The holiday season is here, and we can almost hear the jingle bells ringing! ✨ After wrapping up your Prelim Exams, it’s time to dive into the Christmas festivities and embrace the magic of the season.
The Christmas break officially begins on December 23, 2024, and classes will resume on January 6, 2025. That means you have two weeks to celebrate, relax, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
As we close the first part of the second semester, take this time to cherish the joys of Christmas and welcome the New Year with hope and excitement. May your holidays be filled with laughter, warmth, and endless blessings.
See you in 2025, Aerospacers! From our family to yours, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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As we approach the second semester for this academic year, Aerospacers, buckle up!
Keep an eye to highlight important dates such as the start of classes, exams, holidays, and the commencement exercises. Stay organized and plan ahead to make the most of the upcoming semester.
Let’s make it a productive and successful term, Aerospacers! You got this. ✊
From the thrilling opening ceremonies to the grand finale, Aerodays 2024 brought together the Aerospacer community in an unforgettable celebration of talent, passion, and camaraderie.
Intense sports competitions across various games showcased athletic skill and teamwork, while events like Flaunt Your Ride X4 and the Pop Jazz Competition brought style and flair to the festivities.
Vibrant parades, spirited cheers, and fun-filled evenings like Bingo Night created memories that will last a lifetime. The week reflected the energy, unity, and determination of the Aerospacer spirit!
As we look back on the joy of Aerodays 2024, we can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year. Until then, soar high, Aerospacers!
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Indiana Aerospace University proudly celebrated its 32nd Founding Anniversary and Aerodays 2024 from October 6-12, 2024, at the newly unveiled IAU Arena. This state-of-the-art facility redefines event spaces, becoming a symbol of innovation and a beacon of Aerospacer pride.
From the grand opening ceremony and the prestigious Mr. and Ms. Intramurals to electrifying sports events, the mesmerizing Pop Jazz Competition, and the much-awaited awarding ceremony, the IAU Arena stood at the center of every unforgettable moment.
More than just a venue, the IAU Arena is a sanctuary where passion meets performance, setting the stage for historic milestones and future legacies. Designed to host a multitude of events, it promises to inspire and shape the next generation of Aerospacers.
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In order to ensure that Indiana Aerospace University prioritizes quality education, the Commission on Higher Education conducted an On-Site Monitoring and Evaluation on May 22, 2024. This monitoring and evaluation is in accordance with CMO No. 15 Series of 2005 entitled “Institutional Monitoring and Evaluation for Quality Assurance of all Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines”, with the aim to assure the pursuit of quality higher education.
The IAU staff and faculty warmly welcomed the CHED representatives and facilitated a comprehensive tour of the school facilities. During the tour, IAU staff showcased the university’s cutting-edge classrooms, laboratories, and other resources that support a high-quality learning environment for students.
Indiana Aerospace University (IAU) held their first-ever Joint University Virtual Graduation and Completion Ceremonies last October 24, 2020 at the Aerospacers Hall from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM which was streamed live at the IAU Facebook Page. The event was spearheaded by Dr. Jovenal B. Toring, IAU Founder and President, and Mdm. Celia Toring, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, together with Chief Executive Officer, Harold E. Toring; the Dean of all Colleges, Dr. Nonita P. Legaspi and Student Affairs Officer and Event Technical Director, Ms. Maria Luz G. Cahayagan. Also onboard were the basic education administration and faculty and the department chairs of the college who graced their presence physically at the venue.
Secretary Delfin Negrillo Lorenzana, the 36th Secretary of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines, was the honorary commencement speaker of the Joint University Virtual Graduation and Completion Ceremonies. Secretary Lorenzana underscored in his commencement message that the country is in need of patriots now more than ever as we transition to the new normal. He urged IAU graduates to contribute to nation building and be imbued with the zeal of public service as they rise in rank from their chosen careers. He quipped that what matters is you (IAU Graduates) choose to do the greatest good for your country.
