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From UPAAA President Francis Sy: Urgent! Important Information about 2009 H1N1 Flu

--- On Thu, 4/30/09, Sy, Francisco (NIH/NCMHD) [E] <syf@ncmhd.nih.gov> wrote:

From: Sy, Francisco (NIH/NCMHD) [E] <syf@ncmhd.nih.gov>
Subject: Urgent! Important Information about 2009 H1N1 Flu

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 12:16 PM

Please post in the UPAAA this important information about the 2009 H1N1 Flu or
Swine Flu. For more updated information, please check regularly the following
three websites:
1. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
http://www.nih.gov/employee/pandemicflu/index.html
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/whatsnew.htm
3. World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
Francisco S. Sy, MD, DrPH
Director
Division of Extramural Activities & Scientific Programs
National Center on Minority Health & Health Disparities
National Institutes of Health
6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 800, MSC 5465
Bethesda, MD 20892-5465
Phone: 301-402-1366
FAX: 301-480-4049
E-mail: syf@mail.nih.gov
-----Original Message-----
From: ORS Director
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 2:33 PM
To: NIH-STAFF-URGENT@LIST.NIH.GOV
Subject: Information for NIH Staff about 2009 H1N1 Flu
In response to the recent outbreak of "2009 H1N1 Flu", the following
message
provides additional information about the situation and offers steps you can
take to help prevent the spread of influenza.
There are currently six suspected cases of swine flu in the MD/DC/VA region,
although cases have been identified in several other states in the United
States as well as in other countries. The NIH is working closely with the
Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) to be prepared in the event that a 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic is
declared. The CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) are diligently
investigating the outbreaks to better understand the disease and its
transmission.
The following is a brief summary of information released by public health
officials:
What Do We Know?
* The 2009 H1N1 virus is a new influenza virus that contains genetic pieces
from four different virus sources. Today, CDC reported 109 confirmed human
infections, and more hospitalizations. There has been the nation's first
fatality from this outbreak. The more recent illnesses and the reported death
suggest that a pattern of more severe illness associated with this virus may be
emerging in the U.S. The World Health Organization has raised its alert level
to 5. Most people will not have immunity to this new virus and, as it continues
to spread, more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths are expected in
the coming days and weeks.
* Symptoms of the 2009 H1N1 flu are nearly identical to those of regular
seasonal flu - fever, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, and occasionally
vomiting and diarrhea.
* The 2009 H1N1 virus is susceptible to two major prescription antiviral drugs
(Tamiflu and Relenza).
* As a result of the intensive investigation and monitoring by CDC and WHO, we
expect the numbers of confirmed cases to increase.
* Cases in the United States have been relatively mild as compared to those in
Mexico. There has been one death and relatively few hospitalizations. The
reasons for this difference are unknown at this time.
* Because the strain is so new, there is no vaccine against this 2009 H1N1 flu.
The past year's flu vaccine likely does not provide protection against the
new
strain.
* Initial steps are being taken to begin development of a vaccine to provide
protection against this strain, but a decision to do so has not been made yet.
If that is done, it likely will take at least six months before the vaccine
would become available.
* The 2009 H1N1 flu is spread from person-to-person like other flu viruses. The
virus is NOT spread by eating pork.
For the most up-to-date information available from the CDC, go to the following
link: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/whatsnew.htm.
What Can You Do To Protect Yourself and Your Family?
There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause
respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your
health:
* Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you do
not have a tissue, please shield your nose and mouth with your arm and not your
hand.
* Wash your hands often with soap and warm water, especially after you cough or
sneeze, or before you eat. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective
when used properly.
* Whenever possible, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Viruses can be
spread this way.
* Avoid close contact with individuals with respiratory infections, if
feasible.
* If you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches,
runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, stay home from work
or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Contact
your healthcare provider and they will determine whether influenza testing or
treatment is needed.
The NIH Clinical Center is preparing for all possibilities and currently has
deployed a limited set of infection prevention and control steps. These
measures are in response to the available information about the current
epidemiology of the 2009 H1N1 flu.
The NIH has a website dedicated to pandemic flu issues, including a link to the
NIH pandemic flu plan. To view, please visit:
http://www.nih.gov/employee/pandemicflu/index.html.
For the most up-to-date information available from the CDC, go to the following
link: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/whatsnew.htm. At this time, the CDC
recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico. Changes
to this recommendation will be posted at: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/.
Further information on international cases may be found from the World Health
Organization at: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html.
We will update you regarding any changes or developments affecting the NIH and
its workforce. In the meantime, if you have questions, please visit the CDC
website at: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/whatsnew.htm.

