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Silliman University hosted recently a regional eLearning seminar for teachers and administrators of schools in Cebu and Negros Oriental. Spearheaded by the College of Computer Studies (CCS), the regional seminar of the Philippine eLearning Society (PeLS) served as a venue for participants to discuss various topics on tools, trends and methodologies in eLearning. The seminar […]

A Grade 5 pupil at the School of Basic Education will represent Silliman University and Dumaguete City at the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on April 9 to 13. Carissa M. Araco, who is the Features Editor of the student publication, Stones & Pebbles, was one of the top winners in […]

Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III was the keynote speaker at the 9th Annual National Conference of the Asian American Pacific Island Nurses Association (AAPINA) on March 22 to 24 at Las Vegas, Nevada. Speaking to a large audience of nurse professionals, Dr. Malayang highlighted the role of healthcare in nation building, reflecting […]

Over a hundred women leaders and advocates gathered on March 8 at Silliman University for the Women’s Summit. The summit, which was conducted in celebration of International Day for Women and opened the National Women’s Month in the University, focused on the role of women in disaster risk reduction. Women leaders from the 30 barangays […]

The president of Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. (YMPH), the builders of Japanese motorcycles and motorcycle parts, cited that motorcycle accidents account for the number four cause of death in the Philippines. Mr. Takeshi Yano was at Silliman University into the graduation month of March for the Visayas-leg launch of YMPH’s “Yamaha Safe Riding Science (YSRS): […]

Twenty-two senior students received good news before their graduation: They all passed the Philippine-Information Technology General Certification Exam (Phil-IT GCE) administered March 13. The certificate exam is an overall evaluation of a graduate’s level of cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning as specified in their respective courses. It also evaluates the knowledge, skills and attitudes of […]

Silliman University will confer on former Supreme Court Chief Justice Hon. Reynato S. Puno the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on March 18, coinciding with the 99th University Commencement Exercises at the Gymnasium. The former Chief Justice will also address this year’s graduating class of 974 as Commencement Speaker. An honorary degree is the […]

Members of Class 2012 participate on March 16 in what has become a tradition in Silliman University that symbolizes send-off into the world beyond the Portals. Seniors Day has become a permanent feature before the scheduled commencement exercises aimed at fostering camaraderie among graduating students and pooling memories of campus life together. It starts this […]

Three academic units in Silliman University collaborated on a workshop on peace education conducted to over a hundred student-teachers and faculty from different schools in the provinces of Negros Oriental and Siquijor. Conducted by the Center for Excellence Learning and Teaching Activities of the College of Education, in partnership with the Justice and Peace Center […]

Five graduates from the Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (ICLS) garnered a 100 per cent passing percentage for Silliman University in the 2012 Medical Technology Licensure Examination.  Administered on March 6 and 7, the licensure exam registered a national passing rate of only 62.29 per cent.  The new licensed medical technologists from Silliman are: Bajada, […]