Almost Two Years Ago.....

[This Video Clip Belongs to Dr. Herbert R]
Almost a couple of years ago.....

if your PC has a viewer you will be able to view this clip which I have recorded at the height of typhoon Milenyo. This devastating super typhoon wrought havoc to our properties, destroyed livelihood and infrastructure. But the resilience of the Filipinos and the Bikolano people demonstrate that nothing is insurmountable as long as there is faith in the Lord and the willingness to help each other. In less than a year the People of Albay Province was able to spring up from this calamity. Our thanks goes to the Almighty and secondly to the People of Albay and the local leaders.

Encyclopedia of Peace Education

For the information of researchers on peace, there is a very interesting website published by TEACHERS COLLEGE Columbia University, New York. It is an online encyclopedia that provide details about certain topics on Peace Education. The website also provides opportunities for scholars to send in entries or information. Visit the web site at EPE Teachers College Columbia University

Department of Peace Studies: Before & After "Reming"

After several years Bicol Region was badly hit by a super typhoon "Reming" in December of 2006. Global warming has shown its ugly head: namely drastic change in weather pattern. The Province of Albay was caught in the center of the Storm. It destroyed infrastructure, demolished villages, and resulted in loss of live and property. Our Campus was not spared. It destroyed a large portion of our buildings. Destroyed books and documents. But after a year, we have shown our resiliency and determination to rise from this crisis. Through the the help of Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and through the efforts of Gov. Joey Salceda, and the cooperation of the BU administration headed by the SUC Pres. Dr. Fay Lauraya has spearheaded the rehabilitation of our Buildings.

Before: The Rooms housing the Office and Classrooms of the Department of Peace Studies as it appeared a couple of days after the Typhoon in December of 2006

Today: The Rehabilitated and Rebuilt Classrooms and Offices

The Western Entrance, Fully renovated and Painted as it appears today June 2008

The Stage and Basketball Court