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 The Silliman University Volunteer Fire and Rescue Unit (SUVFRU) won second place in the 1st Regional Fire Olympics held March 29 in Cebu City. SUVFRU was the only group that represented the academic sector. It went up against seven other teams from Cebu, Bohol and Siqujor in the “Volunteer” Category that were composed of volunteers […]

PRESS STATEMENTSilliman University Enjoins the Public to Observe Earth Hour   Saturday, March 31, has been designated as Earth Hour for 2012. As an individual and a collective responsibility, Silliman University is enjoining everyone to observe Earth Hour. At exactly 8:30 in evening of that day, let us turn off our electricity for an hour. […]

Research Director Dr. Enrique G. Oracion spoke during the Global Health Lecture Series of the Health Sciences Center of Texas Tech University on March 28 in Lubbock, Texas, USA. His lecture, “Towards an Integrative and Collaborative Research Program: Responding to the Complex Challenges and Potentials in the Tropics” pointed out the basic considerations in developing […]

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 […]