The University of Santo Tomas (UST) held the topping
off ceremony of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall last October 7, 2023. The ceremony is a
builder’s tradition that highlights the placement of the final beam on top of
the structure.
(from left) SM Foundation (SMFI) SAVP for Education Eleanor Lansang, SM Investments VP for Securities Judith Balderrama, Henry Sy Foundation (HSF) treasurer Virginia Yap, SMFI Executive Director and HSF Trustee Debbie Sy, HSF Executive Director Dr. Lydia Echauz, SMFI and HSF Trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal are welcomed by Dr. Joreen Rocamora, Director of the UST Office of Public Affairs.
The seven-storey building is a tribute of the Sy
family, the SM Group, and UST to the SM founder for his life-long education
advocacy. It is equally a manifestation of the ever-growing desire of the UST
Research and Endowment Foundation, Inc., Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc. (AFI)
and the 152-year old UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS) to further level
up in the field of medicine.
The Henry Sy, Sr. Hall will serve as a hub for
simulation in medical education, interactive student centered-learning,
collaborative multidisciplinary research, and interprofessional education. It
will house the Sts. Cosmas and Damian Simulation and Research Center.
“The Henry Sy, Sr. Hall will be a state-of-the-art
structure designed to meet the challenges and expectations of a digitally-inclined
medical education landscape. It will house technologically advanced facilities
and equipment, which will complement the existing teaching, learning, and
research practices of the University. It is yet another milestone, securing the
UST FMS a relevant spot, a significant spot in Catholic medical education in
the country, the region, and the world.” FMS Dean Dr. Ma. Lourdes Maglinao said
about the Henry Sy. Sr. Hall.
“Medical students can access a broad range of
digital tools and resources to enhance their learning and education as we were
compelled to shift to e-learning and online course platforms,” UST Rector, Very
Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., said.
The artist’s rendition of the Henry Sy, Sr.
Hall, which will rise near Gate 10 (Dapitan St.)
“Nowadays, keeping up with the advances in medical
education is paramount to ensure that our students are competent, agile, and
well-prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the ever-changing
educational landscape of modern medicine, and this building, this edifice, will
give us state-of-the-art equipment, which will give our medical students a
cutting-edge knowledge on how to use robotics as well as other equipment,” Fr.
Ang added.
Designed by C.A. Ventura & Partners, the Henry
Sy, Sr. Hall is on track to be completed by June 2024. ♦
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