GMOs ‘Must Undergo Exhaustive Assessment’ — Dr. Malayang
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III is among those calling on the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the field testing of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the Philippines. Said to be under field trial in four provinces in the country are Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) talong (eggplants), a GMO variety. These eggplants, which are […]
2 Profs Attend EducationUSA Conference in Malaysia
Two history professors of Silliman University who take charge of programs that promote study in the United States attended the EducationUSA East Asian and Pacific (EAP) Triennial Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 29 to April 3. Dr. Earl Jude Paul Cleope and Prof. Regan Jomao-as were among seven Philippine delegates to the conference […]
Forum Asks: ‘Why People of Faith Care About the Env’t?’
Why should people of faith care about the environment? This question sets the tone for the forum dubbed “Faith + Environment” that the Justice and Peace Center is holding on April 28 at the Instructional Media and Technology Center. The forum tackles the same question in their theme “Why People of Faith Should Care About […]
2009 Ms Silliman is NegOr Bet in Ms Philippines-Earth
Miss Silliman 2009 Glenna Christina Ortiz Duch is among the 48 official candidates in the Miss Philippines-Earth pageant, representing the whole province of Negros Oriental. A consistent honor student and an academic scholar, Duch is an incoming third year student in Silliman majoring in Management. She graduated salutatorian from the High School Department of […]
Filipino Nurse
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. The Filipino Nurse By Prof. Cleonico Y. Fontelo, Vice President for Finance and Administration (Opening remarks delivered during […]
Alumni Letter March 2012
Dear Fellow Sillimanian: “…a whole new world is waiting, it's mine for the taking, I know I can make it, today my life begins….” A line from the song “Today, My Life Begins” composed and popularized by Filipino-American international pop star Bruno Mars captures the optimism of Silliman University graduates. This was chosen as the […]
Rev. Trecita Sala Reambonanza
Deprived of Childhood Yet Positive About Life HARD WORK and DETERMINATION are the qualities she continues to fully embrace. The same qualities had helped her get through all the difficult struggles in her life. The same qualities guided her to finish school, find a job and provide for her family. She grew up in […]
Psychology
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. The Psychology of Knowledge Management By Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Message delivered […]
14 Academic Programs Granted Highest Accreditation Status
A total of 14 academic offerings of Silliman University received the highest accreditation distinction from two independent private accrediting associations. Level IV Accredited Status was granted to seven graduate degrees by the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities-Accrediting Agency, Inc. (ACSCU-AAI) for the period April 2012 to April 2016, while seven undergraduate programs received […]
Master in Peace Studies Opens in June
Silliman University is offering the degree of Master in Peace Studies (MPS) effective June this year. The program provides options for students to choose from three tracks: Thesis Track (39 units), Non-Thesis Track (42 units; with internship requirement) or Certificate Program (18 units). Three majors or areas concentration have been developed to cater to the […]