2009 UPAAA DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS and 2009 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

The deadline for nomination of outstanding alumni awards has been extended to May 31, 2009. Please see attached alumni awards nomination prospectus.

Thanks!

Francis Sy

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At the UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention on September 4-6, 2009 in Washington DC, the UPAAA shall grant awards to distinguished alumni and give special recognition to individuals and groups who are embodiments of the Oblation, serving with pride, remaining strong and bold amid strife and challenges. These are: (i) the 2009 UPAAA Distinguished Alumni Awards; and (ii) the 2009 UPAA Special Recognition Awards.

I. 2009 UPAAA Distinguished Alumni Awards

The U.P. Distinguished Alumni Awards are intended to recognize U.P. alumni for their outstanding achievements that bring about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given to exceptional contributions in areas or fields that impact on the community in the U.S. (local, county/city, state, or national) or at international level, in which the alumni have been active.

The awards are given to those who have been nominated by their fellow U.P. alumni and/or UPAA chapters in the U.S. The nominees need not know that they are being nominated. Evaluation and selection is made by the UPAAA Awards Committee and affirmed by the UPAAA Board.

A. General Criteria /Requirements:

SERVICE ORIENTATION – the nominee’s work has clearly benefited other people, groups and society at large, and not merely private or personal interests;

LEADERSHIP – the nominee has demonstrated effective and inspiring personal leadership in accomplishing the work for which s/he is being awarded; i.e., achievements can be attributed more to the person than to the position/job/title s/he has;

IMPACT – the nominee’s work has had a substantial or significant impact on the people, geographic area, or sector covered by the award, both qualitatively (how deep, lasting or transformative) and quantitatively (how many people or groups benefited within the area or sector);

INTEGRITY – there is no serious concern or challenge to the nominee’s personal integrity.

B. Award Categories:

In addition to the categories of awards according to professions or colleges graduated from, the 2009 categories shall also cover broad areas or fields of involvement and achievement. Such areas or fields are delineated in thematic terms or along professional lines and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Public service/good governance
Poverty alleviation
Human development
Peace and social cohesion
Social development
Gender equality/women empowerment
Community empowerment
Environmental conservation and sustainable development
Entrepreneurship and employment creation
Institutional/corporate social responsibility
Culture and the arts
Science and technology
Education
Health
Medicine and Public Health
Nursing and Allied Health
Law
Engineering

Other fields or areas of award may be added to the foregoing list as defined by the achievements of a deserving nominee.

II. 2009 UPAAA Special Recognition Awards

The UPAAA Board will give special recognition to individuals and groups who have demonstrated exceptional work and outstanding achievements in pursuing the goals of the University, the U.P. Alumni Association in America and/or UPAA chapters in the U.S.. They shall be nominated by any UP alumni or chapter, chosen by the UPAAA Committee on Alumni Awards and affirmed by the UPAAA Board. Their outstanding achievements, work in progress and moral integrity shall be considered.

Special Recognition shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

§ UPAAA Service Recognition Award
The nominees must have rendered meritorious service to the U.P. Alumni Association in America directly or through a special project of UPAAA within a recently reasonable period.

§ UPAA Outstanding Alumni Chapter
This award is open to any UPAA chapter in the U.S., for their meritorious and exceptional activities, projects and other accomplishments which benefit not only the chapter members, but the University and the Philippines in general.


§ UPAAA Family Recognition Award
This recognition shall be given to families consisting of at least three generations of U.P. alumni who currently live in the U.S..

§ UPAAA Leadership Recognition Award
This is given to UP alumni in the U.S. who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their own communities or professional societies, bringing the mark of a UP education in the community.

III. NOMINATION PROCESS AND Instructions for Nominators

1. This is an open nomination process and the nominations can be submitted by UP alumni or UPAA chapters.
2. Nominations for these UPAAA alumni awards shall be made by a nominator by accomplishing and submitting a letter/statement, in writing, on the work, achievement, accomplishment or performance on which the nomination is made and the justification for giving the awards.
3. Other documentation, in support of the statements of achievements, such as copies of diplomas, certificates, citations, news articles, photographs, etc., may be submitted. Three copies of the nominee’s recent photograph (2” X 2”) shall also be submitted.
4. Mail or e-mail these documents to the:

UPAAA COMMITTEE ON ALUMNI AWARDS
c/o Luz Sapin Micabalo, Chair
10705 Back Plains Drive
Las Vegas Nevada 89134
E-mail: Lmicabalo@yahoo.com Tel: 702-360-4148

