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Silliman University has already initiated the process of identifying and qualifying students from areas that have been badly affected by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Bohol and super typhoon Yolanda. The process forms part of our immediate measures to respond to these two calamities that came one immediately after the other, and which affected communities […]

In order to enhance its capability to respond to the need for assistance during natural disasters, Silliman University is establishing a “Continuing Calamity Response Program”.  The program is envisioned to primary offer scholarships and other forms of assistance to students who come from areas greatly ravaged by disasters. This is to ensure that affected students […]

A coffee table book documenting the culture and arts history of Silliman University was launched November 21 at the Foyer of the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.  Handulantaw: Celebrating 50 Years of Culture and the Arts in Silliman University celebrates the golden anniversary of the University’s cultural heritage. It features Silliman icons and works that […]

 Justice and Peace Center Director Dr. Muriel Orevillo-Montenegro is in Germany for a series of lectures on November 4 to 30, under the auspieces of the United Evangelical Mission (UEM). The lectures of Dr. Montenegro take on the topic “The Jesus of Asian Women: Christology and the Search for Justice and Peace”, and offer concrete […]

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 […]