Event Technical Director and Students Affairs Officer Ms. Maria Luz G. Cahayagan was grateful for the success of the Virtual Graduation Ceremony stating it was the better alternative during these challenging times as the culmination of years of studies ended with a socially distant, online farewell. She remarked, “Although this is certainly not the graduation I anticipated, it does not make this journey less meaningful.”
Expressing how he felt about the virtual graduation, Chief Executive Officer Harold E. Toring said, “Prior to the graduation, I was excited [for] it was the first time in IAU history to hold a virtual graduation. For 27 years we’ve been doing the graduation and completion ceremonies traditionally.” Sir Harold was a bit regretful as he believed the Administration could have sent them off with the IAU-brand of graduation rites where graduates and their parents received the diploma on stage; however, it could not be done due to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, he felt relieved that the ceremony was one for the books.
The graduates also expressed how they felt with regard to the first-ever joint university virtual graduation and completion ceremonies. Jan Nicole Crencia, who majored Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) and who graduated with honors, said he felt happy because even if the world is still being ravaged by the pandemic, they were given the chance to graduate online and be recognized for their achievements. Another graduate in the person of May Hyacinth G. Gocotano, who finished Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering graduate with cum laude merit and being this year’s recipient of the leadership award, had this to say: “Honestly, it wasn’t the most ideal way of graduating especially for college students like us. You’ll get to experience graduation once in your life and having it virtually was a little bit sad. But considering the situation we are having right now, the virtual graduation was really the best option for us. And kudos to IAU for successfully organizing the first virtual graduation.”
It may not be the ideal or traditional way of conducting the graduation and completion ceremonies, the event was nevertheless a memorable one! Indeed, the adventure has just begun for the graduates and completers of the Class of 2020 of Indiana Aerospace University! May you heed what Henry David Thoreau said to “go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you have imagined!”
As the country and the rest
of the world are continually being ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, let alone
the climate of fear and uncertainty it creates, various sectors are beset with
decisions to keep up with the impending demands under the state of the “new
normal”. The education sector is no exception.
For this reason, Indiana Aerospace University (IAU) takes on a proactive approach to address the challenges posed by the pandemic guided by the protocols from the National government, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the local government units by migrating to a flexible learning platform called the Alternative Instructional Method Electronic Resource or ALTIMETER. This is set to be launched for pilot use during the Summer Term in June and July.
The name ALTIMETER was inspired from the actual altimeter or altitude meter, a flight instrument which measures the height of an aircraft above a fixed level. Customized for the school’s unique academic culture, ALTIMETER is designed to gauge student learning in virtual wireless scenarios based from the D2L platform, a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) used popularly in top universities around the world offering online and remote education.
What makes this program advantageous is that it does not require students to be available every day for an online class. Unlike the traditional summer term set-up in which a 3-unit course runs a schedule of five days a week with two hours of contact time, this will entail only minimal online synchronous interaction. The rest of the class days will be intended for blended learning modes such as assigned readings, worksheets, modules, and the like. ALTIMETER can readily be downloaded in mobile phones and can also be accessed using laptops or desktop computers. It requires minimum data/internet usage to run, hence, making it convenient and user-friendly.
The University emphasizes that enrolment to the summer term is optional. Students who cannot enrol in the summer term
in June are allowed to take the summer courses in the regular semesters on top
of their regular subjects. Meanwhile those who are interested should have the
means and capacity to go online and are open to use technological platforms. Enrolment
and other school requests will be transacted online.
Guided by the emergency remote teaching paradigm which is a temporary
shift from traditional instructional modes to alternative means with full
consideration of the capacities and resources of its clientele, IAU supports
the education sector’s stance for continuity of instruction amid the
disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is hoped that with the full implementation of ALTIMETER, the Filipino brand of resiliency will prevail and empower the Aerospacers, future aviators of this country, for a renewed commitment to life-long learning, as did the founding fathers of the aviation industry who weathered the storms.
