Speech of US Ambassador to Class ’13 on YouTube
United States Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Harry K. Thomas, Jr. addressed the graduates during the 100th Commencement Exercises of Silliman University held March 24 at the Gymnasium. Click to view the YouTube video of the Ambassador delivering his message to the members of Class 2013:
Congratulations, Batch 2013!
MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES Graduation is a phase of life. But fitted right in between what precedes it and the journey beyond it are memories that capture your aspirations. What carried you toward this phase often celebrated in this month of March are experiences that have defined the person within each of you. On behalf […]
1,154 to March on Sunday; 77 Conferred Honors
The number of college students graduating this year increases by 18 per cent, with 77 receiving Latin honors. A total of 1,154 comprise this year’s graduating batch that will be presented for their official bachelor’s and graduate degrees during the 100th Commencement Exercises on March 24 at the Gymnasium. This year’s figures are higher than […]
US Ambassador is Speaker at 100th Commencement Exercises
United States Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Harry K. Thomas, Jr. is the Speaker of the 100th Commencement Exercises of Silliman University. He addresses this year’s graduating batch of around a thousand on March 24, Sunday, 3PM at the Gymnasium. The Ambassador assumed his post at the US Embassy in Manila in April 2010. […]
Campus Shuts Down Power for Mother Earth
For an hour on March 23, Silliman University will shut down electricity supply to the campus to join the global Earth Hour campaign. The Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration has issued a memorandum informing all offices, dormitories and other campus residents of a power blackout from 8:30 to 9:30 in the […]
Silliman Produces 5 New Lawyers
In what is described as one of the toughest Bar Exams, Silliman University registered a passing percentage of 50, higher than the national passing rate of 17.76 per cent. This year's passing rate is said to be among the lowest in around a decade, with only 946 out of 5,343 successfully hurdling the exam. Of […]
Alumna Appointed Audit Commissioner
Sillimanian lawyer Maria Rowena Amelia V. Guanzon is the new Commissioner of the Commission on Audit (COA), following her appointment on March 8. Atty. Guanzon graduated from Silliman University High School in 1974. Both parents, the late Judge Sixto Guanzon and Negros Occidental Board Member Mrs. Elvira Guanzon, were Sillimanians and among few who received […]
24 Seniors Pass IT Certification Exam
Twenty-four graduating students of the College of Computer Studies (CCS) passed the Philippine Information Technology General Certification Exam which was administered last March 15. Though not compulsory in most universities offering IT-related courses, CCS requires its students to take the certification exam to test their competencies and prepare them for better opportunities. This year's passers […]
4 Silliman Researchers Present Studies at Regional Review
Four researchers from Silliman University presented their individual projects in the recently conducted Regional Commodity Research and Development Review held March 7 to 8 in Dumaguete. Prof. Robert S. Guino-o of the Biology Department, Mr. Abner A. Bucol of the Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management (SUAKCREM) and Mr. Persie Mark Q. Sienes […]
US Embassy Official Graces ASRC Women’s Month Event
The Public Affairs Officer of the United States Embassy graced the Women's Month Celebration of the American Studies Resource Center (ASRC) of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library on March 11. Mrs. Robin Diallo interacted with eight members of the Bantayan Women's Association who were present for the training on bag weaving organized […]
