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The artist’s rendition of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall, which will rise near Gate 10 (Dapitan St.) |
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) held the topping off ceremony of the
Henry Sy, Sr. Hall last October 7, 2023. The ceremony is a builder’s
tradition that highlights the placement of the final beam on top of the
structure.
The seven-storey building is a tribute of the Sy family, the SM Group,
and UST to the SM founder for his life-long education advocacy. It is
equally a manifestation of the ever-growing desire of the UST Research
and Endowment Foundation, Inc., Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc. (AFI)
and the 152-year old UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS) to
further level up in the field of medicine.
Heads
of the UST and HSFI, led by Very Rev. Fr. Richard Ang,O.P. FMS Dean Dr.
Ma. Lourdes Maglinao, and Debbie Sy, at the topping off ceremony last
October 7, 2023
The
Henry Sy, Sr. Hall will serve as a hub for simulation in medical
education, interactive student centered-learning, collaborative
multidisciplinary research, and interprofessional education. It will
house the Sts. Cosmas and Damian Simulation and Research Center.
“The Henry Sy, Sr. Hall will be a state-of-the-art structure designed to
meet the challenges and expectations of a digitally-inclined medical
education landscape. It will house technologically advanced facilities
and equipment, which will complement the existing teaching, learning,
and research practices of the University. It is yet another milestone,
securing the UST FMS a relevant spot, a significant spot in Catholic
medical education in the country, the region, and the world.” FMS Dean
Dr. Ma. Lourdes Maglinao said about the Henry Sy. Sr. Hall.
“Medical students can access a broad range of digital tools and
resources to enhance their learning and education as we were compelled
to shift to e-learning and online course platforms,” UST Rector, Very
Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., said.
(from
left) SM Foundation (SMFI) SAVP for Education Eleanor Lansang, SM
Investments VP for Securities Judith Balderrama, Henry Sy Foundation
(HSF) treasurer Virginia Yap, SMFI Executive Director and HSF Trustee
Debbie Sy, HSF Executive Director Dr. Lydia Echauz, SMFI and HSF Trustee
Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal are welcomed by Dr. Joreen Rocamora, Director
of the UST Office of Public Affairs.
“Nowadays,
keeping up with the advances in medical education is paramount to
ensure that our students are competent, agile, and well-prepared to meet
the challenges and opportunities of the ever-changing educational
landscape of modern medicine, and this building, this edifice, will give
us state-of-the-art equipment, which will give our medical students a
cutting-edge knowledge on how to use robotics as well as other
equipment,” Fr. Ang added.
Designed by C.A. Ventura & Partners, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall is on track to be completed by June 2024.
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