We would also like to apologize to some of the people who went out there and wasn’t able to have a chance to enjoy the free telescope viewing for the weather didn’t cooperate sligthly. 🌃
But rest assured we will be having more astronomical events just for you. 👌🏻🔭 Let’s just hope for clearer skies then. 🌌
We hope that all of you have enjoyed. See you at our next telescope viewing! 🤗 🌌🌕 🔭
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In the journey to sustain the path to excellence and global competitiveness, Indiana Aerospace University (IAU) reverberates the significance of holistic growth among all Aerospacers who are exemplars of Aristotle’s principle that education is not only of the mind, but far more of the heart.
Through the years, various changes were instituted in IAU in terms of curriculum, program offerings, infrastructure, amenities, faculty, student life, and research as it aspires to be the leader in aerospace education under the guidance of its patroness St. Therese of Lisieux and by the grace of the Almighty Father.
In celebration of its 26th year, we resonate once again the spirit of solidarity through sports and socio-cultural activities aimed at harnessing the multi-potentialities of the Aerospacers through the support of the faculty and the Administration. With a shot of grit and a passion for greatness, IAU envisions to be the cornerstone of academic, professional and moral excellence!
Program of Activities :
To celebrate Indiana Aerospace University’s Silver Jubilee Anniversary culmination, Aerospacers from Pre-school to College trooped to Robinson’s Galleria Cebu on March 18, 2018.
The highly-anticipated event showcased the students’ prowess in a variety of events such as the declamation, oration and literary cosplay contests, performances from different departments, and recognition ceremony with the industry partners. The year-ender commenced with a motorcade of the different school organizations from the school’s campus in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City to Robinson’s Galleria Cebu in Cebu City. Upon arriving at the venue, the participants were welcomed by festive musical performance. The program kicked off with a grand entrance of colours at 2PM. The School Director and Dean of Colleges Dr. Nonita P. Legaspi opened the event with her invigorating welcome remarks. Next was the opening salvo led by the Performing Arts Guild (PAG), together with the Literary Cosplay contestants, selected student leaders, and the top 5 Miss IAU contestants.Brimming with confidence and pride were a variety of full-blast performances by the different year/levels of the Basic Education and the College departments. Also, student organizations took the stage namely the IAU Chorale, AMT, AVIONICS and AE departments, HRM-TTM department, Hulag, AM and AVIATION departments and Kadugong Bol-anon.
The event was spearheaded by Professor Christian Ray C. Licen and emceed by Professor Mark C. Panugaling. After the declaration of winners, Mr. Harold Toring, IAU’s Chief Executive Officer, gave his closing remarks highlighting the many accomplishments of IAU over the last 25 years. Mr. Toring said that this occasion is a momentous one for both Basic Education and College departments were united to culminate the silver anniversary with a bang. The occasion was capped off by the ceremonial singing of the IAU hymn.
“What makes you phenomenal is that if others are still looking at the sky, IAU graduates are already looking at the moon,” quipped guest of honour and speaker Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentelbefore Batch Phenomenal during the commencement exercises on March 25, 2018. The graduates were also congratulated by the Senate President during his speech, promising work opportunities for airline graduates and mentioning how they chose the right course as Aviation Industry is really booming.Quoting lines from Robert Frost’s famous poem, Senator Pimentel III reminded graduates that life outside the academe presents a lot of challenges and opportunities. IAU graduates should then strive to make a difference even if he chooses the “road less travelled by”. Furthermore, he also encouraged the graduating class that what made them phenomenal is the very fact that they chose the path of excellence towards global competitiveness through their education at IAU. After his speech, Senator Pimentel III was awarded a Cessna 150 miniature plane by Chief Executive Officer Harold Toring together with Founders and President Dr.Jovenal and Madam Celia Toring. Senator Pimentel left shortly after the presentation of the token of appreciation. His father, former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel and many of the country’s top statesmen such as the late Miriam Defensor Santiago, former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile and former President and now Speaker of the House Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also had the occasion to be commencement speakers in the previous years.The ceremony proceeded to the presentation of graduates, the conferment of titles and degrees, and the distribution of diplomas and certificates. Another major highlight was the presentation of academic and special awards with Hon. Harold E. Toring, Dr. Nonita D. Legaspi, and Dr.Carbonilla. The valedictory address of batch Cum Laude Dinah T. Rosal, BS Airline Management Major followed. Capping off the ceremony was the pledge of loyalty led by Mr. Nestor G. Paypa, President of IAU Alumni, and the singing of the IAU Hymn.The following are the Academic and Special Awards recipients:Pilot of the Year: Capt. Kaye D. BernalesLeadership Awardees:Babatuan, Ronnielyn M.Harada, Rhyzbel M.Martinez, EmmanRoi J.Service Awardees:Bayhon, Miamil Kristelle A.Madrona, Allan Philip II S.Miñosa, Nhecarl V.Taculad, Twenie Divine L.St. Therese Awardees:Cordoves, Alster S.Garcia, Quincy NiñaLabastilla, Krizza Mae P.Machacon, Hillary Marie C.Pedire, Vince Lusther Q.Velasco, MearlJhane M.Best Thesis of Academic Year 2017-2018The study “Aircraft Incidents and Accidents in Mactan Cebu International Airport”Bequilla, Virgil S.Bunado, Karlo S.Casocot, Angelmae Nino C.Ligtas, John Philip M.Montero, Karl Joseph C.Novados, Jon Marbe I.Ubalde, Troy Carloby Krystel Joy L. Lañojan BSEd-English
It has been 16 years since Ms. Vanessa Leyva was crowned Miss Indiana Aerospace University in 2002. Now that IAU has reached its monumental silver anniversary, the Aerospace community could not any more wait for the much-awaited long overdue comeback of the most prestigious pageant of the school.
Female Aerospacers from the different colleges underwent thorough preparation. First, aspiring beauty queens were screened by a committee spearheaded by the Students of Airline Management of IAU (SAMI), a departmental student-organization of the College of Airline Management. Of the many who applied, only 12 made it to the list.
Next, they were given workshops in etiquette and personality development conducted by Professor Edgar Taghoy. Immersion activities were also providedso as to boost their confidence and interpersonal skills. Foremost was their modern vintage photo shoot at Bon Ace Fashion Tools last January 28 and a sponsor visit in February 19. These ‘beauty-and-brains’ ladies also got to share their blessings through a feeding program with the youthof the House of Dreams last February 11.
On the 23rd of February 2018, the day that the candidates had all been waiting for, was the Coronation Night. Cheers and banners were all over the university’s gymnasium in support of the different candidates. Although it was a gloomy weather that day,the candidates shined more than ever in their sportswear competition, evening gown parade, and the invigorating Q & A. The lucky ace of the night who was crowned Miss IAU 2018 is no other than Ms. Chessa L. Cuyos, a third year student of Bachelor of Science in Airline Management. The 1st Runner Up is Ms. Michelene R. Diaz, from the College of Tourism and Travel Management; 2nd Runner Up, Ms. Mary Mae A. Pino from the College of Airline Management;3rd Runner Up, Ms. Mooza M. Saeed from the College of Aviation Technology and 4th Runner Up, Ms. Wahini Moana T. Begin from the College of Airline Management. These ladies proved that beauty is not everything. More importantly, it is the goodness of your heart that will radiate the greatest.
The pageant was hosted by television and social media personality, Mr. Benedict Salise. Among the judges of Miss IAU 2018 were: Dr. Michael John Busa, Mr. Albert Catamco, Mr. Rene Delrio, Ms. AriezPercuelles, Ms. Jasmine Apor and Ms. Bianca Willemsen.
In celebrating our school’s Silver Jubilee, we take time to break away from day-to-day schedules to give way to an equally necessary pursuit of skills and values.Through sports and other activities, we can foster an atmosphere of growth and learning by encouraging positive interaction among the members of this academic community which include the administration, faculty and staff, alumni and students.Having a harmonious relationship among the other sectors of the University is essential in moving toward institutional goals.Through all its resources, both physical and human, IAU hopes to provide its students with the kind of education they rightly deserve, one which nurtures and develops both professional skills and values such as industry, honesty and social awareness among its students.We regard our teachers not as intellectual reservoirs or as mere guardians but as companions in education. Teachers know that they still have much to learn despite being good at their fields. Every new encounter is a learning opportunity for them and their students.
