

WHAT’S NEW @ MC 

  • Ms. Marie Geraldine M. Sabado (COLL 1991) and Ms. Nancy L. de los Reyes were recently appointed as Grade School Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, Lower School and Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, Middle School respectively effective April 1, 2007.

Ms. Sabado is an A.B. Child Development and Education graduate from Miriam College.  She has been a member of the Grade School faculty for 16 years teaching Araling Panlipunan and Art Education.  In her years at the Grade School, she has served as Araling Panlipunan and Art Education Subject Area Supervisor.

On the other hand, Ms. de los Reyes is a Bachelor of Elementary Education graduate from the University of the Philippines College of Education.  She has been teaching Reading and Language in the Grade School since 1992 and was previously Reading Subject Area Supervisor.

  • Dr. Donna Paz T. Reyes was appointed as Executive Director of the Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) effective April 1, 2007.Dr. Reyes holds a BS Zoology degree from the University of the Philippines, a Masters in Business Administration from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business and a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia. She has been Deputy Executive Director of ESI since 1998 and is currently Associate Professor teaching Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Values in the College and the Graduate School.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES 

  • Miriam College Grade School is in need of Teachers and Librarians

Qualifications:

1)    for teachers :  Bachelor’s degree in Education or Liberal Arts

      for librarians :  Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or Bachelor’s degree
                          in Education major in Library Science.

2)    Positive attitude towards work

3)    Very good communication skills

4)    Computer literate

Interested parties may call the Miriam College Grade School Principal’s Office at 580-5400 loc 3215.

 

  • Athletics Officer

The President’s Office seeks an Athletics Officer to take office in June 2007. The Athletics Officer will report directly to the President   with the following duties and responsibilities: 

1. Set-up the Athletics Office organization and staffing.

2. Develop guidelines and procedures for athletics programs and activities.

3. Develop and manage an institutional athletics program that will integrate the different units’ athletics activities, recruitment and training program, and support services for student athletes in fulfilment of institutional goals.

4. Coordinate and supervise the various intramural and extramural activities of the different units and institutional athletics events, and supervise the use and maintenance of athletics equipment and facilities.

5. Develop and manage annual budgets for the institutional athletics program and office operations.
6. Serve as the link between the administration and the athletics departments of the units, and the link between Miriam College and other schools and external sports associations and institutions.

7. Represent the school in various external athletics events and meetings.

8. Coordinate athletics events with the External Affairs Office for promotion.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

            

Requirements:  

The candidate should have completed a Bachelor's degree preferably with masteral units. Sports Administration experience is required.  Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership as well as strong organizational qualities and managerial ability. Prior intercollegiate playing and/or coaching experience required. A background in Sports Psychology is an advantage.

Interested applicants should apply via online at http://www.mc.edu.ph/jobonline on or before April 30, 2007.

 

AMAZING ALUMNI ACHIEVER 

SYLVIA V.  ROCES-MONTILLA HS ‘54 

Exemplifies a genuine spirit of volunteerism. Her commitment to her family and being a writer did not in any way prevent her from being involved in activities which benefit the underprivileged, and the physically and mentally handicapped children.  Among the apostolate work she did in the past and offices held included: a feeding program for malnourished children; a teacher aide here and abroad; introduced SPED Individual Education Program; co-founder and member of the Board of Trustees of Riding for the Disabled; Chairman of the Board and President of the Learning Center, Merville Subdivision; Board member and Community Council Director of Ang Arko ng Pilipinas and representative to the International Council Meeting L’Arche International ,Japan.

She is currently the President of Ang Arko ng Pilipinas, a non-stock,  civic, charitable organization whose aims are patterned after L’ Arche (L’Arche is an international federation of communities which welcomes people with mental handicaps called “core members” and those who want to share their lives with them.  It was founded in 1964 by Jean Vanier, a French nationale, when he first welcomed two mentally handicapped men to live with him in a small house he had bought in a French village).

 

RICH PICKINGS  

“Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors..” - - Confucius 

“To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.” - - Confucius 

“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you.” - - Corinthians 3:16 

“When the One Great Scorer comes to write against your name, He marks, not that you won or lost, but how you played the game.” - - Grantland Rice

 

 

 

 

 

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