Traditions of the University of Santo Tomas explained

The University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines marks a variety of traditions largely influenced by the Spanish and Filipino Dominican culture. Many are annual events, such as religious assemblies marking the start and end of the academic year, a welcome walk for new students, as well as intercollege sport competitions and talent exhibitions. Christmas is celebrated in a month-long festivities culminated by the UST Paskuhan. Many Roman Catholic feast days are also celebrated.

Catholic traditions

Misa de Apertura

As a catholic university, UST opens each school year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit called as Misa de Apertura.[1] [2] The mass is usually officiated by a bishop, concelebrated by the Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines, the Rector of the university, and priests of the Priory of St. Thomas Aquinas, and clergy studying or teaching in the university. The opening of the school year is formally declared by the Apostolic Nuncio or his delegate, in consonance with the status of UST as a pontifical university.[3]

In 2012, apostolic nuncio to the Philippines, archbishop Giuseppe Pinto, led the mass and the opening rites of the school year.[4]

Discurso de Apertura

The Discurso de Apertura or the inaugural lecture consists of a scientific discussion delivered by a professor or dean at the formal opening of the school year. The lecturer assigned in the preparation of the academic paper is appointed by the rector of the university a few months prior to the opening of each school year.[5]

The Discurso traces its roots back to Lectio Prima, or first lecture. It was a conference practiced by the Dominican houses of studies to start the school year based on the UST statutes drafted by the Dominican priest Juan Amador in 1785.[6] The first Discurso was held on July 16, 1866, as an annual event.[3] It was temporarily discontinued in 1929 when Don Nicanor Cortez failed to write his dissertation. Twelve years after, the tradition was brought back with Fr. Angel de Blas, a psychologist, as the speaker. It was again discontinued in 1942 at the break out of World War II, and resumed later on in 1946.[7]

In 2011, professor Regalado Trota-Jose, archivist of the university, presented documents from the archives regarding the life of the national hero José Rizal in UST.[8]

Replacing the lecture of Discurso de Apertura in 2012 and 2016 were the inaugural addresses of Herminio V. Dagohoy as the ninety-sixth rector (first and second terms) of the university.[4] The Discurso was omitted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discurso de Apertura in recent years
width='15%' Yearwidth='35%' Lecturerwidth='45%' Topicwidth='5%' Ref.
2000Amado Dimayuga,
Dean, UST Faculty of Civil Law
Judicial Bar Council and the importance of refining
the process of appointing court judges
[9]
2001Luis Ferrer,
Dean, UST College of Architecture
Focus on building "humane communities"[10]
2002Jaime de los Santos,
Assistant Dean, UST College of Fine Arts and Design
Creative instinct[11]
2003Raul Sinico,
Dean, UST Conservatory of Music
"Music: Raising the Level of Listening Appreciation"[12]
2004Rolando Lopez, M.D.
Dean, UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Value of spirituality on students[13]
2005Jeanette Loanzon,
Dean, UST College of Commerce
Economic revolution[14]
2006Glenda Vargas,
Dean, UST College of Nursing
Exodus of Filipino nurses[15]
2007Jose Ireneo,
Dean, UST AMV College of Accountancy
Governance and internal controls in businesses[16]
2008Rev. Fr. Rolando de la Rosa, O.P.,
Rector, University of Santo Tomas
Inaugural Address[17]
2009John Joseph T. Fernandez,
Dean, UST College of Architecture
"Heritage Conservation in the University of Santo Tomas"[18]
2010Nilo Divina,
Dean, UST Faculty of Civil Law
"Constantly Striving for Excellence"[19]
2011Regalado Trota Jose,
Archivist, Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomas
"Facebook Flashback: The Archives and the Story of the University"[20]
2012Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P.,
Rector, University of Santo Tomas
Inaugural Address
2013Allan de Guzman, Ph.D.
Faculty, UST College of Education
Parable of Talents: The University of Santo Tomas at the Crossroad of History and Creativity[21]
2014Philipina Marcelo, Ph.D.
Dean, UST Faculty of Engineering
Convergence: Innovations in Food Engineering and Engineering Education, and the Engineering of our Restless Being[22]
2015Cheryl Peralta, DrPH
Dean, UST College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Public Health
2016Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P.,
Rector, University of Santo Tomas
Inaugural Address
2017Pilar I. Romero, Ph.D.
Principal of the Senior High School
Finding New Roads, Traversing New Paths[23]
2018Michael Anthony Vasco, Ph.D.
Dean, UST Faculty of Arts and Letters
"Liberal Arts in the University : Human Sciences as 'Erlibnis' and 'Weltanschauung'"[24]
2019Ma. Minerva Calimag, M.D., MSc, Ph.D.
Professor,
UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
"Research and the Social Agenda: The Tale of Two Rivers"
2021Lourdes D. Maglinao, M.D., MHPEd
Dean,
UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
"Leading Change in a 150-Year Old Medical School: Overcoming the Challenges of a VUCA World Amidst the 21st Century Pandemic"[25]
2022Clarita D. Carillo, Ph.D.
Assistant to the Rector for Planning and Quality Management,
University of Santo Tomas
"Quality Assurance and the 3C's of Resiliency"
2023Maribel G. Nonato, Ph.D.
Assistant to the Rector
UST General Santos
"The Framework of CARE"
2024Melanie D. Turingan, Ph.D.
Dean
Faculty of Arts and Letters
“Imbued with Unending Grace: A History and Legacy of the University of Santo Tomas”

