2001 - 1st Quarter

a) Director’s Message, pages 1-2

Giving recognition and appreciation to all who supported the opening of the UST Museum.

b) FRONT ACT: “Raul Sunico in the Key of C: Conserving the University’s Cultural Heritage”,

pages 2-4

This project aims to establish the UST Museum Cultural Heritage Conservation Trust Fund, which will support programs for conservation and restoration of UST Museum's collections.

c) What’s up at the Museum Gallery?!?: Bondman’s Key Prologue, pages 4-5

A collaborative exhibition of three aspiring artists from the UST College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD).

d) Getting to Know You: “Owen Los Baños” page 6

The journey of Owen Los Baños from a student assistant in UST Museum to Museum’s Volunteer Conservator with hard work, dedication and loyalty.

e) “Conservation of Paintings, Anyone?” page 7

The manual of proposed general principle to conserve works of art such as painting from time of their acquisition when they are hung.

f) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

g) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

h) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2001 - 2nd Quarter

a) Into the Young People’s Perspective of a Museum, pages 1-2

The UST Museum is committed to developing opportunities for children and teenagers to help young people discover their museums, and learn how art and history can connect them the thoughts and feelings of others.

b) 3^rd Annual UST Museum Kids’ Stuff Summer Art Workshop, pages 3-5

Year 3 of an annual outreach program of the UST Museum which aims to provide fun and learning for children while instilling in their young minds a deep sense of our cultural heritage.

c) Reflections on Summer Art Camp, pages 5-7

These articles were written by young artists who joined the UST Museum’s 1^st Summer Art Camp held last May 16-18, 2001. "SUMMERRIFIC!!" by Istana Burgos, age 16 and "UST Museum Summer Art Camp" by Richard Henrick Beltran, age 13.

d) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

e) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

f) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2001 - 3rd Quarter

a) New Understanding of Museums, pages 1-3

Reflections from the 19^th General Conference and 20^th General Assembly of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Barcelona, Spain by Rev. Fr. Isidro Abaño O.P. He shares his thoughts about the Theme, Computer Technology, and New Understanding of Museums.

b) My Observations of ICOM 2001, pages 3-4

Ms. Elizabeth Cordova la O’, former Director/Curator of The Negros Museum shares her experience, learning and knowledge from ICOM 2001 Barcelona as Travel Grant Awardee.

c) Cultural Exchange through Music Ministry, page 5

The Dominican preaching band INGGO 1587 was invited to share the Dominican spirit through their unique brand of music at the Dominican Family Assembly in Taiwan.

d) FRONT ACT: “Pilipinas Loud and Clear” page 6

A travelling exhibition by Australian artists Rowena Friemann and Jenny Sanzaro which featured works in a variety of media: textiles, paper, assemblage, collage, computer-generated imagery, printing and photography.

e) What’s New?!? pages 6-7

List of exhibitions held at the UST Museum such as “Inday goes Retro”, “Grupong Tomasino”, Annual Christmas Décor Competition and Exhibit. New items for sale at the Museum Curio Shop like Serendipity Salts and costume jewelry.

f) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

g) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

h) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2001 - 4th Quarter

a) Merry Christmas! pages 1-2

UST Museum Assistant Director, Arch. Clarissa Avendaño discusses the deep meaning of the word "Christmas" by what each letter represents: C stands for Culture, H for Heritage, I for Identity, S for Searching for information, M for Museum, A for Activities and affairs and S stands for Service to the Thomasian Community and public.

b) FRONT ACT: Mabuhay! pages 2-3

Ms. Jocelyn Tullao muses about her everyday life inside the Museum Gallery as a Gallery Frontliner.

c) “Inday Goes Retro” page 3

A retrospective exhibit of Elsie “Inday” Cadapan, a 62-year-old expressionist artist who creates artworks on canvas, paper, wood, ceramic, terracotta, and found objects.

d) Spirituality of Museum? page 4

UST Museum as a “religious institution which represents the historic and geographical context of their presence and development… their work carried out in the various parts of the world."

