Silliman honors 11 Heritage Builders for 2018
Eleven names of long-serving faculty and staff of Silliman University who have passed on were unveiled in a solemn ceremony on Aug. 23 at the Silliman Hall. Their names are etched in plates and will be added to the list of personnel previously honored on the Heritage Builders Wall, located at the south lawn of […]
33 pass nutritionist-dietitician board exams
Thirty-three (33) fresh graduates passed the 2018 Licensure Examination for Nutritionist-Dietitians conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission. Silliman University garnered a passing average of 78.5 per cent, higher than the national passing average of 63.12 per cent. Congratulations to our new nutritionist-dietitians! Acosta, Laviste S. Alcaide, Princess Emmen Lee B. Cabajon, Cedmenn Michelle L. Cabalida, […]
Silliman University swears in first woman president
Silliman University held its investiture rites for its first woman president on Aug 25. Dr. Betty Cernol-McCann was sworn in as the 13th president of this 117-year-old university based in Dumaguete City. Dr. McCann, a registered psychologist and certified specialist in social psychology, comes after a series of twelve men presidents beginning with Dr. David […]
Silliman honors three outstanding alumni
This year, Silliman University honors on Aug 28 three of its alumni with the prestigious Outstanding Sillimanian Award (OSA). They are Dr. Celan J. Alo for Medical Research and Epidemiology, Mr. Mariano C. Lao for Business Entrepreneurship, and Dr. Leorey N. Saligan for Cancer Research. The three will receive their awards during the OSA Convocation […]
Students honor Hibbards with floral offering
Silliman University Elementary School (SUES) led the commemoration of the University’s humble beginnings and the selfless service and dedication of Dr. David and Mrs. Laura Hibbard through a floral offering at Dr. Hibbard’s statue on Aug 10. The annual floral offering rites, which was first done in 2016, is a tribute to the Hibbards for […]
CMC “Balik-Talent” to feature 3 eminent communication and PR experts Aug. 24
The Silliman University College of Mass Communication (CMC) will sponsor “Balik-Talent” lectures by its eminent former director, an illustrious alumnus, and a public relations guru, as a highlight of Founders Day 2018 celebration. Dr. Crispin Maslog, former director and professor of CMC, will speak on the topic, “A Mission for All Seasons: Defending Democracy and […]
Opening Worship to start off 117th Founders Day rites
The 117th Founders Day celebration of Silliman University begins with an Opening Worship at the Silliman University Church on August 19. The morning Service marks as well the 102nd Anniversary Sunday of the SU Church. Speaker for the Opening Worship is Dr. Al Fuertes. This year’s Founders Day theme is “The Spirit of Service Lives […]
Alumni Updates August 13 – 19, 2018
Alumni groups around the world are celebrating Silliman’s 117th Founders Day. Chesapeake Bay Silliman Alumni, Inc. (CBSAI), formerly the Silliman University Alumni Association of the National Capital Region (SUAANCR), held its annual Founders Day/Summer Picnic event at the residence of Fidelita Levy in Alexandria, Virginia last Saturday, Aug. 11. The event was highlighted not only […]
27 pass PT board exam
Twenty-seven graduates from the Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences are now registered physical therapists after passing this year’s Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Licensure Examinations administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on August 11-12. Silliman garnered a passing average of 96.43%, or 43% higher than the national passing average of 67.51%. Congratulations to Silliman’s new […]
10 vie for Miss Silliman crown
Ten students representing their respective colleges and schools are vying for this year’s Miss Silliman title. The candidates for Asia’s oldest beauty tilt were presented to the public at a press launch held at Robinsons Dumaguete on Aug. 5. They are now gearing up for the 72nd Miss Silliman pageant to be held in the […]
