19 Complete World Bank-Supported Course on Localizing Poverty Targets
A total of 19 professionals from Iloilo, Davao and Negros Oriental successfully completed the month-long online course, “Localizing Poverty Reduction Targets”. The course, which started June 9, had four development discussions held on separate dates and hosted by three partner universities of the World Bank: Central Philippine University (CPU) in Iloilo, University of Southeastern Philippines […]
Web Version of Weekly Campus Paper Launched
The school paper, the Weekly Sillimanian, launched July 9 its online version, targeting higher readership among members of the Silliman community within and outside the campus. To access, click: the Weekly Sillimanian This development is consistent with the efforts of the University make available its publications online and reduce printing costs. In order to ensure […]
Experts in Sports Science, Psychology Lecture on Wellness Management
The Physical Education Department organized a lecture on teaching wellness management on July 6 with a professor in sports science and another in psychology. Asst. Prof. Jonathan Cagas of the Department of Sports Science at the University of the Philippines Diliman and Assoc. Prof. Michele Joan Valbuena of the Psychology Department in Silliman discussed topics […]
54 New Faculty, Staff Undergo Orientation
Fifty-four new full-time and part-time faculty and staff members of Silliman University underwent a whole-day orientation by the Human Resource Development Office and the Office of Instruction on July 6. The orientation provided a contextualization to one’s role in the University vis-a-vis the vision and mission Silliman and how these are translated throughout the University’s […]
Our Christian Faith
“Our Christian Faith”By Prof. Cleonico Y. Fontelo, Vice President for Finance and Administration (Delivered during the launching of the University Christian Life Emphasis Month celebration on July 5, 2015 at the Silliman University Church.) We come together today to celebrate and launch the University Christian Life Emphasis Week. This is a University tradition that puts […]
Asst. Prof. Concepcion V. Velano
Her first eight years in this world was spent in the busy Makati metropolis. But when her Father decided to move permanently in the quiet barrio of Sibulan, Negros Oriental, located a few kilometers north of Dumaguete, her life took a great turn which ultimately led to where she is right now. Serving as a […]
UCLEM Celebration Centers on ‘Sustaining Power of God’s Truth’
The entire month of July is celebrated as University Christian Life Emphasis Month (UCLEM), guided by the theme: “The Sustaining Power of God’s Truth.” UCLEM is launched on July 5 with a commissioning worship and a communion service at the Silliman University Church. Vice President for Administration Prof. Cleonico Y. Fontelo is the speaker. Celebrated […]
Students, Faculty from HK, Japan, Myanmar on Campus for Service-Learning
The Institute of Service-Learning hosts a group of five students and three teachers from three countries for two separate service-learning programs running June 30 to July 27. There are four students from the International Christian University in Tokyo and a student form Chung Chi College in Hong Kong who are on campus for their regular […]
‘Ampalaya’ Musical Premieres at Luce Before Performance in Manila July 15
The musical that brings to another level the combination of theater with original Filipino compositions through Philippines’ first orkestra sin arko (orchestra without bows) in Silliman premiered July 3 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. “Ampalaya the Musical” captures the hearts of audiences across age brackets. It tells of a liveley yet moving story […]
Alumni Updates (June 22-July 5)
The Silliman University Alumni Council of North America, an umbrella organization of different chapters representing alumni and friends of Silliman University residing in the United States and Canada, recently elected their new set of officers for 2015-2017. They are: Betsy Ayaay Jackson (Toronto Chapter), chair; Betsy Merto Engle (Alaska Chapter), vice chair; Dinah Penaflorida (San […]
