Laguna University will hold its First Foundation Week Celebration on February 12-16, 2007 with the theme, “ Laguna University : Moving Onwards to a Firm and Strong Foundation.”

     Located at Teachers’ Training Center , RECS Village , Brgy. Bubukal in Sta. Cruz, Laguna with more than 500 students, the school was established in line with the Laguna Provincial Government’s commitment to promote the right of all Lagunenses to quality education. This is aside from the TSL or Top Scholars of Laguna program with more than 4,000 beneficiaries from all over the province that are given financial assistance.

     The weeklong celebration includes a Thanksgiving Mass on the first day, photo exhibit, Miss Laguna University 2007 pageant, Parents’ Day, street dancing, lecture series, and motorcade.

     With the reputable educators, the overall governance of the University is vested in the Board of Trustees of known integrity and commitment in the continuing development of Laguna namely Gov Lazaro as the Chairman of the Board; Congresswoman Cynthia A. Villar, Chairperson - Technical & Higher Education in the House of Representatives; Board Member Gabnulang Alatiit of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Laguna; Dr. Isabel F. Inlayo, Director IV-A of Commission on Higher Education Regional Office; Dr. Lilia T. Reyes, DepEd - Laguna School Division Superintendent; Mr. Eduardo R. Nicolas III, President of Laguna Industrial Safety & Security Alliance; Mr. Roberto A. Chan, President of Laguna Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Dr. Benjamin Tayabas, President of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila; Dr. Felisa L. Cruz, Director - Center for Research and Publication of San Pablo Colleges, and Mr. Antonio Relova as the Board Secretary.

     Courses offered include Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, B.S. in Computer Science, B.S. Entrepreneurship, B.S. Automotive Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, and vocational courses such as the two-year Computer Hardware Servicing, two-year Information and Computer Technology, and two-year Practical Nursing. # (CHRIS SANJI)