Mr. Rodrigo G. Puracan
It is true that no one can predict what lies ahead of us. And to Mr. Rodrigo G. Puracan, life is about faith. While he may have encountered a lot of delays and redirections in his journey, he still stands strong and optimistic. His faith continues to allow him to withstand every challenge he's faced […]
MoA Clarifying Joint Responsibility over SU Hospital Signed
A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) further clarifying the relationship between Silliman University and the Silliman University Medical Center Foundation, Inc. (SUMCFI) was signed on June 9 at the Board Room of the Leopoldo T. Ruiz Administration Hall of the University. University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III said the MoA defines the relationship of the […]
Welcome ‘Home’
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. Welcome to School Year 2012-2013By Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, President There are more reasons than one to be excited […]
Sillimanian Beats Olympic-Qualifying Archers at Nat’l Games
A 17-year-old Sillimanian not only defeated Olympic aspirants but also set a new Southeast Asian record in archery during the recently concluded Philippine Olympic Committee-Philippine Sports Commission (POC-PSC) Philippine National Games hosted by Dumaguete City. Marie Crizabelle Merto, who was still in her senior year at the High School Department during the Games and now […]
CCTV Cameras Installed
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are now installed at five strategic areas in Silliman University. These CCTV cameras supplement ongoing safety and security measures being undertaken by the University to promote the welfare of its students and personnel. There are now CCTV cameras at the entrances to the Early Childhoold, Elementary and High School Departments of […]
12 Students from USA Undergo Weeklong Service-Learning
Twelve students from George Mason University (GMU) in Virginia, USA will be undergoing a weeklong homestay program in host communities in Dumaguete City, through the Service-Learning Center (SLC) of Silliman University. The students’ trip to Dumaguete and their immersion activity on June 17 to 22 are part of the Global Education Program of GMU. This […]
Ms. Emilia M. Ablir (“Ning”)
Whatever it is that life presents to her, she offers a smile. And such has been her endearing characteristic that has made her popular among students whom she calls “Ning” and who call her back…”Ning”. This woman is no ordinary woman. Anyone who has found himself or herself in the long queue at the Cafeteria […]
Mooting
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. Multiple Intelligences at Work: The Profile of a Legal EagleBy Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President […]
Australian Professor Laments Global Decline of Coral Reefs
Dr. Terry Hughes, Director of the Australian Research Council Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies of James Cook University in Australia lectures on “Scale, Stock-recruitment Dynamics and the Global Decline of Coral Reefs” to a group of researchers, teachers, graduate students and representatives of local government units and government agencies in Negros Oriental, Siquijor […]
Anthropologist Tackles ‘Anti-Foundational’ Learning in Vietnam
An Anthropology professor of Silliman University facilitated a workshop on service-learning at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City on June 2 to 5 and discussed the value of questioning lessons learned in the classroom in achieving knowledge production. Dr. Enrique Oracion, who concurrently serves as […]
