SULAW Grad is Top 6 in Bar Exams
Ivan Maxino Bandal, who graduated from the College of Law in March 2011, is Top 6 in the Bar Exams, based on the results released recently by the Supreme Court. Twelve other Sillimanians join the country's new lawyers, registering a passing average of 65 per cent for the University. The national passing average is 31.95 […]
Mrs. Semper Lumine E. Gaturian
Always Looking at the Beautiful Side of Life “Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence” is the opening stanza of this conservative, compassionate and quiet person’s favorite poem, “Desiderata”, by American writer Max Ehrman. That stanza alone is enough to grab one’s attention and indulge in […]
Unsolicited Advice to Governor Roel Degamo
(Text appeared in his column in a national daily and a local weekly.) I listened last night (February 18) to Renato Solidum Jr., director of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) and Leo Jasareno, director of the Mines and Geohazard Bureau (MGB), explain before a television audience composed of journalists and some officials of […]
5-Star Roles
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 Role of the Five Star Physician in an Ever Changing WorldBy Dr. Jonathan C. Amante, Dean, Medical […]
Dr. Alcala to LGUs: Map Geological Hazards
After the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Negros Oriental that claimed lives and displaced thousands of families, world renowned scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala echoed the advice of two experts to the local chief executives to undertake mapping of geological hazards. In his column that appeared in a national daily and a local weekly, which […]
V-Day Campaign Stages Show for Earthquake Victims
The Silliman University Chapter of V-Day, a global campaign to end violence against women, will hold a benefit show for victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake which recently hit Negros Oriental, on March 1 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. A second running of Eve Ensler’s A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A […]
2 Heads Discuss ‘Counseling Issues’ in Hong Kong
Two heads of offices of Silliman University were among those invited to attend and present papers during this year's run of the Asian University Leaders Program (AULP) of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asian (UBCHEA) on February 6 to 11 in Hong Kong. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Margaret Helen […]
Visayas Comes Alive in Theatre at Silliman
The Visayas leg of Tanghal 6, an annual theatre festival for university and community-based theatre groups in the Philippines, runs in Silliman University on February 27 to 29. Tanghal 6 brings together theatre enthusiasts to participate in performances, lectures, inter-regional exchanges, workshops, dialogues and exhibits. It culminates the month-long Philippine Arts Festival (PAF). Opening the […]
Alumni Letter January 2012
Dear Fellow Sillimanian: “…New Year…to stop and reflect on the year that has gone by. To remember both our triumphs and our missteps – our promises made, and broken. The times we opened ourselves up to great adventures – or closed ourselves down, for fear of getting hurt. Because that's what New Year's is all […]
EQ-IQ Clash
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. Teaching as a PassionBy Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Message delivered during the […]
