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 […]
Mrs. Aida R. Torres
It has been 14 years since Mrs. Aida R. Torres, who spent a big part of her life working in Mindanao, moved back to her beloved hometown Dumaguete to work in Silliman as the High School librarian. And it was this very decision that led her and her family to a more fruitful life – […]
3 Cabinet Secretaries Slated to Speak at State of Nature Assessment
Three Cabinet Secretaries are among the scheduled speakers at the upcoming State of the Nature Assessment (SONA) hosted by Silliman University and organized by environmental group Green Convergence, on August 9 at the newly renovated Guy Hall. The Cabinet Secretaries are expected to provide a government perspective to multi-sectoral initiatives driven at addressing climate change. […]
Scientist with Key Role in Ebola Outbreak Control now Professor in Silliman
A Filipino-American scientist, who played a key role in the battle against the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014 is now with Silliman University as adjunct professor and Balik Scientist under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) program. Dr. Jorge Emmanuel hit headlines when the United Nations engaged him to lead a team […]
Country’s First Journalism School Outside Manila Turns 50
The College of Mass Communication, which is the first journalism school established outside Manila, celebrates its 50th year this month. Themed “SU MassCom @ 50: Remaining Relevant in the Digital Age”, the golden jubilee celebration kicks off with a worship service at the Silliman University Church on August 21. Highlights of the College’s 50th anniversary celebration […]
Alumni Updates (August 1-7)
The Silliman University Alumni Association New York-New Jersey (SUAA NY-NJ) chapter held their annual picnic on July 30, 2016 at the Croton Park, Hudson, NY. Chapter president Ms. Laura Domingo-Garcia was happy to report SUAA NY-NJ’s active participation in various community events, including the 2016 Philippine Independence Day parade last June 5, 2016 and the […]
Digitization of Ancient ‘Ulahingan’ Epic Completed
After more than 50 years, the precious recordings of the Ulahingan epic have been digitized for posterity and are now in the care of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library. The epic, which was recorded by the late Divinity School professor Dr. Elena Maquiso in the 1960s, originates from the Arumanen and Livunganen […]
Psychology Major Represents Silliman in ACUCA Student Camp in Indonesia
A Psychology major is among the delegates from the Philippines to the international student camp organized by the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) on August 22 to 26 in Bandung, Indonesia. Sean A. Caballes, who is active in the Student Government as chairperson of the Religious Life Committee and is an […]