e) Miss Earth candidates visit the UST Museum, page 5

On October 10, 2001 candidates of Miss Earth visited the UST Museum as part of their Campus Ecological Tour.

f) What’s Up? At the Museum Gallery, page 5

"KaBUOang Liwanag sa Pagdiriwang ng Pasko" and "PuNOng-puno ng LIwanag" were held last December 2001, in celebration of the holiday season.

g) At the Museum Curio Shop, page 5

Artworks from Inday Cadapan and Buen Calubayan are for sale at the Museum Curio Shop.

h) Getting to Know You, pages 6-7

New faces at UST Museum; Mr. Melchor Briones, Maintenance “rookie”, Ms. Maria Milliza Buenafe, Student Assistant is an “artifact”, Ms. Michelle Diaz and Ms. Dandela Mari Cortez are “batchmates” of sorts at the Museum and Mr. Sheldon Tabile, the newest “specimen” of student assistant.

i) Congratulations! page 7

A congratulatory article for Ms. Corazon Alvina on her new post as Director of the National Museum of Manila and Prof. Regalado Trota Jose on the publication of his book, “VISITA IGLESIA BOHOL; A Guide to Historic Churches”.

j) “Preserve Evolution” page 7

Poem by Museum graphic artist Buen Franklin Anthony Calubayan.

k) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

l) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

m) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2002 - 1st Quarter

a) UST Graduate School offers two new programs in Cultural Heritage Studies, page 1

These new programs aim to address the manpower developmental needs of the increasing number of museums in the Philippines.

b) In Memoriam: Rev. Fr. Jesus Merino Antolinez, OP, page 2

We remember former UST Museum Director Fr. Merino, his life and accomplishments.

c) Cultural Heritage Workshop-Asia Pacific 2001: The First Forum UNESCO Students’

Association for Heritage Protection, pages 3-5

The 1^st Forum UNESCO Students Association for Heritage Protection with an objective of conserving the cultural heritage in the context of economic and cultural globalization.

d) Sydney’s University Museums, pages 5-6

UST Museum Assistant Director Ar. Clarissa Avendaño writes about her visits to some University Museums in Sydney, Australia.

e) Manila Liberation Reunion, pages 6-8

Former military and civilian prisoners-of-war liberators, guerrillas, their relatives and friends gather to commemorate the 57^th Anniversary of the Liberation of Manila.

f) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

g) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

h) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2002 - 2nd Quarter

a) Palihang Ta Ya Ba S: A Four-day Workshop on Cultural Heritage, pages 1-3

The Four-day event educated participants about actively participating in cultural heritage activities.

b) Message of Fr. Abaño for “Palihang Ta Ya Ba S” page 4

Cooperate for the promotion of the cultural heritage and fulfilling UST Museum’s commitment to make itself available for active educational activities and appreciation.

c) Front Act: Kid Stuff Summer Arts Camp, pages 5-7

Its vision is to bring into being alive and full of activities, gathered towards the development and appreciation of the cultural values of diverse audience.

d) Museum Staff Learn to Use New Software, page 8

UST Museum staff learn how to use CONVEYOR Multimedia Authoring Software.

e) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

f) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

g) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2002 - 3rd Quarter

a) Luzon Forum for Cultural Heritage of the Church, page 1-2

A forum that aimed to discuss and gather information about preservation, restoration and development of the cultural heritage of the Church in the Philippines.

b) Message of H.E Archbishop Francesco Marchisano on the occasion of the 1^st Luzon Forum

for Cultural Heritage of the Church, pages 3-5

Going through a learning process regarding the precious cultural and natural heritage that characterizes the Philippines.

c) UST Museum Profiles: Eric Zerrudo, pages 5-6

The journey of Mr. Eric Zerrudo's accidental entry to the field of museum practice and cultural heritage management.

d) Events at the UST Museum, page 7

List of concerts, exhibits, competitions held and organized by UST Museum.

e) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

f) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

g) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2002 - 4th Quarter

a) To Be A University Museum… pages 1-2

The difference between University Museums and other kinds of museums is discussed, along with the advantages of being such.

