UOG Alumni Update - August 20

WELCOME TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010
Read President’s Convocation Speech and read about New Faculty
Academic Year 2009-2010 has begun. Read President Robert Underwood's Fall Convocation speech and learn about his vision for the coming year at www.uog.edu. A slideshow featuring our new faculty members is also posted on our home page.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Goya Exhibit at Isla – Opening Reception Aug. 20

The Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam hosts the opening reception for Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes: Los Caprichos on Thursday, Aug. 20. The opening reception begins at 7pm at the Isla Center for the Arts House #15, Dean's Circle. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 25, 2009.

"Stayin Alive" -- the Australian Bee Gees Show -- on Aug. 21 and 22

The show will be held at the Sheraton Guam Laguna Resort's ballroom in Tamuning. The band has been hailed as the best Bee Gees tribute in the world and has been the subject of several documentaries. Tickets are $35 and VIP $75. Call the Foundation at 735-2957.

14-Month Teacher Certification Program – Aug. 22

An informational meeting will be held on Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. in the School of Business and Public Administration Building , Room 131. For more information contact the Yamashita Educator Corps at 735-2470; Email: yecscholarship@uguam.uog.edu; www.uog.edu/yec

Mathematics Colloquium Lecture Series Aug 21

Dr. Yoshifumi Takenouchi, Institute of Mathematics, University of the Philippines will present on, “Representation of Period Doubling by digraphs and Characteristic Polynomials” during the first Mathematics Colloquium of AY 2009-2010. The presentation will be held on Aug. 21 in the Science Building , Room 120 3:30-4:20pm.

MEETINGS & ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

Board of Regents Regular Meeting – Aug. 20

The regular meeting of the Board of Regents will be held Thursday, August 20, at 5:30 p.m. in AV Room #1 of the RFK Library in the Tan Siu Lin Building .

Alyssa Marshell - Master of Science Thesis Proposal Presentation – Aug 20

Marine Lab student Alyssa Marshell will give her thesis proposal presentation on: Movement and life-history traits of the unicornfish: Tåtaga' (Naso unicornis) and Hangon (Naso lituratus) on Thursday, August 20 at 9:30am in Marine Lab classroom 205. Her advisor is Dr. Jenny McIlwain.

Paulino Presents PhD Research – Aug. 21

Yvette Paulino, a UOG graduate, will present her PhD research, “DESCRIBING AND MEASURING VARIABILITY OF ARECA CATECHU (BETEL NUT) CHEWING IN MICRONESIAN POPULATIONS IN GUAM” The research seminar will take place on Friday, August 21st, at 2:00pm in ALS Room 125A.

RESEARCH, GRANTS & PUBLICATIONS
Guam Navy and UOG Partner to Conserve Native Tree
The University of Guam has completed the establishment of a conservation planting of Guam’s endangered fadang tree on the island of Tinian. Guam Navy has funded the entire project and provided access to their lands in northern Tinian for implementing this important effort to help stave off the ongoing threats to survival of the species. Read more at www.uog.edu/mediareleases

USDA Funds Weevil Control Experiments
Dr. Gadi V. P. Reddy of the Western Pacific Tropical Research Center , UOG has been awarded a $75,000 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service grant to address the weevil threat to palms in the region. This miniature menace is especially troubling for nursery owners. Read more at www.uog.edu/mediareleases

EVENTS NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

Welcome Back Tritons! SGA Event – Aug. 25

Association invites all UOG students to come and enjoy free food and music on Aug. 25, 2009 from 11am until the food is gone. Students must present their class schedule and picture ID.

SGA Inauguration – Aug. 28

The Student Government Association invites you to the 48th Student Government Association Council Inauguration Ceremony on Friday, August 28 at 6:00 pm in the Antonio R. Unpingco Session Hall, Guam Legislature Bldg.

PTAC Symposium – September 4

The Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center will host its 1st Annual Procurement Symposium on September 4, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The keynote speaker for the event will be the President of the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, Mr. Joe Flynn, as well as contractors and vendors who will share their successes as prime or sub-contractors. For details visit www.guamptac.com.

"GROWTH VENTURE SERIES: How to Make Strategic Decisions" August 27th
This workshop will help you work on your business strategy, and provide you with a plan to accomplish your goals and achieve your vision. The workshop will be held Aug. 27 from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the Bank of Guam in Hagatna, 2nd Floor conference room. Fee $20. Contact Lorie Sablan at 735-2590 or email laurine@pacificsbdc.com.

