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Silliman University has released a set of guidelines governing the hosting of political candidates on campus. The guidelines reinforce the neutral stand of Silliman this coming May 2013 elections contained in a press statement issued earlier. In the same statement, the University emphasizing that it does not support any political candidate nor does it promote […]

PRESS STATEMENTIssued: 15 February 2013 Silliman Reiterates Apolitical Stand Silliman University encourages open discussion on issues affecting the lives of Filipinos. It endeavors to present to both its internal and external constituencies a broader perspective of the nation’s social, economic and political landscapes. Towards this end, it welcomes political parties and personalities, regardless of affiliations, […]

The School of Public Affairs and Governance (SPAG), in partnership with the Justice and Peace Committee of the Silliman University Church, began its series of public fora with local political parties on February 12. Themed “Local Political Party Platforms: Convergence with Silliman's Vision of Public Action”, the series of fora provides an avenue where members […]

As each of the more than 700 personnel of Silliman University received sweet treats on Valentine's Day, a total of 32 were honored on stage at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium during the Faculty and Staff Recognition Day. Fifteen faculty and 13 staff members were recognized for their services rendered to the University for […]

 The Psychology Department held a briefing on the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Psychology Law the Chairperson of the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology of the Professional Regulation Commission as speaker, on February 12 at the Silliman Hall. Dr. Miriam P. Cue tackled the IRR of the Psychology Law, which took effect last […]

 Showing at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium on Valentine’s Day is the play “The Vagina Monologues”. The play, organized by the Negros Oriental V-Day Group, headed by Silliman University Psychology Department’s Prof. Michele Joan Valbuena as chairperson, is the culminating event of the 15th anniversary celebration of V-Day in Dumaguete. Two other activities are […]

Supreme Court Chief Justice Hon. Maria Lourdes P. Aranal-Sereno encouraged students to rethink their concept of law and empowerment at a Special Academic Convocation held February 8 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The Chief Justice was the guest speaker at the convocation organized under the General Integrative Lecture Series program and the College […]

A Silliman graduate from the Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences ranked third in the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Licensure Examination administered last February 3 and 4. Hyacinth Rosario F. Callao is the new addition to the list of Sillimanian topnotchers from the Institute. She leads two other successful takers from her batch: Andrea Ida P. […]

Eight members of the Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities-Accrediting Agency, Inc. (ASCU-AAI) were on campus on February 4 to 8 to evaluate six academic programs. Headed by Dr. Gloria Resurreccion of Union Christian College as Overall Coordinator, the team accredited the following programs: Pre-School, Business Administration, Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts […]

The Dean of the College of Nursing and the Liaison Officer for United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) matters represented Silliman University at a workshop in Thailand on the administration of grants from the American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Silliman received last […]