Alumni Update May 31 – June 6, 2021
The Silliman University Alumni Council of North America (SUACONA) spearheads a symposium with the theme: “Working Together for a Lifetime of Learning during Covid-19 and Beyond”, on July 16, 2021, Saturday, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Philippine Time). Dr. Evangeline Bravo-Manjares, SUACONA Chair, is inviting SUACONA members, alumni and friends to save the date July […]
Alumni Update May 24 – 30, 2021
Silliman Alumni Dumaguete Chapter sets up Community Pantry in Barangay Calindagan The Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. (SAAI) Dumaguete Chapter, reached out to the residents of Purok Gumamela of Barangay Calindagan, Dumaguete City, through a Community Pantry, May 13, 2021. Distribution of assorted grocery items, canned goods, rice, eggs, green mangoes, and fresh vegetables sourced […]
Alumni Update May 17 – 23, 2021
Boston-based alumna moderates Stanford speakers series Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee (OSA), Prof. Priscilla Lasmarias Kelso (AB/English, 1961, magna cum laude), was handpicked by Stanford University, her graduate school alma mater, to moderate a Zoom panel last May 8, 2021 for Asian American alumni and students. The topic discussed was on “The Stories That Shape Our Lives” […]
Alumni Update May 10 – 16, 2021
Silliman alumnus and former Communication Specialist at the United Development Programme (UNDC) Manila, Agnes Shari Tan-Aliman, shares with us her latest book entitled, The Siege of Jolo in 1974. Aliman, feeling ecstatic in her Facebook post announces, “It’s finally out! My book, which forms part of the social history of my hometown, Jolo, Sulu, during […]
Alumni Update May 3 – 9, 2021
Remembering Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman on his 111th death anniversary The Dumaguete Chapter of the Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. (SAAI), in partnership with Silliman University (SU), commemorated the 111th death anniversary of Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman through a memorial service and floral offering, May 4, 2021 at the Horace B. Silliman bust in front of […]
Alumni Update April 26 – May 2, 2021
Sillimanians join the Community Pantry movement The community pantry fever has spread all over the country and has caught on a group of Sillimanians and big-hearted Dumagueteños to set up one at Barangay Bantayan, Dumaguete City. The Maginhawa Community Pantry in Quezon City is organized by 26-year-old Ana Patricia Non, whose simple act of kindness […]
Alumni Update April 19 – 25, 2021
SU alumnus appointed as VP of aerospace and defense manufacturer Silliman University alumnus Engr. Mike William Solera Balbuena was recently chosen by Essex Industries (St. Louis, Missouri, USA) as their new vice president of quality assurance and compliance, announced in a press release by Essex Industries, April 19, 2021. Balbuena holds an MBA and degrees […]
Alumni Update April 12 – 18, 2021
2006 Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee in Theater Arts and former Silliman University Speech and Theater Arts Department Head, Prof. Amiel Y. Leonardia, shares with us his Silliman story. Leonardia reveals, “At Silliman… I discovered what I was meant to do… theatre was going to be my life’s work… It became my passion and my life.” Leonardia […]
Alumni Update March 29 – April 4, 2021
The Silliman University Association of Alumni & Friends in Europe (SUAAFE-GABS), which is composed of alumni based in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland, announces this early their hosting next year of Euroflock, on May 4 – 8, 2022 in Luxembourg. Euroflock is a biennial grand celebration for Europe-based alumni and friends to gather […]
Alumni Update March 22 – 28, 2021
SU alumnus shortlisted to the 2021 NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists Physicist Dr. Marvin M. Flores, a Silliman University (SU) alumnus, has been shortlisted as one of five young exemplary scientists to bid for the 2021 National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) Talent Search for Young Scientists. Flores virtually presented his […]
