Leadership Reflections

THE CONCEPT OF 'BUUT OG GAHUM' IN THE HISTORY OF NEGROS By Dr. Earl Jude Paul L. Cleope, Dean, College of Education   Buut and gahum in the Cebuano context connote “will” and “power”. In this sense, a closer look at the manifestations of these themes in the historical development of the island is vital in understanding its […]

APPRECIATING FILMSBy Dr. Maria Cecilia M. Genove  (Note: Delivered at the opening of the 4th 61 Short Film Festival sponsored by the College of Mass Communication, Cultural Affairs Committee, and Societe des Cinephiles.)  Making a film is like taking a long trip. The film voyager or the filmmaker can load up with a full tank and […]

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS AS MEASURES OF SCHOLARSHIP AND UNIVERSITY RANKING By Dr. Enrique G. Oracion, Director of Research   Aside from the published books and creative performances and exhibitions, there are three established measures of scholarships of faculty in terms of their journal publication: number of articles published, citations generated, and peer ratings earned. Using alone any […]

WHEN THE CELEBRATION STOPSBy Rev. Jonathan R. Pia, Senior Pastor, Silliman University Church (Sermon delivered to the members of Class 2013 during the Baccalaureate Service held March 24 at the Silliman University Church.) Text: Luke 19: 28-40 Today is a big day for you graduates and your family.  Congratulations on a job WELL… DONE, with […]

MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES Graduation is a phase of life. But fitted right in between what precedes it and the journey beyond it are memories that capture your aspirations. What carried you toward this phase often celebrated in this month of March are experiences that have defined the person within each of you. On behalf […]

Welcome Remarks 'Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence' (BERDE) Program Prof. Cleonico Y. Fontelo, Vice President for Finance and Administration (Message delivered at the opening of the Philippine Green Building Council conference held March 12, 2013 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.)  It is my honor to welcome all of you to Silliman University, […]

“Learning as a Constant in Teaching”Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Message delivered during the closing program of the “Workshop on Anti-Oppressive Pedagogy” held March 1 at the SUGA Training Center.)    “Heal the aggression that is in our hearts and minds”!  So said Education Secretary Armin Luistro to address bullying in schools […]

“Remembering Dr. Purificacion T. Florendo”Dr. Angel C. Alcala, Member, Board of Trustees (Eulogy delivered in honor of the late Dr. Florendo.)   Dr. Puring Florendo was one of the most admired and highly respected medical doctors at the Silliman Mission Hospital and as member of the Silliman community in Dumaguete City. As we already know, […]

“Give and Make a Difference” Atty. Grace A. Sumalpong, Corporate Secretary, Board of Trustees  (Speech delivered at the 55th Annual Honors Day Convocation on February 15, 2013 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.)  It is always a pleasure to keep coming back to our beloved campus by the sea.  And it is deeply humbling to […]

A Mountain Top Experience Rev. Elmer L. Saa, Minister for Christian Witness and Service  Luke 9:28-43a(A sermon delivered by Rev. Elmer L. Saa at the Udarbe Memory Chapel on February 10, 2013.)  A pastor told this story, “A teacher in a Sunday school class was reading the story of the Transfiguration. As she read, she […]