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 […]
Alumna Represents Phils. at Poets Assembly in London
A recipient of the Outstanding Sillimanian Award (OSA) in 2008 represented the Philippines at Poetry Parnassus, the prestigious assembly of poets held June 26 to July 1 at Southbank Centre in London. Dr. Marie Marjorie Evasco, who received the OSA in the field of Literature and Creative Writing, was the only Filipino in the assembly […]
Service-Learning Center Hosts 4 Students from Japan
Four female students from International Christian School of Tokyo (ICU) arrived in Silliman University to complete a month-long service learning program. These students, Naoko Iiyama, Moe Kitamura, Yurika Michishita and Mariko Saito, are being supervised by the University's Service-Learning Center (SLC) for the program running June 30 to July 26, They are assigned to partner […]
President to Students: ‘Become Someone’
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III addressed students and faculty and staff during the All-University Academic Convocation held July 3 and 5 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The Convocation is a symbolic opening of the school year where the President delivers his first formal speech to the student body. It is […]
PWDs’ Inclusion in Schools Pushed
A forum advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) pushed for the integration of special education in the academic curriculum. Organized by the Great Physician Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc. (GPRehab), in partnership with the American Studies Resource Center of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library, the primarily discussed the mandate of the […]
2 Professors Tackle Significance of Local History Writing
Two history professors of Silliman University spoke recently at a national event that encouraged participants to develop their hometowns' local histories. Office of Student Affairs Dean Prof. Carlos Magtolis, Jr. and College of Education Dean Dr. Earl Jude Cleope were speakers at the national “Seminar-Workshop on Local History Writing” hosted last month by the University […]
Enrollment Up by 3.67%
The overall enrollment of Silliman University this School Year 2012-2013 rose by 3.67 per cent. This development as of June 29 brings up the total University student population to 9,259, registering an increase of 338 students. College enrollment takes up 4.5 per cent of the overall increase, with 338 students over last school year’s first […]
‘Humor is a Social Contract’ — Visiting Professor
A visiting professor at the English and Literature Department examined humor and the connection that people have to it during a lecture on uses of political humor conducted June 28 at the Science Complex. “Humor is a social contract. You understand humor because you are part of that agreement,” said Dr. Nerissa Balce. Dr. Balce […]
Alumnus Competes in 2012 London Olympics
A Silliman alumnus qualifies for the 2012 London Olympics. Mark Javier, who graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in 2005, now joins the official 11-member Philippine delegation to the 2012 Olympics opening July 27 at the Olympic Stadium in east London. Reports from the International Archery Federation say that during […]
Philippine Opera Company Opens 50th Cultural Season
The Silliman University Cultural Affairs Committee opens its 50th cultural season with the Philippine Opera Company’s Ang Bagong Harana on June 29 and 30 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Ang Bagong Harana, directed by acclaimed playwright Floy Quintos, takes off from the success of the Philippine Opera Company’s musical review Harana, which showcased […]
