Outside the Box
There is Joy Outside the BoxBy Pastor Mark B. Augusto, Minister for Students and Campus Chaplaincy Luke 2: 1-20 As 2014 has come to an end, we also welcome the New Year. As we celebrate, it is our prayer that we will approach 2015 in the spirit of God’s grace and love. As a community […]
NBDB Exec Explores Tie-Up with Local Authors, Publishers
National Book Development Board (NBDB) deputy executive director Camille Dela Rosa sat down with Dumaguete-based authors, editors, publishers, librarians and booklovers in a roundtable discussion on the state of Philippine literature and publishing held last month. Held at the American Studies Resource Center of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library, the event introduced […]
23 Pass Licensure Exam for Civil Engineers
Twenty-three graduates passed the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination administered last month. This registered a passing rate of 82.14 per cent for Silliman University against the national percentage of 49.47 per cent. Congratulations to our new licensed civil engineers! Buquiran, Richard Viason Calibo, Frenz Fabugais Colon, Rachele Danica Gillesania Cueco, Wilfredo Jr. Singuit Divinagracia, Usborne Foncardas […]
CBA Clinches 5th Consecutive Championship in Intramurals
On its fifth consecutive year, the College of Administration (CBA) was declared the overall champion in the Intramural Games concluded December 15 at the Gymnasium. CBA garnered a total of 395 points. First runner-up was the team-up between the College of Education and and the School of Basic Education with 330 points. Second runner-up College […]
7th Issue of Silliman Law Journal Launched
The College of Law launched before the holiday break this school year’s issue of the Silliman Law Journal (SLJ). This year’s issue, which is the seventh since its first release in 1968, features articles and essays by law professors, contributions from other legal experts, and condensed versions of the best theses from the graduating batch […]
‘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 […]
