MERGED: Silliman University

[Sand Man]

Gymnasium

Man, they are finally renovating the gym. I still have the old photo of the Gym from my father's year book. It's in black and white and kadaruhan pa ang ball field sa kilid. Wa pa ang Doltz ug Larena. Amazingly, the gym in that photo looked pretty much like how it was when I was there back in '91 to '99.

... and looks like wa na tung practice hall above the stage. hehehe We used to practice martial arts up there (Tiger) and when it was time for breathers we go directly to those slots --- overlooking the swimming pool!

Shaw Pool

Naa to "estudyante" na way ligo² and wa sad pamarbas na magsige ra tan-aw sa nangaligo sa pool sauna -- regardless whether it was girl's PE or SU swim team practices.

Kinsa gani to ngan adto niya? Somebody here still remember?

Grandstand

Ahhhhhhh ... God knows how many push-ups I did in front of that thing kung ma-late ko for formation.

And then there were the times na magsuka kog yellow kay hubog kaau pag Friday night then mosud pa gyud ROTC.

Oriental Hall

Hope they don't take these buildings down and just preserve them.

[skullyboy]

Man, they are finally renovating the gym. I still have the old photo of the Gym from my father's year book. It's in black and white and kadaruhan pa ang ball field sa kilid. Wa pa ang Doltz ug Larena. Amazingly, the gym in that photo looked pretty much like how it was when I was there back in '91 to '99.

... and looks like wa na tung practice hall above the stage. hehehe We used to practice martial arts up there (Tiger) and when it was time for breathers we go directly to those slots --- overlooking the swimming pool!

Naa to "estudyante" na way ligo² and wa sad pamarbas na magsige ra tan-aw sa nangaligo sa pool sauna -- regardless whether it was girl's PE or SU swim team practices.

Kinsa gani to ngan adto niya? Somebody here still remember?

Ahhhhhhh ... God knows how many push-ups I did in front of that thing kung ma-late ko for formation.

And then there were the times na magsuka kog yellow kay hubog kaau pag Friday night then mosud pa gyud ROTC.

Hope they don't take these buildings down and just preserve them.

wow that photo could have been in the 1960's i guess? when the regular dormitories on Ravello Field (east side of the gym) were still non-existent

the gym's practice stage on the 2nd floor is still there

oh, speaking of cultural heritage, it's a sad thing that the current administration is taking down historic buildings and replacing them with newer ones.. the "wall" at Doltz Hall is no longer there, they washed it with white paint

[skullyboy]

Around Silliman

Color-Coded Parking

Parking areas have been designated according to colors for students, faculty and staff. Color-coded parking stickers (red, blue, green, maroon and purple) are being issued by the Office of Student Affairs, the same office that grants vehicle passes. With an increasing volume of vehicles on campus, this move seeks to control traffic and encourage students, faculty and staff to walk from one destination to another.


Memo Stopping Use of Mercury Thermometers

A memo has been issued mandating all units to stop immediately the use of mercury thermometers. The memo is consistent with Administrative Order 2008-0021 requiring all health care facilities and institutions to phase out mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers. The Buildings and Grounds Department has been designated to take charge of their proper disposal.


Standardization of Honorarium Rates

The Human Resource and Development Office, in coordination with the Office of Instruction, is in the process of developing a scheme to calculate additional honoraria for personnel who undertake activities outside their official functions. This development aims to put in place uniform and fair remuneration for services including lectures, seminars and workshops.


16th Annual Book Fair

Seven booksellers will display their knowledge items for sale to the members of both Silliman and larger community of Dumaguete during the 16th Annual Book Fair. A project of the University Library System and the University Library Committee, the Book Fair will be conducted on the ground floor of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library from July 27 to 28.

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Exchange Students from George Mason University, USA

Students from George Mason University in San Diego, California share their experiences in their host communities during their recently-conluded service-learning activity handled by Silliman University. Their exposure to the Filipino way of life in Dumaguete City was facilitated by the Service-Learning Center. A teaching pedagogy, service-learning enables students to provide depth to classroom discussions through actual community engagements. Their reflections are documented in journals, pictures and videos and are formally processed. The entire program is treated as an academic requirement.

