INSTITUTIONAL PRAYER (Play)
O Heavenly Father,
the fountain of life, wisdom and love,
teach us to ever cherish
our University Motto,
Non Scholae, Sed Vitae
not for school but for life.
Let this lofty aspiration
evolve into a treasured inspiration
to love life and to live love
in a lifelong learning.
Guide us to nurture better tomorrows
for countless young people
striving for meaningful lives.
Strengthen us to champion excellence
but above all
transform us to become morally upright,
responsive and responsible servant leaders.
In a most special way,
shower your bountiful blessings
on our students, teachers, employees,
administrators, alumni, and retirees
so that as one family
we continue to care and share
in our home away from home.
May the Mother of Perpetual Help,
our Patroness and Star of the Sea,
accompany us against trials and difficulties
in our journey towards a joyful coming home
in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
UNIVERSITY MARCH >>
Nueva Caceres, thy name
In song and story told
Gives to Bicol fame And honor as of old…Rah, Rah, Rah
From regions far and near
From far off land and sea
We’ve come with conscience clear
To pledge our hearts to thee..Rah, Rah. Rah
Chorus:
Hooray for Nueva Caceres
Our Alma Mater true
Long live our Nueva Caceres
And may God bless her, too.
Meaning: This is another song of praise to the University but sung with a faster beat. It tells of the University as a leading exponent of academic excellence and innovation, thus contributing to Bicol’s progress. Students pledge their loyalty to the institution as they received education and will continue to pray for blessings for the University as it continues to fulfill its mission.
UNIVERSITY HYMN (Play)
Nueva Caceres, before
God’s altar high we sing
And pledge that ever more
To thee will honors bring.
When thy portals fade from sight
And darkness dims the day
Thy torch shall be the light
To guide us on our way.
Chorus:
And o’er the Bicol land and sea
Thy flag shall ever wave,
The Red and Gray for UNC
And youth upright and brave
Meaning: This is a song of praise to the University as an institution of higher learning. The graduates promise to bring back honors to the university as a token of gratitude for the education they received. Throughout the Bicol region, the University will be known as an educational institution that produces successful graduates who will lead in regional and national development.