Physics Professor Traces ‘Undiscovered’ Fault Line
A professor at the Physics Department presented his findings on the possible cause of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Negros Oriental last February 6, as part of the General Education Integrative Lectures held recently at the Science Complex. Prof. Francisco E. Ablong analyzed data he gathered from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology […]
Bangkok University Students Undergo Service-Learning at SU
Seven students from Thailand are currently in Silliman University for service-learning from July 16 to August 4. Service-learning is a teaching pedagogy that connects theories and principles learned in the classroom with actual community experience. The eight students from Bangkok University (BU) are Tanvarat Athipattanadachagorn, Supakorn Bumrungkit, Tanaporn Bunruang, Ivia de Jesus Madeira Lay de […]
Dr. Malayang Attends 40-Country Meeting on Knowledge Hubs
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III was among 200 policy makers and development practitioners invited to the high-level meeting on “Towards Country-Led Knowledge Hubs” conducted July 10 to 12 in Bali, Indonesia. The meeting sought to facilitate an exchange of experiences in developing institutions for knowledge sharing, a collective discussion of challenges and […]
111KM Relay Launched to Mark SU’s 111th
A group of running enthusiasts is launching the 111KM Silliman Relay on July 15 to drum up interest among the public for the main event next month. The total distance of 111 kilometers is equivalent to the founding anniversary of Silliman, 111th, and covers Dumaguete City and five municipalities: Amlan, Bacong, Dauin, Valencia and Zamboanguita. […]
Educ Seniors Ponder: ‘Where Does Empowerment Come From?’
Director of Instruction Dr. Pablito Dela Rama posed questions that confront the teaching profession to the 104 senior students of the College of Education who had their Candle Lighting and Pinning Ceremony on July 10 at the Silliman University Church. Describing the teaching profession as an “unpopular choice” and one that is “not well-compensated”, Dr. […]
Silliman Inks MoU with Hanshin University
Silliman University entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanshin University in South Korea to formalize an institutional collaboration, on July 4 at the Board Room of the Leopoldo T. Ruiz Administration Hall. The MoU was signed by Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III and Hanshin President Dr. Soo-Il Chai, who was […]
Former Stanford U Poetry Fellow is 2nd Tiempo Lecturer
A renowned Filipino poet graces the Edilberto K. and Edith L. Tiempo Creative Writing Center Lecture Series as its second speaker. Poet Mr. Fidelito Cortes will discuss the topic “The Poetry of Everyday Things: Poetics and the World” on July 12 at the Dioscoro Rabor Lecture Room of the Science Complex. He will draw insights […]
SUAKCREM Acting Director Awarded for Work on Caves
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Region 7 awarded Silliman University Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management (SUAKCREM) Acting Director Dr. Ely Alcala for his contribution to the management and protection of caves in the region. DENR honored Dr. Alcala as one of its partners in promoting sustainable eco-friendly programs, during its […]
Symposium Highlights Role of Faith in Envt’l Protection
Over a thousand students and representatives of different sectors attended a symposium at the Silliman University Church aimed at enhancing one's understanding of environmental protection from a religious perspective. Organized by the Silliman University Justice and Peace Center, in collaboration with Foundation University, the forum on “Religion and Environment” held June 28 generated from the […]
UCLEW Launched, Reminds to ‘Walk the Talk’
The University Christian Life Emphasis Week (UCLEW) celebration was launched July 8 at the Silliman University Church, with its theme serving as a constant reminder to all: “Walk the Talk! Living By Faith”. Spearheaded by the University Spiritual Life Council, UCLEW lays out a series of activities on- and off-campus that students, faculty, staff and […]
