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Professor Emeritus Dr. Angel C. Alcala was named Outstanding Negrense by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental during its 115th Cinco de Noviembre celebration.  Dr. Alcala, who traces his roots to Sitio Calaogao, Barangay Caliling in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, was cited for his work in environmental management. He was honored along with four other recipients at the Capitol […]

Three Sillimanians have contributed as editors of a recently launched book citing the endangered species of marine mammals in the Philippines.  The book, Red List Status of Marine Mammals in the Philippines, contains full and updated accounts of research work on the ecology, distribution, threats and conservation status of 26 species of marine mammals in […]

The Dr. Jovito Salonga Center for Law and Development hosted the seminar-workshop on “Capacity Building on Approaches to Local Climate Change Adaptation Planning” conducted by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Oxford University on November 12 to 14 at Silliman University.  Designed specifically for policy makers and key stakeholders, the seminar-workshop focused on four areas: climate […]

Twenty-one senior students from Silliman University passed the Philippine-Information Technology General Certification Exam (Phil-IT GCE) administered November 11. The exam, which is given annually, measures the takers' overall cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning from their specific courses. It gives passers an advantage as the exam ascertains fitness for work in the IT industry.  Congratulations to […]

The first batch of relief goods for the victims of typhoon Yolanda that Silliman University received following its call for donations issued November 11 reached approximately 13 tons.  Silliman has already endorsed these donations — consisting of different food items, rice, water and clothing — to the Philippine Navy which will take charge of shipment […]

Silliman University is considering sending a team to areas affected by typhoon Yolanda, particularly Leyte and Samar, to administer psycho-social intervention. This move replicates a similar initiative of the University in Bohol, a few days after it was hit by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in October. Silliman sent to Bohol a team of 39 guidance […]

Silliman University attended the Management Conference of the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia on November 1 to 3 hosted by Fu Jen Catholic University in New Taipei, Taiwan.  The conference theme, “University Community Engagement and Cooperation in the Asian Context”, revolved around the role of academic institutions in developing social consciousness, a […]

A professor from the Divinity School attended the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) held October 30 to November 8 in Busan, Korea.  Dr. Jeaneth H. Faller, a professor of Christian Education, represented the Divinity School. The School and Silliman University are affiliated with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines […]

An investigatory project by three students from the High School Department won third during the Regional Science and Technology Fair 2013 held last month in Cebu City.  Nicole Kyla D. Delfin, Patrich L. Lozano and Michelle Anne Y. Naldo were adjuged one of the top three for their project, “A Study on the Larvicidal Activity of the […]

A team of ten from the Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) presented papers during the 45th Federation of Institutions in Freshwater and Marine Sciences Annual Convention held last month in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. IEMS Acting Director Dr. Janet Estacion headed the team. She was with nine students enrolled in the University’s graduate program […]