b) UMAC 2002 Conference, pages 3-4

Its aims and objectives are clarifying the relationships of university museum, assists preservation, promote university museums, provide guideline to those collections, and encourage staff in charge of university collections.

c) Cultural Heritage Studies Course Offerings: Heritage and Cultural Tourism, page 4

Essential details in enrolling the Cultural Heritage Studies Course in UST Graduate School.

d) Cagayan’s Churches, pages 5-7

A cultural heritage tour of Cagayan including visits to its churches, and a look at the history, purpose and experience about the trip.

e) Front Act: Two States and A Little Girl, pages 7-8

Museum frontliner Jocelyn Tullao looks back on her experience in visiting the USA's most renowned museum and differentiating it from museums in the Philippines.

f) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

g) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

h) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2003 - 1st Quarter

a) FRONT ACT: Thomasian Chalk Festival, pages 1-3, 8

The first university museum-sponsored inter-school chalk art competition, which highlighted the significance of art and the role of culture as the keystone to development and is a part of the UST Museum’s “Building Museum and School Partnership” educational programs.

b) UST Museum: At the Forefront in the Promotion of Cultural Heritage of the Philippines,

page 4

The present concept of UST Museum has evolved from a mere repository of collections to an active agent of promoting the cultural heritage of humanity.

c) Heritage and Cultural Tourism Course at UST Graduate School, pages 5-6

A five-day intensive course “Heritage and Cultural Tourism” that looked at tourism’s important role in protecting, conserving, interpreting and presenting the heritage and cultural diversity of any particular place or region.

d) ASAIHL 25^th General Conference, page 7

UST Museum Director, Rev. Fr. Isidro Abaño, shares the university purpose to assist member institutions in strengthening themselves through mutual self-help and to achieve international distinction in teaching, research and public service.

e) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

f) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

g) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2003 - 2nd Quarter

a) FRONT ACT, pages 1-2

Experience, knowledge and learning shared from a floating convention held in Bohol and Cebu titled “Lakbay-Tuklas: Sining at Kultura ng Bohol at Cebu."

b) UST Museum Staff visits Corregidor Island, pages 3-4

UST Museum staff team building activities went to Corregidor and learned about sacrifice, love of country and patriotism, immovable objects of living history to use as reference points.

c) Breath of the Spirit, page 5

The first solo exhibition of Arthur dela Cruz, which focused on expressions of self-exploration and personal journey.

d) Christ in My Art, page 5

The first major exhibition of the art group Gintong Susi (Suri’t Sining).

e) Staff Stuff, page 6

Congratulations to Buen Calubayan, Mel Briones, and Eldy Yamson for winning in their chosen field and sports.

f) Evangelium of Cultural Heritage, pages 7-8

A view of historically transpired in Church regarding the issue of Cultural Heritage from 1988-2001.

g) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

h) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

i) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2003 - 3rd Quarter

a) Fr. Abaño Delivers CCCPET Inauguration Welcome Remarks, pages 1-2

Welcome Remarks delivered by Rev. Fr. Abaño during the Inauguration of Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics.

b) Museum Hosts Three-fold event, page 2

September 4, 2003, UST made another mark on history with a three-fold event: the Inauguration of CCPET, the “PAMANA: Memory, Identity, Continuity” exhibit opening and the UST Museum Website launch.

c) The CCCPET, page 3

The purpose of establishing the CCPET together with its mission, vision and objectives.

d) The Museum Website, page 4

The UST Museum seeks to use advances in technology to develop further methods of education and research, become accessible to more people and fulfill its mission and vision.

e) PAMANA: Memory Identity Continuity, pages 5-7

An exhibit about the six (6) places of significance: Taal, Batangas; Corregidor, Cavite; San Miguel, Bulacan; Los Baños, Laguna; Quiapo, Manila; and Puerto Galera, Mindoro which based on the statement significance, conservation policy and interpretative programs were developed to preserve and enhance the meaning of the place to people.

f) USTGS CHS Program Joins AAHM, page 8

The UST Graduate School is now an institutional member AAHM.

g) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

h) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

i) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2003 - 4th Quarter

a) Maligayang Pasko! page 1

UST Museum Staff and administrators greeted readers Merry Christmas!

b) FRONT ACT: 8, pages 2-3

An exhibition featured eight artists with their own perspectives of issues commonly tackled in off-the-shoulder reportage.

c) Dan Lerma, MD.2003: Small Beginnings, page 4

The 1^st solo exhibit that showcased small-scale works on paper executed in various media.

d) Schedule of Exhibitions and other Activities: January – March 2004, page 4

e) UMAC 2003: “Engaging the Community” pages 5-6

University Museums and Collections (UMAC) conference that aimed to identify and describe the special occupational group referred to as “university museum and collection staff”.

f) Evangelium of Cultural Heritage, page 7

An excerpt from the Apostolic Letter with direct bearing on the establishment of the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Patrimony of the Church.

g) 3 Men and a Lady: The UST Museum’s Student Assistants, page 8

Introducing our student assistants: Kristell May Quinto, Robert Allan Untivero, Anthony Tenorio and Garry Wilson Ponce.

h) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

i) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

j) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2004 - 1st Quarter

a) From the Church to the Academy: The Development of Art Schools and Philippine Painting,

pages 1-4

A history of art training in the Philippines – evolved gradually during the cataloguing process. The systems of art training are also inter-related to the development of art patronage.

b) History and Destiny: Juan Luna’s Parisian Life, pages 5-6

The exhibition of the much-discussed painting, enriched with the UST Museum’s own Luna works. In cooperation with GSIS Museo ng Sining, this final leg of the touring exhibition was held at the UST Museum from January 26-30, 2004.

c) Boundless: Thomasian Artists at Beato Angelico Gallery, page 7

A successful group exhibit by young and emerging alumni artists from the UST College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD).

d) UST Cultural Heritage Studies Programs Bears First Fruits, pages 7-8

An article congratulating the first graduates of the UST Graduate School Masters in Cultural Heritage Studies Program.

e) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

f) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

g) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2004 - 2nd Quarter

a) Vatican Official Praises RP Cultural Heritage Campaign, pages 1-4

Cardinal Francesco Marchisano, former president of the Pontifical Commission for the Patrimony of the Church visit Manila and reaffirm the Catholic Church’s dedication to preserve its cultural heritage worldwide.

b) Roots of Dreams: Thomasian Chalk Festival, pages 5-6

An inter-school chalk art competition, highlighting the significance of art as the keystone to development.

c) Museum and Exhibition Design Development Workshop, page 6

Ms. Tullao, Assistant Gallery Curator and Ms. Oebanda, Collection Management and Documentation Assistant attended a workshop to help come up with innovative solutions and creative approaches to the challenges.

d) Calendar of Activities (August-December, 2004) page 7

e) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

f) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

g) Staff Box, page 8

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2004 - 3rd Quarter

a) ICOM 2004 Seoul: Museums and Intangible Heritage, pages 1-3

The theme of this triennial conference was chosen in recognition of the fact that culture is transmitted from generation to generation by means of language, music, theater, attitudes, gestures, practices, customs, and a whole range of other methods, as well as objects and places in which the ideas of human beings is located.

b) The UMAC Conference and Excursion, pages 3-4

Condensed from an article available on the UMAC website, by 2001-2004 UMAC Chair Peter Stanbury.

c) CIDOC Conference 2004 Seoul, page 4

In connection with celebration of ICOM 2004, the plenary sessions tackled diverse issues.

d) At the Gallery, page 5-8

The UST Museum was host to four (4) successful exhibitions for the 1^st Semester of the Academic Year 2004-2005 which are follows: Sunstruck, Archaeology from the Air, Anatomy of a Woman and Soft Dreams and Bed Stories.

e) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

f) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

2004 - 4th Quarter

a) “pedXing” (Pedestrian Crossing), pages 1-4

An exhibition blending the visual and literary art that paid tribute to UST’s Fine Arts school which gave birth to the modern art movement in the Philippines despite its traditional and classical approach to art education.

