SUAANC was founded in 1983. The Silliman spirit that draws us together make it possible for our organization to bring together alumni and friends in Christian Fellowship. All of us members can proudly reflect on the many accomplishments and contributions we have made to our alma mater towards fulfilling its mission to provide excellence in education in the context of the Christian faith. Among are many accomplishments are:

1986 – Donated a motorized lawn mower ($3000.00).

1990 – Hosted the First International Convention in San Francisco on July 20 – 22, 1990. The attendees were about 300

           alumni    from New York, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Vermont, Washington, Michigan, Hawaii, California, and the

           Philippines. Dr. Paul Lauby gave the keynote address on the theme, “Translating Boundaries in a New Decade.” Silliman

           University was represented by the Active President Eng and Mrs. Juan Escarda, Chairman of the Board of Trustees,

           Roman Yap, and several members of the Board.

1994 – Organized a “Balik-Silliman” to join the Founder’s Day celebration in Dumaguete. Donated a University Campus Bell to

           replace the broken bell. During the visit we saw a beautiful library building and unfortunately, an empty one. We found

           this an opportunity to campaign and collect books for the library.

1995 – The first shipment of books and supplies were sent together with the Northern California Medical Mission. Actively

           participates with the Medical Society and the Philippine Nurses Association of Northern California in Medical Mission and

           also provided continuing education to nurses.

1996 – SUAANC initiated discussions with Silliman University to propose to propose a Book Project Matching Fund to the

           United Board of Higher Christian Education in Asia.

1998 – Sent a shipment, a container of books, supplies, medical supplies and equipment, and an organ.

2001 – Second shipment, a container of books, supplies, equipment, brand new generator, and dental equipment. Our delegation

           participated actively during the centennial celebration. We sponsored a Library Showcase on August 28 with President

           Pulido and Library Director Loma Yso accepting the $20,000 and LCD Focus projector donated to the library during the

           opening ceremony.

Three Alumni Chapter members, namely Angelo K. Ozoa, M.D. for Medicine (1996),  Nelly A. Jocson, RN, MA for Nursing (2000), and Efren Padilla (2005) for Urban Studies were chosen for Outstanding Sillimanian Awards.

The current president is Gigi Opena-Swezey (since 2006). The following were past presidents:

1983-1986       Nelly A. Jocson (founder)                             1996-1998       Nap Ambayon

1986-1988       Ray Patron                                                  1998-2000       Rolando Magdamo

1988-1990       Franklin Carballo                                          2000-2002       Jesse Arrieta

1990-1992       Evelyn Abad                                                2002-2004       Virgilio Chan

1992-1994       Elfren Quial, III                                            2004-2006        Metzie Katada
1994-1996       Larry Bernardez

These acts of goodwill weren’t possible without everyone’s support. May these past and present accomplishments and contributions provide us and future alumni with inspiration to continue and strengthen our commitment to Silliman University’s mission of excellence in Christian education.

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