Alumni Letter June 2011
The Silliman Spirit-filled TIPON in FAIRBANKS, Alaska “I still haven’t come out of my euphoria with regard to this Tipon. It was wonderful! The ambience was that of warmth, friendship, a lot of respect for one another, and joyful commitment to achieve success for this 10th anniversary celebration of SUACONA.” – Ruby O. Agnir Alaska […]
Discovering Silliman and Dumaguete with Judith Rowland
If you are a firm believer of Divine Providence, like I am, you will certainly agree that everything happens for a reason, and nothing happens as a result of mere coincidences. If something is meant to happen, then it will happen, barring any unforeseen circumstances at all cost. Such was the undertone surrounding the reason […]
9 Grads Join Country’s New Social Workers, Physical Therapists
Silliman University congratulates its fresh graduates who passed the licensure examinations for social workers and physical and occupational therapists. Social Workers Arguido, Gerald B.Aquiño, April Joy S. De la Torre, Ceressa G. Electona, Nice Stephanie C.Lasola, Roselyn F. Napigkit, Marry Margaret P. Rollepa, Rhea Marie A.Zerna, Dyna Mae B. Physical Therapist Loriega, Russ Domini N. […]
Soongsil University President Visits Silliman, Signs MoA
The President of Soongsil University of South Korea, Dr. Dae-Keun Kim, visited Silliman University with his party of five to further explore opportunities of partnership with Silliman. Vice President for Academic Affairs and concurrent Acting President Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan headed the Silliman delegation that received Dr. Kim and his colleagues at the Board […]
Entrep Majors Open Kiosks at Robinsons Mall
Robinsons Malls has tied up with Silliman University on its Entrep Corner program, giving Entrepreneurship majors the chance to test the market with their own creations in a shopping mall environment for one month. This development makes Silliman the fifth institutional partner of Robinsons and its first outside Luzon. The Young Entrepreneurs of Silliman Corner […]
Germany-Based Scientist Talks on Computational Biology
The College of Computer Studies conducted a series of lectures on Computational Biology on July 20 and 21, providing a venue for participants from the fields of information technology and biology to eventually undertake joint research works. Visiting lecturer from Germany, Dr. Eduardo Mendoza, was the resource person. Dr. Mendoza is a senior research scientist […]
A Love for KW@SU
(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.) A Love for KW@SU: Alert, Firm and Strong By: Dr. Betsy […]
Faurot Lecture Series Features Novelist, Composer
The Silliman University Cultural Affairs Committee (CAC) caps the month of July with two lectures by renowned literary and performing artists, under the Albert Faurot Lecture Series for Culture and the Arts. Acclaimed novelist and playwright Mr. Tony Perez will give a talk on his literary works, which include the novel Cubao 1980, on July […]
How does an official love the poor?
Tuesday, 12 July 2011 22:54 Liling Magtolis Briones / Boiled Green Bananas All public officials love the poor. You hear it in their speeches, you read it in their public statements. They win elections because they proclaim their love for the poor. Last week jaded television viewers were jolted out of their lethargy when video shots […]
Dr. Malayang Speaks at Prestigious Envt’l Future Confab in UK
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III is one of only 18 distinguished international environmental experts invited to speak at the 6th International Conference on Environmental Future on July 18 to 22 at Newcastle University, United Kingdom. Sponsored by the Foundation for Environmental Future based in Switzerland and the Newcastle University, the Conference pools […]
