ND Department Leads Campaign for Health, Wellness
The Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) Department takes the lead in the celebration of Nutrition Month this July. Its celebration kicked off with its participation in the annual Nutri-Fit walk on July 8. The Silliman delegation won the award of Biggest Contingent for Private Schools, with its participants coming from different student organizations in the University. […]
Scientists Explore Role of Genetics in Marine Conservation
A new technology that uses genetics in biodiversity conservation is the main feature of an international program that has gathered at Silliman University scientists, professors and graduate students from around the world. The 1st Pan-Pacific Advanced Studies Institute (PacASI) hosts 61 participants from ten countries for a series of case study and research presentations, discussions […]
Prof. Rosalind B. Ablir
Others would rather dismiss it, but she admits to being one: “I'm strict.” Her rules in the classroom don't stand to paint a picture of her being a terror teacher though. As she explains, they are there to help mold students to become better Filipino citizens. And her approach to teaching comes with a conscious […]
Brainwork
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. Empowerment: Brainwork as Authentic EducationBy Dr. Pablito A. Dela Rama, Director of Instruction (Message delivered during the Candle […]
‘Nature…in the Future’ Competition Launched
Silliman University served as the venue of the launching of an environmental competition spearheaded by the Ecological Society of the Philippines (ESP) and courier company, JRS Express. “Simplicity in Nature: How I See It in the Future” was the theme that guided the dual competition in essay writing and on-the-spot environmental artwork held late last […]
Physics Professor Traces ‘Undiscovered’ Fault Line
A professor at the Physics Department presented his findings on the possible cause of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Negros Oriental last February 6, as part of the General Education Integrative Lectures held recently at the Science Complex. Prof. Francisco E. Ablong analyzed data he gathered from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology […]
Philippine Opera Company presents Ang Bagong Harana
Ang Bagong Harana, directed by acclaimed playwright Floy Quintos, takes off from the success of the Philippine Opera Company’s musical review Harana, which showcased the best of Filipino music. This time, the show’s emphasis is on the Filipino’s relationship to history, faith, nature, and nationhood, and according to POC producer Karla Gutierrez, is “no longer bound […]
Enzo Medel in Concert
Young pianist Lorenzo (Enzo) Medel makes his Luce Auditorium debut. He formally began piano lessons in early 2006 at age 10 when he enrolled at the UP College of Music Extension Program under Professor Mauricia Borromeo, who was then the Dean of the College of Music. From thereon, his piano skills rapidly developed and this enabled […]
Kwerdas and Michael Dadap in One/String
Kwerdas, the premier string performing group of Silliman University, performs with Maestro Michael Dadap in a concert. Ticket Information: August 4, Saturday 3 PM Matinee. Theater passes available.8 PM Gala. Theater passes available. Season tickets are usually honored during the first gala show. All tickets and season passes for Luce Auditorium shows are available for sale at […]
Sunny Garcia in Exhibit
Sunny Garcia is an expressionist painter specializing in nudes and portraits. He is also a poet, a theatre production designer, and jeweler. Mr. Garcia earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Silliman University and further studies at the University of Santo Tomas. Later, he joined the corporate world and opted to retire early to […]
