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National Book Development Board (NBDB) deputy executive director Camille Dela Rosa sat down with Dumaguete-based authors, editors, publishers, librarians and booklovers in a roundtable discussion on the state of Philippine literature and publishing held last month.  Held at the American Studies Resource Center of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library, the event introduced […]

Twenty-three graduates passed the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination administered last month. This registered a passing rate of 82.14 per cent for Silliman University against the national percentage of 49.47 per cent. Congratulations to our new licensed civil engineers! Buquiran, Richard Viason Calibo, Frenz Fabugais Colon, Rachele Danica Gillesania Cueco, Wilfredo Jr. Singuit Divinagracia, Usborne Foncardas […]

On its fifth consecutive year, the College of Administration (CBA) was declared the overall champion in the Intramural Games concluded December 15 at the Gymnasium. CBA garnered a total of 395 points. First runner-up was the team-up between the College of Education and and the School of Basic Education with 330 points. Second runner-up College […]

The College of Law launched before the holiday break this school year’s issue of the Silliman Law Journal (SLJ). This year’s issue, which is the seventh since its first release in 1968, features articles and essays by law professors, contributions from other legal experts, and condensed versions of the best theses from the graduating batch […]

To usher in the season of our Savior’s birth, the Central Philippine University (CPU) Handbell Ringers performed their holiday concert dubbed “Christmas Bells” last December 12 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The CPU Handbell Ringers was organized by American missionary Elizabeth Taylor in the 1970s. It is considered the first of its kind […]

Effective January 2, 2015, Silliman University will implement its precautionary measures against Ebola. These are consistent with preparations earlier communicated in two advisories, on December 11, 2014 and December 22, 2014, and guidelines issued by the Department of Health. All students, faculty and staff across all levels are required to secure an “entry clearance sticker” […]

In relation to the travel tips and special advisory on Ebola issued December 11, 2014 (University Issues Holiday Vacation Tips, Advisory on Ebola), Silliman University will be requesting all students, faculty and staff to secure a travel clearance sticker upon entering the gates. This will take effect January 2, 2015 (work to resume January 5, […]

Issued by the Office of Information and Publications11 December 2014, 4PM  HOLIDAY VACATION TIPS(Special Note for Those Travelling Abroad) December is the busiest month of the year. This is the time when almost everyone has more time to be with family. Some would start planning out their vacation during the holidays ahead of time. To […]

Distinguished marine biologist Dr. Garry R. Russ of James Cook University in Townsville, Australia received an institutional award from Silliman University in recognition of over three decades of research work with scientists in the University. Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III and Silliman Trustee and National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala led in the […]

Australian Embassy Counsellor for Political and Public Affairs Mr. Richard Rodgers visited Silliman University last week.  The Counsellor was on campus to represent Ambassador Bill Tweddell in the awarding of a special certificate to Dr. Garry Russ, a renowned professor in marine biology in James Cook University, with whom the University has closely collaborated for […]