Guidelines for Hosting Political Candidates Released
Silliman University has released a set of guidelines governing the hosting of political candidates on campus. The guidelines reinforce the neutral stand of Silliman this coming May 2013 elections contained in a press statement issued earlier. In the same statement, the University emphasizing that it does not support any political candidate nor does it promote […]
Mountain Top
A Mountain Top Experience Rev. Elmer L. Saa, Minister for Christian Witness and Service Luke 9:28-43a(A sermon delivered by Rev. Elmer L. Saa at the Udarbe Memory Chapel on February 10, 2013.) A pastor told this story, “A teacher in a Sunday school class was reading the story of the Transfiguration. As she read, she […]
Mr. Jun Diputado
He once said that in one’s life, there’s bound to be one thing from his childhood that his elders remember vividly. To him, it is his pursuit of a good life. Mr. Jun Diputado was born on September 29, 1957 in Tubtubon, Sibulan. He describes his childhood as fun and memorable. It was his inclination […]
PRESS STATEMENT: Silliman Reiterates Apolitical Stand
PRESS STATEMENTIssued: 15 February 2013 Silliman Reiterates Apolitical Stand Silliman University encourages open discussion on issues affecting the lives of Filipinos. It endeavors to present to both its internal and external constituencies a broader perspective of the nation’s social, economic and political landscapes. Towards this end, it welcomes political parties and personalities, regardless of affiliations, […]
SPAG Hosts Series of Public Fora with Local Candidates
The School of Public Affairs and Governance (SPAG), in partnership with the Justice and Peace Committee of the Silliman University Church, began its series of public fora with local political parties on February 12. Themed “Local Political Party Platforms: Convergence with Silliman's Vision of Public Action”, the series of fora provides an avenue where members […]
Alumni Letter January 2013
Dear Fellow Sillimanian: Happy New Year! As we welcome another year, may we remain unceasingly hopeful that God grant us the desire of our hearts and allow all our plans to succeed. During one of the re-election campaigns of President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey optimistically exclaimed, “Cheers to another chance for us to get it […]
28 Honored for 20-Year Service; 4 for Merit on V-Day
As each of the more than 700 personnel of Silliman University received sweet treats on Valentine's Day, a total of 32 were honored on stage at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium during the Faculty and Staff Recognition Day. Fifteen faculty and 13 staff members were recognized for their services rendered to the University for […]
Regulatory Board Chair Tackles IRR of Psychology Law
The Psychology Department held a briefing on the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Psychology Law the Chairperson of the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology of the Professional Regulation Commission as speaker, on February 12 at the Silliman Hall. Dr. Miriam P. Cue tackled the IRR of the Psychology Law, which took effect last […]
‘The Vagina Monologues’ at the Luce on Valentine’s
Showing at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium on Valentine’s Day is the play “The Vagina Monologues”. The play, organized by the Negros Oriental V-Day Group, headed by Silliman University Psychology Department’s Prof. Michele Joan Valbuena as chairperson, is the culminating event of the 15th anniversary celebration of V-Day in Dumaguete. Two other activities are […]
Victors in Christ
Victors in Christ Rev. Bernadette A. Morales, Pastor for Christian Education (Sermon delivered at the Opening Service of the University Christian Life Emphasis Week on January 27, 2013, Silliman University Church.) 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death […]
