Alumni Updates (October 10–16)
The Silliman University Alumni Association Ireland-Northern Ireland Chapter hosted the 2nd EUROFLOCK, a gathering of alumni based in Europe, on September 30 to October 2 at Dublin, Ireland. The event was attended by over 100 alumni from three other alumni chapters in Europe namely: SUAA-GABS (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg and Switzerland), SUAA-United Kingdom and […]
Disaster Preparedness Training for Nurses Should Be Required, Silliman Nursing Researchers Urge
A group of nursing faculty researchers from Silliman University has recommended that training for nurses in disaster preparedness and response be made a regulatory requirement by government. “Local nursing associations such as the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) should lobby with the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) to include training in (disaster preparedness) as a requirement for […]
Sixth Grader Wins Gold Medal in National Taekwondo Tourney
A student from the School of Basic Education (SBE) brought honor to Silliman after winning a gold medal in a national taekwondo tournament this month. Sixth grader Marielle Geneive D. Bautista bested other young athletes from across the nation during the 2016 SMART National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships held in Cebu City on October 1 and […]
Silliman String Band to Represent PH in Int’l Art Festival in Taiwan
Upon the invitation of the Yilan City Office of Taiwan and the Formosa Melody Music Center, Kwerdas, the premier string group of the University, is set to perform at the 2016 Yilan International Art Festival this month. The group is among the ensembles from France, the United States, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, China, Nicaragua, and Indonesia, […]
Alumna Named Outstanding Filipino by Metrobank Foundation
Months after being awarded Outstanding Sillimanian, an alumna has made it to this year’s list of Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. Col. Jocelyn P. Turla, who was one of the five Outstanding Sillimanian Awardees (OSA) last August, joins the elite roster of Outstanding Filipinos honored by the Metrobank Foundation and its partners for their significant contribution […]
On Silliman’s Participation to the 2016 UNIGAMES
Silliman will be participating in this year’s UNIGAMES consistent with University policies and regulations. This is after its temporary withdrawal from the games since 2011. Our athletes will participate in the following: athletics, basketball, chess, football, table tennis, volleyball, and beach volleyball.
Silliman Produces New Mechanical Engineers, Clinches 100% Passing Rate
Thirty-one graduates from the College of Engineering and Design (CED) are now licensed mechanical engineers after passing the Licensure Examination administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last month. Silliman also clinched a 100% passing average in the board exam, higher than the national passing percentage of 69.57%. The 31 are among the 3,110 passers […]
Silliman Produces 13 New Chemists, 1 Chemical Technician
Silliman’s Chemistry Department has produced 13 new chemists and a chemical technician after they passed the licensure examination of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) this month. They are among this year’s 559 passers of the board exam given by PRC in Manila, Cagayan de Oro, and Cebu. Congratulations to our new chemists: Aba, Isiah Wallace […]
The Church of Today
The Church of Todayby Prof. Carlos M. Magtolis, Jr.Silliman University Church AdministratorDelivered during the 9 AM and 4 PM services of the Silliman University Church, October 9, 2016 A few years ago, a group of charismatic Christians visited friends and invited them to attend their newly organized congregation. Today, all over the city, there are […]
Mrs. Cindy Ruth R. Villariza
Looking after 24 female dormers and serving as dormitory adviser of Azucena Cottage could be God’s way of training Mrs. Cindy Ruth R. Villariza for motherhood. She was in a seven year-relationship with her college sweetheart, Mr. John Peter C. Villariza, before finally tying the knot this year. They had a civil wedding on February 18, […]
