Luce Foundation Awards Special Grant for Applied Ethics
The Henry Luce Foundation awarded Silliman University a special grant of USD25,000 in support of its program in applied ethics. Luce Foundation president Mr. Michael Gilligan sent an official communication to Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III informing the University about a special grant that he approved along with Ms Margaret Boles Fitzgerald, the […]
‘David’s Slingshot’ Released
Silliman University launched David’s Slingshot, a book containing a compilation of opinion columns by a distinguished alumnus whose works have seen print in national dailies. The book is written by Dr. Efren N. Padilla, 2005 Outstanding Sillimanian in Urban Studies. He is currently Director of the Urban Studies Program at the California State University at […]
University Celebrates Peace Week
The Religion and Peace Studies Department of the Divinity School is spearheading the celebration of Peace Week on September 16 to 21. This year’s celebration centers on education, the same priority promoted by the United Nations in raising awareness on the global peace agenda. September 21 is decared by the United Nations as the International […]
Software for Personalized Mgt of Lib Resources Launched
A new software was launched last September 4 by the Robert and Metta J. Silliman Library that enables a personalized management of materials online from the library collection covering over 250,000 volumes. Destiny Library Manager is a centrally installed school library system that makes available the resources of the Library to students, faculty and staff […]
Silliman Unites in Prayer for Syria
Students from different faith perspectives filled the Silliman University Church as they united in prayer for Syria last September 11. The Justice and Peace Committee of the Silliman University Church and the Student Government led the collective prayer for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Syria. Christians, Muslims and those from other religious denominations […]
100% Passing Rate Anew for Medical School
Consistent with its performance in the past three years since it graduated its first enrollees, the Medical School hit another 100 per cent in the Physician Licensure Examination. Results had been circulated earlier in the University, following the announcement from the Professional Regulations Commission end of last month. Congratulations to our new medical doctors: Bomediano, […]
Alumni Letter August 2013
DEAR FELLOW SILLIMANIANS AND FRIENDS: The 112th Founders Day celebration is still fresh in our memory, and that we made it through from the preparations to the actual implementation of the planned activities awes us. As we lift up Christ in thanksgiving for a safe and well-attended TIPON International we are reminded that He […]
Asst. Prof. Victor Emmanuel H. Enario
Some consider the study of history and political science as boring, owing to the memorization that subject exams often entail. But to those who had the chance to be under this professor — who's equally known for his love of shoes — their journey through the stages of national life back in college had never […]
Liberation
A Good Day for LiberationBy Mr. Adlai J. Amor, 1994 Outstanding Sillimanian in Environmental Journalism (Delivered during the Sunrise Service of the 112th Founders Day.) Readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Luke 13:10-17 Our Gospel lesson this morning tells of Jesus, who while teaching in a synagogue, heals a woman who has been suffering from an unknown affliction […]
Press Statement on the Zamboanga City Crisis
We are saddened by what is happening in Zamboanga City. Many are hurt and fearing for their lives. We pray for all affected and for Sillimanians there. The issue is said to be political. But it is traumatizing people who seek only to live in peace. The greater politics of gaining peace is being gored […]
