Thanksgiving
MISGIVING ON THANKSGIVINGBy Ben S. Malayang III, President (Thanksgiving Sunday Sermon, Silliman University Church, November 23, 2014) TEXT I Chronicles 16: 8-11. “O give thanks to the Lord and pray to him,” they sang. “Tell the peoples of the world about His mighty doings. Sing to Him; yes, sing His praises and tell of His […]
Why CSOs Matter
Why Civil Society Matters By Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director, Office of Information and Publications What is a civil society organization (CSO)? I can’t say I know. I continue to struggle to define it. Some conveniently associate it with a non-government organization. It can be an indigenous peoples group, a faith-based organization, a trade union […]
Mrs. Nestora Teresita Banico-Gabas
Behind her shy and gentle disposition is a strong and resilient woman who came into the fullness of her grace when she became a grandmother. Mrs. Nestora Teresita Banico-Gabas, the Speech and Theater Department Secretary, identifies herself with these three words: optimistic, determined and dedicated. Tess, as she is called by friends and colleagues, was […]
Dr. Malayang to Students: Live a Life of Integrity, Meaning
Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III addressed two batches of students during the All-University Academic Convocation that marked the formal opening of the second semester of School Year 2014-2015, on November 17 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The President started off with a joke on a teacher's question, “Who wrote the Noli […]
Pianist Coyiuto, Conductor Toledo Open 2nd Cultural Season
Concert pianist Ms Cristine Coyiuto and conductor Mr. Josefino “Chino” Toledo of the Metro Manila Concert Orchestra (MMCO) returned to the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium, forging a tandem that opened the second term of the 52nd Cultural Season on November 21. Billed “Gershwin Plus,” the concert featured Gershwin pieces and other favorite works from […]
Alumni Updates (November 17-23)
Mass Communication alumnus Andy Bais won Best Supporting Actor for his part in the film Violator in the recent One Originals Film Festival Awards 2014. His performance was described by Entertainment Critic Rita Asilo as “career reinventing”. The Cinema One Originals Film Festival aims to showcase the talents and diverse voices of Filipino independent films. […]
Freshman’s Position Paper for Brunei Clinches Top Spot
A position paper for the country Brunei Darussalam that was developed by a first year Psychology student was adjudged one of the five most outstanding submissions to the General Assembly during the 17thBenilde Model United Nations (MUN) held November 12 to 15 at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Manila. The paper by […]
Students Fired Up with FIRE in SUnite
The Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) had students fired up with “FIRE” in the evening of November 21 at the Filomeno Cimafranca Ballfield. It was an evening of Christian praise and worship dubbed SUnite, as the Religious Life Committee (RLC) of the SUSG brought in student bands and singers to keep the FIRE burning at […]
Wife Entrusts Late Husband’s Book Collection to Silliman
Silliman University received a donation of 404 books and journals from the Villanueva family, in honor of a member of a family whom they lost to aneurysm in November 2010 while he was still in his 40s. The family, through the wife, Mrs. Maria Victoria D. Villanueva, decided to entrust the collection to Silliman, recognizing […]
ASEAN Integration
SU Education: A Prelude to ASEAN IntegrationBy Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Opening remarks delivered during the Silliman Administrators meeting on Silliman graduate outcomes on November 10, 2014.) From the Delors Report, we learn that Learning is not only our Treasure Within, but is also a proposal that gives us a holistic and integrated vision of education based on […]