5. Nominations should be received not later than MAY 31, 2009 or postmarked not later than the above date. Only complete nominations shall be accepted.
6. The UPAAA Committee on Awards shall deliberate on the nominations. The Committee may request for additional information or documents from the nominators. The Committee’s decisions are final and submitted to the UPAAA Board for affirmation.
7. The UPAAA will immediately notify the awardee of her/his selection for the award. In the event that the awardee declines to accept the award and/or fails to attend the awarding ceremonies, the UPAAA shall reserve the right to withdraw the award.
8. Not all categories may be given awards every year. Sometimes there are no nominees in a certain category, or the nominees do not meet the standards for granting the award.
9. The UPAAA reserves the right to keep two (2) copies of the nomination papers and to dispose of the rest not claimed after two (2) weeks from awards day.
10. Some awardees may also be asked to give a talk on their expertise / main accomplishment in a panel discussion during the UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention Sept. 4-6, 2009 in Washington DC.
11. The awardees must attend the presentation ceremonies during the UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention Sept. 4-6, 2009 in Washington DC to personally receive their award. For the group category, the duly authorized representative of the UPAA chapter must be present to receive the award.
12. UPAAA Award Committee will be convened to assess the nominations. The recommendations of the UPAAA Awards Committee will be reviewed and affirmed by UPAAA Board.

2009 UPAAA GENERAL ASSEMBLY & CONVENTION

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association In America (UPAAA)
2009 UPAAA GENERAL ASSEMBLY & CONVENTION
“Building Bridges to the Future:
Uniting Alumni for Excellence
and Service”
September 4-6, 2009
J W Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC

Let’s keep the UP Spirit alive! Join us in this biennial convention and reunion. Meet fellow alumni from all UP campuses and colleges. Enjoy the camaraderie, fun, and share interdisciplinary perspectives and recommendations on important global issues. Raise funds to support Professorial Chairs for U.P.

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
Silver 1984 & 1985

Featured Events:
· Sept. 4, 2009, Friday Night: Fellowship Night and Pabidahan
· Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Morning: Interdisciplinary symposium focus on science, technology, economic & social issues
· Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Alumni Luncheon with keynote speaker
· Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Afternoon: Interdisciplinary breakout panel discussions; election of officers for 2009-2011.
· Sept. 5, 2009 Saturday Night: Gala Formal Dinner Dance, Outstanding alumni awards, parade of Jubilarians, induction of new officers
· Sept. 6, 2009, Sunday Morning: Evaluation and board meeting;
· Sept. 6, 2009, Sunday Brunch in the Park – Hosted by UPAA DCMDVA

Featured Speakers:

Emerlinda Roman, PhD, President
University of the Philippines
Teofilo Abrajano, PhD, Head, Surface Earth
Processes Section, Division of Earth Sciences, National Science Foundation
Belinda Aquino, PhD, Director, Center for Philippines Studies, University of Hawaii
Cristeta Comerford, Executive Chef
White House, Washington, DC
Josefino Comiso, PhD, Senior Scientist, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Jose B. Cruz, PhD, Professor of Engineering, Ohio State University
Willy C. Gaa, Philippine Ambassador to the United States
Lawrence Heaney, PhD, Curator,
Field Museum, Chicago
Loida Nicolas Lewis, Lawyer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, TLC Beatrice
Francisco S. Sy, MD, DrPH, Director, Division of Extramural Activities & Scientific Programs, NCMHD, National Institutes of Health

Interdisciplinary Symposium:

As U.P. alumni from diverse disciplines and as global citizens, you can actively participate in our panel discussions on pressing global issues, explore the challenges and opportunities, and identify innovative and concrete actions for these problems.

1. U.P., What’s Next? What Are the Post Centennial Plans and Challenges Facing U.P. in the 21st century?
2. Emerging Global Challenges in Energy, Environment, and Health: Integrating Science, Policy and Practice
3. New Global Economic Realities and
Opportunities: Think Globally & Act Locally

Hotel Information:
· Hotel Address: JW Marriott Hotel,1331 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC, 20004
· Special Group Rates for UPAAA: A limited number of rooms has been blocked for UPAAA at the following group rates (Group Code: UPAUPAA):

$119 for single or double
$139 triple
$159 quadruple
· Hotel reservation deadline: Aug. 5, 2009
· Hotel Reservation phone: 202- 393-2000 and 1-800-228-9290
· Reservation Link:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasjw-JW-marriott-hotel-washington-dc
Group Code=UPAUPAA

Contact Persons:
General information:
Francis Sy, President syf@mail.nih.gov
Fe Lacbawan, Secretary lacbawaf@juno.com
Zeny Ply, Asst. Secretary zenply@gmail.com
Registrations:
Lumen Sotelo lumi.sotelo@netzero.net
PhilipLacbawan placbawan@worldbank.org
Jubilarians Committee:
Emmy Ceguerra Ceguerra@comcast.net
Terri Magdongon tmagdongon@aol.com
Awards Committee:
Luz Micabalo lmicabalo@yahoo.com
Ad for Souvenir Program:
Jo Wee Sit weesitinalsip@sbcglobal.net
Fellowship Night/Pabidahan:
Lydia Fontan jpfontan2@embarqmail.com

Check updates at UPAAA website
http://www.upaaa-online.blogspot.com/

Please Act Now!

