A Thanksgiving that Never Ends
A Thanksgiving that Never EndsBy Rev. Dr. Noriel C. Capulong, Senior Pastor, Silliman University Church For today, being thanksgiving even as it is also first Advent Sunday, I was requested by the worship committee to share my own kind of testimony that has made thanksgiving a very meaningful event for me. Many of you know already, […]
Ms Katherine P. Fontelo
She bravely faces each day, holding on to a life perspective that testifies to the idea that, indeed, it is the hard things that break, while the soft and tender endure. In a world of countless trials and challenges, her ultimate strength is her gentleness. Her sweet smile, soft voice, and her dainty demeanor perfectly […]
SU Discusses Joint Tropical Biological Oceanography Offering with Newcastle University
(Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences professors Dr. Janet S. Estacion, Dr. Hilconida P. Calumpong and Dr. Aileen P. Maypa with Dr. Nicholas Polunin, Professor of Marine Environmental Science and Leader, Marine Biology, Ecosystems and Governance at Newcastle University.) Three professors at the Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) are in Newcastle […]
Human Rights Advocate, Distinguished Chemist Named Outstanding Sillimanians
A human rights and social justice advocate based in California and a distinguished chemist from Mindanao are these year’s recipients of the Outstanding Sillimanian Awards. Ms. Cynthia Arnaldo-Bonta is recognized in the field of Human Rights and Social Justice, and Dr. Myrna Sillero-Mahinay in Chemistry. They will receive their awards in a special ceremony traditionally […]
Magdamo Couple, PhilSouth Construction to Receive Prestigious Award
The Order of Horace B. Silliman will be conferred on couple Mr. and Mrs. Rolando V. Magdamo and the Philsouth Properties and Development Corporation, through its general manager Mr. Luisito M.Tijing, on August 25 at the Silliman Hall. Given during the Founders Day celebration of Silliman University, the award is a prestigious recognition conferred upon […]
Adjunct Professor from Thailand Speaks on Earthquakes, Dam Designs
The College of Engineering and Design, in cooperation with the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Silliman University Student Chapter, organized a seminar on earthquakes and their impact on dams last August 16 at the Cicero Calderon Hall on campus. Dr. Martin Wieland, expert in the fields of dam and earthquake engineering, was resource person. […]
Alumni Updates August 14 – 20, 2017
This year, Silliman University honors on August 28, 2017 two of its alumni with the prestigious Outstanding Sillimanian Award. They are Ms. Cynthia Arnaldo-Bonta for Community Service and Dr. Myrna Sillero-Mahinay for Chemistry. Cynthia Arnaldo-Bonta came to Silliman in the early 1950’s when her father was invited to join the then Department of Agriculture and […]
Graduate Dean, Nursing Faculty Join Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop in Japan
Dean of Graduate Programs Dr. Enrique G. Oracion and College of Nursing faculty Dr. Theresa A. Guino-o attended the sixth and last workshop for scholars on disaster preparedness and climate resiliency, held August 4 to 9 in Kyoto, Japan. The International Workshop Toward Building Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia had for its wrap-up […]
Professor Emeritus Dr. Alcala Named ASEAN Biodiversity Hero
National Scientist and Silliman University Professor Emeritus Dr. Angel C. Alcala is named one of this year’s ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes. He received the prestigious award on August 7 in Manila on the occasion of the Golden Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), during the same period foreign ministers from the ASEAN member […]
Multi-Agency Security Planning Conducted for 116th Founders Day
As is the practice every August, Silliman University conducted a multi-agency meeting yesterday to discuss security preparations for the upcoming 116th Founders Day celebration this month. Present were officers of the Philippine National Police from both Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental, 79IB of the Philippine Army at Camp Leon Kilat, Philippine Drugs Enforcement Agency, and the […]