Feasts

Christmas celebration

See main article: article and UST Christmas Concert. The university starts the Christmas festivities with opening of the campus lights and the UST Christmas Concert. The UST Christmas Concert features talents from the UST Conservatory of Music, UST Singers, Coro Tomasino, Liturgikon, Conservatory Chorus Class, and the UST Symphony Orchestra. Traditional Filipino and foreign Christmas classics are performed in the event. At the end of every concert, the UST Symphony Orchestra and performers lead the audience in singing some songs such as "Ang Pasko ay Sumapit."[33]

The Christmas Concert Gala began in 2003 when the UST secretary-general Fr. Isidro Abaño, O.P., envisioned a musical concert that would bring together world-class Thomasian talents who would perform for UST students, faculty, alumni, friends, and benefactors. Initially, the concert helped raise funds for the various projects of the university, such as scholarship grants of the students of the UST Conservatory of Music, but since 2008, it has also contributed in UST's heritage-conservation efforts.[33] [34] Maricris Zobel, socialite and an art patroness, has been the co-chair of the organizing committee since then. Proceeds of the Christmas Gala has been allotted for the victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng in 2009,[35] restoration of various paintings, and construction of the UST Museum of Arts and Sciences Hall of Visual Arts in 2011.[36]

Various organizations like the Belo Medical Group, the San Miguel Corporation, the Enrique Zobel group of companies, and the Singapore Airlines have become presenters of the event.[33] [34] [37] In 2010, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs hosted the opening of the concert and the Lumina Pandit, an exhibit for the quadricentennial festivities.[38]

At the ninth Christmas Concert Gala on December 1, 2011, the newly installed Martyr's Carillon at the façade of the Santisimo Rosario Parish was rung by the Professor Raul Suñico, Dean of the UST Conservatory of Music.[33] [39]

Paskuhan

See main article: article and UST Paskuhan. Primered by the Eucharistic Celebration, the Paskuhan is the Thomasian way of celebrating Christmas. It is one of the most awaited events of the year showcasing different performances from different student organizations, and live bands, which is complemented with an extravagant show of pyrotechny.[40]

In the 2011 celebration, the crowd was estimated at 100,000.[41]

Baccalaureate Mass

The Baccalaureate Mass for the graduating students is led by the Rector of the university. The mass is followed by the Ceremony of the Light and the Sending-off Rites. The Sending-off Rites is a processional march from the UST Grandstand to the back of the Arch of the Centuries.[42]

The Mass takes place in the UST Grandstand traditionally. In 2016, however, the university decided to hold it in the Quadricentennial Pavilion because of the inclement weather.[43] In 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Baccalaureate Mass was livestreamed from the Santisimo Rosario Parish.[44] In 2022, the in-person Baccalaureate Mass returned and was celebrated over a period of two days for batches 2022 (June 3, 2022), 2021 and 2020 (June 4, 2022) .[45]

School spirit

University of Santo Tomas Hymn (full version)

Seat of Aquinas, majestic enduring

the storms of the ages.

Shrine of our ancient fathers,

Carved in these isles domain.

This is the castle imperious.

This is the home of our sages.

Blessed by the Cross of the angels,

Gift of our Mother Spain!

Deep in her echoing chambers

Flames of eternal yearning

Cast their benignant shadows

athwart this beloved land.

Keeping the torches of freedom

and heave forever burning.

Deep in the heart led by the Saviour's command.