Register early and save! Please complete the registration form and mail it now!

Join and win prizes in the Fellowship Night and Pabidahan, singing & dancing contests. Please contact Lydia Fontan for this event.

Place an ad in our souvenir program book by
July 27, 2009. Please contact Jo Wee Sit.

Recognize and honor the achievements of our
Jubilarians & outstanding alumni.

Nominate outstanding alumni for awards by
May 31, 2009.

Invite alumni and friends to participate in our
convention in the nation’s capital.

December 23, 2008: President's Message

Dear fellow board members and alumni: Good news! JW Marriott is the official venue for UPAAA meeting Sept. 4-6, 2009. I signed the contract today with JW Marriott in Washington DC. Please see this link to their website http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasjw-jw-marriott-hotel-washington-dc/ Here is a brief description of this hotel: The JW Marriott Washington DC is a luxury hotel located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. Situated near some of the most recognizable landmarks in Washington DC, this hotel provides easy access to the renowned DC monuments, the National Mall, museums and other cultural venues around the city like the National Theatre, the Convention Center and the National Portrait Gallery. Additionally, this hotel is near the White House, one block from the Metro and 15 minutes from Reagan National Airport. This downtown Washington DC hotel features more than just a great location. The hotel offers 22 meeting rooms and 37,000 square feet of total meeting space, making it a premier meeting facility in the Washington DC metro area. All of the hotel's 738 luxurious rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access and 32 HD TVs with connections for your MP3 player and video camera. It is located near the Metro Center subway station. The address is: 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC 20004 Phone: 1-202-393-2000 Fax: 1-202-626-6991 If you have not sent your advanced registration, please send it to Lumen Sotelo or Philip Lacbawan. Happy holidays to all! Francis Sy

Dec. 20, 2008: Conference Venue is JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Avenue

The Conference VENUE is the JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.

The hotel rate is $119 per night, and the early bird registration fee is $275. (updated 1/17/2009)

Order Information for LIMITED EDITION MEMOIRS BOOK* MEMOIRS SOUVENIR CAP

FROM:

 

Dr. Carmencita C. Quesada Fulgado, Member, UP Centennial Commission Commission 

 

85-15 Edgerton Blvd Jamaica Estates NY 11432 mencheeqf@yahoo.com

 

CELEBRATING THE 100^TH YEAR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

 

LIMITED EDITION MEMOIRS BOOK* MEMOIRS SOUVENIR CAP

 

CONTENTS

 

Endorsements

 

UP History and Plans for the 21^st C

 

Introduction

 

A Homage to the UP Centennial in

the Global World

 

CAMPUS MEMORIES AND BEYOND 

 

BIOGRAPHIES*TRIBUTES*IN MEMORIAMS

 

GREETINGS

 

ADs * ODEs * DADAs

 

Epilogue

 

Acknowledgements

 

Appendices

 

A collection of memories, Memoirs of UP Alumni Abroad, defines moments of UP days and life after UP as written by over 200 alumni donors, also greetings from alumni abroad. This artist designed, hard bound, glossy book is a contribution to UP's 100^th year celebration. Proceeds will go towards the maintenance of the Carillon and to create an endowment fund, Centennial Memoirs Scholarship Fund. The book will be presented at the June 2008 celebration in Diliman. Be the first to own one. $65/book for donors plus $6.95 US shipping: $71.95 /book (Non-donors $100 plus US shipping: $106.95/book)

 

Limited order of Memoirs Souvenir Cap, 6-panet,structured cotton twill with mesh back and convenient Velcro closing available at $15 each, shipping incl. Thanks for your orders.

 

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY:

 

Please send me ____copy/copies of the Memoirs book and ___ Memoirs Cap(s). My check for total amount of $_________is enclosed.

 

Name:______________________________________

 

Address:_____________________________________ ___________________________zip_______________

 

Tel E-mail

___________________________

 

Check is made out to: UPAA Centennial Memoirs and mailed to:Jackie Calumba, Memoirs Project Treasurer

 

207 East 37th St. Apt. 2E New York NY 10016

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