Alumni Updates (October 6-11)
Euroflock 2014, an alumni gathering of the different chapters from SUAA Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, New York and New Jersey USA, was held in Berlin, Germany last October 1-3, 2014. This alumni gathering was hosted by Silliman University Association of Alumni & Friends – GABS (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg & Switzerland). Grace Auza […]
Dr. Amatong Tackles Philippine Fiscal Policies
Former Finance Secretary Dr. Juanita D. Amatong was the resource person during the Fiscal Policy Seminar held at the College of Business Administration – MBA Presentation Room on September 30. The seminar, which was free and open to the public, gathered students enrolled in the Masters of Business Administration program and Banking undergraduate subjects. Her […]
2 Student Leaders Participate in Congress Simulation
Two Sillimanians joined over 400 college students from across the country for a two-day simulation of the affairs of the legislative branch of government during the 2014 Philippine Model Congress (PMC) held at the Philippine Senate Building on September 13 to 14. Cedrick Louis Antiquina, a sophomore medical technology student, and Wilson Cadalso, a […]
Tanzanian Professors Explore Partnership Possibilities with Silliman
Two professors from Tumaini University Makumira in Arusha, Tanzania were welcomed on campus on October 7 to explore opportunities for possible partnership with Silliman University. They are Tumaini University Vice Chancellor Rev. Prof. Joseph Parsalaw and Senior Lecturer Dr. Faustin Leonard Mahali. With them during this visit is Dr. Andar Parlindungan Pasaribu, who is Head […]
Silliman Celebrates World Teacher’s Day
The Silliman community celebrated World Teacher’s Day with a Mid-week service at the Silliman University Church on October 1, themed “Invest in the Future, Invest in Teachers.” Provincial Consultant for Education, Culture and Sports Dr. Henry Sojor was invited as guest speaker for the service. Dr. Sojor shared many insightful stories aimed at rekindling pride […]
Marine Wildlife Expert Lectures on Research and Conservation
Butanding Network founder Elson Aca presented a lecture on “Marine Wildlife Research and Conservation in the Philippines” at the Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) Conference Room on September 19. His talk covered four groups of large marine vertebrates in the Philippines: dugongs, cetaceans (whales and dolphins), sea turtles, and elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). […]
Dr. Pablito A. dela Rama
He was a farmer’s son from a northern town in Negros who came to Dumaguete for higher education with nothing much but his brilliance, dreams and Christian values. Dr. Pablito dela Rama, who now sits as the Dean of the School of Agro-Industrial and Technical Education (SAITE), has truly come a long way from his […]
What Do We Do?
Theme: God’s Truth is Marching OnOccasion: Youth Sunday 2014Scripture Readings: Psalm 46: 1-3 and Mark 12: 38-40 It is always an honor to stand at this pulpit, knowing what this church has meant to Silliman University and to the Dumaguete community. Students, who can proudly claim to be true Sillimanian’s from […]
6 New Licensed Chemists for Silliman
Six Silliman graduates who took the National Chemist Licensure Examination last month are now among the country's new licensed chemists. Silliman garnered an overall passing average of 83.33 per cent for new takers, 60 per cent including repeaters. This year’s national passing rate was 59.72 per cent. Congratulations to our new licensed chemists: Maria Edilyn […]
Info Director Attends WB-IMF Meetings in Washington, DC
Office of Information and Publications Director Mr. Mark Raygan E. Garcia has been invited to participate in the World Bank (WB)-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. on October 5 to 10. Mr. Garcia is the only Filipino and one of only two delegates invited and sponsored by the WB East Asia and […]