"How to Manage a Business" August 28th
This workshop will be conducted at the SBDC #148 Jesus & Eugenia Leon Guerrero School of Business & Public Administration Building from 9:00am-11:30am. Fee $20. Contact Lorie Sablan at 735-2590 or email laurine@pacificsbdc.com.

7th MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN AGAINST MILITARISM – September 14 - 19

Resistance, Resilience, and Respect for Human Rights

CHinemma’, Nina’maolek, yan Inarespetu para Direchon Taotao

Location: University of Guam

Dates: September 14-19, 2009

The meeting is sponsored in part by the Women and Gender Studies Program.

UOG Alumni Update: Bee Gees Concert to Support UOG Endowment Foundation

The Bee Gees (Australian) are coming to Guam to perform on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Laguna Guam, Ocean Serena Ballroom! Attend this special concert to support the UOG Endowment Foundation! For more information, call 735-2957.



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UOG Alumni Update - August 7

Presidential Lecture Series – featuring the Honorable Nick J. Rahall, II -

August 12

Dr. Robert A. Underwood invites you to attend the fourth presentation of the

Presidential Lecture Series to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the CLASS Lecture Hall. Nick J. Rahall, II (D-W.Va.), Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, U.S. House of Representatives, is the featured speaker and will share his perspectives on federal-territorial policies.

Dr. Elizabeth M. Hawthorne New School of Education Dean – Begins Aug. 17

Dr. Hawthorne will arrive August 14 and will begin work on Monday, August 17.
Dr. Hawthorne holds a PhD in Higher Education from the University of Michigan , and M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia and a BS in Education from Tufts University . She has served as a dean or associate dean at Ellis University ( Chicago ), National-Louis University ( Chicago ), Penn State (PA), and Kaplan University ( Chicago ). She has been a team chair and evaluator for the North Central Association of College and Schools (WASC equivalent for the central US) and led National-Louis University through a successful application process resulting in NCATE accreditation. With her experience in hiring and evaluating faculty, strategic planning, curriculum development, distance education and technology use, we look forward to working with her as she and our School of Education lead the change that will take place over the next few years on our island.She will be located in the Dean's office in the School of Education building. Her email is ehawthorne@uguam.uog.edu. Please welcome her to our campus.

Mark Health Acting Comptroller Aug 3 – Sept. 30
Mr. Mark Heath (former UOG Comptroller/VPAF) has joined Zeny Nace in managing the University’s financial affairs between the period August 3, 2009 through September 30, 2009 as the Acting Comptroller with the full authority of the position. Zeny shall continue to be the Acting VPAF until the return of VPAF Dave O’Brien in September 2009. Please extend Mark your full cooperation and support. His email forthcoming.

Meet Dr. Bui, UOG’s Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Aug. 7

The University of Guam ’s first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Thi Lan Huong Bui, joins the faculty of the UOG School of Business and Public Administration for the 2009-10 academic year. Meet Dr. Bui on Friday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the School of Business and Public Administration’s conference room. Dr. Bui is the Head of Academic Affairs of the Center for French-Vietnamese (CFVG) for Management Education at the University of Economics of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam . She is an international speaker and researcher in the areas of economic integration, consumer behavior and international business development. She has her Ph.D. in International Economics from the University of Aix-Marseille II. She will be teaching BA460 International Marketing, and CO327 Advertising in the Mass Media.

NEW UOG COURSE Environmental Science 503 Scientific Competence & Integrity
2 credit-hours, Fall Semester, 2009
Tuesdays, 13:00-14:50, WERI 105

This course examines historical, philosophical, methodological, ethical, and moral aspects of scientific thought and practice in the context of both historical and contemporary issues in natural and environmental science. Readings and discussions are built around classical examples such as the scientific controversy over Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics, as well as contemporary environmental issues, ranging from global concerns such as climate and sea level change, to local public concerns such as solid waste management and the safety of tap water. The central objective of the course is to develop the skills and habits of sound critical thinking essential to the progress, ethical practice, and moral application of science. For more information contact Dr. John Jenson, WERI, at jjenson@uguam.uog.edu or 735-2689.

