BERDE Remarks
Welcome Remarks 'Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence' (BERDE) Program Prof. Cleonico Y. Fontelo, Vice President for Finance and Administration (Message delivered at the opening of the Philippine Green Building Council conference held March 12, 2013 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.) It is my honor to welcome all of you to Silliman University, […]
Assoc. Prof. Rolando V. Mascuñana
“Catch up. Do your best to catch up!” This statement would always ring a bell to wayward students who have been under Prof. Rolando V. Mascuñana. One thing unique about this teacher is his considerate and kind heart, especially to those whose grades hang by a thread in his Sociology class. As a sociologist and […]
Former Ambassador to Kuwait Tackles Mindanao Conflict
Former Ambassador to Kuwait Dr. Sukarno D. Tanggol explained several factors that contribute to the present conflict in Mindanao during a special lecture on March 7 at the Silliman Hall. Titled “Socio-Cultural Dimensions in Mindanao: In Pursuit of Peace and Development”, the Ambassador's lecture discussed prevailing misconceptions arising from religious differences and issues such as […]
MoU Establishing a Negros Oriental Food Satefy Team Inked
Silliman University (SU) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.(NOCCI) on the establishment of the Negros Oriental Food Safety Team (NOFST). Vice President for Development Prof. Jane Annette Belarmino signed the MoU with NOCCI president Mr. Eduard Du on March 13 at a local hotel. […]
Students Challenged to Use S&T for Development
Philippine Science Journalists Association (PSciJourn) co-founder Mr. Angelo B. Palmones spoke during a forum held March 14 at the Silliman Hall, advocating the use of science and technology (S&T) in finding solutions to the various problems that confront the Philippines. The “Forum on S&T Initiatives to Address Pressing National Problems and S&T Career Prospects and […]
Elementary Kids Play ‘Nature’ at Siglakas ’13
Aimed at achieving holistic growth for their pupils, the Elementary Department conducted with a twist their annual sports fest dubbed “Siglakas” last March 6 to 9. This year's sports fest featured four teams, each now composed of pupils coming from different grade levels, and named after the four elements of nature: earth, water, air and […]
Dr. Malayang: ‘Literature Reveals Spirit, Soul of Nation’
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III received the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining awarded recently to the Silliman University National Writers Workshop (SUNWW) by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). The Gawad CCP Para sa Sining is the highest distinction given by CCP in recognition of an individual or an organization's contributions to […]
Students Screen Works at Fourth 61 Short Film Festival
A total of thirteen short films by Silliman students were showcased at the Fourth 61 Short Film Festival held March 11 at the Cyber Lecture Hall of the Instructional Media and Technology Center. The Festival, which was sponsored by the College of Mass Communication, Societe des Cinephiles and Cultural Affairs Committee, brought together the works […]
13 Accepted as Fellows in 52nd SU Nat’l Writers Workshop
Thirteen young creative writers from around the Philippines have been accepted into the 52nd Silliman University National Writers Workshop slated May 6 at the Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village in Camp Look-out, Valencia. This year's fellows are: Nolin Adrian de Pedro (University of the Philippines [UP] – Diliman), Corina Marie B. Arenas (UP-Diliman), Brylle Bautista Tabora (University of Santo Tomas), Lyde […]
Alumni Letter February 2013
Dear Fellow Sillimanian: Happy Hearts Month! We all know that the Silliman Campus is one of the most romantic places to celebrate the Hearts Month. The entire expanse of the Amphitheater framed by acacia trees is among couples’ favorite spots. But there is a new one; it’s this fallen log sandwiched by two eucalyptus trees […]
