IT Chair Presents Paper on Virtual Tourism at eLearning Confab in Hanoi
Information Technology Department Chair Asst. Prof. Janice Antoniette V. Forster presented a research paper entitled “Virtual Tourism: the Silliman University Campus Experience” during the International Congress on eLearning 2017 (ICE 2017) held October 5 to 7 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The research paper is co-authored by Marc Caen Aricheta, Bernardo Dadea Jr. and Ryan Jefferson Marinay, […]
Dean Speaks at Agribusiness Techno-Trade Forum
College of Agriculture Dean Dr. Chona Fontelo-Javier, was invited as resource speaker during the Agribusiness Techno-Trade and Investment Forum and Fair organized by the Department of Science and Technology together with the Department of Agriculture – Negros Oriental held October 3 to 4 at St. Paul University. Among the topics tackled during the forum were […]
Salonga Center Gives Free Legal Seminar to Officials of Barangay Tinago
The Dr. Jovito R. Salonga Center for Law and Development (JSCLD) provided a free seminar on relevant legal topics to the officials of Barangay Tinago in Dumaguete City on September 20. Different topics were discussed by volunteer-lecturers from the College of Law in Silliman: “RA 9262 – Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC)” by […]
1st Year Fine Arts Major Wins Victorias Milling Art Contest
First year Fine Arts student, Ledzeepee Ace Taboada, won first place in the 5th Victorias Milling Company (VMC) Art Contest held last September 22 at the SM Atrium in Bacolod City. This year’s theme was “Victory”, chosen in preparation for the coming centennial of VMC. Taboada’s Kadag-an Festival inspired painting won against 24 other finalists […]
Alumni Updates (October 2-8)
Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee in the field of Legal Education Dr. Rolando Del Carmen was recently recognized for his generous contribution to Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Texas. Dr. Del Carmen has been generously contributing towards the scholarship programs of SHSU, where he started teaching in 1974. He has since then donated around $300,000 […]
2 Shikoku Gakuin University Profs Visit Silliman for Students’ Intensive English Program
Two professors from Shikoku Gakuin University (SGU) in Japan were on campus for the short-term Intensive English Program (IntEP) that the second batch of 15 students from SGU was enrolled in last month. Prof. Kazuhito Hashimoto, International Office Director, and Prof. Kayo Nakazawa, student adviser, arrived around the same time the three-week IntEP program was […]
32 Pass Mechanical Engineer Licensure Exam
Silliman University produced 32 new licensed mechanical engineers, following the board examinations administered September 28 and 29. The University registered a passing percentage of 90.63 per cent for first-time takers, and 88.89 per cent including re-takers – higher than the national passing rate of 68.99 per cent. Congratulations to our new licensed mechanical engineers! Amiscaray, […]
SULAW Joins Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law
The College of Law faces off with 16 other law schools in the Philippines in the 2017 National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) conducted October to 6 at two venues in Manila. Forming the Silliman law debate team this year are Juris Doctor majors Wiem Marie Bonganciso and James Shemron Corro, with […]
Generation of Quality Jobs is Key to Philippine Growth – UP Economics Professor
University of the Philippines economics professor Dr. Ramon L. Clarete highlighted the importance of creating more quality jobs in spurring the country’s growth and development, at a lecture held October 2 at the Guy Hall. Titled “Philippines: Sick Man of Asia No More?” Dr. Clarete discussed the country’s economy, its highs and lows throughout the […]
Grad Ranks 8th in Librarian Board Exam; Silliman Hits 100%
A fresh graduate from the Library Information Science program clinched the eight spot in the recent Library Board Exam. Sandra Claire Panotes Dupio joins this year’s topnotchers. She leads the batch of board exam takers from Silliman this year that all made it. They are: Alos, Peter Dicen Ayunting, Gie Ann Radones Baldos, Unelyn Gerasol […]