UOG’s Island Theatre announces AUDITIONS for Scapin – Aug. 21

Scapin is the story of the classic trickster who always gets his own way, set on a beach in Tumon. Auditions will be held Friday, August 21 at UOG’s Fine Arts Theatre at 7pm. Scripts are available in the Fine Arts Office at EC. Be prepared to read from scenes in the script. For info call Prof. Seymour at 735-2718.

Marler and Turk-Smith Publish Journal Article

UOG professors Thomas Marler and Seyda Turk-Smith coauthored a journal article covering some of the unique features of teaching to a group of learners comprised by a range of cultural value systems. The article appears in the current issue of Acta Horticulturae, a respected international journal. Their focus was not to tout the way UOG approaches teaching, but to characterize several factors that are useful for understanding expectations within the context of each learner's value system. "We felt that was the best way to convey constructive guidance to educators in other universities as they learn to adjust to a greater range of cultures," said Turk-Smith. The paper can be downloaded from http://www.wptrc.org/research_dtl.asp?rschrID=11

Funding Your Education – August 11 and 12
The University of Guam ’s Time Option Payment Plan (TOPP) has been shortened to three months and the University administration highly encourages students to apply for: A federal loan under the U.S. Stafford loan program; a bank loan; or apply for the three-month University of Guam ’s Time Option Payment Plan (TOPP).

The University’s Enrollment Management and Student Services will host “Funding Your Education” outreach activities from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the campus Student Center on August 11 and 12, 2009.

Become a Certified Teacher through UOG's 14-Month Teacher Certification Program

Informational meetings will be held on Aug. 7 at 3:00 p.m. and Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. in the School of Business and Public Administration Building , Room 131. The Teacher Certification Program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree and want to pursue a career as a middle or high school teacher. Courses begin October 3, 2009 and continue through July 2010. Courses are available weekdays and Saturdays. Scholarships are available for individuals who want to become GPSS teachers. For more information contact the Yamashita Educator Corps at 735-2470; Email: yecscholarship@uguam.uog.edu; Website: www.uog.edu/yec

Fall 2009 Registration Information
Transition Students: Aug. 3 and 4; Continuing & Returning Students: Aug. 5-8; New
Student Registration/Orientation: Aug. 11-14 by appointment. Visit www.uog.edu for more info.

Math Placement Test - Aug. 8 / English Placement Test - Aug. 8

Visit www.uog.edu for more info.

H1N1 Notice for Students and Employees
The notice is posted on the front page of the UOG website at www.uog.edu. To date, 61 cases have been confirmed.

22nd Annual Regional Language Arts Conference Call for Papers

MULTICULTURAL APPROACHES IN LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION

Friday-Saturday, November 6 - 7, 2009

E-mail: languageartsconf@uguam.uog.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS

Business Woman of the Year Scholarships

New Deadline: August 15, 2009

First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business invite students to apply for the 2009 First Hawaiian Bank Guam Business Businesswoman of the Year scholarships for the Fall 2009 Semester. The scholarships are intended to “promote higher education by providing financial assistance for college students in their pursuit of professional careers,” and are open to both full-time and part-time students. The scholarships will be awarded based on merit, eligibility, a written essay, and financial need. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Visit www.uog.edu for more information.

PTAC Symposium – September 4

The Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center will host its 1st Annual Procurement Symposium on September 4, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The symposium will feature presentations from federal and local procurement representatives on upcoming projects as well as how to do business with each of their respective agencies. The keynote speaker for the event will be the President of the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, Mr. Joe Flynn, as well as contractors and vendors who will share their successes as prime or sub-contractors. Details, including the agenda, are forthcoming. Details will be posted on the Guam PTAC website at www.guamptac.com.

7th MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN AGAINST MILITARISM – September 14 - 19

Resistance, Resilience, and Respect for Human Rights

CHinemma’, Nina’maolek, yan Inarespetu para Direchon Taotao

Location: University of Guam

Dates: September 14-19, 2009

The meeting is sponsored in part by the Women and Gender Studies Program. For more information please contact: Dr. LisaLinda Natividad at lisanati@yahoo.com or (671) 735-2962. The registration form is posted on the UOG website at www.uog.edu under the About UOG tab, Recent Media Releases.

