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.
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.
“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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