5 Students Qualify for Int’l Math Tournament in Hong Kong
Five students from the School of Basic Education qualified for an international mathematics tournament in Hong Kong on July 23 to August 1. All five are now official members of the Philippine team competing in the Search for the Asian Math Wizard in two categories: elementary and high school. Four are from the Elementary Department: […]
Library Donates 156 Volumes to Manjuyod Public School
The Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library donated a total of 156 volumes of books to a public elementary school in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental. University Librarian Mrs. Lorna T. Yso facilitated the donation of children's books and teachers' references to Locay Elementary School in Barangay Bagtic. Earlier, the school's Head Teacher wrote Silliman University […]
Congressman Manny Pacquiao and the A-Team
(This article was published on the website of GMA News: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/260538/opinion/blogs/congressman-manny-pacquiao-and-the-a-team ) Lately, I’ve been playing the song “A-Team”. The first time I heard this song was a couple of days ago as I was fiddling through the dials of my satellite radio on way to work. I heard bits and pieces of a hauntingly […]
Mr. Cecilio Agustin P. Saludar
His contagious laughter fills every corner of the Oriental Hall (OH). His office might be located at the most hidden part of OH, but he makes sure his joyful personality is felt by his colleagues. He is Mr. Cecilio Agustin P. Saludar, known to many as “Celio”, the University postmaster. In his 18 years of […]
Silliman Implements K+12
Silliman University implements the K+12 program of the Philippine government this School Year 2012-2013. A “K+12 Committee” was created in the University as early as last year, composed of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and deans and directors of the different concerned academic units. This was to guide decisions on how best Silliman […]
CCS Dean Speaks at Local Knowledge Camp in Indonesia
College of Computer Studies Dean Dr. Dave Marcial shared at an international event in Indonesia a project he facilitated that aimed for utilization of e-learning approaches in the undergraduate curriculum among member institutions of the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA). The international camp on “Weaving Local Knowledge into Asian Higher Education” […]
EduManagement
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. Education and ManagementBy Dr. Maria Cecilia M. Genove, Dean, College of Mass Communication A few days from […]
Int’l Seminar Ranks Top 4 Paper on Oysters as Waste Indicator
A student paper that tests Philippine oysters’ absorptive capacity of sugar effluents at sea was rank fourth among the top five scientific papers presented during an international seminar hosted May 22 to 27 by General Santos City. The group of eight students enrolled in the Medical Technology program at the Institute of Clinical and Laboratory […]
Alumna Appointed to California State Nursing Board
A Silliman alumna was appointed to the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) in the United States, making her one of only nine individuals to comprise the state governmental agency tasked to regulate the practice of registered nurses. Ms Cynthia Cipres-Klein, a graduate of Silliman University with the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in […]
The Pearl
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 Ruby and the Pearl By Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Welcome remarks delivered during the […]