Silliman Names Facilities After 2 Former Presidents
Silliman University named two of its facilities after its former presidents, in two separate dedication ceremonies held in celebration of the 110th Founders Day. The naming recognized the leadership of the late Dr. Quintin S. Doromal and Dr. Agustin A. Pulido in paving the way for more infrastructure developments and improved programs and services during […]
The Sillimanian
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. Hon. Juanita Dy-AmatongImmediate Past Chairperson, Silliman University Board of Trustees (Delivered during 110th Founders Day Parade […]
Dr. Tiempo Honored with State Funeral
Full military honors were given to National Artist for Literature Dr. Edith Lopez-Tiempo as she was laid to rest on August 29. The Philippine Army’s 302 Brigade led the funeral march from the Silliman University Church to the Dumaguete Memorial Park where Dr. Tiempo was accorded a 21-gun salute. Accompanying the army brigade were officers […]
Silliman Turns 110 Today
The country’s oldest American university turns 110 today. Thousands of alumni gather on the Silliman University campus for the month-long Founders Day celebration which has become a permanent tourism attraction in Dumaguete City. Activities have started as early as the last week of July, and a Sunday worship service on August 7 formally launched the […]
Founders Day Message
Happy Founders Day! It is truly marvelous to hear people greet each other “Happy Founders Day!” like how we would to friends celebrating their birthday. And such greeting naturally invokes emotions that bring memories of campus life of years past rushing back. Batchmates or not, we see Sillimanians and friends on campus exchanging pleasantries, tapping […]
Engineering Bet Crowned Miss Silliman 2011
Miss Engineering and Design Alexis Dawn Masangkay was crowned last night as the 65th Miss Silliman. She makes history for her College as its first Miss Silliman. Masangkay, 20, a third year student in Computer Engineering who consistently ranks on the honors roll and is popular for her passion for dancing, bested ten other candidates. […]
ILO Seals Partnership with Silliman
Silliman University and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on August 25 establishing the ILO Knowledge Corner at the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library. ILO Country Director Mr. Lawrenece Jeff Johnson and Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III formalized the partnership that reinforced the functions of […]
10 Names Added to Heritage Builders Wall
The Heritage Builders Wall features this year ten more names of Silliman University employees who had passed away but whose long service to Silliman continues to inspire efforts at enriching campus life. Unveiled on August 26 were the inscriptions into the brick wall of the names of the following: Chapman, James W & Ethel R. […]
Supreme Court Justice Speaks at SULAW Convocation
College of Law Dean Atty. Mikhail Lee Maxino (center) presents a certificate of appreciation to Supreme Court Justice Roberto A. Abad after his talk titled “Justice and Freedom, Lessons from Daniel” at the convocation of the Silliman University Law Alumni Association, Inc. (SULAW) held August 25 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Looking on […]
Alumni Letter July 2011
The Spirit-filled tapUK of Sillimanians in the United Kingdom The Outstanding Sillimanians in the field of Performing Arts, London-based international theater-tv-film actor JUNIX INOCIAN reports: “To celebrate our Alma Mater’s 110th Founders Day, the Silliman University Alumni Association UK Chapter organized the first tapUK, held in Portsmouth last July 23-24, 2011. “tapUK” is a play […]