July 17, 2017—The Indiana Disaster Risk Reduction Management Unit (IDRRMU) had its first emergency response exercise. The unit held a university-wide earthquake drill to showcase its ability to quickly respond to calamities and different types of emergency situations.
On site is a team of experts and professionals from various government agencies to observe and evaluate the activity. Rescuer Senior Fire Officer 2 Oiretuele C. Baguio of the Special Rescue Unit Firefighter of Lapu-Lapu City stated that “between a range from 1-10, in terms of readiness and capabilities, I give them (IDRRMU) a score of 6. For coordination and proper planning, they’re somewhere between 7 and 8”. Knowing that this is the very first university-wide drill, Mr. Adrian Adaptar, Chairman of the IDRRMU, states “as I am to rate the unit’s performance, I’d rate it as the best. Though we may have some lapses, I still consider it a success”.
This wasn’t only aimed to showcase their response capability but also served as a learning experience to its members. When asked about the key points that the unit has to work on, Fire Officer Baguio comments “Practice, practice and practice. Make sure that there is proper coordination between the unit and the Administration”. The IDRRMU is very young yet it is steadily making a firm foothold as one of the significant organizations in the University. Chief Executive Officer of IAU Mr. Harold E. Toring quipped that as far as disaster preparedness is concerned, the school awaits the recommendations from the authorities in terms of the key areas for improvement. He furthered that the Administration is willing to welcome whatever inputs the rescue unit wants to incorporate into the set of procedures. So far, Mr. Toring is optimistic to have started a disaster reduction program such as the IDRRMU as disasters are bound to happen anytime anywhere.
Hundreds of applicants trooped to the Aerospacer Hall of the Indiana Aerospace University last June 24 for the One-Day Recruitment of Philippine Air Lines Express (PALEx). Various positions such as cabin crew, pilot, and airline mechanic were sought out by applicants from all over the country.Both students and professionals gathered to undergo the experience of PAL’s stringent recruitment process. Mr. Leonides Pena, PAL Express AVP and Director of In-flight Services and Training, was happy to inform that this year’s turnout of applicants is better than in any other university they have been with. When asked about the possibility of another recruitment event in IAU, Mr. Peña is very positive considering that the school has earned a high reputation in producing quality graduates to join the airline workforce.The Administration on its part is grateful for the opportunity to host the event for PALEx. In the words of Mr. Harold E. Toring, IAU’s Chief Executive, events such as this help the school build stronger ties with the airline industry. “With PALEx holding its event in school just in time for our silver jubilee must come as an early present for all of us,” he quipped. Assisting PALEx were the school’s student organizations such as the Supreme Student Council (SSC), Airwatch (the media bureau) and Student Affairs Director Ms. Ma Luz Cahayagan. The recruitment lasted for nearly 10 hours from 9:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening.By : Krystel Lanojan, BSEd III
Indiana Aerospace University (IAU) launched its Career Orientation on June 24, 2017 with the slogan “Hagit sa Aerospacer” to both the senior high school and college students. The event aims to cultivate career awareness among Aerospacers and to introduce them to the different school clubs or organizations to compliment their academic life.Notable industry professionals were invited to speak before the students. Dr. Froilan B. Balucio, Head of Training for Aviation Partnership Philippines, gave an encouraging address and an overview about the world of aviation. Ms. Ana Corina T. Padilla and Ms. Daisy B. Gallon, HR Officers of the Talent Acquisition and Placement of Philippine Airlines Lines Express (PAL Express) also promoted its recruitment activity which IAU is set to host on June 27.A forum was opened to entertain questions and concerns from students who are interested to know more about the career opportunities in the aviation industry. Also, students sought practical advice on how to build a strong career. Dr. Balucio reiterated that students should acquire both hard and soft skills. Hard skills refer to the technical competence that students acquire through the specialized courses, training, and education in IAU in general. Soft skills on the other hand refer to communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills which students need to hone in for they will deal with people across the different levels of the organization.The event was spearheaded by the school’s Student Affairs Director Ms. Ma. Luz G. Cahayagan, the College Supreme Student Council (SSC), and the ambassadors of the different school organizations. By: Mark Jethro Romero, EIC for Publication
Along with the cultural performances, exhibits, art fairs, food markets, and interactive demonstrations in 27 museums and heritage sites all over Cebu, Mandaue, Talisay and Lapu-Lapu,IAU Astronomical Society also took part in bringing out Cebu’s identity during the 11th year of Gabii sa Kabilin or GSK 2017 last May 26.