Bookstore Hours August 2009

Monday August 10 – Thursday August 13, 2009

8am – 3pm

Friday August 14, 2009

Closed in Preparation for Fall Classes

Monday August 17 & Tuesday August 18, 2009

8am – 12 noon

First Day of Fall 2009 Classes

Wednesday August 19 & Thursday August 20, 2009

8am – 7pm

Friday August 21, 2009

8am – 3pm

Saturday August 22, 2009

8am – 12 noon

Monday August 24 & Tuesday August 25, 2009

8am – 7pm

Wednesday August 26 & Thursday August 27, 2009

8am – 6pm

Friday August 28, 2009

8am – 3pm

Saturday August 29, 2009

8am – 12 noon

Monday August 31 – September 18, 2009:

Monday & Tuesday

8am – 5pm

Wednesday & Thursday

8am – 3pm

Friday

8am – 12noon

Closed on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays

Interim Library Hours

(August 8 — 18, 2009)

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

CLOSED SATURDAY & Sunday

Fall 2009 Library Hours

(August 19 – December 5, 2009)

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday -9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CLOSED Sundays & Holidays

UOG Alumni Update - August 1

Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010

Is posted on the UOG website: http://www.uog.edu/dynamicdata/UOGPublications.aspx?siteid=1&p=310


Summer Sessions Post 8% enrollment increase

The University of Guam posted an 8% increase for Summer enrollment compared to the prior year. Summer 2009 enrollment for Sessions A, B and C numbered 1,307 compared to 1,208 in Summer 2008.

Funding Your Education
The University of Guam ’s Time Option Payment Plan (TOPP) has been shortened to three months and the University administration highly encourages students to apply for: A federal loan under the U.S. Stafford loan program; a bank loan; or apply for the three-month University of Guam ’s Time Option Payment Plan (TOPP).

The University’s Enrollment Management and Student Services will host “Funding Your Education” outreach activities from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the campus Student Center on August 11 and 12, 2009.

Become a Certified Teacher through UOG's 14-Month Teacher Certification Program

Informational meetings will be held on Aug. 7 at 3:00 p.m. and Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. in the School of Business and Public Administration Building , Room 131. The Teacher Certification Program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree and want to pursue a career as a middle or high school teacher. Courses begin October 3, 2009 and continue through July 2010. Courses are available weekdays and Saturdays. Scholarships are available for individuals who want to become GPSS teachers. For more information contact the Yamashita Educator Corps at 735-2470; Email: yecscholarship@uguam.uog.edu; Website: www.uog.edu/yec



Fall 2009 Registration Information
Transition Students: Aug. 3 and 4; Continuing & Returning Students: Aug. 5-8; New
Student Registration/Orientation: Aug. 11-14 by appointment. Visit www.uog.edu for more info.



Math Placement Test - Aug. 1 / English Placement Test - Aug. 8

Visit www.uog.edu for more info.



H1N1 Notice for Students and Employees
The notice is posted on the front page of the UOG website at www.uog.edu. To date, 61 cases have been confirmed.

UOG Folders Available
Need UOG folders for upcoming workshops? Email cmoore@uguam.uog.edu.



HRO Hours on Fridays
Office hours for HRO will be 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays due to staff shortages.

The Making of the Pacific Tiger – Research Paper Receives Award
Guam possesses the right mixture of components to restructure its economy and transform itself into the first Pacific Tiger by developing strategic economic policies to ensure long-term economic growth for the island. A research paper examining this concept was written by the University of Guam ’s Dr. Anita Borja-Enriquez, Dr. Claret Ruane, and Vanessa Lee Williams. The Making of the Pacific Tiger: Lessons from the Celtic Tiger will is a technical report posted on the PCEI website and will be published in the Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research. The paper recently received the Allied Academies Distinguished Research Award. Download the paper in its entirety from UOG’s Pacific Center for Economic Initiatives at www.uogonline.com/pcei/. PCEI is funded through a grant from the Economic Development Administration of the US Dept. of Commerce.

