Alumni Updates May 20 – 26, 2019
Drs. Hubert and Harriet Reynolds’ son visits Silliman Dr. Douglas Robertson Reynolds, son of the late Presbyterian missionary couple Drs. Hubert and Harriet Reynolds, visited Silliman University last May 21 together with his wife Aizhen Sun. The visit to the campus where he grew up was a dream come true for Dr. Reynolds after he […]
‘Find a purpose higher than yourself’ — SU summer graduates urged
Popularity, money, and power are usually the reasons why people choose a certain career path, but Atty. May S. Pono challenged the 163 graduates of Silliman University (SU) during the 10th Summer Commencement Exercises last May 19 to rethink “why they want to be what they want to be” and find a purpose higher than […]
UP archaeology professors visit SU
Dr. Alfred Pawlik and Dr. Tanya Uldin, associate professors implementing the University of the Philippines-Diliman Archaeological Studies Program, met with Dr. Betty Cernol-McCann, Silliman University (SU) president to explore possible partnerships. Dr. Pawlik and Dr. Uldin were accompanied by Dr. Mae Brigitt Bernadel Villordon, SU College of Arts and Sciences dean; Prof. Cornelia Cadeliña, SU […]
eOSP version – 24 May 2019
This digital newsletter is a digest of calls for participation, research collaborations, fellowships, scholarships, events and other opportunities as well as news of breakthroughs and scientific discoveries for Silliman University. It is curated by the Office of Strategic Partnerships. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: International High-Level Conference “Educating for the Rule of Law” The Education for […]
Silliman University breaks ground for business incubation facility
A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 22 for the Silliman University (SU) Business Incubation Facility to be constructed at the Fel & Bert Bravo Technopreneur Park in San Antonio, Sibulan. The planned business incubation facility will offer services to foster technological innovation and entrepreneurial talent, as well as develop innovative products and services that will […]
Alumni Updates May 13 – 19, 2019
Iloilo Alumni Chapter Welcomes SU President McCann The Silliman Alumni Chapter of Iloilo recently hosted a welcome get-together with Silliman University President Dr. Betty Cernol-McCann during her visit to Iloilo City last April 27. The event was held at the Dova Brunch Café Megaworld. Dr. McCann was in Iloilo City as guest speaker during the […]
Silliman University names new deans and directors
Silliman University has announced the appointment of ten new academic heads – four deans and six directors – effective June 2019. The new deans are Dr. Batchiba R. Lacdo-o, for the College of Education; Dr. Maria Lorena L. Tuballa, College of Engineering and Design; Dr. Madeline B. Quiamco, College of Mass Communication, and Dr. Elizabeth […]
SU to hold summer commencement rites for 163 graduates
One hundred and sixty-three students are expected to graduate during Silliman University’s 10th Summer Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 19. The candidates are from the 12 colleges, institutes, and schools of the university. The morning ceremonies will be held at the Silliman University Church. It will follow immediately the baccalaureate service at 9:30 a.m. Baccalaureate […]
National Artist discusses Visayan poetry with SU National Writers fellows
Resil B. Mojares, National Artist for Literature, discussed the balak (Visayan poetry) with award-winning writer Simeon Dumdum, Jr. during a roundtable discussion on the second day of the 58th Silliman University (SU) National Writers Workshop April 30 at the Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village, Camp Lookout, Valencia, Negros Oriental. The writers were joined by […]
SU hosts ACUCA executive committee meeting
The executive committee of the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) held its meeting at Silliman University (SU) May 3-4. Dr. Betty Cernol-McCann, SU president and incumbent ACUCA president, and Dr. Jenny Lind Elmaco, SU Strategic Partnerships director and ACUCA general secretary, led the meeting of ACUCA executives representing six ACUCA […]