The IAU Astronomical Society, in partnership with the USC Physics and Astronomy Society and Youth Livable Cebu (YLC), had a ballistic debut of #LOOKUP at the Cebu City Public Library. The “pop-up” telescope program, #LOOKUP, is envisioned to promote the appreciation of astronomical education and atmospheric health. The collaborative effort to discover what lies beyond Earth brought about a hundred of interested guests to look up the visible stars and the two gas giants in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn.
The program was aided with a Power Seeker 70EQtelescope, a Power Seeker 114EQtelescope, and a CelestronCometron 7×50 and 12×70 binoculars. It was headed byone of the convenors, Edjie Galeos, IAU-AS Adviser and Val Kirk Sam Lumpay, IAU-AS President together with the support of the Society of Young Aerospace Engineers (SYAE) of IAU.
The IAU young amateur astronomers also joined in facilitating the indoor fun arts & crafts activities as the public visitedthe annual cultural activity, also known as the Night of Heritage, which happens every last Friday of May in time for the Philippine National Heritage Month and International Museum Day.
As the campaign for disaster-preparedness is heightened, Indiana Aerospace University (IAU) launched its very own Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Unit (DRRMU) on the summer of 2017. The Administration acknowledged the need to have a unit dedicated towards disaster preparedness. With no time to waste, they immediately formed her own DRMMU, a first school based DRRMU in the City of Lapu-Lapu under the supervision of IAU’s Safety Manager, Engr. Edjie Galleos and upon the leadership of its student Adriane Adaptar, BS Avionics Technology. It is composed of thirty (30) Aerospacers who underwent the training series from April 22, May 6-7 and May 13-14 respectively.The DRRMU aims to promote disaster awareness and preparedness in the light of the country’s scuffle on both natural and man-made disasters. This organization also aims to complement the government’s efforts in beefing up the country’s disaster risk reduction and management program after having experienced the 2013 Visayas “killer” quake and Tyhpoon Haiyan “Yolanda” which greatly devastated the Visayan region.Starting off, the group underwent the Hazard Mapping, DRRMU Basics and Fire Safety Training conducted by the Lapu-Lapu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office along with the Lapu-Lapu City Fire District held at the University’s Aviation Room 2. There, the members were oriented on the vulnerability of hazardous materials and situations that can put student’s life into danger. Then, the trainees identified those potential risks that are present in the campus. In the same day, they underwent the fire safety seminar with a fire suppression drill, giving the members a firsthand experience on how to put out a fire. In the afternoon, the DRRMU Basic Skill training was conducted, providing the participants sufficient knowledge on disaster preparedness.The training on Medical First Responder was given on May 6-7 which was conducted by the Lapu-Lapu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office held at theAerospacer’s Hall.The members were taught and trained to become first responders in times of emergencies. They were able to learn the basics on how to be a first responder such as patient assessment, first aid, CPR and FOD, type of carries and spine board operating procedure.Their third and final training for this summer was on Water Rescue, conducted by the 5th ARCEN of the Philippine Air Force held at Villas Magallanes on its first session and at the University pool on its second session.There, they were taught how to survive in the water and how to rescue a person from drowning. Worth noting is the newly procured first batch of equipment for the unit that will fully aid them in this endeavor. The Administration also revealed plans to establish a modern command center that will become a monitoring center mainly dedicated towards disaster prevention.The summer tra ining capped off productively with hands-on activities on risk reduction and disaster management. It is envisioned that IAU’s DRRMU should be ready in times of emergencies and assist Aerospacers in times of injury, disaster awareness and preparation, and foster volunteering endeavors. Hats off to the University’s “first responders”!