22nd SPVM National Physics Conference: ConVIRTUALisation
About the SPVM Conference The Samahang Pisika ng Visayas at Mindanao (SPVM) has organized its 22nd SPVM Physics Conference dubbed as 2020 SPVM ConVIRTUALisation and is co-hosted by three universities: Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Silliman University in Dumaguete City and Mapua University, Manila. Due to the pandemic crisis, this year’s annual […]
Theologian launches book at Virtual CWC
A former dean of the Divinity School and renowned Filipino theologian launched his new book last August 30 during the Pre-Centennial Virtual Church Workers Convocation. Dr. Levi V. Oracion’s recently published book is entitled, Eternity Plunges in Time: Creating Wonder of Life, Light and Love. According to Rev. Dr. Noriel C. Capulong, one of his […]
SU to renovate Alumni Hall
Silliman University has long recognized the important role the alumni play in the life of our dear institution. Consistent with such recognition, the University plans to convert the present Alumni Hall into a spacious and contemporary building that will serve as a more comfortable “home away from home” for the alumni while in Dumaguete City. […]
SU scholars receive free pocket wifi bundles
The first batch of Silliman University (SU) scholars chosen by the Office of Student Services (OSS) Student Scholarship and Aid Division received their Smart connectivity bundle, which includes a Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket wifi and a PhP 250 Surfmax card. The following staff from OSS delivered connectivity bundles last August 28-29, 2020 to 49 scholars […]
SU concludes virtual 119th Founders Day celebration
Silliman University (SU) concluded its 119th Founders Day online celebration last August 31, 2020 with much gratitude to its faculty, staff, students, and the alumni for a successful celebration despite the challenges met along the way. Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, SU president, expressed her gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event: […]
SU partners with Smart to give free pocket WiFis for scholars
Silliman University (SU) partnered with Smart Communications, Inc. to give free prepaid pocket WiFi bundles to 100 scholars. The bundles were turned over August 27. 2020 at Oriental Hall. The Office of Student Services (OSS), headed by Dr. Edna Gladys T. Calingacion, is in charge of distributing the bundles to the scholars. Calingacion said they […]
SU celebrates its 119th Founders Day
Silliman University (SU) opens its 119th Founders Day with Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, president, as speaker during the SU Church Sunday service, August 9, 2020, marking the opening of the celebration. In her message, Dr. McCann said “Invoking God’s guidance and wisdom, we take courage to avoid the path towards panic and fear that can […]
SU installs touch-free handwashing stations at gates
Silliman University (SU) installed at its gates handwashing stations that can be controlled using pedals. The University requires everyone to wash their hands before entering the campus as a COVID-19 preventive measure. A handwashing station is also installed outside the Business and Finance Office. Designed by the SU Buildings and Grounds Department, the handwashing station […]
Church Workers Convocation goes virtual
Aiming to impart continuing theological education for church workers and alumni across the country despite the pandemic, the Silliman University Divinity School will launch its first virtual Church Workers Convocation on August 28 to 31. As a prelude to the celebration of its centenary next year, the Pre-Centennial Virtual Church Workers’ Celebration will jumpstart the […]
SU concludes faculty, staff training on using mySOUL for ODL
Silliman University (SU), through the Office of Silliman Online University Learning (SOUL), concluded its faculty and staff training on the use of mySOUL for online distance learning (ODL), July 24, 2020. mySOUL is SU’s official learning management system and ODL platform that was established in 2008. It was relaunched in 2019 with its new platform […]