b) Tubugan: Growth through the Conservation of Our Natural Heritage, pages 5-7

An exhibition of the planned Tubungan Research Center, set to be constructed in Barangay Imelda, San Juan, Batangas. It is a vital element of the project initiated by the CCPET in cooperation with the people of San Juan in an effort to conserve and protect its mangrove sites through research and education.

c) UST Ivory Masterpiece in Ayala Museum, page 8

The UST Museum loans its 17th century ivory image of the crucified Christ to the Ayala Museum for the "Power + Faith + Image: Philippine Art in Ivory from the 16th to the 19th Century" exhibit.

d) Offices of the Secretary General hold joint Christmas Party, page 8

Offices reporting directly to the Office of the Secretary General came together for a holiday celebration.

e) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

f) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

2005 - 1st Quarter

a) Spring of Peace: 60^th Anniversary of the Liberation of Santo Tomas Internment Camp,

pages 1-4

An exhibit that commemorated the struggles and experiences of the nearly 4000 civilians of different Allied nationalities who were interned at the UST Campus during World War II.

b) The Young Thomasian Artist Circle: Reinforcing the University’s Niche in Philippine

Modern Art, pages 5-7

An exhibit titled “DOG GOD” by nine (9) alumni visual artists from UST CFAD which themed is man’s eternal quest for reason and his grasping for meaning.

c) CollAsia 2010, page 8

An international course on “Conservation and Exhibition of Southeast Asian Collections” held in Bangkok, Thailand that consisted of three modules; lectures, hands-on practice and study visits to institutions and sites in Bangkok.

d) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

e) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

2005 - 2nd Quarter

a) Revolution Now/ 2005, pages 1-3

Successful 3^rd year of Thomasian Chalk Festival which themed is “Revolution Now” that reflects the urgent and active role of the youth in the evolution, not just of Philippine art, but of Filipino identity.

b) The Art of Survival, page 4

A certificate course called “Managing the Arts Program (MAP) of the Asian Institute of Management” that aimed to adopt AIM’s whole brain and entrepreneurial approach.

c) Exhibit Schedule (July – September, 2005), page 4

d) 4^th Biennial National Convention of Church Cultural Heritage Workers, pages 5-6

“Cultural Heritage of the Church: Meanings, Implications and Responsibilities.” is the theme of the 4^th biennial gathering in Jaro, Ilo-ilo which continue to flourish, and as a testament to the increasing strength and popularity of the push to safeguard the cultural heritage of the church.

e) Jellyfish+Sunburns = Summer Outing! page 7

UST Museum staff summer beach outing headed to Isla Verde in Batangas.

f) Let Us Hear from You, page 8

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

g) Thank you! page 8

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

2007

a) The Rosary into the Garden of Paradise, cover image, page 1

b) LANDAS: Transcendence from Darkness to Light, pages 2-3

A major exhibition by Joey Velasco which was the maiden launching of Velasco’s new works that formed the assemblage of the station of the Cross – a prelude for the Lenten reflection.

c) UST 2007 Interschool On-the-Spot Painting Competition, pages 4-5

“Interfaith Dialogue” is the theme of the 2007 OTSPC which refers to cooperative and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions at both the individual and institutional level.

d) Tremblements: Vincent Moya Exhibition, pages 6-7

An exhibition and series of informal lectures featuring Vincent Moya, a French screen print artist and a member Artist of Ambre UK. This showcases Moya’s work as a hybrid of drawing and print-making.

e) Partnership at 60: Fil-Am Friendship Day, page 8

An Exhibit titled “Partnership at 60: 1946-2006 A travelling Photo Exhibit Commemorating 60 years of Philippine – American Friendship.” which is an exhibition of photographs recounting the rich and fascinating story of the ties between the Philippines and the United States of America.

f) “Tulog”: A Kulay Malaya Exhibition, page 9

An exhibition that interpreted human, non-human and animal figures alike in a state of sleep or with symbols which depict rest or sleep in large-scale paintings rendered in various media.

