University of the Philippine (UPLB) Los Banos

             

University of the Philippines Los Baños

- (UPLB or colloquially "Elbi")
-is a public university located in the towns of Los Baños and Bay in the province of Laguna, some 63 kilometers     south of Metro Manila.
-is one of the six constituent universities of the University of the Philippines System
-It started out as a College of Agriculture in 1909; and became a full-fledged university in 1972.
-is dedicated to advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the Filipinos and the humanity in the 21st century. 
- is also called Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) It is the national boitechnology research center and repository for all crops other than rice, which is handled by thePhilippine Rice Research Institute.




Location: Los Banos Laguna Philippines (Main Campus)


Total Area: 14,665 hectares (147 km²)
                        university town, land grant university

Motto: Honor and Excellence


Color:   UP Maroon and UP Forest Green


Type: National University


Hymn: UP Naming Mahal


Stablished: March 6, 1909


Nickname: UP Fighting Maroons


Mascot: UP Oblation


Website: http://www.uplb.edu.ph


Phone no.
Office of Public Relations
  T/F: (049) 536-3604
opr@uplb.edu.ph

Office of University Registrar
(049) 536-2553
registrar@uplb.edu.ph

Graduate School
(049) 536-3414, T/F: (049) 536-2310
gs@uplb.edu.ph

Legal Office
(049) 536-3453/2345/5555
legal@uplb.edu.ph

Office of Student Affairs
T/F: (049) 536-2238
osa@uplb.edu.ph

UPLB Housing Office
T/F: 049 536-4009
uho@uplb.edu.ph
uplbhousing@yahoo.com.ph

Office of University Registrar
(049) 536-2553, T/F: (049) 536-2508
registrar@uplb.edu.ph

University Library
(049) 536-2235/2326 F: (049) 536-5081
library@uplb.edu.ph

UP Rural High School
(049) 249-2031, T/F: (049) 249-5409
uprhs@uplb.edu.ph

CEM Dean’s Office
(049) 536-2715, T/F: (049) 536-4750
docem@uplb.edu.ph

CEM Secretary’s Office
T/F: (049) 536-2716
socem@uplb.edu.ph

Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems
(049) 536-2577, T/F: (049) 536-3572
mcme@uplb.edu.ph

Nine (9) Colleges Organized by UPLB 
                1. Agriculture,
                2. Arts and Sciences, 
                3. Development Communication, 
            4.Economics and Management, 
                5.Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology, 
                6. Forestry and Natural Resources,
                7.Human Ecology,
                8. Public Affairs,
                9.Veterinary Medicine


 -- and two(2)  schools --
            1. Environmental Science and Management,
            2.The Graduate School.

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra at DL Umali Hall
DL Umali Hall, which serves as the main auditorium, usually hosts stage plays and musical performances.There are some smaller theater found in the campus such as: The NCAS Auditorium at the Humanities and Social Sciences Building and the SEARCA Auditorium are also favored venues. Baker Hall usually hosts rock concerts, dance parties and trade fairs, while the Seniors Social Garden is a preferred venue for garden shows, weddings and other intimate events.

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