4 Named Outstanding Sillimanians
A trial court judge, a scholar of chemistry, a social entrepreneur, and a nurse entrepreneur are the recipients of this year’s Outstanding Sillimanian Awards. Each has distinguished themselves in their respective fields, with their professions and socio-civic involvements impacting a greater number in the community. Their outstanding achievements continue to carry out the ideals of […]
‘Tipon Silliman’ Gathers Hundreds of US-based Alumni
They arrived at the Dumaguete airport — a good number on connecting flights. Welcomed with a lei.Brought to the campus on the brand new Silliman bus.And are treated to a dance reminiscent of the early years on campus, as they hopped off to register at the Silliman University Alumni Council of North America (SUACONA) Student […]
15 Loyal Personnel Listed on Heritage Builders Wall
Fifteen names of long-serving faculty and staff of Silliman University who have passed on will be unveiled on August 26. Their names are etched in plates and will be added to the list of personnel previously honored on the Heritage Builders Wall. Located at the south lawn of the Silliman Hall, the Heritage Builders Wall […]
Miss Mass Communication Crowned Miss Silliman 2013
A senior student of the College of Mass Communication is this year's Miss Silliman. Greenette Gael M. Tuazon bested ten other candidates in the Miss Silliman pageant held August 24. First runner-up is Iva D. Cabading of the College of Performing and Visual Arts, followed by second runner-up Lalaine K. Iligan of the College of […]
112th Founders Day Opens with Service at SU Church
The 112th Founders Day celebration formally opens August 18 with a Sunday service at the Silliman University Church. Speaker of the opening service at the Church is alumnus Atty. Jose Riodil D. Montebon, Legal Counsel of the Silliman University Medical Center and an Elder at the Silliman University Church. His sermon touches on the topic […]
Silliman Publishes ‘Academic Freedom: Quo Vadis?’ Book
Silliman University launches the book Academic Freedom: Quo Vadis? by a retired lead attorney of the California Court of Appeals, on August 20, 3PM at the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library. The book is written by Atty. Marcelino C. Maxino, currently adjunct professor at the College of Law of Silliman. Atty. Maxino has […]
28 Sillimanians are New Licensed Nutritionist-Dieticians
Twenty-eight graduates from the Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) Department made it to the country's roster of new licensed nutritionist-dieticians. They registered a passing rate of 75 per cent for Silliman University in the Licensure Examination for Nutritionist-Dieticians administered July. The Professional Regulation Commission reported the national passing percentage to be 64.36. (Some Nutrition and Dietetics […]
Basic Ed Students Bag Medals in Asian Math Tournaments
All seven students from the School of Basic Education that competed in two separate international math tournaments in Hong Kong and Singapore each brought home a medal. Highest pointer was High School junior Azel Amada who won gold in the Asia Math Cup in Hong Kong on July 24 to 28. At the same tournament […]
English Instructor Leaves for US on Fulbright Fellowship
An instructor at the English and Literature Department leaves for the United States on a fellowship under the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program. Ms Lady Flor Partosa is assigned to the Skyline College in San Bruno, California. Her program covers the period of August 2013 to June 2014. Started in 1968, the FLTA […]
CELTA Spearheads Celebration for the Visually Impaired
The Center of Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment (CELTA), the extension arm of the College of Education (COE), spearheaded the celebration of the 24th White Cane Safety Day in Dumaguete City on August 10. “White cane” symbolizes the continuing campaign to provide care and respect for persons with disabilities, particularly those who are visually […]
