3,000 ‘Run to Educate’ on August 7
An initiative of the Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. (SAAI) aimed at augmenting its funds for scholarship capitalizes on the growing popularity of running. SAAI, in cooperation with the Silliman University Cebu Alumni Association, Inc. (SUCEBU), is organizing “Silliman Run 2011: Run to Educate” on August 7. The project seeks to generate funds to increase the […]
Award-Winning Creative Writer Launches 2 Books
A faculty at the English and Literature Department launches two books containing his creative writing works. Mr. Ian R. Casocot, whose works have earned him distinctions from the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature and other related literary award bodies, released recently Beautiful Accidents and Heartbreak and Magic. “In twelve stories collected from a decade […]
Law Faculty Accepted into Human Rights Program in France
The Director of the Dr. Jovito V. Salonga Center for Law and Development of Silliman University is among participants in the 42nd Study Session in International and Comparative Law of Human Rights at the Universite de Strasbourg in France. Atty. Myrish Cadapan-Antonio, who is also a faculty at the College of Law, was accepted into […]
‘Standing Firm in Christ’ Guides UCLEW Celebration
The University Christian Life Emphasis Week (UCLEW) celebration officially starts Sunday, July 10, with a launching and commissioning service at the Silliman University Church. Minister to the Parish Rev. Jonathan R. Pia will serve as the speaker during the Sunday service, reflecting on this year's UCLEW theme: “Standing Firm in Christ.” The theme is taken […]
School of Basic Education Congratulates Achievers in Math, Sports
The School of Basic Education releases its list of achievers in math and sports for the first half of year 2011. Congratulations to the following pupils: Mathematics Training GuildMonroe D. Orlina (Outstanding Performance)Azel B. Amada (Top Scorer) Asian Football Under 13 (Boys)Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MalaysiaJose Anton C. Yared (Goal Keeper of the Philippine Team [Philippines […]
PCARRD Features SU’s Conservation Farming Project
A project of Silliman University on conservation farming is featured in the recent issue of the Monitor, the quarterly newsletter of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD). The project was run with the municipal government of La Libertad. Coordinating it for Silliman was Prof. Santiago B. Utzurrum, Jr., […]
SY 11-12 Enrollment Registers Increase
Silliman University’s total student population is up by 0.33 per cent, compared to last school year’s figures. Based on the comparative enrollment report of June 30, this school year welcomes a total of 8,911 students, or 29 students more than last school year’s 8,882. Of the total amount, 6,632 are in college, including the graduate […]
University Conference Achieves High Participation Turnout
Faculty and staff members of Silliman University convened June 30 at the Silliman University Church for the annual University Conference. Silliman is home to around 490 and 290 faculty and staff members, respectively. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, who concurrently serves as Acting President while President Dr. Ben S. Malayang […]
Online Deposit Slip Submission System Up
Transmittal of details of payments made off-campus can now be done online. Silliman University has created an online deposit slip submission system that facilitates faster verification of payments made for tuition and other fees. These are payments made through the different partner banks of the University around the country. The links (click title): List of […]
Service-Learning Center Hosts Japanese, Korean Students
A total of eight students from Japan and Korea are on campus for a month-long service-learning program. Being administered by the Service-Learning Center, headed by Prof. Emervencia Ligutom, the program this school year, which runs from June 28 to July 26, is customized for two universities: International Christian University (ICU) in Japan and Seoul Women’s […]