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Silliman University's Partner Schools
(collaborative academic research and faculty/student exchange programs)

USA

University of Washington (USA)
George Mason University (USA)
The Smithsonian Institution (USA)
Texas Tech University (USA)
California State University(USA)
Gordon College (USA)

JAPAN

International Christian University (Japan)
Ferris University (Japan)
Shikoku Gakuin University (Japan)
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Japan)
Keio University (Japan)

SINGAPORE

Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

HONG KONG

Hong Kong Baptist University

SOUTH KOREA

Sookmyung Women’s University (South Korea)
Hanyang University (South Korea)

INDONESIA

Sam Ratulangi University (Indonesia)

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A Letter for Silliman Alumni

Dear Fellow Sillimanian:

"Today marks the end of a regime indifferent to the appeals of the people. It is not Noynoy who found a way. You are the reason why the silent suffering of the nation is about to end. This the beginning of my burden, but if many of us will... bear the cross we will lift it, no matter how heavy...." This and more points from the inaugural speech of PRESIDENT BENIGNO S. AQUINO III inspire much of the sense of nationalism that is spreading like fever on campus.
Nationalism as inspired by a historical event of the country, the inauguration of the 15th President of the Philippines, His Excellency Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III, was chosen as main theme in the opening of the cultural season for school year 2010-2011. The June 23 salvo featured the Philippine Opera Company who filled the Luce Auditorium with Filipino classical songs. A call for the preservation of these songs at the end of the concert was made by the performing artists and in response, our University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III told the members of the Cultural Affairs Committee to make sure that the traditions in Philippine music will be part of the mission of the University’s cultural program.
The Miss Silliman pageant on August 24 with 13 students vying for the three titles (Miss Silliman 2010, the Miss Silliman CO-ED and the Miss Silliman Headline Girl) takes nationalism as the inspiration with the theme “Ang Pagsibol sa Bagong Filipina.” This year’s candidates include Mary Rose Ronville Montejo of the College of Agriculture, Ayesha Amigo Villanueva of the Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (in picture), Anna Rachel Laplap of the College of Business Administration, Marian Vanslembrouck of the College of Nursing, Johara Madronio Villanueva of the College of Engineering and Design, Ella Clavano of High School, Stephanie Denise Horca Martin of the College of College of Arts and Sciences, Kimberly Anne Cimafranca of the College Of Performing Arts, Nikita Kay Serion of the College of Education, Feb Rodriguez of the Computer Studies, Felrose Fabria of the School of Public Administration and Governance, April Joy Seville of the College of Law and Iresse Patricia Bulos of the College of Mass Communication.

The 110th Founders Day theme “Silliman @ 109: Raised On Eagles’ Wings” is inspired by the 1979 song composed by Michael Joncas of the Vatican Council “On Eagles Wings” with lyrics based on the wisdom found in Psalm 91 and Isaiah 40:31. The highlights of the celebration in August include the Parada Sillimaniana. This year’s Founders Day parade will have background music consisting of an infusion of the tribal beat of Mindanao, the traditional cheer Silliman Whooper and the revival of the Silliman March. Each participating unit will have a choreography that goes with the beat. Alumni groups who are planning to participate may get an advance copy of the recorded music and the rules governing the parade. The new Chairperson of the Parada Sillimaniana is Dr. Elizabeth Susan Vista Suarez, the Dean of the College of Performing Arts. Any request for inclusion in the Founders Day Calendar of Activities (available on Silliman website: su.edu.ph) can be e-mailed to the Founders Day Chairperson Dr. Margaret Helen Udarbe Alvarez, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences: cas.malvarez@yahoo.com

There are 6,573 students enrolled in the college and graduate school levels for the First Semester of school year 2010-2011. Around 300 of them comes from 23 countries. Among the new programs offered is the PhD in Psychology with specialization in Clinical Psychology and Socio-Organizational Psychology.

The Silliman Journal chosen as the best research publication in the country, was ranked No. 1 in the June 3 A-1 accreditation listing of the Commission on Higher Education.

2001 BBA Accountancy graduate Chad Ian Garcia Cahambing graduated with honors in two degrees, Master of Business Administration in Finance and Master of Business Administration in International Business - from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.
1976 Outstanding Sillimanian in Nursing Service Dr. Luz Sobong Porter was recently honored as College of Nursing and Health Sciences Professor Emerita, as presented by the President and Provost of Florida International University (FIU).
College of Agriculture Dean Dr. Jose Edwin C. Cubelo, is on a three-month fellowship at Purdue University in Indiana, as a Global Diversity Scholar in Residence at the university’s Diversity Resource Office. Dr. Cubelo left for Purdue University on April 17, 2010 and is set to return to Silliman University on July 22, 2010. This is under the Leaders Fellows Program of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA).
1988 College of Law alumnus Judge Rafael Cresencio Tan, Jr. was one of the nine honorees of the 7th Dr. Jose Rizal Awards for Excellence for Outstanding Chinese-Filipinos on June 19. Judge Tan is a multi-awarded public servant. The recognition is a project of the Manila Times and the Kaisa Para sa Kaunlaran, Inc.
Former Literature teacher of Silliman University Kitty Sollesta Taniguchi is among the few female painters who has successfully “trespassed” upon a formerly male-controlled territory. For the past thirty years, she has faithfully explored themes of femininity and feminine modes of representation that challenge and reinterpret some existing social and cultural conventions. Many of her works are drawn from her personal struggle to define her own artistic identity, and her portraits of women may be read as the “truth, reality, challenges and sufferings of women through centuries of spiritual and physical oppression.” Symbolism likewise pervades her works as a way of replacing traditional representations and to give substance to her content. Kitty recently received confirmation that her work titled “Wrong Horizon No. 2” is the Philippine entry for the 4th Beijing International Art Biennale, which will be held in Beijing, China from September 19 to 23, 2010. The Dumaguete-based visual artist first made the Philippines proud when she represented the country in the prestigious exhibition in 2005, and she did it again in the 2008 editions of the biennale.

