Baccalaureate Sermon
A LAND OF HILLS AND VALLEYSBy Rev. Jonathan R. Pia, Senior Minister & Administrative Pastor, Silliman University Church (Sermon delivered during the Baccalaureate Service in the morning of March 23, 2014 at the Silliman University Church.) Text: Deuteronomy 11:1-32 An Episcopal priest was asked by a high school class to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon. Afterwards he […]
Bad Weather Cancels Speaker Flight; Cayabyab Records Speech
There was no stopping Mr. Raymundo Cipriano “Ryan” P. Cayabyab, one of the country's top songwriters and music composers, from inspiring the members of the graduating Class of 2014. He was supposed to address in person the more than 900 college graduates, but the flight that he was scheduled to be on — and the […]
Alumni Update Letter February 2014
Dear Fellow Sillimanians and Friends: The month of February was declared National Arts Month, and the Silliman University Cultural Affairs Committee scheduled a number of activities for its celebration. Lectures, art exhibits, poetry reading, a musical competition, stage plays and a dance performance by Ballet Philippines were among the highlights of the whole month celebration. […]
Mr. Renelito C. Caballo
He loves the way he sings: full-on, holding nothing back, giving it all that he’s got. He gets down to it like a happy king in a royal bash, with a vigor that knows not what it means to be deflected or depleted, inflecting each gesticulation and articulation with meticulous attention to depth, frequency and […]
Looking at Rainbows: A Grown-up’s Perspective
When I was a kid, I used to marvel at rainbows in the sky. The childish thought could have vanished through time and maturity. Yet as time passed, I came to realize that my appreciation of a regnbåge (Swedish term for rainbow) was just the start of my understanding that when different things come together, […]
Ryan Cayabyab Addresses Class 2014
Renowned songwriter and music composer Mr. Raymundo Cipriano “Ryan” P. Cayabyab is the speaker of the 101st Commencement Exercise of Silliman University. He addresses 935 college students receiving their undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate degrees on Sunday, March 23, at the Gymnasium. Of this year’s graduates, 73 are receiving Latin honors: 17 magna cum laude and […]
Graduation Day
Congratulations! It's graduation. This is one of the best times to reflect on what more you can become after what you have made of yourself today. Envision yourself beyond the Portals, and find the answer to your questions. Our cheers to your parents and loved ones for how they have remained a constant source of […]
Summer School Registration Opens March 31
Registration for the summer term runs from March 31 to April 5. Students taking courses this summer are advised to access their Student Online Services account to secure the list of available courses and the instructions on how to enroll online. (In case you experience any problem with your account, e-mail the Management Information Systems […]
6th Grader is Champion in Regional Photojournalism Contest
A sixth grader from the Elementary Department was declared the champion in the photojournalism in Filipino category of the recent Regional Schools Press Conference. Jeuz Jonan Keith B. Kitane will represent Region 7 in the National Schools Press Conference slated April 7 to 10 in Subic.
Former National Treasurer to Talk on Country’s Budget
Former National Treasurer Prof. Leonor Magtolis-Briones speaks to a group of students on the national budget and its implications on the local economy, on March 20 at the Multipurpose Room of the Instructional Media and Technology Center. Titled “IskulBukol: 2014 National Budget and Implications for Negros Oriental”, Professor Briones' lecture also touches on related topics, […]
