Soil Science Society Holds 15th Conference in Silliman
The College of Agriculture is spearheading the hosting of the 15th Philippine Society of Soil Science and Technology (PSSST) Annual Conference on May 16 to 18 on the Silliman campus. Themed “Soil Science in Nation Building”, the conference gathers policy makers and PSSST members representing the academe, government and the private sector discuss and learn […]
Endangered Wealth
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. Endangered Wealth By Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, President (Keynote, 41st Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of the […]
Visualizing Future
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. Careers in Culture: Visualizing the Immediate FutureBy Dr. Betsy Joy. B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs People […]
Prof. Michele Aclaro Naranjo
Passionate About Teaching, Cooking And…Yes, Dancing! She walks around the campus with a cheerful smile and gladly accommodates those who visit her office even during her busy hours. As people would say, a secret to a healthy life is to be happy. This woman exemplifies the fundamental nature of a bubbly and joyful person: motherly, […]
AusAID, Silliman to Sign Agreement on Masbate Project
Silliman University and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) will be formalizing an agreement on a project that is seen to help improve the development planning capacity of the local government unit of the province of Masbate. A formal launch of the project “Participatory, Evidence-Based Research and Learning Partnership (PERL) in Masbate Province” is […]
IT Grad Named Outstanding Region 7 Student
A fresh graduate in Information Technology of Silliman University was adjudged one of Ten Outstanding Students of Region 7 (TOSR). Athena Gene E. Duran was selected together with nine others on May 1 at the Negros Oriental Convention Center, giving her the chance at being named one of Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP). […]
Continuing Relief Operations Benefit 338 Families
Over 338 families badly affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Negros Oriental in February this year are the recent beneficiaries of Silliman University’s continuing relief operations on April 30. A Ceres bus carried a group of over 30 students and employees of the University to the municipality of Tayasan. They distributed relief goods […]
SU Secretaries Undergo Client Relations, Marketing Training
Around 60 secretaries and office assistants of Silliman University underwent a five-module workshop on marketing and client relations on May 3 and 4 at the Uytengsu Foundation Computer Studies Hall. A project of the Staff Development Committee and the Human Resource Development office, the workshop sought to empower the University’s support staff and provide them […]
Prof. Mirasol N. Magbanua
Laugh a Lot, Life is Short She may look strict and unapproachable, but up close and personal, this woman is very kind. She laughs a lot and seldom gets mad. “Life is short, so enjoy it,” she says. But, with a hearty laugh, she warns: “Although, people must watch out when I get really mad!” […]
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 […]
