Dr. Malayang Elected President of Asian University Digital Resource Network
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III was unanimously elected president of the Asian University Digital Resource Network (AUDRN) during its 2nd National Convention hosted July 23 to 25 by the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod. AUDRN is an association of 21 colleges and universities around the Philippines committed to promoting local […]
Country’s First Female Pop Opera Group to Perform at Luce
The Cultural Affairs Committee brings to the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium on July 31 described by The Philippine Star as the country’s first young female pop opera group. Opera Belles was formed by the Philippine Opera Company and is composed of three charming ladies: Allison Tanner, Lara Maigue and Jam Valdes — all trained in classical […]
COE Ties Up with DepEd in Curbing Dropout Rate in Public High Schools
Silliman University, through the College of Education, and the Department of Education (DepEd) – Negros Oriental Division launched on July 21 its joint project that addresses the risk of dropping out among students in public high schools in Dumaguete. Dubbed “Project Agakay”, the project seeks to provide support to high schools students who are at […]
University-Wide Earthquake, Fire Drills Rolled Out
Schedules have been plotted out for the series of earthquake and fire drills that will be conducted in all academic units in the University. The drill is a precautionary measure that aims to capacitate both students and members of the faculty and staff in handling crisis situations involving fire and natural calamities, such as earthquakes. […]
Alumni Updates (July 20-26)
The Silliman University Alumni Association of Northern California (SUAANC) recently held their chapter’s annual picnic at the lakeside home of Dr. Gary D. Nazareno (HS ’79) in Hughson, California last July 18, 2015. Newly elected members of the Board of Directors were: Dr. Gary D. Nazareno, Ralph A. Catacutan (BSN ’92) and Ray Patron, replacing […]
Mr. Nathaniel R. Bicoy
In a world overflowing with mysteries and wonder, one can say that the gift of talent is a reflection of God’s grace to mankind. Some of us were born with the gift of music and rhythm, but only a few were born with a gift of creating music, innately instilled in every fiber of their […]
Dr. Malayang to Students: ‘Education Can Threaten Society’
Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III put students in deep thought when at the opening of his message during the All-University Academic Convocation held July 13 he pointed out the potential of education to compromise society. “I fear that schools, especially institutions of higher learning, have actually become a threat to human society,” he […]
Alumni Updates (July 13-19)
Outstanding Sillimanian Prof. Priscilla Lasmarias-Kelso, president of the Silliman Alumni of New England (SANE), and husband Rev. Bart Kelso recently hosted a gathering at their residence in Newton, Massachusetts for visiting Alumni Affairs Director Ruben N. Bokingo. It also doubled as a celebration for alumna Myrish Cadapan-Antonio who recently graduated with a maste’rs degree in […]
2nd Interdisciplinary Research Boot Camp Kicks Off July 17
The Program of Leadership Excellence in Nursing (POLEN), an initiative of the Silliman University College of Nursing Alumni Association International (SUCNAAI) established at the College of Nursing, rolls out its 2nd Interdisciplinary Research Boot Camp on July 17 to 20. Distinguished professors in the field of healthcare have been flown in from parts of the […]
9 Pass Professional Agriculturist Licensure Exams
Nine graduates from the College of Agriculture made it to the 13th Licensure Examinations for Professional Agriculturists, based on results released recently by the Professional Regulation Commission. Of the total number of passers from Silliman, four are fresh graduates in March this year, while five belong to other batches. The four from batch 2015 registered […]