g) The Rosary into the Garden of Paradise, pages 10-11

A traveling exhibit in celebration of the centennial of the canonical coronation of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval. The exhibit was conceived as a way to promote the rosary devotion.

h) "Likhang Bayan: An Exploration of Traditional Filipino Arts," pages 12-13

This exhibit was based on situated learning which places emphasis on learning as a social activity.

i) Mapping the Past. Charting the Future: The Cultural Mapping Project of the Heritage City

of Vigan, pages 14-15

A two-part exhibit aimed to visually present the process of cultural mapping and its significance in the community development process.

j) Featured Collection, page 16

St. Thomas Aquinas. Undated. Ivory, wood and metal.

k) Let Us Hear from You, page 16

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

l) Thank you! page 16

Expressing gratitude to the people who extend their help to UST Museum.

m) Staff Box, page 16

List of contributors to the newsletter.

2008-2009, 1st Semester

a) Clergyman, Common Man: Portraits by The Brothers Amorsolo, pages 1-2

An exhibition of paintings by Fernando and Pablo Amorsolo from the UST Museum’s collection.

b) 2008 Flame of Asia, page 2

The exhibit consisted of paintings and sculptures by six female artists from six countries that caught attention of all Asian people which each artwork featured a feminine stroke in a very contemporary way.

c) MULING PTYK: Da Art of Nonoy Marcelo, page 3

UST Museum opened a unique and exciting exhibit of visual art by Nonoy Marcelo from the private collection of Atty. Saul Hofileña.

d) INCULTURATION: Christian Art in Various Cultures, page 4

Sophomore painting students of UST CFAD conducted this exhibit for their course on Liturgical Arts.

e) Witness to History, page 4

The special Independence Day exhibit showcase a Philippine flag owned and treasured by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and some small-scale horizontal format monochromatic painting by National Artist Carlos “Botong”.

f) "Likhang Bayan," page 5

UST CFAD and Traditional Filipino Arts shared the fruits of their art-making encounters with the traditional artists of Bulacan, Pateros and Paete.

g) 2009 UST Annual Inter-School On-The-Spot Painting Competition, pages 6-7

OTSPC celebrated Nature, in all its splendid beauty, for in contemplating the magnificence of God’s wisdom in a stately tree, and finding simple joy in the burst of color.

h) Staff Box, page 7

List of contributors to the newsletter.

i) Let Us Hear from You, page 7

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

2008-2009, 2nd Semester

a) The UST Main Building turns 81, pages 1-2

The building was inaugurated on November 13, 1927.

b) The UST Museum unveils a New Logo, page 2

The new design features a “woven” look that evokes the museum’s task of weaving not only the fibers of society, history and culture together, but also joining the threads of the past with those of the present and thereby preserving both of the future.

c) Overlapping color Planes: Images of Overlapping Memories, page 3

Thesis exhibit that aimed to explore and establish a new way of painting reality through modified transparent cubism, and further innovation possibilities in cubistic painting style where overlapping color planes were introduced to portray images of overlapping memories.

d) Looking back: A Group Exhibition of Thomasian Artists, page 4

Daloy Kulay banded together in this exhibition to share their contemporary artworks and aimed to inspire young artists of today to continue what they have started, to motivate and inspire them to cultivate their God-given talent.

e) Chocolates, Roses & Love Songs, page 5

A Valentine Day special event held from February 10-13, 2009 at UST Museum.

f) UST Museum holds Mid-Year Planning Session, page 5

Museum staff and administrators flew to Palawan for the annual mid-year planning session.

g) Teambuilding 2009: Bohol, pages 6-7

Museum staff and administrators together with Secretary General’s office and CCPET visited Tagbilaran, Bohol for the joint team-building exercises and planning sessions.

h) Staff Box, page 7

List of contributors to the newsletter.

i) Let Us Hear from You, page 7

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

2010-2011

a) COVER STORY: DramaCuna, page 1

An exhibit of installation art by Rachy Cuna, an accomplished artist whose creative vision has found expression in various media.

b) Sunstruck, page 1

An exhibit entitled "Sunstruck: A Dreamer, A Believer, A Survivor” that focused on the life of the University patron saint, St. Thomas Aquinas.

