Leadership Reflections

Journeying to LifeBy Prof. Leonor M. Briones, Professor Emeritus at the University of the Philippines-Diliman & Chairman of the Silliman University Board of Trustees (Note: Message delivered during the Summer School Graduation Ceremony of Silliman University held May 18, 2014 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.) One of the important functions of a Board […]

Statement on the Application of Other Private Schools for Tuition Increase Silliman University supports private schools seeking to adjust their tuition fees. This is because we believe that the adjustments are extremely needed to improve the quality of education they offer. This is also considering that unlike public schools, the educational services of private schools […]

In Our Doubts There is Believing By Rev. Jonathan R. Pia, Senior Minister and Administrative Pastor, Silliman University Church If you name the 12 disciples of Jesus, most likely some you have a particular event associated with many of them.  If you talk about Judas, you always remember him as one who betrayed Jesus; Peter, […]

Whither the 2014 graduate?By Prof. Leonor M. Briones, Chairperson, Board of Trustees (The same article appeared recently in the column of Professor Briones in The Manila Times.) The months of March, April and May are happy months for many Filipino families. It is not only because these are holiday months. These are also graduation months […]

Message Delivered During the National Workshop on “Planning and Managing, Reflection Sessions in Service-Learning” By Prof. Cleonico Y. Fontelo, Vice President for Finance and Administration You have probably noticed how the academic world is positioning service-learning as a critical element in assessing the extent to which universities continue to be relevant to both the immediate […]

Triumph in TragedyBy Rev. Jonathan R. Pia, Senior Minister and Administrative Pastor, Silliman University Church Picture in your mind's eye a city that has doubled in population almost overnight.  The city is Jerusalem where faithful Jews have converged from great distances to celebrate the Passover. Pilgrims came annually to the feast.  It is like a […]

Tribute to a Maestro By Dr. Cecile M. Genove, Dean, College of Mass Communication A sage once said that the ultimate form of respect is when one pays tribute to the achievements or accomplishments of an individual for the betterment of society. One such tribute becamea reality last Thursday, March 6 when Dumaguete City, through […]

Message to the Civic Social Welfare Training Service (CWTS) GraduatesBy Jillian Albert, Peace Corps Volunteer I, Jillian Albert, am very honored to be a Peace Corps Volunteer not only in Dumaguete City, but to have my host agency be the Silliman University Extension Program. I have the opportunity to partner with hardworking individuals who deeply care […]

A LAND OF HILLS AND VALLEYSBy Rev. Jonathan R. Pia, Senior Minister & Administrative Pastor, Silliman University Church (Sermon delivered during the Baccalaureate Service in the morning of March 23, 2014 at the Silliman University Church.) Text: Deuteronomy 11:1-32   An Episcopal priest was asked by a high school class to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon. Afterwards he […]

Congratulations! It's graduation. This is one of the best times to reflect on what more you can become after what you have made of yourself today. Envision yourself beyond the Portals, and find the answer to your questions. Our cheers to your parents and loved ones for how they have remained a constant source of […]