Teen Makes Early Gains in War Against Plastic
He is only 19, but Nikko Calledo already has declared war — with the help of his friends — to protect the environment. Nikko, a junior in accountancy at Silliman, calls his campaign “Straw Wars” and “Trashformers”, catchy names from the movie blockbusters to attract young people to join the ranks against plastic, scrap paper, […]
Trilogy to Prosperity
Right to Life, Liberty, Prosperity: A Seamless Trilogy to Prosperity By Atty. Mikhail Lee L. Maxino, Dean, College of Law © Chief Justice Panganiban Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP) in cooperation with Metrobank Foundation and the Metro Pacific Investment Corporation. Published with permission. Note: This paper was originally delivered on November 26, 2014 as […]
‘Ampalaya’ Sweetens Up Stage at CCP
Silliman University successfully staged a musical for the first time at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on July 15. “Ampalaya the Musical” drew in a rich mix of audiences in two shows at CCP’s main theater. Students from different schools in Manila occupied most seats in the matinee performance. In the evening, the gala […]
Mr. Shem S. Baguio
“Do unto others what you want others to do unto you.” This is the mantra that continues to shape the life of one of the friendliest staff members of the College of Nursing. And he has embraced this simple yet powerful adage even long before he knew who Confucius was. Born in the comforts of […]
Orion Group Targets Silliman as Asia’s ‘Biggest Solar-Energized Campus’
An international company specializing in alternative energy is eyeing on Silliman University to become the biggest solar-energized campus in Asia. Orion Group International, Inc. executive vice president Mr. Rynor Jamandre disclosed July 1 in a forum at the Silliman Hall his company’s plan of tying up with the Department of Energy (DoE) and the University […]
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 […]
