FU @ 75 QUIZ BOWL

The following are the distinctions of our FU founder, Dr. Vicente G. Sinco EXCEPT ONE. Which is which?

• 8th President of Univ. of the Phil.

• Manager and Director of the nation's Dept. of Foreign Affairs

• Director of the Bureau of Private Schools

• An adviser and confidant of the five Pres. of the Repub. of the Phi.

Answer explanation

He is also the Organizer and First Commissioner of the Nation's Dept. of Foreign Affairs

In 1963, Foundation College received international recognition - the only institution with a "College" status recognized with higher learning worldwide and become a member of what organization?

• International Association of Universities

• International Organization of Colleges and Universities

• International Association of Higher Learning

• World University Association of Higher Learning

What was the first building constructed in 1950's with classrooms for the High School?

• Home Economics Building

• The Auditorium

• Administration Building

• College of Education Building

How many graduates Foundation College produced in September 1950?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Answer explanation

The increasing number of graduates produced by the college attests to the Negrense's belief in the effectiveness of the institution's mission. 1 in Sept. 1950; 65 in 1951; 42 graduate increased in 1952-1953 up to 176 in the last year of that decade.

What was the name of the organization that highlighted the important role of women in the college?

• Guild of Women

• Circle of Women

• Lady Circle

• Women's Association

As a testament to the University's commitment to education for nation building, Pres. Leandro G. Sinco suggested to adopt what bird as an emblem of authority which is perched on top of the pillar bearing the university's seal?

• eagle

• hawk

• falcon

• owl

Which of the following FU presidents introduced PUPA (Program of Uncompromising Personalized Attention)?

• Dr. Vicente G. Sinco

• Dr. Leando G. Sinco

• Dr. Mira D. Sinco

• Arch. Victor Vicente G. Sinco

Answer explanation

Year 1993, When Pres. Leandro” Sinco infused new life into the school with dynamic leadership that brought to the forefront student-centered principles and uncompromising personalized attention.

The Program on Uncompromising Personalized Attention (PUPA) became a driving force in the holistic development of student life in Foundation University.

In 1961, who designed and executed a life-sized concrete statue of a seated Dr. Jose Rizal placed at the entrance gate of College's main campus now at the Social Garden?

• Anastacio Caedo

• Andrews Calumpang

• Christopher Diones

• Abraham Valencia

Answer explanation

Anastacio Caedo was a professor of the School of Fine Arts, Univ. of the Phil. and was hailed as the National Artist (he declined this recognition for an unknown reason). He is known for making statues like the Andres Bonifacio monument in Balintawak and Dr. Jose Rizal monuments in many parts of the world.

Which of the following years our institution was awarded a "university" status?

• 1968

• 1969

• 1970

• 1971

Answer explanation

It was Wednesday, February 12, 1969, a few month's short of 20 years , the status of a college was changed to that of a university status.

What folk practices promoted in Buglasan Festival in 1980s that was endorsed by the directors of Folk Arts Theatre of the Cultural Center of the Phil. to the first lady of the Phil and the Folk Arts Community in Manila?

• Buglasan and Palihi

• Buglasan

• Buglasan and Inagta

• Palihi and Inagta

Answer explanation

This endorsement was the result of the BUGLASAN that the university initiated treated NegOr to a cultural re-awakening - an attempt to offer the underlying pathos of the Negrenses' celebration of life through festivals who turned out to be the milieu of original folk dances, songs, recipes, and entertainment from all areas of the province.