September 1, 2009 marks the 2nd death anniversay of Dr. Sixto “Ver, Sir VV” Valencia, recognized as one of the pillars of the department. In memory of Dr. Valencia’s proficiency and kindness, Dr. Chung, Wook-Jin of the Department of Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology, Myongji University, donated prize money to be awarded to a financially needy and academically competitive student from the department. Reinabelle Laquindanum, a consistent honor student, was selected to receive the cash prize (US$1000).
On the other hand, Jerold Jadulos also received citation and award (PhP1000) for the paper presented at the PhilSuTech convention. Dr. Jovita Movillon, department chair, and Prof. Rex Demafelis presided over the awarding ceremonies.
The event capped off with food in celebration of Prof. Monet Maguyon’s birthday. (JMMTengco)
The Department, together with other notable UPLB units, are in the forefront of biofuels research and development in the Philippines. Shown are samples of biodiesel processing products from Jatropha curcas. (Photo by John Meynard M. Tengco)
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