Stop, Look, Listen…
STOP, LOOK, LISTEN . . . FOR THE VIA, VERITAS, VITABy Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, President, Silliman University (Sermon delivered duirng the Founders Day Opening Sunday, August 14, 2016, Silliman University Church) TEXTS Exodus 3: 6-10He said also, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God […]
Fresh Grad Places 4th in Physical Therapy Board Exam
The Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences (IRS) produces another topnothcer in the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Licensure Exam. Fresh graduate Alexander R. Vidal II places fourth. He leads this year’s successful examinees from Silliman, numbering 18. The University registered a passing percentage 90, higher than the national passing rate of 68.06 per cent. Congratulations to our […]
‘Promote Agricultural Education’ – Cabinet Secretary
“The troubling reality today is the lack of farming knowledge among today’s youth and kids. The closest they could get to a farm is via Farmville on their smartphones and tablets.” This statement from Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol elicited laughter but painted a reality where there is a waning interest in agriculture both as […]
3 Faculty Members Engaged as Experts in Myanmar, Vietnam
Three faculty members were engaged as experts in social work and service-learning at two Asian schools, one in Yangon, Myanmar and another in Hue, Vietnam. Director of Extension Asst. Prof. Emervencia L. Ligutom was a Visiting Lecturer in Social Work at Tedim Christin College in Yangon, Myanmar from July 25 to 29. She handled different […]
Two Personnel Receive United Board Scholarship for Studies Abroad
A member of the faculty and another from the Administration are among this year’s recipients of scholarships for higher studies abroad from the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia. Former English Department Chairperson Asst. Prof. Warlito S. Caturay Jr. is now at Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand to pursue his Doctor of Philosophy in English Language […]
Alumna Competes with Team USA in Rio Olympics
A graduate of the School of Basic Education is among athletes representing the United States in the ongoing Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Paula Lynn P. Obañana is playing badminton, the same game she made a niche in back in High School in Silliman University. She was a celebrated varsity player in badminton […]
Alumni Updates (August 8-14)
The Silliman University Alumni Association Sydney Australia Chapter (SUAASACI) held a Founders Day celebration on August 6, 2016, recalling memories of High School and Church life, especially with the upcoming centennial of the Silliman University High School and the Silliman University Church. They also held their own version of Miss Silliman Sydney Australia beauty pageant. […]
College of Law to Offer Refresher Courses
The College of Law will start offering refresher courses for its students starting this semester, following confirmation by the Philippine Legal Education Board and in recognition of its high standing. Nine subjects will be offered to cover all the review classes required in the fourth year level of the Juris Doctor Program: Civil Law Review I […]
Amidst the Forces of Death
AFFIRMING LIFE AMIDST THE FORCES OF DEATH By Rev. Noriel C. Capulong, Senior Pastor, Silliman University Church (Sermon delivered on August 7, 2016 at the Silliman University Church.) Hosea 4:1-3; Mark 8:34-36 We are now entering what we can refer to as the Founders Day month, perhaps the most awaited month in the whole school year and […]
Motivated Workforce
COMPETENT AND MOTIVATED WORKFORCEBy Atty. Fe Marie D. Tagle, Vice President for Finance and Administration (Message delivered at St. Paul University, Dumaguete City.) Let me share with you insights about having and maintaining competent and motivated personnel. I have learned these from my years of experience as the Human Resource Manager of Silliman University. While the […]
