American Corner Dumaguete - Silliman University

28/05/2026

🏀🔥 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 🔥🏀

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Challenge yourself in a fast-paced shooting showdown and prove your skills under pressure! Step up and prove your game in the DribbleUSA Freethrow Competition!
🎯 Open to:
✔ College Students (Male or Female, 18 years old and above)
✔ Non-Varsity Players

📅 Event Date: June 24, 2026
🏅 Awarding Ceremony: July 4, 2026, at the American Corner, Ground Floor, Silliman University Library

🏀 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 & 𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐒
• Each player will have 25 balls divided into 5 stations (5 balls per station).
• Players will rotate through the stations in the Free Throw Sphere:
Left – Middle Left – Center – Middle Right – Right.
• Each participant will be given 2 minutes to prepare before the game starts.
• Players may adjust their shooting rotation and strategy during their game time as long as all balls are thrown.
• A normal ball is worth 1 point while the Money Ball is worth 2 points.
• Each station contains 1 Money Ball.
• The Top 5 scorers after the first round will advance to the Final Round.

⏱ Shooting Time
🏀 First Round – 1.5 Minutes
🏀 Final Round – 1 Minute

🏆 PRIZES
🥇 1st Place – Acrylic Medal, Certificate, and Token
🥈 2nd Place – Acrylic Medal, Certificate, and Token
🥉 3rd Place – Acrylic Medal, Certificate, and Token
🔥 Bring your skills. Bring your focus. Bring the fire.

Who will rise above the competition and become the ultimate Freethrow Champion?

📢Scan QR code or click https://forms.gle/V11oUfxLKC6KGcN87

12/05/2026

What if a single space could connect you to education, opportunity, and the United States—all in one place? 🌍

With nearly 600 locations in 140 countries, American Spaces are vibrant hubs connecting the United States with communities worldwide. Managed by U.S. embassies and often in partnership with local institutions, these spaces showcase American culture, excellence, and learning opportunities, while helping aspiring leaders build skills and connections.

American Spaces offer programs, often built around themes like:
➡️Uncensored information about the United States
➡️English language learning
➡️Educational advising for study in the United States
➡️American cultural programs
➡️Networking with U.S. exchange alumni
➡️Professional skills building

Through these programs, American Spaces connect communities, drive economic opportunities, and strengthen connections between the United States and the world.

Learn more about how American Spaces are shaping the next generation of leaders: https://www.state.gov/american-spaces?utm_source=Website...

04/05/2026

🤖 Curious about and how it’s reshaping our world?

From self-driving cars to cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence: Everything You Need to Know explores how is transforming industries, strengthening innovation, and sparking important conversations about the future of work and technology.

As the United States leads in AI research, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement, understanding these changes is essential for the next generation of innovators and decision-makers.

Explore this title today through eLibraryUSA on Libby — free at .

📚 What role do you think AI will play in your future career?

Download Libby, log in with your access, and start reading today! Visit your local American Space for assistance getting connected.

Libby - Artificial Intelligence: Everything You Need To Know

30/04/2026

Building confidence and career readiness for the future workforce!

The 𝐉𝐨𝐛-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 was successfully held on April 15–16, 2026, bringing together students for two days of practical learning and professional development.

The workshop featured insightful sessions from our esteemed speakers:
𝐌𝐫. 𝐃𝐞𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫 𝐄. 𝐒𝐮𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧, Fulbright Alum, who discussed Career Readiness for the Modern Workforce;

𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨, YSEALI Alum, who led the session on Career Essentials: Resume, Application Letter, and Interview Skills; and

𝐌𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧̃𝐚𝐬, Faculty from City College of Bayawan, who shared valuable insights on Fit for the Job: Professional Looks that Speak Confidence.

Participants gained hands-on knowledge in crafting effective resumes, preparing for interviews, and presenting themselves with confidence in professional settings, key skills that will help them navigate the demands of the real world.

Our sincere appreciation to the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 – 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 for their invaluable partnership in making this event a success.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this meaningful learning experience!

17/04/2026

Celebrating creativity and cultural exchange through literature and the arts!

The Fulbright Scholars and Alumni Lecture Series titled “𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔: 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏” was held on April 14, 2026 at the American Corner–Dumaguete, Silliman University Library, featuring 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐳 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐳𝐨.