God of all nations

Merciful Lord of our restless being,

Sweep with your golden lilies;

This fountain of purest light;

Trace with the sails of the galleons

the dream beyond our seeing

Touch with the flame of your kindness

the gloom of our darkest night.

Keep us in beauty and truth and virtues

impassioned embrace

Ever your valiant legions

Imbued with unending grace

Alma mater

The UST Hymn is the alma mater song of the University of Santo Tomas. The lyrics were written by Dr. Jose Ma. Hernandez to music composed by the UST Conservatory of Music's first director, Dean Julio Esteban Anguita, and orchestrated by Manuel P. Maramba, O.S.B.[46] Today, only the chorus of the original hymn is being sung and being played.[47]

Thomasian Welcome Walk

The Thomasian Welcome Walk (TWW) is an annual university event that uniquely welcomes new students to the university.[48] [49] Freshmen from all the colleges, including the high school, pass under historic Arch of the Centuries from the España Boulevard side and walk towards the UST Main Building.[50] It symbolizes the linkage between incoming freshmen and their predecessors in the university. The first Walk took place on June 14, 2002, known before as "The Rites of Passage".[51] [52] [53] [54]

ROARientation

University events

There are various university-wide events, among others are:

The USTv Awards

The USTv Awards or The USTv Students’ Choice Awards is an annual awarding ceremony. It honors television programs and personalities that promote Thomasian values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.[55] Established in 2005, the USTv Awards is the first student award- giving body in the Philippines. In 2014, 35,000 students were expected to participate in voting.[56]

Fireworks

UST began having pyromusical shows in the opening of the Quadricentennial Celebration on January 27, 2011. It was also the first time the Philippines saw a multi-position pyromusical event when the fireworks were launched from the UST Grandstand and Santisimo Rosario Parish. In the Neo-Centennial Celebration in January 2012, the university was also the first to set up a pyromusical in four different structures and buildings. The music and choreography of all the pyromusical events are arranged by Don Miguel Villarosa and the technicals and set-up are done by John Oliver Zeng, alumni of the UST College of Fine Arts and Design. The fireworks off all the pyromusical events are provided by Dragon Fireworks, a local fireworks manufacturer.[57]

The pyromusical display has become one of the most anticipated events during the Paskuhan festivities attracting alumni, visitors, and local media coverage.[58]

List of events with pyromusical display
width='25%' Datewidth='70%' Eventwidth='5%' Ref.
January 27, 2011Quattromondial Monument unveiling
Q Grand Program
January 28, 2011One@400: Q Grand Alumni Homecoming Dinner
March 25, 2011Baccalaureate Mass 2011
December 16, 2011Paskuhan 2011
January 27, 2012Neo-centennial celebration[59]
March 23, 2012Baccalaureate Mass 2012
December 21, 2012Paskuhan 2012[60]
March 19, 2013Baccalaureate Mass 2013
March 21, 2014Baccalaureate Mass 2014
December 11, 2014Paskuhan 2014
May 15, 2015Baccalaureate Mass 2015
December 18, 2015Paskuhan 2015
May 20, 2016Baccalaureate Mass 2016
September 4, 2016UAAP Season 79 Opening Ceremonies
December 16, 2016Paskuhan 2016
May 19, 2017Baccalaureate Mass 2017
May 20, 2017UAAP Season 79 Closing Ceremonies
December 20, 2017Paskuhan 2017
May 24, 2018Baccalaureate Mass 2018
December 21, 2018Paskuhan 2018
May 25, 2019Baccalaureate Mass 2019

Class valedictorians in recent years

width='20%' Yearwidth='50%' Valedictorian's College and Programwidth='20%' General Weighted Averagewidth='10%' Ref.
2006Arts and Letters
Communication Arts
1.17
2007Engineering
Electrical Engineering
1.15
2008Science
Biology
1.092
2009Pharmacy
Medical Technology
1.16
2010Pharmacy1.12
2011Tourism and Hospitality Management
Hotel and Restaurant Management
1.12
2013Pharmacy
Pharmacy
1.069[61]
2014Tourism and Hospitality Management
Travel Management
1.089
2015Sacred Theology
2016Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacy
1.121
2017Pharmacy
Medical Technology
1.059
2018Tourism and Hospitality Management
Travel Management
1.111
2019Philosophy
Philosophy and
AB Classical Major in Philosophy
1.126
2020Sacred Theology
Sacred Theology
1.167

Sports

UST's official mascot is the Growling Tiger. Another mascot, Quster, which stands for Quadricentennial UST Tiger, was specially made for the 400th anniversary of the university. In The Varsitarian, UST students are represented by Tomas U. Santos.

