5th Grader competes in International Mathematics Competition
A fifth grader from the Elementary Department joins the Philippine delegation to the International Mathematics Competition on July 31 to August 3 in Singapore. Carlos Miguel Angelo S. Salazar was among only 48 students from around the Philippines who made it through a series of rigorous training and examinations. He was the only one from […]
When Storms Come
“When Storms Come”By Rev. Elmer L. Saa, Senior Pastor Text: Mark 4:35-41 I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the Captain called out to the crew and said, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” One man stepped forward and said, “Yes sir, I know […]
PH Ambassador to Myanmar Welcomes SU Student Recruitment in Yangon
UCLEM%20SCHEDULE%202015The Embassy of the Philippines in Yangon welcomed the efforts of Silliman University to undertake student recruitment in Yangon from June 24 to 26 and supported initiatives of the University to expand its linkages in Myanmar. This was the development during the courtesy call that Mr. Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director of the Office of […]
Stepping Up
STEPPING UPBy Dr. Elizabeth Susan V. Suarez, Dean, College of Performing and Visual Arts In March of 2014, I was requested by the Early Childhood School of Silliman to give the graduation reflection to the 50-100 five to six year olds going to grade 1. The question that I asked myself was how I could hold […]
28 Graduate from 1st US Embassy-Sponsored MOCC
Twenty-eight participants in the first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) of the US Embassy held at the American Studies Resource Center of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library graduated June 25. The succcessful participants came from Silliman University, St. Paul University, Philippine Coast Guard, Department of Education and Department of Environment and Natural […]
Student Leaders Attend Symposium on Migration
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) conducted a symposium on migration in the province of Negros Oriental last June 26. Held at the American Studies Resource Center of the Robert M. and Metta J. Silliman Library, the symposium sought to assist prospective migrants in making informed decisions regarding settling abroad, as well as lead community […]
Orchestra of the Filipino Youth Opens 53rd Cultural Season
A special performance from the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) on June 26 and 27 opens the 53rd cultural season in Silliman University, both at 7:30 in the evening at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. OFY is 40-piece ensemble composed of Filipino youth ages nine to 19 that was organized by the organization, […]
Asst. Prof. Myrna S. Yape
With the blossoming of technology in this modern era, the continued struggle to instill the sense of national pride and identity has never been this grim. Serving as one of the frontrunners in preserving the national language in the minds and hearts of her students is Assistant Professor Myrna Sanico Yape, who is currently serving […]
2 Topnotchers in Nurse Licensure Exam; Silliman Top 1 Performing School
Silliman University produced two topnotchers in the May 2015 Nurse Licensure Exam. With a passing rate of 100 percent, Silliman also made it as Top 1 performing school in the category of schools with 50 or more examinees. The University had a total of 56 examinees. This year’s topnotchers from Silliman are Carla Mae Borongan Abrigo (Top 8) […]
Of Filipino Food and Polls
Chef Pulls Rag: PH Cuisine ‘Worst in Asia’By Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director, Office of Information and Publications Before we go calling for another boycott or persona non grata declaration on the Malaysian chef that pulled the rag from under us on the CNN online poll of world’s best dishes, let’s find Master Shifu’s inner […]
