Divinity Professor Attends Gathering of Churches in Korea
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 […]
High School Project on Plant Extracts as Insecticides Wins 3rd
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 […]
IEMS Team Presents 10 Papers at Marine Science Convention
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 […]
SU Sets Up Computers for Quick Search; Sends Team to Tacloban
Emergency Information Center With the help of our College of Computer Studies, computer units are being made available in the lobby of the Uytengsu Computer Center for our students and colleagues in the University to use exclusively to search information about their families and friends in areas affected by typhoon Yolanda. These computer units feature […]
Call for Donations for the Victims of Typhoon Yolanda
Silliman University is urging everyone to donate food, clothing, medicines or cash to the victims of typhoon Yolanda. We hope you can share your blessings with our brothers and sisters in the badly hit areas, particularly Leyte, Samar, Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Iloilo, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Mindoro and Palawan. All donations are centralized to the […]
Prayer Service for Typhoon Victims Set Nov. 11, 4PM, SU Church
Silliman University and the Silliman University Church are organizing a special service tomorrow (Monday), 4PM, at the SU Church for us to be one in offering prayers for the thousands affected by typhoon Yolanda in the country. All students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are enjoined to be with us. Let us be one in […]
Advisory on Classes: Learning Activities Resume Nov. 11
Classes scheduled Saturday (November 9) are suspended. The University will undertake a routine assessment of its wirings and facilities and do cleaning up. All learning activities resume on Monday (November 11), including make-up classes that may have already been set on this day.
Advisory on Typhoon Yolanda: No Classes, Work on Nov. 7-8
Silliman University is suspending classes across all levels tomorrow and Friday. This is to ensure the safety of all our students and personnel, and provide time for preparations for the approaching typhoon. The University has also designated buildings on campus where students, personnel and their respective families can be accommodated for temporary shelter. Cots will […]
Silliman Donates Motorcycles, PST-Synchronized Clocks to LGU
Two brand new motorcycle units were donated by Silliman University to the local government unit of Dumaguete, in support of the city’s its continuing pursuit of peace and order. Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III presented the University’s donation to Dumaguete Mayor Hon. Manuel T. Sagarbarria. The units, both Honda XR 200cc, were turned […]
‘3 in Every 71 Addicted to Facebook’ — IT Professor
A study conducted by a professor of Information Technology at the College of Computer Studies revealed that three out of 71 students in Silliman University are addicted to Facebook. Dr. Dave E. Marcial presented these findings at the 3rd International Conference on Education, Research and Innovation held last month in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. […]