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May
13

Alumni Updates (May 9-15)

A memorial service was held in honor of Dr. Patricia Ling Magdamo last May 12, 2016, 5PM, at the Udarbe Memory Chapel. Dr. Magdamo served the Silliman University Church as Christian Education Director in the mid 50’s and later became a professor in religious studies in the University until 1970. She married Ben V. Magdamo, […]

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May
11

55th Writers Workshop Opens; Features 2 Panelists from Singapore, Sri Lanka

Asia’s longest-running writing workshop opens its 55th year on May 10 with ten budding literary writers from across the country in its care. The Silliman University National Writers Workshop (SUNWW) runs for three weeks at the scenic Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village, a facility of the University located at Camp Lookout in Valencia and overlooking […]

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May
11

French Embassy Attaché Explores Partnership Opportunities with Silliman

French Embassy Attaché for Higher Education Jules Leconte met with Vice President for Development Prof Jane Annette L Belarmino on May 3 to explore institutional partnership opportunities. Among those discussed were areas of cooperation between Silliman and the Embassy and how the University can expand its linkages in France. Last year, Silliman signed a Memorandum […]

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May
11

Silliman Produces 8 New Licensed Engineers

Eight graduates from the College of Engineering and Design are among the country’s new certified civil and electrical engineers, based on results of the licensure examinations released by the Professional Regulation Commission. Silliman University registered passing rates of 57.14 per cent and 33.33 per cent in the Electrical Engineer and Civil Engineer Licensure Exams, respectively. […]

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May
04

16 Join Roster of Country’s New Lawyers

Sixteen graduates of the College of Law are among the country’s new lawyers, based on results of the Bar Exams released May 3. Silliman garnered an overall passing rate of 68 per cent, higher than the national passing percentage of 26.21 per cent. Congratulations to our new lawyers: Abiera, Jose Sandino B. Bellingan, Gracelyn Cadiz, Jethro […]

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May
04

Dr. Alcala is One of Asia’s Top 100 Scientists

National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, Trustee of Silliman University, is one of five Filipinos on the list of “Asian Scientists 100” by The Asian Scientist magazine. Dr. Alcala holds the academic rank of Professor Emeritus in Silliman. He is among the country’s foremost experts in marine ecosystem conservation, pioneering the concept of community-based coastal […]

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May
04

Alumni Updates (May 2-8)

An intimate group of members of the Dumaguete Alumni Chapter gathered early in the morning of May 2, 2016 to honor Dr. Horace B. Silliman on his 106th death anniversary. It has been a tradition of the Dumaguete Alumni Chapter to offer flowers to the man who paved the way for the establishment of Silliman […]

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May
04

Yale University SEA Librarian Meets with Counterpart in Silliman

The Librarian for Southeast Asian (SEA) Studies of the Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut met with his counterpart at the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library on April 22, as part of Yale’s continuing efforts to expand its SEA resources. Mr. Richard P. Richie was hosted by University Librarian […]

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May
04

3 Junior High Archers Reap 11 Medals in National Games

Three archers from the High School Department bagged a total of three gold, seven silver and a bronze in the 2016 Palarong Pambansa held April 10 to 16 in Albay. Nicole Marie Tagle led with a total of seven medals: two gold medals in the single FITA round and 50M, and a silver medal each […]

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Apr
28

VP Academic Affairs Attends ACUCA Executive Committee Meeting in Thailand

Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan represented Silliman University in the Executive Committee Meeting of the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) held April 21 to 22 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Executive Committee is composed of eight members who presidents of universities from different countries: Indonesia, India, […]

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