Tiempo Literary Pieces Highlight ‘Taboan’
A discussion of the works of the late couple Dr. Edilberto K. and Dr. Edith L. Tiempo, founders of Asia's longest running writing workshop, the Silliman University National Writers Workshop, is the highlight on campus of the literary festival dubbed Taboan on February 7 to 9. Taboan is a project of the National Commission for […]
Institute of Service-Learning Reviews Program with Partners
The Institute of Service-Learning (ISL), formerly known as the Service-Learning Center, gathered eight of its partner agencies in a seminar aimed at enhancing the administration of service-learning activities to both Filipino and international students. Held January 25, the seminar provided an overview of the institutional thrust of Silliman University in service-learning and discussed how plans […]
The Internet
The Internet: Scarcity or Abundance? Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director, Office of Information and Publications The internet is both a battle and a breeding ground. It is where people wage war against ignorance, apathy and social injustice. In the same way, it is where people grow their ideas, pride and sense of belonging. But as […]
Rev. Jonathan R. Pia
The life of Rev. Jonathan R. Pia is a ministry. It is a meaningful journey of service to the Lord. Pastor Pia was born to a family of strong faith. His father was a pastor and his mother, who took up Christian Education, was not new to church work. While becoming a pastor (which his […]
Silliman Celebrates University Christian Life Emphasis Week
A permanent feature of campus life in Silliman is the University Christian Life Emphasis Week (UCLEW) every semester. This semester's celebration from January 26 to February 3 is anchored on the theme “More than Victors in Christ”. The text is taken from Romans 8: 37-39: “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors […]
MassCom Student Paper ‘Digital Sillimanian’ Linked to Web
A link to the Digital Sillimanian, an online-student publication developed by students at the College of Mass Communication, now forms part of the University website under E-Publications. The online publication contains materials that are written by Mass Communication majors enrolled in the subject “Communication 22: Development Reporting”. The course is being handled by Ms Celia […]
Exchange Program Application Opens for Japan, Korea
The Student Scholarship and Aid Division (SSAD) is now accepting applicants for the Foreign Exchange Students Program. Coordinator Mrs. Rhodora Sagun said students can now apply for the student exchange program for school year 2013-2014. Two slots are available: one at the International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan, and another at Hannam University in South […]
Computer Science Junior is Outstanding Foreign Student
For three consecutive years, a Silliman student clinched a spot in the Top Three Most Outstanding International Students in the Philippines. David P. Mupe, a Congolese national who is already in third year in the Computer Science program, was the lone recipient from outside Luzon. He received the award along a Mongolian from the University […]
National Figures Engage Youth Leaders at Summit
The first National Youth Development Summit convened on the Silliman campus before the holday break gathered youth leaders and advocates for an event aimed at inspiring young people to realize their critical role in addressing development issues. A series of talks, discussions, competitions and interaction with national figures highlighted the four-day event. Topics revolved around […]
Green Engineering
Thoughts on 'Green Engineering'Prof. Cleonico Y. Fontelo, Vice President for Finance and Administration Without being so technical about it, “green engineering” simply means living your life with respect for the environment. Gone are the days when because of low human population, resources were thought to be infinite. We are past that stage of industrial […]