U.S. Forest Service Funds Fadang Research
The Western Pacific Tropical Research Center at the University of Guam has been awarded a continuation grant from the U.S. Forest Service to sustain their ongoing efforts to study the threats to Guam ’s important cultural and biological resource, the fadang tree. This tree is of interest to a range of scientific disciplines, but more importantly it has been growing in the Mariana Islands for thousands of years and was one of the most common garden plants in Guam homes about 200 years ago. Read the entire story: http://www.uog.edu/newsDtls.aspx?id=302

SBPA Green Television Commercial Competition
The UOG Green Commercial Contest provides a creative outlet for students to be actively involved and interested in educating themselves and others on how to achieve a greener environment. The winning commercial will be aired on local television. For more click here: http://www.uog.edu/newsDtls.aspx?id=303

8th Island-wide Monthly Day of Service (Service Initiative - GUAM )

The Guam Volunteer Center and the Serve Guam Commission host a monthly day of service on Saturday, August 8, 2009 Email: sgc.volunteer@dol.guam.gov or sgc.americorpsalums@dol.guam.gov



Call for Papers - 22nd Annual Regional Language Arts Conference

MULTICULTURAL APPROACHES IN LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION

For more information email: languageartsconf@uguam.uog.edu

UOG Scientist Mite Study
University of Guam Western Pacific Tropical Research Center scientist Dr. G. V. P. Reddy has received a $50,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to assist farmers in their struggle against invasive spider and broad mites. Eggplant farmers in the region have been experiencing difficulties with spider and broad mites damaging their crops, with some farmers completely abandoning the cultivation of eggplant due to losses. Many farmers that continue to grow eggplant rely on toxic insecticides such as Dicofol and Carbaryl to control mite infestations.

WPTRC receives T-STAR Grants
The University of Guam ’s Western Pacific Tropical Research Center (WPTRC) was awarded $510,165 in T-STAR grant funds from USDA. T-STAR (Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture Research) is a special grant program explicitly for research that enhances the development of sound tropical and subtropical agricultural practices including value-added product development and the control of diseases, insects, weeds, and invasive species.

Bookstore Hours August 2009

Monday August 10 – Thursday August 13, 2009 8am – 3pm

Friday August 14, 2009 Closed in Preparation for Fall Classes

Monday August 17 & Tuesday August 18, 2009 8am – 12 noon



First Day of Fall 2009 Classes

Wednesday August 19 & Thursday August 20, 2009 8am – 7pm

Friday August 21, 2009 8am – 3pm

Saturday August 22, 2009 8am – 12 noon



Monday August 24 & Tuesday August 25, 2009 8am – 7pm

Wednesday August 26 & Thursday August 27, 2009 8am – 6pm

Friday August 28, 2009 8am – 3pm

Saturday August 29, 2009 8am – 12 noon



Monday August 31 – September 18, 2009:

Monday & Tuesday 8am – 5pm

Wednesday & Thursday 8am – 3pm

Friday 8am – 12noon

Closed on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays



Interim Library Hours

(August 8 — 18, 2009)

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

CLOSED SATURDAY & Sunday



Fall 2009 Library Hours

(August 19 – December 5, 2009)

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday -9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CLOSED Sundays & Holidays



SCHOLARSHIPS

Business Woman of the Year Scholarships

New Deadline: August 15, 2009

First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business invite students to apply for the 2009 First Hawaiian Bank Guam Business Businesswoman of the Year scholarships for the Fall 2009 Semester. The scholarships are intended to “promote higher education by providing financial assistance for college students in their pursuit of professional careers,” and are open to both full-time and part-time students. The scholarships will be awarded based on merit, eligibility, a written essay, and financial need. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Visit www.uog.edu for more information.

UOG Alumni Update: Happy 65th Liberation Day, Guam!

Happy 65th Liberation Day, Guam! Biba Guam! Biba UOG! Thank goodness the weather cooperated with us! It was wonderful being able to wave to our family, friends, and UOG alumni while on the UOG Liberation Day trolley! The UOG Liberation Day float was also very impressive and symbolic with its eagle wings, canoe, paddles, plumerias, ocean, significant UOG logo, paddlers, Tritons, palm leaves, latte stones, academic book, and so much more! A lot of cultural work and ingenious creativity went into the development of it! Way to go Tritons!

Here are a few snapshots that were taken during the parade. Enjoy!

UOG 2009 Liberation Day Float

























Tritons pictured above L-R: Peter Duenas, UOG Alumni; and Vincent Salas.

















Pictured L-R: Dr. Robert Underwood, UOG President; and Dr. Helen Whippy, UOG Vice President. Back row, UOG Alumni Triton, Peter Duenas, Class of 1976.

















