IMTC Head Appointed to CHED Technical Panel for Comm
Instructional Media and Technology Center (IMTC) Director Dr. Rosario M. Baseleres was recently appointed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as member of its Technical Committee for Communication. Dr. Baseleres will assist in the development and reformulation of policies on outcomes-based education, Center of Development and/or Excellence in communication education, and new curriculum on […]
Third Grader Awarded Most Outstanding Swimmer
A third grader from the Elementary Department bagged three medals during the 2nd Cebu International School Age Group Invitational Swim Meet held March 14. Monique S. Ramas-Uypitching clinched a gold medal each in three categories: 100m Individual Medley, 25m Breaststroke and 25m Freestyle. She received a silver medal in 25m Butterfly. Her over-all performance bested […]
National Scientist is 102nd Commencement Speaker
National Scientist and Professor Emeritus Dr. Angel C. Alcala addresses around 1,100 college students on March 22 at the Silliman University Gymnasium. Of the total graduates, 87 are receiving Latin honors: 16 magna cum laude and 71 cum laude. The selection of Dr. Alcala as the Speaker of the 102nd Commencement Exercises reinforces the thrust […]
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Lectures on APEC
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for International Economic Relations Ambassador Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario talked about the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and its role in regional economic integration in a forum on March 17 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The Undersecretary’s lecture formed part of the APEC 101 Roadshow of the DFA that holds a series […]
12 Accepted as Fellows to 54th Silliman Writers Workshop
Twelve writers from all over the Philippines have been accepted as regular fellows to the prestigious 54th Silliman University National Writers Workshop (SUNWW) commencing May 10, 2015 at the Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village in Camp Look-out, Valencia. The fellows for poetry are: Aimee Paulette O. Cando of Quezon City (University of Santo Tomas), Angela […]
Statement Correcting False Information on CA Decision
PRESS STATEMENT Subject: CA Decision Does Not Question SU’s Ownership of Its PropertyIssue Date: 18 March 2015 False information is being circulated misinterpreting a recent decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) on a case filed by Silliman University on Quieting of Title with prayers for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. The case […]
Sillimanian is Top 4 in MedTech Licensure Exam
A member of Batch 2014 placed fourth in the Medical Technologist Licensure Exam administered this month. Danderick Avanzado Ablir is the lone taker from Silliman in the March licensure exam. There are two exams in a year: one in March and another in September. Most of the students from the Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences […]
16 Named YMCA Outstanding Students
Sixteen of this year's graduating students are among the recipients of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Outstanding Awards. They are: Mikle Vito Abing (Political Science), Evince Earl Columnas (Accountancy), Mark Roy Diez (Information Technology), Kimberlyn Faith Favor (Political Science), Sanfred Germudo Jr. (Accountancy), Zevie Marquez (Management), Jeff Nicolo Palad (Medical Technology), Mae Ann Piñero […]
Experts to Tackle Climate Change Impact on Development
Silliman University and the Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management Foundation, Inc. are jointly organizing a Forum on Climate Change, Poverty and Development, with big names in advocacy and conservation work as speakers. The forum on March 20 in Silliman features experts in plenary presentations that provide both local […]
‘SU’ in Virginia Meets ‘SU’ in Dumaguete
Thirteen officials and students from a university in Winchester, Virginia, which has the same acronym as Silliman University (SU) and an almost-similar website address, were on campus from March 9 to 11 for their Global Citizenship Program. The delegation from Shenandoah University was led by Trustee Ms Mary Bruce Glaize and Vice President for Student […]