Alumna Joins List of ‘Who’s Who in American Universities’
A graduate of Silliman University who is currently pursuing a second degree in music in Virginia was recently included on the list of “Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” Danielle Elise Zamar, who graduated from Silliman in 2008, was selected in recognition of her outstanding merit and accomplishment as a student of […]
Together
Together Let Us DreamTogether Let Us Work By Bishop Reuel Norman O. Marigza, General Secretary, United Church of Christ in the Philippines Text: Deut. 11: 18 – 21 Dreams and visions are very powerful tools. Dreamers and visionaries in different lands and places, over the passage of history, have time and again, led the world […]
Alumni Letter January 2014
Dear Fellow Sillimanians and Friends: January came with the Siberian cold winds blowing in which gave everyone the chance to pull out their sweaters and jackets. It was a great respite from a warm December. The Siberian winds have slowed down but we still have cooler evenings. The University Christian Life Emphasis Month (UCLEM) kicked […]
Love’s Evolution
Love’s EvolutionBy Asst. Prof. Lourdes Angela Florendo-Pinero, Chairperson, Psychology Department The concept of love is not at all strange as it is ideally something that we encounter from the moment that we are born. Perhaps, however, it is also one of the phenomena human beings go through that cannot be contained in a “box” that […]
Mr. & Mrs. Eliseo & Eleanor Zia
It was love at first laugh. Or so it seemed to him, the quiet type who found her too lively to ignore. Her joie de vivre was a force of nature that filled everything around her, including the silent longings of his heart. His dignified silence bespoke of a heart that cared ever so deeply. […]
Dean Elected Trustee of Medical Colleges Association
Dean Dr. Jonathan C. Amante of the Medical School was recently elected as one of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges (APMC). The election of Dr. Amante coincided with the 47th Annual Convention of the APMC. He holds a term of five years, effective June 1, 2014. APMC has 38 […]
Marine Sciences Professor Explores Partnerships in Myanmar
Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) professor Dr. Hilconida P. Calumpong participated in a leadership program for education leaders held February 5 to 7 at Dangon University in Yangon, Myanmar. Dr. Calumpong, who is currently the Coordinator of the Graduate Programs at IEMS, was with a group of experts in faculty development, service-learning and […]
‘Reflect on Implication of Award,’ Dr. Alcala Tells Honor Students
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala addressed 579 honor students on February 10 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium and urged them to reflect on what their accomplishments mean to them and the greater community. There are 579 recipients of different honors this year — higher than last school year's 548. Of this year's […]
CCP Designates Silliman Art Center in the Visayas
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has designated Silliman as one of ten art centers in the provinces across the Philippines under its program dubbed “Kaisa sa Sining: the CCP Regional Art Centers and University Art Associates”. Kaisa sa Sining is a three-year program aimed at promoting culture and arts in the provinces. “The […]
15 Students from San Diego Arrive for Service-Learning
A new batch of students from the Francis Parker School in San Diego, California has arrived in Dumaguete for their service-learning exposure program. This year's batch is composed of 15 students, and will be undertaking different service-learning activities at partner communities from February 14 to 19. The 15 students are: Claire Klein, Cheyenne Tabb, Sabrina […]
