11 Accepted as Fellows for 51st Silliman Writers Workshop
Eleven writers from different parts of the country are this year's fellows to the prestigious 51st Silliman University National Writers Workshop (SUNWW). The workshop this year runs from April 30 to May 18 at the Silliman University Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village located at the scenic Camp Lookout in the municipality of Valencia. SUNWW Director-in-Residence […]
SOAD Officer Presents ‘Project Agape’ in Korea
Student Organizations and Activities Division (SOAD) Officer-in-Charge Mr. Abe Cadeliña presented a socio-civic program targeted at alleviating the plight of poor children and communities, on March 28 at the Seoul Women’s University in Korea. The program, named Project Agape, of which he is assistant director, links volunteers to partner communities in Negros Oriental where access […]
Fine Arts Dep’t Offers Summer Fun for Teens, Adults
There is something to keep teens and adults busy this summer as the Fine Arts Department of the College of Performing Arts releases its line-up of summer programs. The line-up is in addition to regular offerings featured in the Summer School 2012 brochure. (To access the brochure, click: Summer School 2012.) Open to teens and […]
Regional Psychology Forum Tackles Disaster Recovery
Helping victims of disasters recover is the main focus of a two-day gathering of psychologists from Visayas and Mindanao this month at Silliman University. The 10th Psychology Regional Forum on April 20 and 21 tackles topics on psycho-social processing and stress debriefing for survivors of calamities. It also offers simulation exercises that test the participants’ […]
Emmaus
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. Emmaus MomentsBy Rev. Jonathan R. Pia, Minister to the Parish, Silliman University Church Text: Psalm118:19-24; Luke 24:13-35 Luke […]
Workshop Convenes Theological Librarians from 11 Countries
Around 60 theological librarians and experts from 11 countries are convening at the Divinity School for the 6th Forum for Asian Theological Librarians (ForATL) Workshop and Consultation on April 10 to 14. The workshop is funded by different Christian organizations and brings together theological librarians (librarians assigned in seminaries) and resource persons from Indonesia, Thailand, […]
ND Dep’t Hosts Info Drive on Food-Oriented Trade Agreements
New free trade agreements (FTAs) benefiting the food industry will be the focus in the presentation during the information drive conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Trade Commission, in partnership with the Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) Department, on April 18 at the Instructional Media and Technology Center. The ND Department […]
VC Lecture on Disaster Mgt Features Ex-Japanese Official
Silliman University teamed up with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) on a lecture on disaster management by a former Press Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan conducted March 16 via videoconference. Professors, students, librarians and representatives of non-government organizations in Negros Oriental were hooked to a live feed of the lecture […]
Be Strong, Take Courage
(Delivered during the celebration of University Christian Life Emphasis Week on February 4, 2012, Udarbe Memory Chapel) Text: “Joshua 1: 8-9;” “Luke 4: 18-19;” “Isaiah 42:6” Meditating on the theme based on the Scripture text taken from Joshua 1: 8-9, “Be Strong and Take Courage,” takes me back in time as I address the students […]
SU Volunteer Rescue Unit Wins in Regional Fire Olympics
The Silliman University Volunteer Fire and Rescue Unit (SUVFRU) won second place in the 1st Regional Fire Olympics held March 29 in Cebu City. SUVFRU was the only group that represented the academic sector. It went up against seven other teams from Cebu, Bohol and Siqujor in the “Volunteer” Category that were composed of volunteers […]
