Presbyterian Church USA Visits SU
The Pacific World Mission Presbyterian Church USA, headed by its coordinator for Asia and the Pacific, Rev. Meinda Uriarte, visited Silliman University and met with President Dr. Ben S. Malayang on January 10 at the Board Room of the Lepoldo T. Ruiz Administration Hall. During the meeting, Dr. Malayang and Rev. Uriarte discussed more opportunities […]
Sendong Brought Out ‘Heroes’ — Dr. Malayang
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III issued his New Year’s message on the University website with a special tribute to the people whom he called “heroes” in the tragedy caused by Typhoon Sendong. “(Typhoon Sendong) left thousands homeless and grieving… But that same tragedy brought out something positive: It united us as […]
Simulation Lab Project Receives $500,000 Grant
The Office of the American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) of the United States Agency for International Development has given a grant of US$500,000 for the development of a virtual simulation laboratory. Coursed through the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, the grant allows for Silliman to renovate its existing virtual laboratory. It […]
SU Hosts Scholars from 7 Countries for Int’l Diaconia Program
Silliman University hosts 12 church workers and scholars from seven countries for the “International Diaconic Management Seminar-Workshop” on January 9 to 27. The seminar-workshop is organized by the United Evangelical Mission (UEM) based in Germany as part of the five-module Master Course in International Diaconic Management. Its run in Silliman University is the start of […]
Senior Named Rizal Model Student; Junior Enters AYLC
A graduating Mathematics major is one of ten recipients of the 2011 Jose Rizal Model Student of the Philippines award. Mark Anthony P. Amparado, who is a consistent honor student and an active student leader, received the award from the Knights of Rizal on December 31 in Manila. The annual award recognizes the exemplary performance […]
CONSOLIDATED UPDATES (31 Dec. 2011): Relief Operations
RELIEF MINISTRY OF SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY Updates as of 31 December 2011 SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE UNIT December 17, 2011 Search and Rescue Operation Areas Covered Tubtubon, Sibulan Maslog, Sibulan Brgy. Camanjac, Dumaguete City West Balabag, Valencia December 18, 2011 Search and Rescue Operation Areas Covered Buloc Buloc, Sibulan Pitong Gatang Subdivision, […]
AN APPEAL: Support for Typhoon Sendong Victims
We are deeply saddened by the turn of events brought about by Typhoon Sendong. Dumaguete City and the neighboring municipalities in Negros Oriental are among the badly hit areas by the typhoon that has left hundreds homeless and grieving. Let us lend a helping hand to our brothers and sisters who have been affected by […]
‘WeekUp!’ Special Issue Features Recipes, Tips for Christmas
Silliman University releases WeekUp! Christmas Edition, a digital magazine that features this month a compilation of articles on how everybody can enjoy the Holidays. WeekUp! Christmas Edition offers, among others, “12 Tips for Enjoying Christmas on a Shoestring Budget” prepared by the College of Business Administration, recipes for some favorite Christmas dishes and desserts by […]
79 Stars Shine Bright on Silliman Campus at Night
A giant red star that hangs right at the corner of an illuminated Silliman Hall leads 78 other small colorful stars decked on acacia trees around the campus at night. Joint lighting of the Christmas stars at the acacia trees took place in the first week of December, with the giant red star already beaming […]
High School Students Share Blessings with Inmates
Students of the High School Department of the School of Basic Education (SBE) kicked off the Christmas celebration by making friends, sharing food and giving away gift bags at a jail facility and two public schools, early this month. Community outreach during Christmas is incorporated into the Christian Living and Values Education program of the […]