Triton pictured above: Peter Duenas, UOG Alumni, Class of 1976, performing the traditional call of the Kulu.

UOG Alumni Update

WASC Reaffirms UOG’s Accreditation for Eight Years!

The next Educational Effectiveness Review will occur in 2017. This is the longest period of accreditation in the institution’s history. Read more here: http://www.uog.edu/newsDtls.aspx?id=293

Kathy Lofdahl and UOG Junior Rob Ady to Attend the National Human Genome Research Institute
Dr. Katharine Lofdahl, an associate professor of biology in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, has been selected by the Department of Health and Human Services to participate in the National Human Genome Research Institute’s 2009 Summer Workshop in Genomics. Additionally, Lofdahl was able to select one of her students to participate in the intensive week-long course as a “Genome Scholar”. Rob Ady, a University of Guam junior, was recommended for the position and will travel with Professor Lofdahl to the National Institutes of Health Campus located in Bethesda , Maryland . Read more: http://www.uog.edu/newsDtls.aspx?id=292

Alumni fundraising and wine tasting event – July 9
The UOG Endowment Foundation, Inc. and the UOG Alumni Association Chapters invite UOG alumni to a wine tasting and annual campaign fundraising launch on July 9th from 6 - 9 pm at Meskla Chamorro Fusion Bistro. For more informaition call 735-2956.



Groundbreaking for School of Nursing and Health Sciences Classrooms – July 10

UOG’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences breaks ground for new nursing classrooms on July 10th at 10am at the Health Sciences Building on the Mangilao campus. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has seen enrollment surge over the last several years with more than 400 students in the pre-nursing and nursing tracks. The new single-story 2,850 square foot facility will include two classrooms, faculty offices, and storage.



Sellmann Acting Dean of CLASS

Dr. Mary Spencer recently announced she was returning to faculty to pursue her research interests. Dr. James Sellmann has been named Acting Dean of CLASS through the end of the Fall 2009 semester, or until a new dean is selected.


Sociology and Nursing Students Collaborate with FSM Community, Gill-Baza Youth Group – July 3, 11, and 12
The University of Guam , the University of Hawaii , and the FSM communities will host a Micronesian Food Festival on July 11-12 at the Gill-Baza subdivision. This is an opportunity for UOG students and faculty to engage and establish cooperative links with this enclave community. Additionally, the Gill-Baza Youth Group and senior level sociology students of UOG have planned community engagement and sharing activities which will include locally produced films shown on a large outdoor screen, performances, and music. The event will be held Friday, July 3rd at 5:30 with UOG nursing students providing blood pressure screenings. All of Guam ’s residents are encouraged to participate in an effort at community development that is both positive and unifying. For more information or to get involved contact Joshua Peter at 898-6980 (Email: Joshua.peter@gu.g4s.com) or Kirk Johnson at 735-2870 (kjohnson@uguam.uog.edu)


UOG-UH Summer Archaeology Field School at Ritidian
Ten students representing seven universities located in Guam, the U.S. mainland, Canada , and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas participated in the University of Guam - University of Hawaii Summer Archaeology Field School held June 1 – 26 at Ritidian. Read more here: http://www.uog.edu/dynamicdata/PresOfficeDIMCMediaReleases.aspx?siteid=1&p=446


English Placement Test – July 9 and 10

The English Placement Test will be held July 9 and 10 in the CLASS Lecture Hall. Students must bring a photo ID and their admissions application receipt to the tests. Plan to arrive 20 minutes early for check in.

July 9, 2009

Last names beginning with the letter A-C at 8:00 a.m.

Last names beginning with the letter D-L at 10:00 a.m.



July 10, 2009

Last names beginning with the letter M-Q at 8:00 a.m.

Last names beginning with the letter R-Z at 10:00 a.m.



TRIO Programs, Student Support Services offers 2009 UOG TRIO SSS Summer Bridge Program
The SSS Summer Bridge Program is FREE of cost to incoming freshmen and transfer students who are already accepted to the University of Guam for the Fall 2009 semester and who intend to participate in the TRIO/SSS Program. Participants (freshmen or transition students) get to meet other first-year students, orient to the UOG campus, learn about UOG resources and services, and enjoy self-development and fun activities to ensure a smooth transition to UOG.
July 29 - Deadline to apply
August 03 - August 07 2009 SSS Summer Bridge Program dates
August 11/12 UOG new student orientation/registration

For more information contact Emmanuel John Cruz Aguon at 735-2248 FAX: 671 734-7514
Cell phone: 671 678-7904; ejaguon@uguam.uog.edu or ejaguon@gmail.com.



