Asst. Prof. Anatoly Karpov Buss
Assistant Professor Anatoly Karpov Buss ventured into an unfamiliar territory. Yet he managed to live far from home, gained an extended family of friends, and fell in love with the charm that this City of Gentle People boasts of: Silliman University. Fondly called Karpov by his friends, he was raised in Makati. He grew up […]
Alumni Letter December 2012
Dear Fellow Sillimanian: Maayong Pasko ug Mabungahong Bag-ong Tuig! There was much opportunity for Christmas giving in December 2012 as Dumaguete becomes the new typhoon “destination.” Dr. Angel C. Alcala observes, “it is vulnerable to tropical depressions developed during the north monsoon season.” He urged the local government to accept the reality of climate change […]
INVITATION: Invest with Silliman University
As part of our broad strategic initiatives for institutional advancement and enhancing relevance and reach, Silliman University welcomes investment collaborations and partnerships among its alumni and friends. The University is now considering proposals from individuals and organizations who would want to participate in our continuing ministry through investment undertakings, like partnerships, joint ventures, and build-operate-transfer […]
3 Students Named 2013 BPI-DOST Science Awardees
Three senior students from Silliman University are this year’s recipients of the prestigious Bank of the Philippine Islands-Department of Science and Technology (BPI-DOST) Science Awards. The awardees, Kin Israel R. Notarte (BS Biology), Rosette Jill Q. Fernandez (BS Physics) and Kharyl Mae Q. Fulmaran (BS Civil Engineering), were chosen not only for their superior academic […]
MassCom Hosts MTRCB Forum on Classification Ratings
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), in partnership with the College of Mass Communication, held a forum at Silliman University on January 17 with four of its members discussing its revised classification ratings. MTRCB board members director Jose E. Romero IV, actress Jackie Aquino, journalist Mario Hernando and FAMAS Awards' Francia Conrado […]
UNESCO-Affiliated Org Awards Nutrition-Dietetics Senior
A senior student majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics was named one of seven outstanding youth leaders in the country by the National Association of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Clubs in the Philippines, Inc. (NAUCP). Retz Pol O. Pacalioga, a senior member of the Renaissance Youth Leaders Forum (RYLF), an accredited member […]
Application Deadline for National Writers Workshop Extended
The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is extending the deadline of applications for the 52nd National Writers Workshop to 25 January 2012. Entries postmarked on that date will still be accepted. The workshop, to be held 6—24 May 2013 at the Silliman University Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village, is offering twelve fellowships to promising writers […]
Alumni Letter November 2012
Dear Fellow Sillimanian: Dayon sa DUMAGUETE! This year, a new service at Silliman Church was held to celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day. It’s called a Memorial Service, which was not exactly new as this was done at the Dumaguete Memorial Park in the past years. What was different besides the […]
Ms. Nenita Baligasa-Albina
Ms. Nenita Baligasa-Albina is a living proof that education is definitely the key to a better future. Coming from a poor family, Nita or Nitay, as what her friends call her, enrolled in Silliman University on a work grant. She put herself through college as a student assistant. In order to secure enough allowance to […]
Dr. Elwood
In Memoriam: Dr. Douglas Elwood By: Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Delivered during the memorial service for the late Dr. Dougles Elwood on January 8, 2013.) From Divinity School to school administrator, Dr. Douglas Elwood was one of five – the legend at Silliman University where Divinity School became the training ground […]
