Accountacy Majors Represent NegOr in Regional Stats Quiz
Two first year students in the Accountancy program will be representing Negros Oriental in the regional phase of the 23rd Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) after clinching the top spots during the provincial round. Zsamyla Nikka Abrasaldo and Ariel Tag ranked first and third, respectively, during the PSQ Negros Oriental challenge held November 10 at the […]
PolSci Sophie is Youngest GSP Disaster Preparedness Facilitator
A Political Science sophomore is the youngest member of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) pool of facilitators that spearheaded the workshop for women on disaster preparedness held October 27 to 29 in Cebu. Shamah Bulangis, who is a volunteer cadet girl scout, was one of the facilitators of the workshop on “Disaster Preparedness, […]
Of Service and Courage
Last November 19, my husband Veneeth and I attended a forum at the Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted by the US Philippines Society and the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC. The forum tackled updates and lessons learned a year after typhoon Yolanda struck the Eastern Visayas. It was attended by four Philippine Ambassadors […]
Walking the Talk
Walking the TalkBy Rev. Elmer L. Saa, Pastoral Team Coordinator, Silliman University Church (Delivered during the Administration Devotion, November 3, 2014.) Text: Matthew 5:43-48 An elderly Scottish woman was making her way through the countryside. Each time she came to a crossroads she would toss a stick into the air. Whichever way the stick came […]
Mr. Romel C. Bohol
This 27-year-old, God-fearing bachelor shares that he can’t imagine life doing anything else other than teach Science to grade-schoolers at the Elementary Department. When stress from work is overwhelming, Mr. Romel Bohol unwinds with a cup of coffee. As a child, Romel grew up in a dogmatic traditional conservative household which kept him indoors while […]
Book Week Opens Nov. 10, Highlights Value of Culture, Arts
A series of activities – from lectures, competitions, storytelling, workshops to creative performances – awaits members of both Silliman and the larger community of Dumaguete during the celebration of National Book Week at the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library on November 10 to 14. This year’s celebration coincides with the 20th Book Fair […]
VPD Joins Leaders in Thailand Explore Transcultural Challenges
Vice President for Development Prof. Jane Annette L. Belarmino joined presidents and top officials of 66 universities from 17 countries during the 13th Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF) held October 22 to 25 in Bangkok, Thailand. She represented Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III in the conference that tackled the theme “Transcultural Challenges for […]
Instruction Director Joins Asian Leaders Program in HK
Office of Instruction Director Prof. Juliet Padernal attended the 2014 Asian University Leaders Program (AULP) held October 16 to 19 at the Hong Kong Institute of Education in New Territories, Hong Kong. The program was organized by the United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) and the Asia Pacific Higher Education Research Partnership […]
Alumni Updates (November 3-9)
Sillimanians gathered in the Boston area recently when Outstanding Sillimanian Adlai Amor (leftmost) preached at The Union Church of Waban in Newton, Massachusetts on Bread for the World Sunday, October 25. Others in photo are (L-R) Myrish Cadapan-Antonio, Rev. Bart Kelso, Outstanding Sillimanian Prof. Priscilla Lasmarias Kelso and Jojo Antonio. […]
24 NegOr Teachers in Silliman for Intel Course for Trainers
Twenty-four information and education technology faculty from four universities in Negros Oriental comprised the batch of trainers that completed the Intel® Easy Steps Basic Course hosted by the College of Computer Studies (CCS). The course aimed to develop trainers among teachers who can roll out a similar training program for fellow teachers at Foundation University, […]
