Centennial Activities

Saint Louis University is regarded as one of the Philippines' respected and leading educational institutions that has grown with the demands of the current and future environments for its students and faculty alike.


In 1911, Rev Fr Séraphin Devesse, CICM, founded a one-room elementary school in Baguio for ten local boys. From these humble origins, Saint Louis School began.From the one-room Saint Louis School for ten boys in 1911, Saint Louis University has grown to a four campus University with more than thirty buildings catering to more than thirty thousand students. 

Saint Louis University is celebrating 100 years of excellent missionary education come 2011. In line with the school's upcoming centennial there are some activities which will be celebrated.Some highlights of the grand opening are:

• Centennial Concert and Dinner – November 27, 2010 (Saturday) @5:30 pm
  
  • Programme
    
    • Concert by the CCA performing Groups
    • Soft Launching of the SLU Centennial Project: Halfway Home for Boys
    • Soft Launching of the SLU Centennial Coffeetable Book
    • Dinner
    • Dancing and Socialization
  • Attire: Smart-Casual
  • Ticket Price: P1,500 per person (Not inclusive of bar drinks)
• Centennial Launching and CICM Day – December 1, 2010 (Wednesday)
  
  • 8:00 am - Eucharistic Celebration at the University park
  • 10:00 am - Garage Sale
  • 10:30 am - Louisian Got Talent
  • 3:00 pm - Band Concert
  • 6:00 pm - Lighting of the SLU Christmas Tree and Concert at the Park
• Centennial Handog ng SLU sa Baguio – December 4 & 5, 2010
  
  • Theme: Pagpupugay sa mga Guro
  • Focus group: Public School Teachers
  • Medical and other Outreach activities, Concerts, Exhibits
  • SLU Centennial Exhibit
  • Venue: Melvin Jones Football Grounds, Burnham Park
  • December 4, 2010 (Saturday)
    
    • 8:00 am - Opening program
    • Presentations: SLU LES & SLU LHS
    • 6:00 pm - Lantern Parade
    • 7:30 pm - 100 Voices Concert
  • December 5, 2010
    
    • 5:30 am - Fr. Dupont Marathon & Walkathon
    • 9:00 am - Aerobics Competition
    • 2:00 pm - SLU Band Concert
    • 3:00 pm - Variety Show
    • 5:00 pm - Closing Ceremonies
• Centennial Lantern Parade – December 4, 2010 (Saturday) @ 6:00 pm from Session Road to Burnham Park
• SLU Family Day and Christmas Salo Salo – December 6, 2010 (Monday) @ Maryheights Campus, Bakakeng
• SLU Centennial Grand Alumni Homecoming – January 22 – 23, 2011 @ SLU, Baguio City

Throughout the duration of the Centennial Year numerous activities are planned including cultural presentations, lecture series, alumni homecomings, extension programs and sports activities.Souvenirs are also available.


So be a part of SLU's centennial because it would surely be enjoyable and entertaining for many people.