and Agustin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts – all three in the United States; and St Augustine College in Malta. University seal Symbols and meanings in the University of San Agustin's seal: The Eagle represents the lofty intellect of St. Augustine as the soaring "Eagle of Hippo." The Heart symbolizes love and charity—the first rule of St. Augustine. The Crosier and the Mitre These are the symbols of the Bishopric of Saint Augustine. The Book stands for the attributes lavished on St. Augustine as a profound and prolific writer and the greatest Doctor of the Church. Tolle Lege, Tolle Lege (Take up and read) were the words heard from the void by St. Augustine, leading to his conversion to Catholicism in Milan in 387. Colors: Red stands for courage and gold for victory over evil in this world. Virtus et Scientia (Virtue and Knowledge) is the traditional motto of the Augustinians, representing the two pillars of the Augustinian way of education. University of San Agustin. The University of San Agustin, which is emblazoned in the Seal, is an institution of learning dedicated to the education of the youth in the Augustinian way of life. Core Augustinian Values CARITAS(Charity) UNITAS (Unity) VERITAS(Truth) Kasanag sa Paskwa "Kasanag" (KaSANAG), a portmanteau of words "Ka" and "SanAg" (a colloquial of San Agustin), which also means bright or light in Hiligaynon language, and sa "Paskwa" (Hiligaynon translation of Christmas), which if combined is translated as Light in Christmas in English language, is a yuletide festival of lights which happens every December on the main campus of University San Agustin. The said holiday event include carnival rides fair, musical plays, Christmas variety shows and singing contests and concerts held by the university's schools and colleges. A fireworks display and traditional switching on of Christmas lights are showcased on its opening night. Publications The Augustinian Mirror The Augustinian Mirror is the official student magazine of the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City, Philippines. It was also adopted as the official name of the student publication of the elementary department of Colegio San Agustin-Makati (founded 1969), a sister school of the University of San Agustin in the nation's metropolitan capital region. It is published twice a year (once every semester) by the USA Publications. Founded in 1928, it is one of the country's oldest and most prestigious campus magazines. Among its chief goals are to nurture young