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 […]
Mr. Larry Vincent C. Regencia
Just like many Sillimanians coming from other parts of the country, Larry Vincent C. Regencia had to leave the comforts of his Dipolog home to study in the University. It was a decision of an obedient son to parents who believe in the value of a Silliman education. Larry at 31 is now a full-time […]
Aggression
“Learning as a Constant in Teaching”Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Message delivered during the closing program of the “Workshop on Anti-Oppressive Pedagogy” held March 1 at the SUGA Training Center.) “Heal the aggression that is in our hearts and minds”! So said Education Secretary Armin Luistro to address bullying in schools […]
MedTech Majors Elected Student Government President, VP
Junior student Rona Sevilla Namocatcat and sophomore Jeff Katipunana Palad have been elected as the new Student Government president and vice president, respectively. Both are Medical Technology majors. Namocatcat ran under the banner of the Students Union for Reforms (SURE). She is from Tagbilaran City, Bohol, and is a consistent honor student since she was […]
3 Students Receive BPI-DOST Science Awards
Three senior students were awarded formally as among the country’s recipients of the BPI-DOST Science Awards at a special ceremony held March 7 on campus. Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Senior Vice President Mr. Emmanuel G. Herbosa and representatives from the provincial Department of Science and Technology (DOST) were present to hand the awards […]
