Filipino Scholars Tackle Enduring Relevance of Martin Luther
The Philosophy Department and the Divinity School, in partnership with the International Center for Mission Studies in Asia, hosted the Philippine conference on “500 Years of Reformation: The Enduring Relevance of Martin Luther”. Dr. Christian Hohmann, a scholar and the regional pastor in the Institute for Mission, Ecumenism and Global Responsibility in the Protestant Church […]
College of Law Cited for Notable Performance in Bar Exams
The Legal Education Board (LEB) awarded Silliman with a Certificate of Academic Recognition on December 2 for commendable performance in the Bar examinations administered in three consecutive years: 2012, 2013 and 2014. College of Law Dean Atty. Mikhail Lee Maxino received the award on behalf Silliman University. Present with him were three members of the Board of […]
Light of the World
“I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD”By Ben S. Malayang III, President (Sermon delivered during the All-University Advent Opening Worship on November 29, 2015, Silliman University.) Text: John 8:1-2 Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light […]
Pulpit and Pew
BETWEEN THE PULPIT AND THE PEWBy Pastor Mark B. Augusto, Minister for Students and Campus Chaplaincy (Sermon delivered on November 8, 2015 at the Silliman University Church.) Text: 1 Peter 4:8-11 We praise and give thanks to God for giving us another opportunity to fellowship with one another and to listen to God’s message for […]
Mr. Ruben C. Cuevas
Located 103 kilometers north of Dumaguete City, the “little big” town of Jimalalud became the birthplace of a man who has the perseverance and dedication of ten thousand. Upon birth, poverty seemed like a punishment for a crime he never committed, but his unwavering faith and persistence to alleviate himself and his family from the […]
Philippine Ambassador Welcomes Silliman’s Educational Mission in Laos
Her Excellency Belinda M. Ante, Philippine Ambassador to Laos, welcomed Silliman University’s visit to Vientiane as part of its international student recruitment campaign and initiative to expand its linkages in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. The Ambassador expressed support for the plans of the University in providing educational opportunities and professional services […]
SU Explores Educational Opportunities Under Dumaguete-Alameda Partnership
A 17-member delegation from Alameda City in California, led by Mayor Trish Spencer, was in Dumaguete City on November 23 to 26 to explore how Alameda and Dumaguete City can operationalize the terms of its sisterhood partnership agreement. Among the highlights were two simultaneous fora between members of the Alameda delegation and representatives from the […]
Fashion Model Reads Story to Orphans, Elementary Pupils
Fashion model and TV personality Ms Angel Aquino lead the storytelling session early this month with children from a local orphanage and third graders from the Elementary Department of Silliman University. The storytelling was part of the Learning Resource Exposition (LREx) event organized by the Silliman University Library System and the University Library Committee Ms […]
Alumni Updates (November 23-29)
The Silliman University Alumni Association – Alberta Chapter celebrated Christmas early on November 21 at the Daysprings Presbyterian Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The potluck dinner was a well-attended. Among those present were officers: Pedro Alconaba Panaguiton (president), Jan Ray Moncada (vice president), Cicly Mar Silva (secretary), Brenda Duran (treasurer), Michelle Yee (PRO), Genevieve Liclican […]
BENTABOLS Showcases Local Artworks for Sale
The Fine Arts Department collaborated with local artists on its art sale exhibition dubbed ‘BENTABOLS’, opening November 27. ‘BENTABOLS’ showcases a wide range of original small-scale works by many artists in and around Dumaguete at reasonable prices. Running from November 27 to January 8, 2016, ‘BENTABOLS’ is a play on a Tagalog word which in […]
