Hon. Faire to New Nurses: Patient’s Life in Your Hands
A Member of the Board of Nursing of the Philippines emphasized to new licensed nurses from Silliman University the importance of responsible practice of the healthcare profession. Hon. Leonila A. Faire addressed the 266 new nurses from the University during their Rededication, Pinning and Oath-taking Ceremony on September 21 at the Silliman University Church. The […]
MassComm Students Engaged on PopDev, Social Media
The College of Mass Communication hosted the Visayas leg of a nationwide seminar aimed at raising awareness of population and development (popdev) issues among the youth. “Mulat Pinoy: Social Network Regional Youth Forums”, conducted September 27 at the Silliman Hall, discussed with college students popdev, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and responsible use of […]
‘Ang Babae sa Septic Tank:’ A Critique
Who does not love to watch movies? Anyone worth their salt would not be considered normal, to say the least, if they do not like watching movies. Time was when movies were regarded as one of the cheapest – or, should I say, affordable – forms of entertainment, second to radio. Today, movies have been […]
Dean Explores Impact of Local Visayan History on Curriculum
College of Education Dean Dr. Earl Jude Paul Cleope explored the influence that the local history of the Visayas holds on teaching of social studies, especially in the context of the K+12 curriculum, at the 6th Karunungan Festival on September 21 to 22 at the National Museum. His paper, “Local History of the Visayas: Implications […]
Ethnic Studies Advocate Speaks at Tiempo Lecture Series
A Filipino-American writer who advocates for the establishment of Filipino ethnic studies in schools in the United States delivered a talk titled “Stranger on Both Shores” yesterday at the Cyber Lecture Hall of the Instructional Media and Technology Center. Mr. Oscar Peñaranda, a native of Barugo, Leyte who migrated to Canada in 1956, was guest […]
Fresh Grad Top 9 in Chemist Licensure Exam
A fresh graduate of Silliman University landed in the top ten of the 2012 Chemist Licensure Examination. Febby T. Diabordo, who obtained a rating of 86.50 per cent, ranked ninth among the 292 new licensed chemists in the country. A total of seven of the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry graduates from the University passed […]
Alumni Letter August 2012
Dear Fellow Sillimanian: “This is a well-organized Founders Day! I enjoyed this a lot! It’s not just a day but a very long celebration – this day actually lasted for a month. I have been watching cultural shows and attending lectures this August. I never had somethhing like this back home. It was my first […]
Prof. Ana Vee A. Riconalla
No one may know food as much as she does. So when asked what she would be if she were a dish, “chop suey” easily came to mind. Like that famous Chinese dish consisting of vegetables, meat or seafood, and quail eggs, she tells of her life: “It is as colorful!” Asst. Prof Ana Vee […]
Following Christ
NOTE: “Leadership Reflections” shares views of the different members of the University Leadership Council on matters related to campus life and the operations of the University. As well, it features opinions on issues of national and/or international relevance. Following Christ By Rev. Bernadette A. Morales, Pastor for Christian Education I will never forget that sobering […]
PE Department Launches ‘Badminton for Peace’
An innovative workshop exploring sports as a tool for peacebuilding initiated last month by the Masters in Peace Studies (MPS) Program has inspired the conduct of “The Badminton for Peace – A Day After”. The Physical Education Department launches the event on September 22, the day after the official celebration of the International Day […]