‘A Faith-Journey Autobiography’ Released
An autobiography by Outstanding Sillimanian Rev. Federico I. Agnir is now available for sale. The Printing and Publishing Unit of Silliman University managed the local publication of the book, which had earlier been released in the United States. Copies can be secured from the Office of Information and Publications. E-mail: [email protected]. ABOUT THE BOOK […]
Filipina Poet Speaks of Going Back to Mother Language
Multi-awarded poet and alumnus Ms Merlie M. Alunan delivered a lecture titled “Balik Sa Atong Dila” at the American Studies Resource Center (ASRC) of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library last February 17. The lecture highlighted the richness of the Cebuano native tongue. She read some of her favorite Visayan poems to the […]
Theater Festival Highlights Arts Month Celebration
To celebrate the Arts Month, students from the Speech and Theater Department of the College of Performing and Visual Arts and Literature classes will stage a theater festival on February 19, 22, 24 and 25 in various venues around the campus. Dubbed “Teatro,” it will showcase performances by students of Theater 48, Literature 21, and […]
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 […]