c) UST Museum Holds Mid-Year Planning Session in Pampanga, pages 1 and 7

d) Rev. Fr. Isidro C. Abaño’s 25^th Sacerdotal Anniversary Celebration and 10^th

Anniversary of Cultural Heritage Studies, page 2

In celebration to the 10^th anniversary of UST Graduate School Cultural Heritage Studies Program, an exhibition was opened at UST Museum Gallery together with the celebration of 25^th Sacerdotal Anniversary of Rev. Fr. Isidro Abaño.

e) Maestro Vincent Manansala: 1951-1958 The Thomasian Episode, page 2

The University of Santo Tomas paid tribute to the Filipino artist Vicente Manansala in celebration of his centenary. The exhibition highlights Manansala’s “History of Medicine,” a mural at the lobby of the St. Martin de Porres Building.

f) Visual Color of Grace, pages 3-4

The UST Museum marked its 140^th year with “Visual Color of Grace”, an exhibition that showcased the important, invaluable pieces of the visual art collection that included different artworks to present a trail map of the development of art training and painting in the Philippines from the late century to the 21^st century.

g) Likhang Bayan Year IV, page 5

The exhibition was based on situated learning which places emphasis on learning as a social activity.

h) UST Annual Inter-School On the Spot Painting Competition 2011, pages 5-6

“Frames of Philippine Art: Faith, History and Culture” is the theme of 2011 OTSPC. The prestigious contest acknowledged the talents of students in the field of visual arts and fostered camaraderie as well as encouraged them to hone their talents through friendly and creative competition.

i) Bautista attends Museum Conferences in China and Malaysia, page 6

Asst. Prof. Anna Marie H. Bautista, Assistant Director of UST Museum, attended the 22^nd General Conference and 25^th General Assembly of the International Council of Museums.

j) A Cagayan Valley Journal, page 7

The administrators and staff of the UST Museum visited the cultural heritage, churches, museums and caves in Cagayan Province.

k) Staff Box, page 7

List of contributors to the newsletter.

l) Feedback, page 7

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

2011-2012, 1st Semester

a) UST Museum Hosts National Children’s Book Day Exhibit, page 1

In partnership with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People, opened the 28^th National Children’s Book Day Exhibit with theme “Lolo Jose: Nagbabasa, Binabasa” which seeks to accustom the Filipino youth to the children’s stories written by the national hero.

b) Q Photo Exhibition, page 1

UST commemorated the 400^th anniversary of its foundation, UST Museum is hosting the travelling “Q Photo Exhibition.”

c) Cover Story: Likhang Bayan 5 “Mga Tradisyonal na Sining at Larong Pinoy"

An exhibit of traditional Filipino art forms including Puni, Pabalat, Abolorio, Atka and Rattan Weaving.

d) Wayang Wahyu: An Exhibition of Biblical Art in Indonesian Shadow Puppetry,

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An exhibit by Baroto Murti Anindito, a candidate for the Master of Fine Arts degree in the UST Graduate School.

e) Manila Art: 3^rd Philippine International Art Fair, page 5

The biggest government program for visual arts with over 300 art pieces composed of a variety of paintings, installation art, sculptures, and drawings exhibited by the top art galleries in the Philippines.

f) Liszt Meets Jazz, page 6

Darren Matias, a Thomasian Alumnus, rendered his farewell piano concert at the UST Museum. He performed Lizst’s “Sonata in B minor “ Mozart-Say’s “Rondo Alla Turca” and many others.

g) MAPUA Cardinal Singers at the UST Museum, page 6

The Mapua Cardinal Singers performed at UST Museum for a farewell concert before leaving to compete in the Hongkong International Youth and Children’s Choir Competition and Festival.

h) Deaf Awareness Week 2011: Educate, Enrich, Empower, page 7

An exhibit in celebration of Deaf Awareness Week.

i) Staff Box, page 7

List of contributors to the newsletter.

j) Feedback, page 7

Mailing address of UST Museum for your suggestions, concerns or questions.

2011-2012, 2nd Semester