SU biologist discovers new butterfly subspecies
Dr. Jade Aster T. Badon, biologist and instructor at the Silliman University (SU) Biology Department, discovered the Appias phoebe nuydai, a new butterfly subspecies that can be found in Mt. Talinis, Negros Oriental. The entomological journal Nachrichten des Entomologischen Vereins Apollo published the discovery this month, citing Badon and Dr. Jacqueline Y. Miller as authors. […]
Alumni Update June 8 – 14, 2020
We celebrate the life of Silliman alumnus Dr. Benjamin R. Butuyan an active and generous member of the Silliman University International Chicago Chapter Inc. Dr. Butuyan took up Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Silliman and graduated in 1962. We share with you Homer Butuyan’s eulogy of his father. Dr. Benjamin Raciles Butuyan went home […]
SU distributes more shields for pedicab drivers
Silliman University (SU), through its Technology Business Incubator (TBI), distributed the second batch of free plastic shields or “pedi-shields” for motorized tricycles or pedicabs in Dumaguete City, June 17-18, 2020 in front of the SU Junior High School gate. SU TBI staff continue to lead the production, distribution, and installation of the additional 103 […]
SU, BPI Foundation offers scholarship for next of kin of the medical frontliners
Silliman University (SU), in partnership with the Bank of Philippine Islands Foundation (BPIF), offers the PAGPUGAY Scholarship Fund Program to support the next of kin of the medical frontliners who passed away in the line of duty against COVID-19. BPIF will choose 10 students from 12 schools in the country offering the scholarship, which includes […]
SU continues shuttle service for faculty, staff
Silliman University (SU) continues its shuttle service to assist university personnel who are reporting for work but do not have their own vehicle. The shuttle service using SU buses began last March when public transportation was limited under the community quarantine. The shuttle service picks up and drops off personnel at their preferred location. The […]
SU receives 10K masks from Weilian
Silliman University (SU) received 10,000 disposable face masks donated by Weilian Educational Consulting (Chengdu) Co., Ltd., which arrived June 10, 2020, at the Leopoldo T. Ruiz Administration Building. Dr. Earl Jude Paul L. Cleope, SU vice president for academic affairs, received the masks from Col. Crisaleo Tolentino of the Philippine National Police (PNP), an SU […]
Alumni Update June 1 – 7, 2020
In preparation for Silliman University’s 119th Founders Day celebration, the Alumni and External Affairs Office would like to invite reunioning classes, school organizations, alumni chapters, and other Silliman groups to join and register with the Alumni Affairs for the Alumni Virtual Parada Sillimaniana. Let us not be dampened by the health crisis our world is […]
SU provides ‘pedicab shields’ to protect drivers, passengers
Silliman University (SU), through its Technology Business Incubator (TBI), distributed free plastic shields for motorized tricycles or pedicabs in Dumaguete City as a COVID-19 protective measure for drivers and passengers. SU TBI staff led the production, distribution, and installation of 100 pedicab shields or “pedi-shields” last June 4-5, 2020 in front of the SU Junior […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: The BS in Medical Technology is still open for application
Click here to apply or you may scan the QR code Those who have pending applications on or before May 13 are automatically included in the list of applicants while those who submitted beyond May 13 should apply again through the given link. Deadline: June 30, 2020
Announcement: SUMS Enrollment and Opening of Online Classes for Academic Year 2020-2021
For incoming first year, second and third year medical students First semester online classes will start on August 17, 2020, in consonance with Silliman University’s schedule for resumption of classes and with existing guidelines of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Legal Education Board (LEB). For the continuing Fourth Year Medical Students Medical Clerkship Rotations (Hospital […]