Weekly Sillimanian, Portal Undergo Journalism Workshop
The members of the editorial boards and staff of the two official student publications of Silliman University participated in a journalism workshop whole day of August 10 at the Mary Marquis Smith Hall. Close to 60 staff members were present along with their respective advisers: Prof. Warlito Caturay, Jr. for the Weekly Sillimanian, the school […]
Definitions of Nursing
Knowing Nursing through its Evolutionary Descriptions: The Definitions of NursingBy Dr. Evalyn E. Abalos, Acting Dean, College of Nursing (The paper below was submitted for publication in the Silliman Journal.) “The glorious thing about nursing is that it cannot be defined. The irony is that we never give up trying.” (F. Storlie as cited in […]
Dr. Ma. Stella Flordeliz-Lezama
She grew up spending her elementary and high school years in a school in Cebu that was exclusively for girls. She developed a sense of obedience to her teachers who were nuns. But when it was time for her to leave home for college, she was headstrong in venturing into a non-sectorian setting that her […]
5-Year Level 2 Re-Accreditation Status for Agriculture, PT
The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) granted five-year Level II Re-accreditation Status to the Agriculture and Physical Therapy programs of Silliman University. Silliman was notified of the FAAP’s decision late last month, confirming the results of the accreditation visit to the University of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities […]
UEM General Secretary is Divinity School Visiting Professor
The General Secretary of the United Evangelical Mission (UEM) is a visiting professor at the Divinity School for two weeks. Rev. Dr. Fidon R. Mwombeki spends most of his time on campus handling lectures to senior and graduate students majoring in Mission Studies, his area of specialization. His lectures revolve around the Biblical foundations of […]
High School Junior Represents Country in 20-Day Asian Program
A junior student in the High School Department is one of only two Filipino delegates to the 2013 Asian Youth Development Program being held August 2 to 20 in Okinawa, Japan. (Jude Amiscaray [first from right] with his parents, Silliman University College of Engineering Dean Engr. Jesus Amiscaray and Mrs. Gina Amiscaray, and sisters, Genine […]
‘70% of Election Problems Predicted in April’ – Salonga Center
Most of the problems that were experienced during the elections in May were foreseen as early as April. This was the observation made by Atty. Myrish Cadapan-Antonio, Director of the Dr. Jovito Salonga Center for Law and Development (JSCLD) during the “Inter-Agency Verification Workshop on Perceived Issues of the May 2013 Elections” held July 29 […]
College of Education Helps Establish Apo Island Rondalla
Apo Island, which holds claim as among the world’s best diving spots, now offers another treat to tourists and locals alike. This time, they go cultural with their new rondalla group. The College of Education (COE) has assisted the community in Apo Island in establishing what is now known as the Apo Island Rondalla. It […]
Ms. Clarissa T. Reboton
Rarely would you find people who are inclined in both the sciences and the arts. But this lady from Cadiz, Negros Occidental has managed to revolve in both worlds quite naturally. Ms. Clarissa T. Reboton is the museum curator at the Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS). Her project involvements and formal training in marine […]
‘The Architect’
Acknowledging the Foundations of our Lives, with Christ as our CornerstoneProf. Lourdes Angela F. Piñero, Chairperson, Psychology Department (Message delivered during the Honors Day Convocation of the Elementary Department on July 22, 2013 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.) Just a few years ago, I was not sitting where you are now. During our time, […]