SU, Smart launch LED billboard
Silliman University and telecommunications company PLDT-Smart Communications, Inc. unveiled and launched on September 28 a LED billboard on Hibbard Avenue. The simple rites at the billboard site were attended by Siliman administrators, executives representing SMART Communications, Inc., and staff of both organizations involved in implementing the project. The agreement between SU and Smart – the first […]
SAITE graduates 25 in swine production
Twenty-five participants graduated from the Animal Production Swine-NC II certificate program Administered by the School of Agro-Industrial and Technical Education (SAITE) on September 26. The program is one of the in-school programs aimed at increasing people’s awareness of agricultural production and its importance. It consists of lectures and activities on handling swine breeders, farrowing sows […]
Strategic Partnership eNews – September 28, 2018
eOSP | This digital newsletter is a digest of calls for participation, research collaborations, fellowships, scholarships, events and other opportunities as well as news of breakthroughs and scientific discoveries for the Silliman University community . It is curated by the Office of Strategic Partnerships. September 28, 2018 [Scholarship] Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship Scheme Deadline October […]
Alumni Updates September 24 – 30, 2018
Alumni in Europe hold 3rd EUROFLOCK in Lucerne The 3rd EUROFLOCK, a Silliman alumni gathering in Europe, was held last September 13 -16 in Lucerne, Switzerland. Mr. Ruben N. Bokingo, Alumni and External Affairs Director, graced the occasion as guest speaker during the Gala Dinner and Dance at the Cascada Grand Hotel Ballroom. EUROFLOCK, a […]
Statement on the ‘giant clam pearls’ issue
The marine biologists who concluded that Carlos Gayola’s giant “pearl” was part of the shell used scientific rigor and their extensive scientific knowledge to come to that conclusion. Dr. Hilconida Calumpong, Director of the Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences, has extensive experience in the culture of giant clams. Dr. Janet Estacion, IEMS […]
CELTA to hold seminar on the art of questioning
The College of Education (COE) through the Center of Excellence in Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (CELTA) is offering a seminar-workshop for pre-service teachers on September 29 at the Silliman Hall. Invited speaker-facilitator for the seminar is NORSU BSEd Program Chair Dr. Roullette P. Cordevilla. The half-day seminar will focus on “The Art of Questioning for […]
Senior High students join peace parade
Around 500 Senior High School students from the University participated in the peace parade organized by the Religion and Peace Studies Department on September 17 in celebration of the National Week of Peace 2018. Themed, “The Right to Peace–The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70,” the event celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Universal […]
CCS Dean Research Paper Ranked 1st in Nat’l eLearning Conference
A research paper by Dr. Dave E. Marcial, Dean of the College of Computer Studies, placed first among 39 papers presented during the 14th National eLearning Conference. Organized by The Philippine eLearning Society and Agricultural Training Institute, the conference was held September 12 to 13 in Butuan City. Dr. Marcial’s research on “Personal Innovativeness Among […]
SU Hosts 1st AFS IPP Congress
Office of Strategic Partnerships Director Dr Jenny Elmaco welcomed more than a hundred students and educators, from over 20 schools around the country, as delegates to the American Field Service Intercultural Programs Philippines (AFS IPP) Congress 2018 on September 1 at the Silliman Hall. With the theme “The Role of Global Citizens in Nation Building,” the […]
12 Pass Electrical Engineering Board Exam
Twelve graduates from the College of Engineering and Design have passed the Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) administered this September. The University garnered an over-all passing rate of 80%, higher than the national passing percentage 66.74%. Congratulations to our new Registered Electrical Engineers: Acero, Lianne Dale A. Aresgado, Allan […]
