The University of the Philippines Alumni AssociationIn America (UPAAA)2009 UPAAA GENERAL ASSEMBLY & CONVENTION
“Building Bridges to the Future:Uniting Alumni for Excellence and Service”
September 4-6, 2009J W Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC
Let’s keep the UP Spirit alive!Join us in this biennial convention and grandreunion. Meet fellow alumni from all UP campuses and colleges. Enjoy thecamaraderie, fun, and sharing interdisciplinary perspectives on importanttopics. Raise funds to support Professorial Chairs at our Alma Mater, theUniversity of the Philippines.2009 and 2010 Alumni Jubilarians Will Be Honored:
Diamond (1949 & 1950), Emerald (1954 & 1955), Gold (1959 & 1960)
Sapphire (1964 & 1965), Ruby (1969 & 1970), Coral (1974 & 1975)
Pearl (1979 & 1980), and Silver (1984 & 1985)Featured Events:
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Sept. 4, 2009, Friday Night: Fellowship Night and Pabidahan
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Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Morning: Interdisciplinary symposium includesplenary sessions on science, technology, economic & social issues
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Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Alumni Luncheon with keynote speaker
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Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Afternoon: Interdisciplinary breakout paneldiscussions; election of officers for 2009-2011 & venue selection for 2011
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Sept. 5, 2009 Saturday Night: Gala Night Dinner Dance, Outstanding alumniawards, parade of Jubilarians, & induction of new officers
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Sept. 6, 2009, Sunday Morning: Evaluation and board meeting;
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Sept. 6, 2009, Sunday Brunch in the Park – Hosted by UPAA DCMDVAFeatured Speakers:
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Emerlinda Roman, PhD, President, University of the Philippines
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Teofilo Abrajano, PhD, Head, Surface Earth Processes Section, Division of EarthSciences (GEO), U. S. National Science Foundation
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Belinda Aquino, PhD, Director, Center for Philippines Studies, Universityof Hawaii
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Josefino Comiso, PhD, Senior Scientist, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Jose B. Cruz, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Engineering, Ohio StateUniversity
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Lawrence Heaney, PhD, Curator, Field Museum, Chicago
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Loida Nicolas Lewis, Lawyer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, TLC
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