Initial Plans for the COE Centennial Bared

The Centennial Ad Hoc Committee composed of the faculty and alumni gathered again tonight for the third time at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City to talk about the various activities lined up for the upcoming centennial celebration of the College of Engineering next year.

Initial plans were bared in today's meeting. There are several projects lined up to raise funds for the College. These are being spearheaded by Vic Sandoval for scholarship, Sid Consunji for faculty enhancement program and Mag Albarracin for the dormitory project.

The Memorabilia group shared its ideas on the items that will be prepared to commemorate this special occasion of the College. A coffee table book chronicling the history of Engineering, the most distinguished alumni and other important facts about the UP College of Engineering will be produced. The Memorabilia committee is composed of Rhod Gonzalez, Leony Liongson, Norbert Que and Mon Ramirez.

A retroactive Engg Week to reminisce on the traditional Engg Week activities of games and competitions will invite participation from the alumni. This is being organized by Aura Matias, Tony Castell together with the Enginering Student Council.

There are also plans to produce an electric jeepney to ply the Ikot route, thus the project is named as "E-kot". Spearheaded by Chito Francisco and Happy Denoga, it is a collaborative effort of the ME, MMM and IE Departments.

A design competition open to both alumni and non-alumni, and students will be conducted. The theme of the design will be on energy and the environment. It is being organized by Benny Pacheco and Joel Marciano.

There is also a program to improve the recuitment of the brightest high school students. This is being conceptualized by Val Reyes.

We encourage the participation of more alumni by joining in any of the committees. Let us all work together in coming up with a meaningful and memorable Centennial celebration. The next meeting will be held on August 10.