Dear Fellow Sillimanian: SADYA MINDANAW is a pioneering undertaking by the Sillimanians in Mindanao who had their second gathering on April 26 to 28 in Cagayan de Oro. The fellowship was, indeed, loaded with fun events. Among the highlights were the Mapawa forest trek, the white river rafting, the riverside picnic, the fellowship dinner and […]

Dear Fellow Sillimanian: The painting by our fellow Sillimanian Kitty Taniguchi captures the spirit of summer! With the summer sun, runners are everywhere.  The fitness fever has become an everyday passion to many and a dream to others who are still “downloading” possibilities. Haruki Murakami shares some wisdom on endurance: “…if you don’t keep repeating […]

Dear Fellow Sillimanian: Happy Hearts Month!  We all know that the Silliman Campus is one of the most romantic places to celebrate the Hearts Month.  The entire expanse of the Amphitheater framed by acacia trees is among couples’ favorite spots.  But there is a new one; it’s this fallen log sandwiched by two eucalyptus trees […]

Dear Fellow Sillimanian: Happy New Year!  As we welcome another year, may we remain unceasingly hopeful that God grant us the desire of our hearts and allow all our plans to succeed. During one of the re-election campaigns of President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey optimistically exclaimed, “Cheers to another chance for us to get it […]

Dear Fellow Sillimanian: Maayong Pasko ug Mabungahong Bag-ong Tuig!   There was much opportunity for Christmas giving in December 2012 as Dumaguete becomes the new typhoon “destination.” Dr. Angel C. Alcala observes, “it is vulnerable to tropical depressions developed during the north monsoon season.” He urged the local government to accept the reality of climate change […]

Dear Fellow Sillimanian: Dayon sa DUMAGUETE!      This year, a new service at Silliman Church was held to celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day. It’s called a Memorial Service, which was not exactly new as this was done at the Dumaguete Memorial Park in the past years. What was different besides the […]

  Dear Fellow Sillimanian: Dayon sa Buglasan!   An expanded version of Silliman’s Hibalag, the Founders Day booth festival, was the main feature of Negros Oriental’s Buglasan 2012.  Each booth became the tourism and product  display center  for its town and city.  The design of each booth was inspired by the major tourism attraction of […]

Dear Fellow Sillimanian: September was another busy month for many of our students. The adrenalin rush of the young Sillimanians on Founders Day continued on, thanks to the celebration of Christian Education Month at the Silliman University Church.  The annual event covered a lot of ministries for all ages.  In addition to learning more about […]

Dear Fellow Sillimanian: “This is a well-organized Founders Day! I enjoyed this a lot! It’s not just a day but a very long celebration – this day actually lasted for a month. I have been watching cultural shows and attending lectures this August. I never had somethhing like this back home. It was my first […]