Freedom and Democracy
(Sermon delivered July 4, 2011 at the United Church of Christ in Houston, Texas, USA) Ben S. Malayang III TEXT: I Samuel 17: 32-37 It is a pleasure to be here. On behalf of Silliman University and our Board of Trustees, I thank you for this opportunity to be with you and with our many […]
‘Standing Firm in Christ’ Guides UCLEW Celebration
The University Christian Life Emphasis Week (UCLEW) celebration officially starts Sunday, July 10, with a launching and commissioning service at the Silliman University Church. Minister to the Parish Rev. Jonathan R. Pia will serve as the speaker during the Sunday service, reflecting on this year's UCLEW theme: “Standing Firm in Christ.” The theme is taken […]
Defeating Indifference in Knowledge Work
(This page temporarily features articles by Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs, who has been designated as Acting President in concurrent capacity, while Dr. Ben S. Malayang III is on official leave. Dr. Malayang will resume his reflections in August.) Defeating Indifference in Knowledge Work: The Silliman University Economist’s ISR […]
Arizona State U Law Students Speak on Gender-Based Violence
The Dr. Jovito V. Salonga Center for Law and Development (SCLD) of Silliman University are hosting in a series of activities aimed at eliminating gender-based violence two students from the Arizona State University (ASU) Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law . Krystele Fernandez and Felicia Cantrell (second and third from left, respectively) are at Silliman […]
School of Basic Education Congratulates Achievers in Math, Sports
The School of Basic Education releases its list of achievers in math and sports for the first half of year 2011. Congratulations to the following pupils: Mathematics Training GuildMonroe D. Orlina (Outstanding Performance)Azel B. Amada (Top Scorer) Asian Football Under 13 (Boys)Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MalaysiaJose Anton C. Yared (Goal Keeper of the Philippine Team [Philippines […]
PCARRD Features SU’s Conservation Farming Project
A project of Silliman University on conservation farming is featured in the recent issue of the Monitor, the quarterly newsletter of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD). The project was run with the municipal government of La Libertad. Coordinating it for Silliman was Prof. Santiago B. Utzurrum, Jr., […]
SY 11-12 Enrollment Registers Increase
Silliman University’s total student population is up by 0.33 per cent, compared to last school year’s figures. Based on the comparative enrollment report of June 30, this school year welcomes a total of 8,911 students, or 29 students more than last school year’s 8,882. Of the total amount, 6,632 are in college, including the graduate […]
University Conference Achieves High Participation Turnout
Faculty and staff members of Silliman University convened June 30 at the Silliman University Church for the annual University Conference. Silliman is home to around 490 and 290 faculty and staff members, respectively. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, who concurrently serves as Acting President while President Dr. Ben S. Malayang […]
Online Deposit Slip Submission System Up
Transmittal of details of payments made off-campus can now be done online. Silliman University has created an online deposit slip submission system that facilitates faster verification of payments made for tuition and other fees. These are payments made through the different partner banks of the University around the country. The links (click title): List of […]
Service-Learning Center Hosts Japanese, Korean Students
A total of eight students from Japan and Korea are on campus for a month-long service-learning program. Being administered by the Service-Learning Center, headed by Prof. Emervencia Ligutom, the program this school year, which runs from June 28 to July 26, is customized for two universities: International Christian University (ICU) in Japan and Seoul Women’s […]