2 SU Officials Engaged in Review of World Bank Project Report
Director of Extension Dr. Nichol Elman and Director of the Office of Information and Publications Mr. Mark Raygan Garcia were among six university officials invited by the World Bank (WB) to review the initial report on a project that it initiated involving academic institutions' knowledge exchange and community engagement. The two-day validation workshop on the […]
National Workshop on Service-Learning Set April 24-25
Silliman University, through its Institute of Service-Learning (ISL), is spearheading a national workshop on “Planning and Managing Reflection Sessions in Service-Learning” on April 24 to 25. To be held at the Sillman Hall, the workshop gathers 50 professors and community workers from around the Philippines who have initiated service-learning activities in their respective academic institutions. […]
Silliman National Writers Workshop Invites Volunteers
Now on its 53rd year, the Silliman University National Writers Workshop (SU-NWW) is now accepting volunteers to be part of the working committee for May 2014. This is for anyone, residing in Dumaguete City or in nearby towns, who desires to immerse themselves everything literary, in the company of some of the best Filipino writers […]
Divinity School Hosts Partners from Canada
Two officers of the United Church of Canada (UCC) will be in Silliman on April 7 to 14 to explore opportunities of strengthening the partnership between UCC and Silliman on Mutual Recognition of Ministries. UCC's Dr. Bruce Gregersen, Senior Advisor for Theology and Faith, and Rev. Alan Hall, who is in charge of all UCC […]
Youth Development
Message to the Civic Social Welfare Training Service (CWTS) GraduatesBy Jillian Albert, Peace Corps Volunteer I, Jillian Albert, am very honored to be a Peace Corps Volunteer not only in Dumaguete City, but to have my host agency be the Silliman University Extension Program. I have the opportunity to partner with hardworking individuals who deeply care […]
Mrs. Araceli C. Tan
If Max Ehrmann has his way, we shall speak our truth softly yet without any uncertainty. As does Araceli C. Tan, the longest-serving Silliman University Staff Association (SUSA) president, at the Board Room or the Chemistry Department office, arguing with the administration panel for additional staff benefits or helping out clueless students who seem to […]
When You Rise, Lift Someone Up With You
Their names are Alma, Estela, Maricar, Emma, Patrocinia — Spanish names given to Filipino girls long after the Philippines was a colony of Spain. They live on an island that produces sugar cane and come from families of subsistence farmers and laborers earning the equivalent of two dollars a day. As girls marginalized by poverty […]
‘Be of Service to Others’, Dr. Malayang Tells Graduates
Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III addressed the graduates during the 101st Commencement Exercises on March 31, and urged them to see their diplomas beyond themselves. The speech of Dr. Malayang came after his announcement of the inability of the graduation speaker, Mr. Raymundo Cipriano “Ryan” Cayabyab, to be on campus following the cancellation […]
Silliman Shuts Down Power for ‘Earth Hour’
For an hour, electricity on the entire 62-hectare campus is down on March 29 – and it is on purpose. Silliman joins the world in celebrating Earth Hour, a global campaign advocating use renewable energy, green technology and a solid commitment to environmental conservation. The entire campus shuts off its electric supply too lampposts and […]
VPs Explore Tie-Ups in US; President Speaks in San Diego
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan and Vice President for Development Prof. Jane Annette L. Belarmino are in the United States to meet with officials of some 15 top US universities. Their meetings seek to enter into formal agreements with more US universities in the areas of research collaboration, resource sharing, […]
