Dr. Malayang’s Statement on 2-Year Term Extension
Statement on the Board of Trustees’ Decision on Two-Year Term Extension The decision of the Board of Trustees to extend my term for two more years from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2018 challenges us in the Leadership Community in the University to do as much as we can to pursue the University’s vision, mission […]
Alumni Updates (April 6-12)
The Alpha Phi Omega will be holding its 28th National Biennial General Assembly (APO 28th NBGA) in Dumaguete City on May 21 – 24, 2015. Silliman University has been chosen as one of the venues for the four-day assembly. Alumnus Ernie “Bongo” V. Tabasuares (Elem ’60, HS ’64, BBA ’68, MBA ’69), over-all chairman for […]
Mrs. Sofia Flores-Castañares
What’s in a name? There is immense power in the way a few letters of the alphabet are put together. Its value has long been immortalized in prose, poetry, and religious ceremony. We identify ourselves by name. As for Mrs. Sofia Flores-Castañares, the secretary at the Office of the University General Counsel, she is named […]
MassCom Junior Wins US Fellowship
A Mass Communication junior was chosen as one of the fellows from the Philippines to the 2015 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Institute on Environmental Issues this summer. Mac Edsel Florendo will be attending the five-week YSEALI intensive academic program at the East West Center in Hawaii from May 5 to June 6, 2015. […]
Scientist Cites Climate Change Adaptation Issues
Philippine scientists have re-echoed the warning against climate change and the urgent need for mitigation and adaptation. Citing the latest (2014) assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the body created by the United Nations to assess and synthesize climate change studies by hundreds of scientists around the world, Dr. Rodel D. […]
Carry On
Carry On: Endeavor to Accomplish What is Approved by Man and by GodBy Prof. Jane Annette L. Belarmino, Vice President for Development (Commencement speech delivered at Cristal e-College in Panglao, Bohol on March 27, 2015.) Graduation ceremonies are times of thankfulness, appreciation and love for all those who supported and helped you to succeed. Today […]
Board of Trustees Extends Term of Dr. Malayang for 2 Years
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEESSilliman University In a Regular Meeting on March 21, 2015, the Board of Trustees of Silliman University unanimously voted to extend the term of Dr. Ben S. Malayang III as President of Silliman University for two more years, effective June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2018. A Search Committee in […]
Alumni Updates (March 30-April5)
Alumna Maria Antonietta “Ann” Tiukinhoy Pamintuan, who is a multi-awarded designer of furniture, home accessories and jewelry, was recently featured at The Maison & Objet Asia 2015 held March 10-13, 2015 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore. Blogger Samatha Echavez lists Pamintuan’s Cocoon chair design as one of 30 Favourite […]
David & Goliath
David vs. Goliath: Lessons in Life’s PurposeBy Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Delivered during the 26th Annual Awards & Closing Exercises of the Living Word Christian School on March 30, 2015.) “Teach a child […]
Asst. Prof. Janice Antoniette V. Forster
She oversees the biggest department in a college defined by bits and bytes. Asst. Prof. Janice Antoniette V. Forster, who sits as the Information and Technology Department Chair of the College of Computer Studies (CCS), shares an interesting journey which traces back a month before her birth. Janice was born the youngest in a brood […]
