Search Is On For Next University President
After a thorough and rigid screening process, five Sillimanians are in the final list of candidates for the next University President. A forum will be held on November 7, 2016 (Monday), 9am to 4pm at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium for the Silliman community and other stakeholders to know more about the candidates and […]
Dos and don’ts in this ‘state of lawlessness’
In view of recent national security concerns, we are sharing this column by Jarius Bondoc published on The Philippine Star last September 5, 2016. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff of the University to be mindful of their surroundings as this national policy is being implemented. Work, play, and pray as we always do. But be […]
Alumni Updates (September 5-11, 2016)
Silliman University recently received a total of Php 866,000.00 for scholarships from the Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. (SAAI) during its Board meeting last August 25, 2016. In behalf of Silliman University, Dr. Ben S. Malayang III received a check of Php 366,000.00 pesos from SAAI in support of the University’s scholarship program and another check […]
Call for Manuscripts to the 56th Silliman University National Writers Workshop
The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is now accepting applications for the 56th Silliman University National Writers Workshop to be held from May 8 to 19, 2017 at the SU Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village and the Silliman University campus. This Writers Workshop is offering ten fellowships to promising writers in the Philippines who want […]
Ten CED Grads Now Registered Electrical Engineers
Ten graduates from the College of Engineering and Design have passed the Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) administered this September. The exam was given by the PRC’s Board of Electrical Engineering in eight different cities nationwide: Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, and Lucena. Congratulations to […]
Int’l Sea Expert: PH is Marine Conservation Model to World
“The [No-Take Marine Reserves] strategy worked in Apo Island, so we know that it can be done,” said National Geographic Emerging Explorer and Oceana Senior Adviser Alexandra Cousteau, adding that if marine conservation can be accomplished in the Philippines, it will set an example to the whole world. Cousteau was invited as speaker during the […]
Coal Still to Dominate Power Mix in PH
Despite increases in investments in renewable energy, coal is still expected to dominate the power mix in the Philippines in the next one or two decades. Since the enactment of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, new renewable capacities (wind, solar, biomass, and hydro) have significantly increased from 34 MW (2008) to 813 MW (2015). […]
Dr. Rosario Maxino-Baseleres
Dr. Rosario Maxino-Baseleres is now on her 30th year of serving Silliman University (SU). Starting June of this school year 2016-2017, she returned to an old job — as dean of the College of Mass Communication (CMC), which celebrates its golden jubilee this year. “Ma’am Rose” is described by a former CMC student leader, who is now […]
Legal Officials on WPS Ruling: Pres. Duterte has Strong Foundation to Negotiate with Chinese
“President Rodrigo Duterte has a strong foundation. We pray that he will be guided to negotiate with the Chinese.” This was how Associate Supreme Court Justice Francis Jardeleza described the landmark decision of the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal on the West Philippine Sea on September 2 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Speaking to […]
