Alumni Update December 7 – 13, 2020
In Memoriam: Dr. Enrique A. Sobrepeña, Jr. All of us, in Silliman University, will always remember the Excellent Christian Heart of Generosity in Dr. Enrique A. Sobrepeña. He dedicated his life in the insurance business which Silliman University recognized by conferring him the Outstanding Sillimanian Award (OSA) in the field of Business in 1973. His […]
SU project provides internet allowance to scholars
With a mission to “get scholars closer to their dreams,” the Dreamkeeper Project of Silliman University (SU) provides mobile data and internet allowance to scholars as a way to address the lack of internet connectivity as a barrier in Online Distance Learning (ODL). Overseen by the Scholarships and Aid Division of the Office of Student […]
‘Human Rights is Center of Jesus’ Gospel,’ says SU Theologian
“Human rights [is] not an add-on to human life. This idea is really the heart of our Gospel. Human right is constitutive of (being) human. This is thoroughly biblical and messianic. This is what Jesus insists and asserts in the gospels,” shared Dr. Karl James E. Villarmea during an online forum held via ZOOM to […]
SU hosts first virtual ACUCA thanksgiving service
Silliman University (SU) hosted the first virtual thanksgiving service and fellowship of the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA), which was live-streamed December 9, 2020 on ACUCA’s online platforms. SU led in organizing the two-part event because Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, SU president, is the current ACUCA president, with Dr. Wilma M. […]
SU sets up fishing-inspired, eco-friendly Christmas tree
Silliman University (SU) set up a Christmas tree with fishing-inspired, eco-friendly decorations as a reminder of the importance of sustainable fishing practices. Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, SU president, led the ceremonial lighting of the tree, December 4, 2020 at the East Quadrangle. “Let us be reminded that 70 percent of the source of protein here […]
Alumni Update November 30 – 6 December, 2020
Silliman University (SU) commemorated the 195th birth anniversary of Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman, the University’s founder, with a floral offering and prayer, December 3, 2020 at his bust located at the Silliman Hall grounds. Horace B. Silliman died on May 4, 1910 at 84, leaving an astounding legacy of selfless contributions to Cohoes, New York, […]
Webinar on HIV/AIDS challenges church workers to respond
“We are about people and we need to be people-centered and integrate into the public health approach and work on (ending) stigma and marginalization and discrimination because a person is HIV positive. That is what we, as a faith-based organization, can contribute,” said Dr. Ronald Lalthanmawia of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) during the […]
SU opens free PT clinic
The Silliman University Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences (SU IRS) provides free physical therapy (PT) services in its PT clinic at the Angelo King Building, prioritizing patients from low-income households who have little access to healthcare services. The IRS Free PT Clinic, which opened December 1, 2020, aims to advocate better access to PT services for […]
SU CWTS launches Mental Health Support Initiative
The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) component of Silliman University virtually launched the CWTS Mental Health Support Initiative, November 28, 2020, focusing on mental health education and introduction of self-help tools to support the mental well-being of CWTS cadets and other sectors in the community. Self-help tools and coping mechanism activities include sessions on art […]
SU hosts journalism masterclass
The Kapunungan sa mga Mass Communicators (KMC), the academic organization of the Silliman University College of Mass Communication, hosted a Campus Journalism Masterclass (CJM) last October 31 and November 7. This year’s Campus Journalism Masterclass, which was formerly known as Campus Journalism Workshop, revolved around the theme “Press On: Establishing Progressive Student Journalism.” The masterclass […]
