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.