Endeavors of students for excellence and service were recognized at the annual Magis Awards, the university’s premiere award-giving body for student leaders and student organizations, on March 22 at the XU Covered Courts.
Among the awards given out were Outstanding College Council for the College of Nursing, Outstanding Co-Curricular Organization for the Psychology Society and Outstanding Extra-Curricular Organization for Soundtable. The Fr Francis Demetrio SJ Awards were given to the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants for Campus-Based Project, and The Crusader Publication and STREAMS for School-Based Project.
Ridwan Landasan, International Studies student, received the Dux Gregis Award (Leader of the Flock) for his remarkable efforts at interfaith dialogue, while Ernesto Neri, president of the Central Student Government, won the AMDG Award for Outstanding Student Leader. Exemplar awards were also handed out to students who participated in international, national and regional contests and conferences.
Faculty members were also recognized during the event. Dr Amparo Dinagsao, coordinator of the Regional Center of Expertise–Education for Sustainable Development received the Dux Gregis Award for School Administrator, and Edralin Manla of the Teachers’ Guild, received the Fr Luigi Moggi SJ Award for Outstanding Moderator.
A full list of awardees is provided below.
The Magis Awards also gave tribute to the teachers, The Crusader Publication, which is celebrating its 75th year, and to Fr Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ who is in his last term as University President.
In his response, Fr Villarin related that he had gone through rough times with the University and recalled the instance he fell ill during his first six months in office.
During his moments of weakness, he shared, “When those moments would come, I would remember you, students.” He referred to the students as his source of inspiration.
Even though he is relocating to the Ateneo de Manila to become its new president, Fr Villarin assured that he will not forget Mindanao. “We will be looking to Mindanao because Mindanao is special to the Jesuits,” he assured.
Fr Villarin also thanked the XU community for being with him and guiding him throughout his six years in office. “Thank you for teaching me,” he said. “I have been a slow learner but I have learned much.”
The tribute to Fr Villarin continued on in the fellowship dinner that followed the Awards.
The 2011 Magis Awards Winners:
Fr Francis Demetrio SJ Award for Campus-Based Project
Academic Varsity
XU Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
Fr Francis Demetrio SJ Award for Community-Based Project
Sharing the Light: A Crusade to Bring Public High School Libraries Back to Life
STREAMS-Pathway to Higher Education and The Crusader Publication
Dux Gregis Award for School Administrator
Dr Amparo Vedua-Dinagsao
Coordinator, RCE-ESD
Dux Gregis Award (Leader of the Flock)
Ridwan Landasan
Inter-Faith Dialogue Coordinator, SIJA’J
AMDG Award for Outstanding Student Leader
Ernesto Neri
President, Central Student Government
Fr Luigi Moggi SJ Award for Outstanding Moderator
Edralin Manla
Teachers’ Guild
Magis Award for Outstanding College Council
Council of Nursing Students
Magis Award for Outstanding Co-Curricular Organization
Xavier University Psychology Society
Magis Award for Outstanding Extra-Curricular Organization
Soundtable
Exemplar Awards
Ridwan Landasan
Delegate
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2009-2010
Champion, Essay Writing Contest
International Student Organization 2010
University of Mississippi
Philippine Fulbright Commission
Delegate
Ayala Young Leaders Congress 2011
Delegate
Ateneo Student Leaders’ Assembly 2011
Harold Floren
Delegate
Ayala Young Leaders Congress 2011
Malcolm Flores
Delegate
5th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit
Mario Tero II
Delegate
Ateneo Student Leaders’ Assembly 2011
Kevin Isagani Salazar
Delegate, Nestle Mile 2010
Nestle Philippines
Joanne Vivien Belderol
Delegate, Nestle Mile 2010
Nestle Philippines
Shola Mae Rose Zamayla (pictured above)
National Ambassadress of Goodwill
National Federation – Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, 2010
Entrepreneurs Responding Through Social Service
Winner, I am A Changemaker
British Council, 2010
Little School House
Semi-Finalist, Nescafe Sounskool 2010
Karl Wyne Abregana, Sheila Mae Dacer and Marie Eugenie Palasan
1st placers, Quiz Bowl
NorMinFAS 2010
Carl Richard Copino
3rd placer, Poster and Slogan Contest
NorMinFAS 2010
Jinus Maagad
2nd placer, Estimating Live Weight Contest
NorMinFAS 2010
Rowell Cortes
1st placer, Flower Arrangement
NorMinFAS 2010
Rogelio Panunce II
2nd placer, Feed Formulation Contest
NorMinFAS 2010
Sheila Mae Dacer
3rd placer, Seed Identification Contest
NorMinFAS 2010
The Crusader Publication (pictured above with Editor-in-Chief Glenn Goopio)
Winner, Culture Page Writing Competition
NAM-PIAF 2010, NCCA
Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
Over-all Champion: Mid-Year Convention
National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
Region 10 and Caraga, 2010