Thomasian Goodwill Games

The Thomasian Goodwill Games is a program of the UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA) that seeks to promote the spirit of friendship and unity between students of the different colleges of the university. Sporting events include basketball, volleyball, football, judo, swimming, beach volleyball, and table tennis.[62] It was formally established in school year 2002–2003 by UST judo coach Alberto Arce.[63] [64]

Colleges also have different sporting teams other than the ones mentioned above. Some include tennis and badminton in their college's sport fests.

College championships
Academic yearBasketballVolleyballFootball
MenWomenMenWomenMenWomen
2002–2003-----CFAD vs. AB vs. Arch
2004–2005CBA vs. Eng'g[65] Educ vs. FMS----
2005–2006------
2006–2007----CFAD-
2007–2008AB vs. Eng'g[66] Nurs--Arch vs. CFAD-
2008–2009-CBACFAD vs. Eng'gAMV vs. CBACRS vs. GS-CL-
2009–2010-CBACBAEng'gArch vs. Eng'gFMS vs. Nurs
2010–2011Eng'gEducCBAAMVArch vs. GS-CLFMS vs. Nurs
2011–2012CTHM vs. Eng'gCBA[67] AMV vs. CBA[68] AMV vs. ArchEccle vs. GS-CLFMS vs. Nurs
2012–2013AB vs. Eng'gAB vs. CBAAB vs. CBAArch vs. CBAEng'g vs. FMSFMS
2013–2014CBA vs. CTHMCBAAMV vs. ArchEng'g vs. Pha-CRS vs. FMS
2014–2015CBA vs. CTHMCBA vs. CRSAMV vs. ArchAB vs. Educ--
2015–2016Eng'g vs. Sci-----
Notes:

Dance events

Every year, the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, the official dance group of the university holds dance competitions and concerts.[69] [70] Cheermania, also organized by the Salinggawi since 1996, is an annual cheerdance competition of dance groups of the different UST colleges.[71] [72]

Legends and symbolism

Various edifices are adorned by a pattern of a sun, symbolizing the sun of St. Thomas Aquinas. The UST seal itself, is bannered by a sun. The UST Grandstand stage and the Martyrs' Monument have floor designs that feature a sun.

Arch of the Centuries

It has been a superstition that crossing the Arch of the Centuries while still studying in the university would result in a delay of graduation.[73] [74] Another legend says that crossing the arch at midnight will make someone time travel to the Spanish era.[75]

Height of the Main Building

There is an unwritten rule among Thomasian architects that no structure will be higher than the cross of the Main Building. However, many new buildings built since 2000 such as the Beato Angelico Building, Quadricentennial Pavilion, Buenaventura G. Paredes, O.P Building, and the new UST Hospital Building have shadowed the edifice.[76]

Miguel de Benavides statue

See main article: Benavides Monument.

University in other languages

Sporadic events

Installation of a new rector

The installation of a new rector is a solemn ceremony that marks the beginning of a new term of the Rector Magnificus of the UST. It is attended by representatives from the Commission on Higher Education, Church hierarchy, academic institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, alumni, and the students.[81] One of the highlights of ceremony is the bestowal of the Rector's Collar and two ceremonial maces.

In 2012 and 2016, the installation of Rev. Herminio Dagohoy, O.P., for his inaugural and second term respectively, replaced the Discurso de Apertura.[82] In 2021, Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, OP was installed as the 97th Rector of the University of Santo Tomas,[83] and will be re-installed for a second four-year term in September 2024.[84]

UST at 500

The UST Neo-Centennial Celebration in January 2012 is a week-long festivity that marked the countdown to 500 years.[85] At the end of the pyromusical display on January 27, 2012, "UST 500" was spelled out using indoor fireworks atop the Main Building.[86]

