Editor Column

Subtle Manipulation?

Last Aug. 9, the Weekly Sillimanian (tWS), together with the Silliman University Student Government (SUSG), was invited to attend the University Leadership Council meeting. University Leadership Council or ULC represents all academic and administrative units of Silliman University and comprises the [READ MORE]

An Acceptable Reason

The Vice President for Finance and Administration, Atty. Fe Marie Tagle, has taken action to address issues in the university concerning money and finances. She wrote a letter to the president of Silliman University Student Government(SUSG), Allison Ladero, asking the latter “for a proposal on [READ MORE]

Breaking Tradition

For many years Cheer Dance competition has been a staple in the Silliman University Founders Day. The thrilling event takes place nearing the end of the usual 11-day celebration after the Miss Silliman pageant, Silliman Idol, Mr. Hibalag and Parada Sillimaniana and other Hibalag events. However, [READ MORE]

All for Silliman

The dispute between the faculty union and the administration is finally resolved and now, education in Silliman University goes back to how it should be. That labor strike by the faculty union marks two historical events: first, it was the longest negotiation of the union and the administration [READ MORE]

Trust Issue

The increase of air-condition fees this semester was a shocker. It has increased to more than 100 percent. But, the administration failed to even release a notice or an explanation why. Disappointing. According to Atty. Fe Marie Tagle, vice-president for finance and administration, there is [READ MORE]

REMEMBERING THE HIBBARDS. Floral offerings deck the statue of Dr. David Hibbard, Silliman’s founder and first president, after the August 10 commemoration of his and his wife Laura’s arrival in Dumaguete to lay the foundation of Silliman University. The Hibbards set foot on Dumaguete on August 10, 1901 and in 18 days opened Sillman Institiute. PHOTO BY Al Remuel B. Tubongbanua

A re-enactment of the early days of Silliman Institute. Mrs Laura Hibbard is teaching grammar, arithmetic and the Bible to young boys in her first class. PHOTO BY Sommer J. Buyante

BUILDING HOMES, BUILDING THE FUTURE. Senior Civil engineering Students help build fences and install trusses of houses for the underprivileged families last Aug. 12 at Bajumpandanan, Dumaguete City. PHOTO BY Paolo Miguel Fabugais

HIBALAG HYPE. Booths are already starting to rise at the Ravello Field in preparation for this year’s Hibalag Booth Festival; in line with University’s 116th Founders Day Celebration which will be officially opened come Aug. 20. PHOTO by Jill Silva