Call for Manuscripts: 53rd Silliman National Writers Workshop
The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is now accepting applications for the 53rd National Writers Workshop to be held May 5 to 23, 2014 at the Silliman University Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village. This Writers Workshop is offering 12 fellowships to promising writers in the Philippines who want to have a chance to hone their […]
Professor Emeritus Alcala Named National Scientist
The National Academy of Science and Technology has named Professor Emeritus Dr. Angel C. Alcala as National Scientist. National Scientist is the highest award conferred by the Philippine government on a Filipino scientist. Dr. Alcala is currently Trustee of Silliman University and former President of Silliman University. He is among the country's foremost experts in […]
2 Silliman Publications Honor Fictionist Edilberto Tiempo
Silliman University honored acclaimed Sillimanian fictionist Dr. Edilberto K. Tiempo on his birth centenary with a tribute dubbed “Man of Literature”. Held December 6 at the Cyber Lecture Hall of the Instructional Media and Technology Center, the tribute was highlighted with the launch of two books published by Silliman University, and dedicated to the memory […]
16 New Licensed Civil Engineers for Silliman
Silliman University 16 new licensed civil engineers, based on the results of the 2013 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination released November 27. The University garnered a passing rate of 61.54 per cent, higher than the national passing percentage of 48.11 Congratulations! Aboy, Joseph Artwell Ubag Afidchao, Megan Elizabeth Besario Baguio, Lalaine Pilar Borromeo Bayon, Jaypie Gajelloma […]
High School Sophomore Bags Gold in Swimming
A student from the High School Department of the School of Basic Education won three medals in swimming during the Milo Little Olympics National Finals held recently in Cebu. Edgar Hin Louise B. Chee bagged gold in the 100m breaststroke category.He won silver and bronze in the 200m breaststroke and medley relay, respectively. […]
Nursing Engaged in Child Illness Mgt, Competency Training
Health workers from the different barangays in Dumaguete City underwent training last month on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) by the College of Nursing, in partnership with the Provincial Health Office. The participants were taught IMCI, a strategy of managing common illness among children who are five years old and below, in order to […]
Country’s Best, Budding Artists Perform at Luce in 4th Elements
Away from the crowd, topnotch music artists in the country flew in to Dumaguete to be with 60 lucky participants in the 4th Elements National Singing-Songwriting Camp held November 17 to 21. Elements is a national camp organized by the Tao Foundation, and held annually in Dumaguete with the support of the College of Performing […]
Tribute Held for National Artist Eddie S. Romero
Silliman University honored the late National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts Mr. Eddie S. Romero in a tribute service held December 2 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Family and friends were present during the event that also marked the opening of the weeklong screening of films by Mr. Romero at the Cyber […]
Asst. Prof. Lourdes Angela Florendo-Piñero
Strong. Kind. Loving. Three words that describe this Psychology teacher who wants to be remembered as someone who went beyond the pages of the books and the walls of the classroom. Asst. Prof. Lourdes Angela Florendo-Piñero, or “Lou Anne” as she is fondly called by many, spent most of her life in Silliman University. She […]
Larger Embrace
A Larger Embrace By Rev. Jonathan R. Pia, Senior and Administrative Pastor, Silliman University Church (Sermon delivered during the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees on November 30, 2013.) Text: Galatians 2:11-21 In one of Dr. Robert Ozment’s books, “Love Is The Answer,” he told about a lady he went to see in […]
