ADVISORY 1: Precautionary Measures for Typhoon #RubyPH
Issued at 4PM, December 3, 2014 Silliman University is planning for precautionary measures as early as now, in the event that typhoon Ruby hits Central Visayas. This is done, even as PAGASA has still to confirm the final track of the storm. Students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to continue monitoring for updates on […]
South African Ambassador to Thailand Visits Silliman
Her Excellency Ms Ruby Marks, Ambassador of South Africa to the Kingdom of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar (fifth from left) visited Silliman University on November 22 and had a roundtable discussion with some women advocates and international students in the University. The Ambassador was welcomed to the campus by Silliman President Dr. Ben S. […]
Dean Maxino: Hierarchy of Rights Presents Potential Conflict
College of Law Dean Atty. Mikhail Lee L. Maxino delivered his first lecture as Professorial Chair on Liberty and Prosperity of the Chief Justice Panganiban Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP), on November 26 at the Cyber Lecture Hall of the Instructional Media and Technology Center. Retired Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban and Mr. Nicanor […]
Alumni Updates (November 24-30)
Alumnus Dr. Leo N. Saligan was recently named as Fellow to the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Saligan is a B.S. Medical Technology graduate of Silliman. The Academy was established 1964 by the American Nurses Association to highlight the work of exemplary nurses around the world in advancing the nursing profession and health policy. Since […]
Advent Celebration Affirms ‘Transforming Power of God’s Truth’
Advent Celebration this year, themed “The Transforming Power of God’s Truth,” opened November 29 with a worship service at the Amphitheater. A parade around the campus and a brief program followed. Advent is a period of spiritual preparation where Christians make themselves ready for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. Celebrating Advent […]
Berea Stages Christmas Cantata at Luce
The Berea Arts and Sciences High School staged a cantata at the Claire Isable McGill Luce Auditorium on November 28 and 29 in a concert dubbed “Everlasting Light: A Christmas Carol for a Dark World”. The choral ensemble included the Berea Angklung Ensemble, Berea Girls Ensemble, and Berea chorus classes. There was also a special […]
Senior Receives Fundamental IT Engineer Certification
A senior Information Technology student is among successful examinees of the 2014 Fundamental Information Technology Engineers (FE) Philippine National IT Standards (PhilNITS) Exam administered October 26. This certification classifies Yero Antonio Raterta Ranada as an advanced IT human resource who possesses fundamental knowledge and skills for practical utilization with a higher degree of difficulty. The […]
Mrs. Mildred Sevilla-So
This beauty who admits to being an introvert is an enduring mother of three. She was born and raised in Tanjay City in Negros Oriental, and is now with the Office of the Registrar and Admissions. Mildred was the youngest of 11 children. Their household ran under a strict system of chore rotations which ensured […]
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 […]
