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 […]
Alumni Updates: September 29-October 4
Alumni Updates: September 29 – October 4 The new Alumni Board of Directors of the Sillimanians In Metro Manila (SIMM) recently held their first meeting to set and map out their chapter’s vision, goals, strategies and programs for the next two years. (Photo shows [L-R] Jobe Buling-Viernes, [Treasurer], James Manuel K. Raterta [Vice President], Danrex […]
Peace Week Celebrated
Every September, the University sets apart a week-long celebration of the United Nations General Assembly Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace. This year, the Peace Week spearheaded by the Religion and Peace Studies and Psychology Department, was held from September 21 to 27. Themed “Right of Peoples to Peace,” Peace Week opened with […]
