14 Students from US on Campus for Service-Learning
The Institute of Service-Learning (ISL) hosts again another batch of students from George Mason University (GMU) in Virginia for a week of service-learning. This year's batch is composed of 14 students and is headed by professor Dr. Al B. Fuertes, a Silliman alumnus who heads GMU's Global Education Programs. They will undertake service-learning in the […]
Internet Access Made Easy in 45 Wi-Fi Areas on Campus
You can now access the internet on just about anywhere on the Silliman campus. The University has designated 45 areas where students, faculty, staff and guests can conveniently browse the internet on their laptops or handheld devices. Campus-wide connection for this purpose runs on a guaranteed bandwidth of 30mbps. All 45 areas (listed below) can […]
US-Based Visiting Prof Lectures on Power Generation Mgt
An associate professor in electrical engineering from Penn State Harrisburg School of Science Engineering and Technology interacted with graduate students at the College of Engineering and Design from June 10 to 14. Visiting professor Dr. Peter B. Idowu gave a series of lectures to students in the Master of Engineering program, which currently enrollment includes […]
Nursing Prof Joins Reproductive Health Confab in Malaysia
A professor from the College of Nursing was one of the Filipino delegates in the Women Deliver 2013 Conference held May 28 to 30 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prof. Florenda Cabatit represented Silliman University and the project Private Sector Mobilization for Family Health Project-Phase 2 (PRISM2), a project of the United States Agency for International […]
College of Mass Communication Transfers to New Building
From its original site in the Guy Hall, the College of Mass Communication transferred to its new building during the opening of classes last week. The new building now forms the second floor of the Instructional Media and Technology Center. It hosts three classrooms, two separate studios for radio and TV production, a conference room, […]
Certificate Programs in Agriculture Offered this June
The newly established School of Agro-Industrial and Technical Education (SAITE) opens this June with its first set of certificate programs in agriculture. Offered are eight certificate programs developed in partnership with the College of Agriculture and are accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA): Certificate in Animal Production NCII (CA) Certificate in […]
PRESS STATEMENT: Implementation of 5-Day Week Scheme
PRESS STATEMENTIssue Date June 11, 2013 5-Day Week Implemented in College, School of Basic Education There have been concerns raised on the scheme being implemented in Silliman University this School Year 2013-2014 involving scheduling of classes. While the University has addressed them in proper venues with the sectors and individuals concerned, we seek to […]
2 Endangered Turtles Turned Over to Silliman; 1 Released
Two endangered sea turtles were turned over to the Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) last week after they were found in two separate areas by local fisherfolks. The first was a hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) endorsed to IEMS after it was discovered on the shores of Barangay Bantayan on May 29. Three […]
SPAG Pioneering Grad is Region’s Best
A fresh graduate from the School of Public Affairs and Governance was adjudged one of Central Visayas' most outstanding student leaders last May 18 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Cherry Mae B. Gumapac, the first to obtain the degree of Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs program, and who graduated magna cum laude, will represent Silliman […]
Divinity School Sends 4 to Japan Under Exchange Program
Two students, a faculty and a staff of the Divinity School attended an exposure program last May 18 to 30 at the Japan Biblical Theological Seminary (JBTS) in Tokyo. The group was composed of Master of Divinity major in Pastoral Ministry students Reece Ven Villaroza Bico and Ronnie Flor Taripe Nicanor, Prof. Jean Cuanan-Nalam and […]