ComSci Graduates’ Work Adjudged Best Paper in Thailand
A research project authored by four fresh Computer Science graduates was adjudged Best Paper during the International Conference on Advances in Image Processing (ICAIP) held October 10 to 12 in Bangkok, Thailand. The winning paper titled “Age Estimation using Support Vector Machine-Sequential Minimal Optimization” was co-authored by Julianson Berueco, Kim Angelo Lopena, Arby Lon Moay […]
Silliman Professor Named Poet of the Year
(In photo from L to R: Philippines Graphic Editor-in-Chief Joel Pablo Salud, judge Krip Yuson, 2nd placer Jenny Ortuoste, 1st placer Michelle Cheidjew, Poet of the Year Cesar Aquino, Graphic Literary Editor Alma Anonas-Carpio, 3rd placer Maria Amparo Warren, and judge Susan S. Lara. Photo by: Timothy James Dimacali) Literature professor Dr. Cesar Ruiz Aquino […]
Dissertation Grant Established in Honor for Late Nursing Dean
A dissertation grant in the amount of P100,000 was established at the College of Nursing in honor of the late Dr. Maria Teresita Sy-Sinda. Dr. Sinda was Dean of the College for two periods: 1986 to 1994 and 2001 to 2009. The dissertation grant, which was established by Mr. Luis M. Sy, the brother of […]
Announcement: X-Ray and Blood Test for Continuing Students
There has been confusion in the past twenty four hours with regard to the x-ray and blood test requirement for continuing students. The University would like to inform all students, faculty and staff that there has been no decision yet with regard to this matter. There is an on-going discussion on its need as we […]
Silliman Produces 24 New Licensed Mechanical Engineers
In the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission for the October 2014 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination, Silliman University registered an overall passing percentage of 88.89, against the national passing rate of 77.06 per cent. Congratulations to our new licensed mechanical engineers: Almenzo, Kayne Chester Ambos, Kharl Abriel Zerna Bulgado, Jose Ronnel Ryan Albina Buñol, […]
Why Communion?
1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Ephesians 4:1-6 Rev. Elmer L. SaaPastoral Team Coordinator, Silliman University ChurchDelivered during the celebration of World Communion Sunday at SU Church, October 5, 2014 Today we join Christians from every country around the world in celebrating World Communion Sunday. This is the day when many Churches want to emphasize that the […]
University Grants 50% Discount for 36 Divinity School Students
Thirty-six UCCP scholars enrolled in the Divinity School will be enjoying 50 per cent tuition subsidy for the first semester as part of the institutional tuition assistance program of the University. The students sent by their respective UCCP churches are Rolly Jeson Abalos, Maria Fe Alferez, January Alpuerto, Errol Balderas, Dixie Isaac Bangcog, Alfred John […]
Mrs. Mary Ann Orbeta
This caramel skinned beauty whose body is silent to the fact that she enjoys eating (a lot) and is a mother to four boys, was born and raised where Jose Rizal was exiled. In the historic city of Dapitan, Grade 2 teacher Mrs. Mary Ann Orbeta of the Elementary Department relished a happy childhood bursting […]
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 […]