Participants were immersed in insightful discussions on storytelling, creativity, and cultural expression, along with an engaging overview of the Fulbright Scholarship Program. The session provided valuable insights into academic opportunities, global exchange, and the impact of the program on scholars worldwide, while deepening appreciation for how literature and the arts shape and reflect diverse experiences.

In partnership with the 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, this event highlighted the value of global perspectives and academic exchange in enriching learning communities.

It was an inspiring gathering filled with ideas, creativity, and cultural appreciation in action.

A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the success of this lecture!

08/04/2026

The 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 invites you to an engaging session on 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔. Happening at the American Corner Dumaguete, this upcoming lecture will feature 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐳 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐳𝐨, who will share insights on how literature and the arts shape cultural identity, inspire creativity, and connect global communities.
📅 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀.𝐌. – 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏.𝐌.
📍 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐞, 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲
Participants can look forward to meaningful discussions, diverse perspectives, and reflections on the power of storytelling in shaping both past and present narratives. It promises to be an enriching experience highlighting the role of education, dialogue, and cultural exchange in building a more connected world.
In partnership with Fulbright Philippines, this initiative continues to celebrate learning, collaboration, and shared global values as part of the America250 commemoration.
Don’t miss this opportunity, register now and be part of the conversation! Scan the QR code to register.

The 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 invites you to an engaging session on 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔. Happening at the American Corner Dumaguete, this upcoming lecture will feature 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐳 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐳𝐨, who will share insights on how literature and the arts shape cultural identity, inspire creativity, and connect global communities.

📅 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀.𝐌. – 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏.𝐌.
📍 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐞, 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲

Participants can look forward to meaningful discussions, diverse perspectives, and reflections on the power of storytelling in shaping both past and present narratives. It promises to be an enriching experience highlighting the role of education, dialogue, and cultural exchange in building a more connected world.

In partnership with Fulbright Philippines, this initiative continues to celebrate learning, collaboration, and shared global values as part of the America250 commemoration.

Don’t miss this opportunity, register now and be part of the conversation! Scan the QR code to register.

29/03/2026

Unlocking innovation through hands-on learning!
The 3D Printing Workshop for Engineering Students (Batch 1 & 2) was held at the Sinergy Fablab, where ideas came to life, from understanding the basics to transforming digital concepts into tangible creations. Participants explored creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving as they experienced the power of 3D printing firsthand.
In partnership with Sinergy Fablab - Silliman University, and with our sincere gratitude to DTI Negros Oriental for providing the equipment that made this immersive experience possible.
It was an inspiring session filled with curiosity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology in action.
A big thank you to all the students who participated and made the workshop a success!

28/03/2026

Celebrating creativity and the spirit of expression!

The cosplay competition brought together passionate individuals who turned imagination into art, showcasing bold ideas, unique identities, and standout craftsmanship. From detailed costumes to confident performances, each moment reflected the power of creative freedom and the drive for excellence.

In the spirit of Freedom250, the event highlighted how self-expression and creativity continue to bring communities together, sparking inspiration and celebrating the best of what we can create and become.

In collaboration with .

Winners:
• Best Overall Cosplay: Clark Jones
• Best Runway Cosplay: Christian Palomares
• Most Online Voted: Rainer Agpad

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this vibrant celebration of talent, community, and excellence.

27/03/2026

Step into the world of responsible and informed digital citizenship!

The seminar “𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒕: 𝑨𝑰 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒏𝒔” empowered participants to better understand artificial intelligence, its impact, and how to use it critically and ethically in today’s digital landscape.

Facilitated by Library and Information Science (Lib Sci) 2nd Year Students, and participated by LibSci and Senior High School (SHS) students, actively engaged in discussions, exploring how to navigate information, think critically, and stay smarter in an AI-driven world.

It was an insightful session filled with learning, awareness, and meaningful conversations.

A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to making the seminar a success!

27/03/2026

History in every corner 📜✨
In celebration of , the Founders Museum Exhibit is now installed across 15 American Corners, paired with history lectures drawing parallels with the Philippines’ founding journey.
Find a corner near you and come explore!

History in every corner 📜✨

In celebration of , the Founders Museum Exhibit is now installed across 15 American Corners, paired with history lectures drawing parallels with the Philippines’ founding journey.

Find a corner near you and come explore!