Law Students Connected to Experts via Videoconference
The College of Law initiated last July 1 the use of videoconferencing in broadening the discussion on legal issues by connecting students to more experts from around the Philippines and the United States. A videoconferencing equipment was installed for this purpose at the Justice Venancio Aldecoa Moot Court located on the ground floor of the […]
Faith in Governance
“Faith in Governance”By Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Delivered during the SU-PERL [Participatory Evidence-Based Research and Learning] Engagement with representatives from local government units on July 9, 2014 in Masbate.) In the English language, the term ‘Common Sense’ is a brain-teaser that is a human mystery . . . for surrounded as we are with […]
Mrs. Maria Rosario Dicen-Villanueva
She is an unfamiliar face to most customers at the Cafeteria, but her charm can easily win people over. She exudes an aura that can quickly brighten up what can be a quiet corner on the second floor of the Cafeteria. She is a beauty pageant winner who, while can be the muse of the […]
Ang Pagmugna sa Simbahan
ANG PAGMUGNA UG PAGPALAHUTAY SA SIMBAHANBy Ben S. Malayang III, President (Sermon delivered on the occasion of the 108th Founding Anniversary of the Dumguete United Church of Christ in the Philippines, July 6, 2014. [Sermon delivered in Bisaya, the local dialect.]) TEXTS Isaias 11: 1. Ang harianong kaliwatan ni David nahisama sa usa ka kahoy […]
MoU Inked with New Jersey’s Largest Catholic University
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Silliman University and Seton Hall University, the largest Catholic university in New Jersey in the United States on July 4. Seton Hall president Dr. Amado Gabriel Esteban was on campus to ink the formal partnership that covers academic and educational exchange, research collaboration, and conduct of lectures and […]
July Celebrated as University Christian Life Emphasis Month
The Silliman community celebrates July as University Christian Life Emphasis Month (UCLEM), with this semester's theme reinforcing the foundation of Silliman education: “In Christ Alone”. UCLEM is conducted every semester. The celebration this month draws wisdom from Acts 4:11-12: “Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in […]
Dr. Malayang Tackles When Calamities Become Disasters
Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III discussed how human failures transform a calamity into a disaster, during the International Service-Learning Conference on “Disaster Response, Community Resilience and the Role of Asian Universities” held June 29 to July 1 in Iloilo City. “Calamities, perhaps inevitable events, are in themselves deadly and destructive. But calamities become […]
7 Pass Licensure Exam for Social Workers
Seven Sillimanians who took the Social Work Licensure Exam last month are now among the country's new licensed social workers. Silliman registered a perfect passing percentage of 100 per cent for its fresh takers. Including second time takers, the University's overall standing is at 43.79 per cent. This year's national passing rate is 54.65 per […]
US-Based Alumnus Lectures on Improving Clinical Care
A Silliman alumnus who now heads a unit at the National Institute of Nursing Research at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland was the resource person under the General Education Integrative Lecture Series program on July 1 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Dr. Leorey N. Saligan spoke on the “Implications […]
Divinity School Undergoes Accreditation by ATESEA
Three accreditors from the Association for Theological Education in Southeast Asia (ATESEA) were on campus on June 29 through July 2 to evaluate the Divinity School. The accreditation team was composed of Dr. Daniel Nuhamara of Satya Wacana Christian University in Indonesia, Dr. Maggie Low of the Trinity Theological College in Singapore and Dr. Reuel […]
