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 […]
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 […]
