Alumni Updates (December 5 – 11)
Silliman Alumni Association – Butuan Chapter President Atty. Rene K. Burdeos met with SU Alumni and External Affairs Director Ruben N. Bokingo on December 5, 2016 to finalize the list of activities for Sadya Mindanao 2017. Also present during the meeting were: Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. (SAAI) Director Leo G. Mamicpic, Sadya Mindanao Overall-Chairperson, Linda Bañas-Alvares […]
Silliman Produces 67 New Licensed Elementary, Secondary Teachers
Sixty-seven Silliman graduates are among the country’s newly licensed elementary and secondary teachers after passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) given last September 25. Of the 67, 33 passed in the elementary level while 34 made it in the secondary level. Two Sillimanians were also among the top passers: Dara Y. Tanato (Elementary) and […]
Silliman Seals 2 More Linkages with Vietnam, US Institutions
In its continuous effort to expand its international reach, Silliman has established partnerships with two institutions from Vietnam and the United States. On November 26, Silliman, represented by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Betsy Joy Tan and College of Nursing Dean Dr. Evalyn Abalos, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnam’s Vien Dong […]
Choristers Named Champion, Runner-up in Christmas Choir Tilt
Members of the Silliman University Campus Choristers (SUCC) won two major awards in a local Christmas choir competition on December 3. Subgroups of the SUCC, the Deca Voce and Tentonics, respectively won the grand prize and first runner-up during the first CDO Himig Handog sa Pasko, A Capella Choir Competition held at Robinsons Place Dumaguete. […]
Extension Program Launches Project HEALS
Silliman through its Extension Program launched the Marina Mission Clinic (SUMMC) Health and Emergency Assistance and Life Support (H.E.A.L.S) Project on December 5 at Dauin, Negros Oriental. Project H.E.A.L.S., per Prof. Emervencia L. Ligutom, Director for Extension, aims to organize a systematic procedure of health and emergency assistance and life support project at SUMMC that […]
For the 7th Straight Year, CBA Wins Intramurals Championship
True to its claim of being the “home of the champions,” the College of Business Administration (CBA) once again bagged the championship for the 2016 University Intramural Games that ran from November 27 to December 3. This is the seventh year the CBA has successfully held on to the championship title since the college first […]
Sillimanians Join ASEAN-Wide Youth Empowerment Activity
Silliman students and alumni visited Larena, Siquijor on Dec. 3-4 to hold a leadership and youth empowerment workshop to students from Siquijor State College as part of the “YSEALI Leaders YOUnite” program. The workshop participated by thirty students underwent several activities and sessions that will enable them to soon make an impact in Siquijor Island. […]
Mr. Vcpierre S. Calunsag
There are two things that define this man’s family and work life: when God healed his wife from salivary gland cancer (papillary cancer) and when God changed him to be His servant. Mr. Vcpierre S. Calunsag, also known as “Sir Morris”, is presently the Vault Officer at the Office of the Registrar and Admissions (ORA) […]
Dr. Malayang, Dr. Alcala Attend Transnational Education Forum in UK
Upon the invitation of the British Council Philippines and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III together with Board of Trustee and National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala attended the Philippine – UK Transnational Education (TNE) Forum on November 21-26 in London, United Kingdom. Dr. Malayang and Dr. Alcala […]
Dr. Malayang Discusses Whole Person Education in UBCHEA Interview
“Whole person education to me is an education that builds competence, builds character, and builds faith in God, together.” This is how President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III defined the kind of education offered in Silliman in an interview published on the website of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) last […]
