P-noy attends inauguration of new DLSU building

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III joined De La Salle University and its benefactors during the inauguration of its newest building, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. He led the unveiling of the Cory Aquino Democratic Space Marker, a sprawling park located at the ground floor of the building. A major project of DLSU during its centennial year in 2011, the new building's main feature is the Learning Commons-a central hub that will house one million books, electronic databases, and special collections. More than a repository of books and reference materials, the Learning Commons is a place for transformative learning and collaborative, multidisciplinary research. Named in honor of the Philippine retail magnate, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall is a 14-storey modern and eco-friendly building which houses various academic service units, study areas, learning spaces, and select offices. It is also the first academic structure that will be rated by BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence). The inauguration and unveiling were held on Feb, 13 at De La Salle University.