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The “Asianization” of English and the English language is the focus of this year’s national conference of the Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP), hosted by Silliman University from April 7 to 9. With the notion that the English language has become Asian in character, the conference delves on the implications of Asianization and the […]

An alumnus who is among the country’s top cardiologists has donated P10 million towards the construction of an Art Gallery to host the University’s collection of artworks and showcase the creativity of budding and established artists among students, faculty, staff and alumni.  Dr. Romeo S. Ariniego, who received the Outstanding Sillimanian Award in Medicine in […]

With different departments extending assistance to inmates, the Extension Program launched March 14 the Jail Rehabilitation Ministry, pulling together expertise and resources under one integrated and holistic program. The Ministry resonates with the goal of whole person education of Silliman University. It endeavors to help ensure a worthwhile and meaningful experience to inmates at the […]

The Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) spearheaded the deployment of reef fish recovery tools or fish habitats to reinforce efforts aimed at the full recovery of the coral reef in the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary (AIMS). Made by dive rangers and carpenters of Apo Island, the fish habitats are dome-shaped and are made […]

ADVISORY Board of Trustees Closes Application/Nomination for President of Silliman UniversityIssue Date: 28 March 2016 The Board of Trustees, in its regular meeting on 20 March 2016, has closed the period of nomination and/or application for President of Silliman University. It shall now proceed with the process of assessing the nominees and applicants. The Board […]

Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, Secretary of the Department of Education, is the Speaker of the 103rd Commencement Exercises on March 20, Sunday, at the Silliman University Gymnasium.  The Secretary speaks to 1,094 college graduates, among whom 92 are receiving Latin honors: 15 magna cum laude and 77 cum laude.  In the morning of the same day, Bishop Erme […]

Silliman University enjoins members of both Silliman and the larger community to jointly switch off all lights from 8:30PM to 9:30PM on March 19, Saturday. As in previous years, Silliman is one with the world in celebrating Earth Hour, a collective and symbolic commitment to addressing climate change and protecting Mother Earth. Earth Hour draws […]

“Is it easier to report on war than to report on peace?” This was the question posed by Mr. Joseph Morong, GMA Network senior reporter and recipient of the 2015 McLuhan Prize of the Embassy of Canada, in his talk last March 11 at the Multipurpose Room of the Instruction Media and Technology Center. Mr. […]

Sixteen graduating college students are among this year’s recipients of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Outstanding Student Award given March 11 in Dumaguete City. This year’s recipients are Verna Kristelle M. Alferez (Management), Kim B. Apurado (Nursing), Abishag C. Atega (Management), Michiko Je M. Bito-on (Mass Communication), Edcarl R. Cagandahan (Political Science), Sunshine Gianne […]

Portal 2016, the yearbook of the graduating class, will be in the hands of graduates earlier than their diplomas. This is the fourth consecutive year for the yearbook to come out before graduation, making thePortal among few yearbooks in the country distributed before students march the stage. Distribution for college graduates is scheduled March 18, […]