Tiny Likiep Atoll Boasts Internet Cafe

The 600 residents of tiny Likiep Atoll in the Marshall Islands now have access to email, the internet, and long distance phone service thanks to Bruce Best of the University of Guam ’s Telecommunications and Distance Education Operation and a host of Pacific partners.

Best and a technical team from the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI Ministry of Transport and Communications first set up a communication system on Majuro before traveling to Likiep Atoll. The goal was to establish the first of many solar-powered, Internet via satellite systems on remote islands. After days of trouble shooting, equipment gathering, and making use of any materials they could find, Best and his team were able to set up the solar modules, which charged a couple of batteries, which in turn powered the satellite dish. A few cables and computers later, Likiep’s first Internet Café was born.

UOG 2009 Special Education Summer Institute
The University of Guam School of Education offered its third annual Special Education Summer Institute which began in June 2009 with almost 60 participants. For more visit: http://www.uog.edu/newsDtls.aspx?id=291

PEC Conference - July 15-17

The Pacific Educational Conference (PEC) 2009 will be held at the University of Guam July 15–17. Co-hosted by the Guam Public School System, the University of Guam , Guam Community College , and Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, PEC is one of the largest educational conferences in the western Pacific and a major source of professional development opportunities for educators. There are many workshop strands to choose from, and organizers expect upwards of 1,000 educators to attend the conference. To register visit:

http://www.prel.org/pec/pec-2009-registration.aspx

Distance Education/Training Workshop – July 14

A Distance Education Training/Workshop will be held July 14, 2009 beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the University of Guam . The workshop features Kavita Rao, an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Hawaii , Manoa.

Workshop participants will get hands on practice with DE technologies such as Moodle and Elluminate. To register contact: Verna B. Marquez at vernabm@uguam.uog.edu, or 735-2620/1.The workshop is free of charge and will be held in the new distance education classroom next to the Science Building on the University of Guam Campus.


SCHOLARSHIPS

Business Woman of the Year Scholarships

DEADLINE: September July 31, 2009

First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business invite students to apply for the 2009 First Hawaiian Bank Guam Business Businesswoman of the Year scholarships for the Fall 2009 Semester. The scholarships are intended to “promote higher education by providing financial assistance for college students in their pursuit of professional careers,” and are open to both full-time and part-time students. The scholarships will be awarded based on merit, eligibility, a written essay, and financial need. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application Form

Scholarship Policy and Procedures



Dave J. Santos Scholarship

The Guam Chamber of Commerce has announced the availability of the Dave J. Santos Scholarship for Juniors and Seniors enrolled in the UOG School of Business and Public Administration. The application deadline is Friday, July 24, 2009.

2009 Application

2009 Scholarship Flyer



Tan Siu Lin Scholarship

Deadline to apply: July 31, 2009

The Tan Siu Ln & Sons Charity Committee of the Tan family has established a trust fund for scholarships for eligible University of Guam studnets, commencing withthe 2009-2010 Academic year. The family, which has its main office in Hong Kong , provided an endowment to finance five $1,000 scholarships per Academic Year.

Click here for the application and more information.



University of Santo Tomas Alumni Organization Scholarship Program

Deadline to apply: June 30, 2009

The scholarship consists of two $500 awards given to one nuring student in his/her junior year and one education student in his/her junior year.

Click here for the application and more information.



Spring Commencement Ceremonies Booklet Posted Online

http://www.uog.edu/admin/assetmanager/images/president's%20office/commencement%20booklet%20-%20spring%202009.pdf

UOG Wine Tasting & Annual Campaign Fundraising Launch

Dear UOG Alumni & Friends,

Please join us for a Wine Tasting & Annual Campaign Fundraising Launch on Thursday, July 9, 2009, 6 p.m. at the Meskla Chamorro Fusion Bistro. Please RSVP by July 2 by contacting Monica at 735-2956/7 or e-mail mwnterle@uguam.uog.edu, peterroy@uguam.uog.edu. We hope to see you there!