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All school activities in Silliman University are suspended for the entire week. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to stay home. Work and school activities resume on October 21 (Monday). This decision is made in consideration of the need for more time to conduct a structural integrity assessment on all buildings on campus by our […]

Following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that affected Dumaguete City this morning, Silliman University is suspending classes in all levels at the School of Basic Education tomorrow, October 16. (Semestral break for college has begun this week.)  The University is conducting an assessment of its buildings as a precautionary measure to better ensure the safety of […]

The Annual Report of Silliman University covering School Year 2012-2013 is already available on the University website. Located under “E-Publications,” the Annual Report 2013 summarizes the accomplishments of the University in four chapters: Christian Witness, Academic Excellence, Excellence in Governance, and Relevance and Reach. (Click: Annual Report 2013 ) Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang […]

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) appointed into its Reserved Force three from Silliman University: a Social Studies instructor at the High School Department, a professor at the College of Law and a graduate from the College of Nursing. All three were awarded their respective medals and ranks during the Ceremonial Parade and Review […]

A new sport was introduced on campus last month. Lacrosse, described as the “fastest sport on two feet,” was launched under the Physical Education Department. Silliman varsity players in college and from the High School and Elementary departments were the first to experience the new sport in the University. Mr. Justin B. Manjares, a lacrosse […]

Faculty members of the School of Public Affairs and Governance and the English Department presented papers at two separate conferences – one, international, and the other, of national scope. In the Philippine Society for Public Administration International Conference held October 1 to 2 in Manila, Asst. Prof. Anatoly Karpov P. Buss read two papers. The […]

Issue Date: 7 October 2013 Thousands were evacuated yesterday during the flooding in Bayawan City. Many are left homeless and hundreds continue to be in evacuation centers today. Silliman University is appealing to all Sillimanians and the public to donate either in cash or in kind for our brothers and sisters who have been affected […]

After a series of hands-on demonstration to students from different academic units, the online enrollment system is now up and running. The system that can already be used for enrollment into the second semester is customized to fit the requirements of continuing students. It breaks down the process into three: review of admission requirements, adding […]

Environmentalist and former Puerto Princesa Mayor Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn donated 40 LED display panels for use at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The LED panels make for a more energy-efficient and sharper audio-visual presentation inside the Luce. Dubbed as the most beautifully designed auditorium outside Manila for its facade and acoustics, the Luce […]

A sophomore student of the College of Mass Communication was among 19 Filipino youth selected as Google brand ambassador for the Philippines. Val Amiel Vestil was notified of his inclusion in the Google Student Ambassador (GSA) program early this semester. As an offshoot, he was invited to attend the Google SEArch (South East Asai Outreach) […]