‘Christmas Bells’ Ushers in the Holidays
To usher in the season of our Savior’s birth, the Central Philippine University (CPU) Handbell Ringers performed their holiday concert dubbed “Christmas Bells” last December 12 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The CPU Handbell Ringers was organized by American missionary Elizabeth Taylor in the 1970s. It is considered the first of its kind […]
Implementation of Ebola Precautionary Measures Starts Jan. 2
Effective January 2, 2015, Silliman University will implement its precautionary measures against Ebola. These are consistent with preparations earlier communicated in two advisories, on December 11, 2014 and December 22, 2014, and guidelines issued by the Department of Health. All students, faculty and staff across all levels are required to secure an “entry clearance sticker” […]
ADVISORY 2: Guide to Securing Travel Clearance Sticker
In relation to the travel tips and special advisory on Ebola issued December 11, 2014 (University Issues Holiday Vacation Tips, Advisory on Ebola), Silliman University will be requesting all students, faculty and staff to secure a travel clearance sticker upon entering the gates. This will take effect January 2, 2015 (work to resume January 5, […]
Christmas
Friends, as we face greater challenges ahead to fulfill Silliman's thrust and ministry on whole person education, may I share with you this message this Christmas: “May the light of learning (of spirit, mind, and body) illuminate your season. Fiat Lux!” (A message of the Chancellor of the University of California Berkeley, with words in […]
Realities that Break the Heart
Reflections on how the murder of children in Pakistan and the dying of a friend interlace this time of celebrating the birth of Christ: What a sad Christmas indeed. But so was the first Christmas: it was dark, dangerous, dreadful. Then the Star shone bright, and Angels sang. And all — the richest kings and […]
Ethics
EthicsBy Prof. Jane Annette L. Belarmino, Vice President for Development (Delivered during the 19th Accounting Teachers Conference in Naga City.) Our University president, Ben S. Malayang III, constantly reminds us that a a competent person absent of a good character is a dangerous person. One absent of faith finds himself in the wrong direction. He […]
Mrs. Anabelle P. Azuelo
A mother's heart is not created upon the birth of a child. It is born out of a woman's inherent desire to care for others. Women like Mrs. Anabelle Pascual-Azuelo, the secretary at the College of Computer Studies, are living testimonies to this. She is a mother in every sense of the word, despite not […]
University Issues Holiday Vacation Tips, Advisory on Ebola
Issued by the Office of Information and Publications11 December 2014, 4PM HOLIDAY VACATION TIPS(Special Note for Those Travelling Abroad) December is the busiest month of the year. This is the time when almost everyone has more time to be with family. Some would start planning out their vacation during the holidays ahead of time. To […]
Silliman Awards Distinguished Marine Biologist
Distinguished marine biologist Dr. Garry R. Russ of James Cook University in Townsville, Australia received an institutional award from Silliman University in recognition of over three decades of research work with scientists in the University. Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III and Silliman Trustee and National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala led in the […]
Australian Embassy Official Visits Silliman
Australian Embassy Counsellor for Political and Public Affairs Mr. Richard Rodgers visited Silliman University last week. The Counsellor was on campus to represent Ambassador Bill Tweddell in the awarding of a special certificate to Dr. Garry Russ, a renowned professor in marine biology in James Cook University, with whom the University has closely collaborated for […]
