2 Sillimanians Qualify for National Music Camp
Two young alumni from the College of Mass Communication made it to 3rd Elements National Singing and Songwriting Camp. Primy Joy Cane (Class 2009) and Earnest Hope Tinambacan (Class 2005) were among the hopefuls who passed the online and live auditions handled by a group of popular music artists headed by renowned composer Mr. Ryan […]
Alumni Utilize Special Bricks for Fundraising Project
After it was unveiled and formally dedicated last September 15, “The Bricks at the Achievers Park” project gears up into its second phase. There are 120 specially patented bricks now laid between the William Barry Thompson Hall and the Olivia Villaflores-Yanson Hall. They represent donations made by alumni to the College of Nursing. Each contains […]
Church Opens Search for New Senior Pastor
The Silliman University Church Pastoral Call Committee issued a public announcement opening the search for a new Senior Pastor to serve from June 2013 to May 2014. An Announcement from the Silliman University Church Pastoral Call Committee Our Senior Pastor’s term will end on May 31, 2013. The Silliman University Church is now searching for […]
Citadel of Truth
The University as a Citadel of Truth By Ambassador Delia D. Albert, Former Ambassador to Germany & Senior Adviser, SGV & Co. (Speech delivered during the Eminent Persons Lecture on 24 August 2012 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium, in celebration of Silliman University's 111th Founders Day. [Photo source: www.sgv.ph].) I thank Silliman University through your President […]
Dr. Lope B. Robin
Born in a far-flung area of Bohol to parents who are both farmers, Dr. Lope B. Robin once etched his fate away from finishing school. “My parents were both farmers and I grew up in a farm. The idea of my parents — especially my father's –is that it is already enough for me […]
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 […]
