10th Grader Wins Silver, Bronze in SEA Games
Tenth grader Nicole Marie D. Tagle brought home silver and bronze medals to the country, following her first participation in the archery event of the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held August 19 to 30 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tagle, who is only 12 years old, was the youngest in the Philippine delegation. It was […]
OSS Gives Out first Grace Award; Opens Student Commuters’ Lounge
Physics Professor Holds Lecture on Mt. Talinis
Prof. Franciso E. Ablong Jr. of the Physics Department presented his research on the current physical condition of Cuernos de Negros, also known as Mt. Talinis. Mt. Talinis is classified by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology as a potentially active volcano, although there has been no recorded eruption in the past. He […]
Ambassador Corsino Launches Book on Spiritual Encounters as a Diplomat
Ambassador Corsino Launches Book on Spiritual Encounters as a Diplomat Ambassador MacArthur F. Corsino launched his latest book Spiritual Encounters Reminiscences of a Filipino Diplomat on August 22 at the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library. Spiritual Encounters of a Filipino Diplomat is written based on Ambassador Corsino’s divine and mysterious deliverance that saved […]
SU Discusses Joint Tropical Biological Oceanography Offering with Newcastle University
(Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences professors Dr. Janet S. Estacion, Dr. Hilconida P. Calumpong and Dr. Aileen P. Maypa with Dr. Nicholas Polunin, Professor of Marine Environmental Science and Leader, Marine Biology, Ecosystems and Governance at Newcastle University.) Three professors at the Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) are in Newcastle […]
Human Rights Advocate, Distinguished Chemist Named Outstanding Sillimanians
A human rights and social justice advocate based in California and a distinguished chemist from Mindanao are these year’s recipients of the Outstanding Sillimanian Awards. Ms. Cynthia Arnaldo-Bonta is recognized in the field of Human Rights and Social Justice, and Dr. Myrna Sillero-Mahinay in Chemistry. They will receive their awards in a special ceremony traditionally […]
Magdamo Couple, PhilSouth Construction to Receive Prestigious Award
The Order of Horace B. Silliman will be conferred on couple Mr. and Mrs. Rolando V. Magdamo and the Philsouth Properties and Development Corporation, through its general manager Mr. Luisito M.Tijing, on August 25 at the Silliman Hall. Given during the Founders Day celebration of Silliman University, the award is a prestigious recognition conferred upon […]
Adjunct Professor from Thailand Speaks on Earthquakes, Dam Designs
The College of Engineering and Design, in cooperation with the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Silliman University Student Chapter, organized a seminar on earthquakes and their impact on dams last August 16 at the Cicero Calderon Hall on campus. Dr. Martin Wieland, expert in the fields of dam and earthquake engineering, was resource person. […]
Graduate Dean, Nursing Faculty Join Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop in Japan
Dean of Graduate Programs Dr. Enrique G. Oracion and College of Nursing faculty Dr. Theresa A. Guino-o attended the sixth and last workshop for scholars on disaster preparedness and climate resiliency, held August 4 to 9 in Kyoto, Japan. The International Workshop Toward Building Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia had for its wrap-up […]
Professor Emeritus Dr. Alcala Named ASEAN Biodiversity Hero
National Scientist and Silliman University Professor Emeritus Dr. Angel C. Alcala is named one of this year’s ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes. He received the prestigious award on August 7 in Manila on the occasion of the Golden Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), during the same period foreign ministers from the ASEAN member […]