The Varsitarian Neo-centennial magazine supplement released in June 2012 was entitled "Toward 500".[86]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/02/12/1289379/ust-shifting-july-may-school-calendar Headlines: UST shifting to July-May school calendar
  2. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/576648/ust-shifts-school-calendar-for-204-2015-to-start-in-july UST shifts school calendar for 2014-2015, to start in July
  3. Book: Lim-Pe, Josefina . The University of Santo Tomas in the Twentieth Century . University of Santo Tomas Press, Manila . 1973 . 198–202.
  4. http://www.varsitarian.net/breaking_news/20120604/dagohoy_installed_as_usts_96th_rector Dagohoy installed as UST's 96th Rector
  5. Book: de Ramos, Norberto V. . I Walked with Twelve UST Rectors . Alfredo G. Ablaza and Christina De Ramos Ablaza . 2000 . 4.
  6. Web site: 2023 Discurso de Apertura showcases UST GenSan’s path to integrated innovative agritech campus. The Academia. August 2023 . October 18, 2023.
  7. http://www.varsitarian.net/filipino/usapang_uste/20120610/discurso_de_apertura_balik_tanaw Discurso de Apertura: Balik-tanaw
  8. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/3292/the-truth-about-rizal%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98poor%E2%80%99-grades-in-ust/ The truth about Rizal’s ‘poor’ grades in UST
  9. [The Varsitarian]
  10. http://www.varsitarian.net/news/ust_rector_makes_pitch_for_values UST Rector makes pitch for values
  11. http://www.varsitarian.net/news/strive_for_excellence_nuncio_urges_faculty 'Strive for excellence,' Nuncio urges faculty
  12. Rector appeals to Thomasians: 'Be advocates of hope' The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXV, No. 1 • June 30, 2003.
  13. Rector calls slow canvas a 'national embarrassment' The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXVI, No. 1 • June 25, 2004.
  14. http://www.varsitarian.net/news/rector_to_faculty_motivate_students Rector to faculty: Motivate students
  15. http://www.varsitarian.net/news/nursing_dean_to_govt_make_our_nurses_stay Nursing dean to gov't: Make our nurses stay
  16. http://www.varsitarian.net/news/enrollment_soars_anew Enrollment soars anew
  17. Fight "institutional crisis" De la Rosa urges, The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXX, No. 1 • June 30, 2008.
  18. http://arkifacultyclub.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/full-text-of-the-deans-discurso-de-apertura/ Full Text of Dean's Discurso de Apertura
  19. http://www.ustcivillaw.com/?p=2446 Discurso de Apertura (UST 2010-2011)
  20. http://www.bworldonline.com/weekender/content.php?id=32429 Going Out - UST's School Opening Mass honors 400-year-old tradition
  21. http://www.varsitarian.net/breaking_news/20130603/ust_education_a_blessing_says_cebu_archbishop_in_opening_mass UST education a blessing, says Cebu archbishop in Opening Mass
  22. http://www.varsitarian.net/news/20140707/thomasians_urged_to_live_a_life_of_prayer_in_opening_mass#comment-4905 Thomasians urged to live a life of prayer in Opening Mass
  23. http://varsitarian.net/news/20170802/build-bridge-between-rich-and-poor-thomasians-urged Build bridge between rich and poor through education, Thomasians urged as new academic year opens
  24. http://varsitarian.net/news/20180726/pope-francis-envoy-to-ph-to-lead-misa-de-apertura-in-ust-on-aug-1 Pope Francis envoy to ph to lead misa de apertura in UST in Aug 1
  25. Web site: Opening exercises for the academic year 2021-2022 . www.ust.edu.ph . 2024-07-28 . 2021-07-16 . University of Santo Tomas - Office of the Secretary-General.
  26. http://www.philstar.com/campus/bulletin-board/2014/01/24/1282555/ust-celebrates-feast-day-st.-thomas-aquinas-jan.-28 Campus: UST celebrates feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas on Jan. 28
  27. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/570357/ust-entrance-test-results-out UST bares activities for 400th anniversary
  28. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/570357/ust-entrance-test-results-out UST entrance test results out
  29. http://www.rappler.com/bulletin-board/159779-university-of-santo-tomas-entrance-exam-results-2017-ustet USTET results for SY 2017-2018 now out
  30. http://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/12/08/10/usts-grand-living-rosary-draws-24000-people UST's 'Grand Living Rosary' draws 24,000 people
  31. http://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/11/30/10/ust-eyes-world-record-largest-living-rosary UST eyes world record for largest living rosary
  32. http://www.worldrecordacademy.com/biggest/largest_human_cross_Manila_students_sets_world_record_112151.html Largest human cross: Manila students sets world record
