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, […]
Medical School Hosts Regional Convention of Medical Students
Over a hundred medical students from eight medical schools converged on campus for the 3rd Visayas Regional Convention for Medical Students held October 24 to 25. Schools represented were: Central Philippine University, Iloilo Doctor’s College of Medicine and West Visayas State University in Iloilo; University of St. La Salle in Bacolod; and Cebu Doctor’s University, […]
Press Statement: Silliman Condemns Murder of Student
PRESS STATEMENTRelease Date: 6 November 2014Subject: Silliman Condemns Murder of Student Silliman University condemns the brutal murder of our student and the physical abuse that her sister experienced in their rented apartment located outside Dumaguete City early morning today, November 6. Upon learning of the incident, the Dean of Students and the University General Counsel […]
Mrs. Riza Moreno-Guarin
Calm, motherly and hardworking – three words that describe a woman with a strong personality. Ms Rizalina Moreno-Guarin, a staff at the Office o the Vice President for Development, shared that she inherited the calmness from her mother, Sars, who was a popular hairdresser. Riza, as she is fondly called, can easily be that epitome […]
Classes for 2nd Semester Begin November 4
Second semester opens next week, with classes starting on November 4, Tuesday. The Office of the Registrar and Admissions continues to receive applications until November 14. Continuing students are required to facilitate enrollment online via their respective Student Online Services (SOLS) accounts. Payment of tuition and fees can also be done online by credit card. […]
5 New Certificate Programs in English/Lit Open 2nd Sem
The English and Literature Department offers five new certificate programs effective November, the opening of the second semester of School Year 2014-2015. These certificate programs are in the following areas: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Poetry Writing, Fiction Writing, Playwriting, and Critical Writing. Each certificate program requires a total of 18 units, […]
