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 […]
21 Pass Civil Engineer Licensure Exam
Twenty-one graduates from the College of Engineering and Design are among the country’s 3,935 new Civil Engineers, based on the November 2015 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination by the Professional Regulation Commission . Out of the 33 takers from Silliman University, 21 made it, registering a passing rate of 63.64 per cent against the national passing […]
Dr. Malayang Sheds Light on Phil. Education Reforms in Hong Kong Leadership Program
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III spoke on higher education reforms in the context of ASEAN integration during a leadership program held November 12 to 14 in Hong Kong. A signature program of the United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), the Asian University Leadership Program brings together mid-level and senior […]
Mrs. Jan Karen S. Kitane
Like one huge jigsaw puzzle, we all assume a role in this world and interconnect with other people to create one big picture. Whatever our role is, each one is essential. The process of completing a very huge jigsaw puzzle is an arduous one, for some parts of the picture takes a very long time […]
Alumni Updates (November 16-22)
The Silliman alumni chapter of Dumaguete is inviting fellow Sillimanians and the Dumaguete community to a two-day Christmas Flea Market on November 21-22, 2015, from 3PM onwards, at the Dumaguete Business Park (next to Robinson’s Mall), Dumaguete South Road. Alumni Chapter president Roberto D. Montebon said this event hopes to raise funds for the chapter’s […]
Painting Facebook French
PAINTING FACEBOOK FRENCHBy Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director, Office of Information and Publications Nakiuso. In English: riding on the “in” thing. So was the general comment when many on Facebook changed their profile photos to the colors of the French flag. There was that skepticism on whether people really understood what the switch in profile […]
