Father Saturnino Urios University
The Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) (Latin: Pater Saturnino Urios Universitas; Filipino: Pamantasang Padre Saturnino Urios) is a Roman Catholic private university run by the Diocese of Butuan in Butuan City, Philippines. It offers preschool, elementary, junior & senior high school and college (undergraduate and graduate) courses.[1]
Pamantasang Padre Saturnino Urios | |
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| Latin: Pater Saturnino Urios Universitas | |
Former names | Butuan Parochial School (1901–1939) Father Urios High School (1939–1950) Father Urios College (1950-1970) Urios College (1970–2006) |
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| Motto | Luceat Lux Vestra (Latin) |
Motto in English | Let Your Light Shine |
| Type | Private, Research, Coeducational |
| Established | October 21, 1901 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
Academic affiliations | ACEA, PAASCU, CEAP |
| President | Rev. Fr. John Christian U. Young |
| Vice-president | Rev. Fr. Chito G. Butardo (Vice President for Administrative & Student Affairs) Rev. Fr. Randy Jaspher D. Odchigue (Vice President for Academic Affairs) |
| Principal | Ms. Maria Lourdes Bernadette V. Sanchez (Basic Education, GS and HS) |
| Location | Corner San Francisco St. and J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City , , 08°56′52.7″N 125°32′30.4″E |
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| Alma Mater song | "The FSUU Hymn" |
| Colors | Urian Blue White Green Yellow |
| Nickname | Urians |
| Website | www |
History
University Gym
The school is named in honor of its founder Father Saturnino Urios, SJ, a Spanish Jesuit missionary who led the establishment of the institution in 1901. In 2006, then Urios College was elevated into a university. In June 30, 2008, the elementary and high school departments moved to a new campus (Morelos Campus) in Brgy. Libertad. The institution complies with the K-12 program of the Philippine government.[2]
Presidents
| Name | Term | Notes |
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| Saturnino Urios | 1901–1914 | Creator of Butuan Parochial School for Boys. |
| Jose Buxo | 1914–1939 | |
| Antonius Jansen | 1939–1947 | |
| Gerald Tangelder | 1947–1954 | |
| Venancio Portillo | 1954–1955 | |
| Francisco van Dijk | 1955–1959 | |
| Henry van Engelen | 1959–1963 | |
| George Haggenburg | 1960–1971 | |
| Juanito A. Lao | 1976–1998 | Longest President of the University |
| Wilma B. Balmocena | 1998–2001 | |
| Juan de Dios M. Pueblos | 2001–2004 | 2nd Bishop of Butuan |
| John Christian U. Young | 2004–present | The President who renamed the Father Saturnino Urios University |
Campuses
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Morelos Campus
Main Campus
| Campus | Tenants | Notes |
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| Main Campus | College Students Vice-President Offices (Academic, and Administrative and Student Affairs) Employees Offices Property Management Office |
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| College Building South | Bishop Pueblos Senior High School Arts and Science Office Criminology Office Scholarship Office |
Formerly the high school building until May 31, 2008. |
| College Building East | College Students University President Board Member Employees Offices |
Formerly the elementary building until May 31, 2008. Re-opened in October 7, 2015.[3] |
| Morelos Campus | Basic Education Students Abp. Morelos Junior High and Senior High School |
Academics
The university offers programs at the elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate studies including:[4]
| Undergraduate | Graduate | Basic Education/Senior High |
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| Accountancy Arts and Sciences Business Administration Computer Studies Criminology Engineering and Technology Nursing Teacher Education College of Law |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) Master of Arts in Educational Management Master of Arts in Business Administration with specialization in Business Management Master of Arts in Nursing with special training courses in Nursing Supervision and Administration Master of Arts in Teaching Filipino Master of Science in Physical Education Doctor of Management major in Organizational Management Master of Arts in Guidance & Counseling Master in Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource Management Master of Arts in Teaching English Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education Doctor of Business Administration Master in Public Administration Master of Arts in Nursing with special training courses in Medial Surgical Master of Arts in Teaching English Master of Arts in Teaching General Science Master of Science in Mathematics |
Elementary Junior High Senior High |
Notable alumni
- Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri – the 46th Chief of Staff of the AFP.
- Jason James Dy – the grand champion of ABS-CBN's The Voice of the Philippines Season 2.
- Rep. Ma. Angelica Rosedell Amante-Matba - Agusan del Norte Representative from 2nd District
- PGen. Archie Francisco F. Gamboa - the 23rd and current Chief of the Philippine National Police
Sister schools
Statue of Fr. Saturnino Urios, S.J.
- Father Urios Institute of Technology of Ampayon, Inc. (Ampayon, Butuan City)
- Father Saturnino Urios College of Bayugan, Inc. (Bayugan, Agusan del Sur)
- Father Saturnino Urios College of Sibagat, Inc. (Sibagat, Agusan del Sur)
- Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento, Inc. (Trento, Agusan del Sur)
- Father Urios Academy of Magallanes, Inc. (Magallanes, Agusan del Norte)
- Father Urios High School - Prosperidad (Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur)
- Mt. Carmel College of San Francisco, Inc. (San Francisco, Agusan del Sur)
- Mt. Carmel High School of Rosario, Inc. (Rosario, Agusan del Sur)
- Carmen Academy (Carmen, Agusan del Norte)
- Candelaria Institute of Technology of Cabadbaran, Inc. (Cabadbaran City)
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy (Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte)
- Saint Michael College of Caraga, Inc. (Nasipit, Agusan del Norte)
- Saint James High School of Buenavista, Inc. (Buenavista, Agusan del Norte)
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References
- http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/home/undergraduate-students/general-information/ched-recognized-programs-of-higher-education-institutions/caraga/father-saturnino-urios-university/
- "History". Father Saturnino Urios University. Retrieved 7 Aug 2016.
- "URIOS ON THE RISE". Father Saturnino Urios University. Retrieved 7 Aug 2016.
- "ACADEMIC PROGRAMS". Father Saturnino Urios University. Retrieved 14 Jul 2020.
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