Volume 1, Issue 1, AY 12-13

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The First Issue
The Astroid, University of the Philippines Mathematics Clubs official newsletter, is dedicated to informing members and alumni alike about the current events and situations of the organization. It is hoped that stronger bonds will be forged and lines of communication will be opened between those who , through the club, have left a lasting legacy.

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UPMC MOVES BACK HOME

The UP Math Club has finally moved home. Last October 2012, the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) finalized its plans for Palma Hall, allocating the use of its facilities for CSSP purposes only. In regards to this, the UP Math Club, along with the UP DOST Scholars Association, UP Pre-Medical Society, and UP Haring Ibon, was asked to vaall of its properties to its new home. Despite mixed reactions from members and alumni alike, the new location enables the club to be more affiliated with the faculty and staff, as well as other organizations of the Institute of Mathematics.

The UP Institute of Math: UPMCs New Home

IN THIS ISSUE
UPMC Returns Home to IM

cate the premises, leaving its long-time home behind. The club is now located at Room 109 of the Math Building Annex with its members having successfully moved

Math Club is CS Best Org The 35th Freshman Math Quiz The Fun UPMC Summer Experience The 18 New Member of UP Math Club The 3rd Little Math Wizard

UPMC Is CSs Best Org

For the first time, UP Math Club has garnered the Best College of Science Organization Award by the UP Diliman College of Science for the First Semester AY 2012-2013. This follows a strong performance of the organization in the attendance of meetings of the College of Science Council of Organization Leaders (CS-COOL), which represents the various organizations in the College of Science. Also, the organizations participation in the various activities of the college, such as the Freshman Orientation and Block Handling were part of the basis in determining the awarding of the honor.

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THE ASTROID

The Fun UPMC Summer Experience

UPMC Members sure know how to beat the heat! During Summer 2012, UPMC had a membership renewal, and the members enrolled during the summer term were able to officially be members and participate in summer activities. The main objectives of the summer renewal were to generate new ideas for the annual events and the coming academic year, and to forge stronger bonds between members. Thus, Discussion Days were held for idea generation, with very fruitful results and many good ideas made. Other awesome activities like Mangilatis Martes, M a g s ay a M ar t es , Habulang Huwebes, Lunes ng mga Lalaki, and Biyernes ng mga Babae made sure that the summer was enjoyable, fun, and memorable.

A summer made memorable by awesome activities

The 35th
Last July 28, 2012, the 35th Annual F r e s hm a n Ma t h Quiz, entitled The Fresh Factor, was held at UP Diliman, the written eliminations at the 3rd floor of the Math Building, and the Finals at Room 400 of Palma Hall.

Annual Freshman Math Quiz

The questions covered High School Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Logic, and the panel of judges was composed of professors of the Institute of Mathematics, namely Mme. Marian Robles, Sir Lucky Galvez, and Sir Alip Oropeza. A total of 25 teams competed, each team comprised of one to three members. The top 12 teams of the elimination proceeded to the prefinal round, and the top 6 competed in the final round. Team Fluffy garnered first prize, with Team i coming in second, and Team TMC in third.

Team Fluffy wins the 35th Freshman Math Quiz on July 28

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T i m e s t h e C h a r m : M a t h W i z a r d
and Grade 6) proceeded to the semifinal rounds. The top 3 of each level then competed in the Final round. The contest was delayed by technical difficulties in these last few rounds, but this did not dampen the spirits either the members or the participants. In the fast-paced Final round, Christian Philip Lavin Gelera, a grade 6 student of the University of the Philippines Integrated School, quickly took the lead and held it the entire round, thus winning the title of the Third Little Math Wizard.

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L i t t l e

Last September 15, 2012, the Third Regionwide Search for the Little Math Wizard was held at UP Diliman. The participants were Grade 5 and 6 students from elementary schools in NCR. The panel of judges was composed of Sir Lucky Galvez, Sir Nathan Caalim, and Mme. Nerissa T. Abara. Registration began an hour late at 8:00 am due to the bad weather conditions, but despite the rain, contestants poured in from all over the region. After the elimination round at the 3rd floor of the Math Building, the contestants (Grade 5

Grade 5 and 6 kids battle it out for the title of Little Math Wizard.

Young Blood: UPMCs Newest Members

Batch 12A's semester-long application came to a close last October 15th as they held their Applicants' Party, at Dauriken Private Pool, Novaliches. These eighteen applicants showcased their hidden talents through various entertaining presentations. Awards were also presented to the applicants who excelled during the app process. The Best Applicant award went to Thirdie Perez, who garnered two other awards, Best in Sig Sheet and Best in Club Exam. Eduard Draguin was awarded Best in Consti Exam, Rom Alejandro was awarded Best in Consti Discussion, and Gab Cannovas was awarded Best in Formal Interview. Best Buddy went to King Clemente, making this his second Best Buddy award. Accepted as well were (in alphabetical order) Rona Agrimano, Ina Batara, Mikee de Boda, Michael Deanon, Jen Dipol, Abi Lanzuela, Seb Quijano, KR Quirapas, Jiles Ramos, Yhesa Salazar, Rialeen Salvador, Maynard Santiago, Jiezalyl Valera, and Jored Victoria. Together, they were inducted as new members, and the members of the organization now number 82 in total.

UP MATHEMATICS CLUB
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AY 2012-2013
PRESIDENT: Mara P. Brodeth VICE-PRESIDENT: Fredrik C. Tomalin SECRETARY: Irish A. Corectico TREASURER: Julienne F. Luy AUDITOR: Christian F. Pablo A.A.C. CHAIRPERSON: Ferdinand L. Lopez P.R.C. CHAIRPERSON: Fenina May V.Gomez W.M.C. CHAIRPERSON: Philip Vincent A. Alegre COMMENTS? SUGGESTIONS? Text 09058447967. or 09178746969 All suggestions welcome. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012

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