  33. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/24579/ringing-of-martyrs%E2%80%99-carillon-to-open-2012-ust-christmas-concert-gala Lifestyle - Ringing of Martyrs’ Carillon to open 2012 UST Christmas Concert Gala
  34. http://www.ustchristmasconcert.com/node/28 The Christmas Gala Story
  35. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/234268/concert-gala-ushers-holidays-ust Concert gala ushers in holidays in UST
  36. http://www.varsitarian.net/breaking_news/20111120/ust_museum_opens_visual_arts_gallery Breaking News - UST Museum opens Visual Arts Gallery
  37. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/25815/ust-christmas-concert-dazzles-and-elevates Lifestyle - UST Christmas Concert dazzles and elevates
  38. http://dfa.gov.ph/main/index.php/newsroom/dfa-releases/2235-dfa-hosts-ust-exhibit-and-christmas-concert Public Information Service Unit - DFA Hosts UST Exhibit and Christmas Concert
  39. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/342399/carillon-bells-open-ust-christmas-concert-gala Campus Beat - Carillon bells open UST Christmas Concert Gala
  40. http://www.experiencetravel.ph/article/2015/12/14/feel-spirit-christmas-metro Feel the spirit of Christmas in the metro
  41. http://www.varsitarian.net/breaking_news/20111217/paskuhan_looks_forward_to_usts_fifth_century Breaking News - Paskuhan looks forward to UST's fifth century
  42. http://www.wheninmanila.com/2016-ust-baccalaureate-mass/ 2016 UST Baccalaureate Mass: Heat, Rain, Rainbow-Inked Uniforms and Goodbyes
  43. http://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2016/05/20/growling-tigers-take-part-ust-s-2016-bacc-mass-11538 Growling Tigers take part in UST's 2016 Baccalaureate Mass
  44. https://www.ust.edu.ph/rector-highlights-gratitude-contentment-in-class-2021s-virtual-baccalaureate-mass/ Rector highlights gratitude, contentment in Class 2021’s virtual baccalaureate Mass
  45. https://www.ust.edu.ph/ust-holds-first-in-person-back-to-back-baccalaureate-masses-in-three-years%EF%BF%BC/#:~:text=The%20Class%20of%202022%20had,UST%20Open%20Field%20and%20Grandstand. UST holds first in-person back-to-back Baccalaureate Masses in three years
  46. http://www.varsitarian.net/filipino/usapang_uste/ika_350_taong_anibersaryo_ng_ust Ika-350 taong anibersaryo ng UST
  47. UST Hymn, 40K Voices for UST's 400 program. November 7, 2011.
  48. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/324377/early-preparation Early preparation
  49. http://manilastandard.net/dailypdf/2017-08-05 News - Welcome Walk
  50. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/325345/british-council-launches-changemaker-tilt Campus Beat - British Council launches Changemaker tilt
  51. http://www.varsitarian.net/news/special_news/freshmen_to_be_initiated Freshmen to be 'initiated'
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  55. http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/23440-winners-9th-ustv-students-choice-awards Winners: 9th USTv Students' Choice Awards
  56. http://entertainment.inquirer.net/130595/10th-ustv-awards-on-feb-20 10th USTv Awards on Feb. 20
  57. http://www.dragonfireworks.com/?mode=default&cmd=get&id=4 News and Events
  58. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/180344/starburst-fireworks-at-2014-ust-paskuhan-up-lantern-parade/ Lifestyle - Starburst: Fireworks at 2014 UST Paskuhan, UP Lantern Parade
  59. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/246097/lifestyle/people/reverence-and-revelry-at-usts-neo-centennial?ref=section_banner Lifestyle - People - Reverence and revelry at UST’s Neo-Centennial
  60. http://www.varsitarian.net/breaking_news/20121222/usts_paskuhan_draws_crowd_of_70000.html UST Paskuhan draws crowd of 70,000
  61. http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/24988-ust-batch-2013-valedictory-address Better to illuminate than to shine: A valedictory address
  62. http://www.varsitarian.net/sports/20100831/goodwill_games_simula_na Goodwill games simula na
  63. http://www.varsitarian.net/sports/archi_tops_judo_intrams Archi tops judo intrams
  64. http://www.varsitarian.net/special_reports/gathering_the_troops Special Reports - Gathering the troops
  65. http://www.varsitarian.net/sports/commerce_cagers_sweep_intrams Commerce cagers sweep Intrams
  66. http://www.varsitarian.net/sports/artlets_cruise_to_thomasian_goodwill_cage_plum Artlets cruise to Thomasian Goodwill cage plum
  67. http://www.varsitarian.net/breaking_news/20121213/ab_commerce_rule_goodwill_basketball AB, Commerce rule Goodwill basketball
  68. http://www.varsitarian.net/sports/20110914/commerce_mens_volley_scores_three_peat_in_goodwill_games Commerce men's volley scores three-peat in Goodwill Games
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