IN MEMORIAM: Journalist Henry Villava (MA Creative Writing 1981) on June 4; Abigail Evaretta Maco (SUHS 1954, BSN 196 on June 4; the Governor-elect of Negros Oriental and former Congressman Hon. Emilio C. Macias (SUHS 1950, Pre-Med 1952) on June 13; the former Dean of the College of Engineering Teogenes v. Magdamo (BSCE 1961) on Father’s Day June 20; Federico F. Genove (BSCE 1953) on June 26, sisters Flora Bartolo Roa (Gen. Norm 1947) and Salvacion Bartolo Abugan (SUHS 1949, ETC 1952), and David Resposo Sr. (former Silliman treasurer 1962-1966). If you know of any Sillimanian who is not in our memorial list, please inform us.

Thank you for always being there for dear old Silliman.

President Ben Malayang has requested this office to regularly update you about happenings on campus. We are also interested in knowing what you and your alumni chapters are doing.

Please keep in touch and update your file with our office if you have not done so. We would truly appreciate it. You may reach the President’s Office through this email address: pres@su.edu.ph. You may also contact the Alumni Affairs Office through this address: sillimanguidingstar@gmail.com.


Sincerely,

Jocelyn Somoza de la Cruz
Director of Alumni and External Affairs

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Silliman Journal Tops CHED List of Research Publications

Out of 13 journals accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for 2009-2012, the Silliman Journal ranks first.

The Silliman Journal is classified under “Category A”. Ranked under this category are journals that are included in the prestigious Reuters Master Journal (ISI) List. The Reuters Masters List selectively makes available links to research and other scientific publications from around the world.

Comprising the first five on the CHED list after Silliman's are the journals of University of Santo Tomas, University of San Carlos, and University of the Philippines-Los Baños (with two journals).

A biannual publication, the Silliman Journal is currently edited by College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Margaret Helen Udarbe-Alvarez.

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300 foreign students from 23 different countries
16 global partner schools & universities from the USA & Asia
countless recognitions from internationally-acclaimed organizations and institutions
Top 115 University in Asia


Silliman University is indeed a GLOBALLY-COMPETITIVE UNIVERSITY

[salbahis]

my dream school before, if ever im not in PMA, instead.... i married a negrensee and get the wedding cake near the school...

[skullyboy]

Distinguished Sillimanians




Carlos P. Garcia, 8th President of the Republic of the Philippines



John Gokongwei, Sr., Founder & CEO, JG Summit Holdings, Cebu Pacific Air, Robinsons Group, Universal Robina Corporation)



Senator Robert Z. Barbers



Senator Lorenzo G. Teves



Sen. Roseller T. Lim



Cornelio Villareal, House Speaker, House of Representatives, Republic of the Philippines



Vicente G. Sinco, one of the signatories of the UN Charter in 1945, the 8th President of the University of the Philippines, and founder of Foundation University.



MacArthur Corsino, current Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba



Antonio P. Villamor, current Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia



Juanita D. Amatong, former Secretary of the Department of Finance and First Woman Executive Director in the World Bank Group from the Philippines.



Angel C. Alcala, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Public Service and former Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.



Leonor M. Briones, former National Treasurer of the Republic of the Philippines.



Efren N. Padilla, Executive Director, Center for Filipino Studies California State University



Emilio Macias II, former Governor and Congressman of Negros Oriental



Jose Andrada, first commanding officer of the Philippine Navy (formerly Off Shore Patrol) under the Philippine Commonwealth way back 1939 and after whom the Headquarters of the Philippine Navy is now named.



Edith L. Tiempo, National Artist for Literature (1999)



Edilberto K. Tiempo, Filipino writer, professor and founder of the Silliman National Writers Workshop



Eddie S. Romero, National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts (2003)



Leoncio P. Deriada, Palanca Awards Hall of Famer.



César Ruiz Aquino, Filipino poet and fictionist.



Simeon Toribio, one of the few Filipinos who won Gold medals in the history of the World Olympics.