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Jun
24

Alumni Updates (June 20-26)

The Alumni and External Affairs Office continues to campaign for the Memory Wall. We are inviting you to join us in an initiative that celebrates the memory of our loved ones who cherished their connection to Silliman, and support the faith ministry of the University. This invitation is also extended to High School reunioning batches […]

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Jun
24

Scholars from Asia, Africa, Europe Convene in Silliman for Mission Conference

Around 30 mission scholars and practitioners from Asia, Africa, and Europe will flock to Silliman to attend the International Mission Conference on from June 26 to July 1. Highlighting the conference is a series of public lectures on June 27 at the Silliman Hall. Themed “Mission Still Possible? Global Perspectives on Mission Theology and Mission […]

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Jun
22

‘Driven by Service, Not Profit,’ Dr. Malayang Describes Marina Clinic

At the soft opening of the Silliman University Marina Mission Clinic (SUMMC) on June 16 as a primary hospital offering 24/7 services to indigents in the town of Dauin and neighboring municipalities, Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III noted how both the University and its extension facility, SUMMC, are anchored on spirit of service. […]

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Jun
21

COPVA Offers Short Photography Course

The College of Performing and Visual Arts (COPVA), through its extension program, is offering a short course on photography starting this semester. Students will learn the basics of photography and its technicalities, such as aperture, ISO and shutter speed, and how to mix and match these to create great pictures. They will also explore different […]

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Jun
21

Library Joins Greening Project in Mabinay

Thirty-two personnel from the Robert B. & Metta J. Silliman Library took part in a greening project in Mabinay, Negros Oriental last June 4. Led by University Librarian Prof. Lorna Tumulak-Yso and American Studies Resource Center (ASRC) Librarian Mrs. Nenith Calibo, the group planted mahogany trees in the town of Mabinay. They were welcomed by […]

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Jun
18

Nursing Grad Clinches 4th Place in Licensure Exam; Silliman Hits 100% Anew

The College of Nursing has produced another topnotcher in the recent Nurse Licensure Examination. Jodi Marian Dagudag, who graduated last March, clinched the fourth spot with a rating of 86.20 per cent. She leads this year’s batch of 26 passers, who are all first-time takers. Silliman garnered at 100% passing rate, higher than the national […]

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Jun
15

JPC Hosts Ethnic, Religious Groups in Interreligious Seminar-Workshop

Around 20 individuals from various ethnic and religious groups from Mindanao attended a seminar-workshop on interreligious and cultural understanding organized by the Justice and Peace Center (JPC) of the Divinity School.  The seminar-workshop brought together various religious and cultural perspectives from Lumads and Muslims and Christians from Zamboanga, Cotabato, Bukidnon and Dumaguete. It provided a […]

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Jun
14

Silliman Ranked One of Asia’s Top 350 Universities, Philippines’ Top 6

Silliman University joins the list of Asia’s top 350 universities, based on the 2016 Asian University Rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).  Only eight universities from the Philippines made it to the list of top 350. For years, QS only publicly released the top 300. This year, QS expanded it to include 50 more. Of the seven […]

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Jun
14

Computer Studies Dean Named United Board Fellow

College of Computer Studies Dean Dr. Dave E. Marcial is one of 19 scholars in Asia granted a fellowship by the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.  The United Board Fellows Program prepares talented mid-career faculty and administrators for leadership in universities and colleges in Asia through exposure to leadership ideas and practices in diverse university […]

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Jun
14

Alumni Updates (June 13-19)

The Silliman University Alumni Association Kingdom of Norway (SUAAKON), also known as the Silliman Vikings, participated in the 118th Philippine Independence Day Celebration and parade last June 11, 2016 in Youngstorget, Oslo. The celebration was organized by the Philippine Embassy in Norway and was done in cooperation with FilCom-Norway. FilCom is a federation of Filipino […]

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