UOG Alumni Update - Sept. 10

The University of Guam 60th Anniversary: Celebrating the Triton Spirit and the Center for Island Sustainability Green Energy Career Expo will be at the Micronesia Mall on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10am - 3pm.
 
Several local business organizations will be on hand to meet with students to discuss career opportunities they have to offer.  These companies will be at the Theatre Wing side of the mall.  The University of Guam's colleges and programs will also be available for students to visit at the Center Court.  There will also be entertainment provided by the Alumni.

UOG Alumni Update - 9-7-12

SPECIAL NOTICE: UOG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Please join us on September 13, 2012, 6:30-8:00 pm, School of Business and Public Administration Multipurpose Room for a general membership meeting. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Robert Paulino, UOG Alumni Association President at Tel: (671) 647.6841 or  Email: robert.paulino@pfcguam.com

2012 UOG ALUMNI REUNION: SAVE THE DATE, NOVEMBER 9^TH!

Theme: “Celebrate Good Times!” Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, Hyatt Regency Guam from 6p.m. to 10p.m.

Take advantage of special pricing today! $30 per person or $25 each for a pair (if purchased in advance), $35 at the door. If you want to perform at this event or be a part of our planning committee, please contact me at 735-2586 or email,nanalista@uguam.uog.edu for more information. Hope to see you there!

Visit our official event page on facebook to see who’s planning to attend and to also send out invitations to your fellow alumni!Next update will have a list of committee members you can contact.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/272836876155566/

UOG ALUMNI AFFAIRS YOUTUBE PAGE LAUNCHED!

The official Youtube channel for the UOG Office of Development and Alumni Affairs is now live! Take a look at performances from past events as well as featured alumni in our series: “60 Triton Stories.”

Above: UOG Alumni perform to a set of 90’smusic. Catch a glimpse of this performance and more through the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5fUgcjigJc&feature=plcp

FIRST GROUP OF TRITON PLANNERS ANNOUNCED!

At The G Factor Alumni mixer, held June 1at the Westin Resort, we introduced our first set of Triton Planners! This is a designation for generous individuals who each pledge to give the University $600 over the course of five years. All funds raised from this effort will support the construction of the facilities in our 21^st Century Campus Physical Master Plan. If you want to join this effort and be recognized as a Triton Planner, please contact me ASAP.

Check out our youtube page to see our first group of Triton Planners:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77qw30vdF34&feature=context-cha

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR FIRST-EVER FOUNDERS DAY GALA!

As a result of the support we received from our sponsors and guests, we raised close to $60,000! Thank you!!! All funds raised from this effort will support the construction of the facilities in our 21^st Century Campus Physical Master Plan.

For more pictures from this special event, please visit the link below:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uogalumnipics/

UOG Alumni Update - 9-7-12

SPECIAL NOTICE: UOG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Please join us on September 13, 2012, 6:30-8:00 pm, School of Business and Public Administration Multipurpose Room for a general membership meeting. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Robert Paulino, UOG Alumni Association President at Tel: (671) 647.6841 or  Email: robert.paulino@pfcguam.com

2012 UOG ALUMNI REUNION: SAVE THE DATE, NOVEMBER 9^TH!

Theme: “Celebrate Good Times!” Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, Hyatt Regency Guam from 6p.m. to 10p.m.

Take advantage of special pricing today! $30 per person or $25 each for a pair (if purchased in advance), $35 at the door. If you want to perform at this event or be a part of our planning committee, please contact me at 735-2586 or email,nanalista@uguam.uog.edu for more information. Hope to see you there!

Visit our official event page on facebook to see who’s planning to attend and to also send out invitations to your fellow alumni!Next update will have a list of committee members you can contact.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/272836876155566/

UOG ALUMNI AFFAIRS YOUTUBE PAGE LAUNCHED!

The official Youtube channel for the UOG Office of Development and Alumni Affairs is now live! Take a look at performances from past events as well as featured alumni in our series: “60 Triton Stories.”

Above: UOG Alumni perform to a set of 90’smusic. Catch a glimpse of this performance and more through the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5fUgcjigJc&feature=plcp

FIRST GROUP OF TRITON PLANNERS ANNOUNCED!

At The G Factor Alumni mixer, held June 1at the Westin Resort, we introduced our first set of Triton Planners! This is a designation for generous individuals who each pledge to give the University $600 over the course of five years. All funds raised from this effort will support the construction of the facilities in our 21^st Century Campus Physical Master Plan. If you want to join this effort and be recognized as a Triton Planner, please contact me ASAP.

Check out our youtube page to see our first group of Triton Planners:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77qw30vdF34&feature=context-cha

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR FIRST-EVER FOUNDERS DAY GALA!

As a result of the support we received from our sponsors and guests, we raised close to $60,000! Thank you!!! All funds raised from this effort will support the construction of the facilities in our 21^st Century Campus Physical Master Plan.

For more pictures from this special event, please visit the link below:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uogalumnipics/

Newly-Elected SOE Alumni Officers Take Oath

Congratulations to the newly-elected SOE Alumni Officers who were officially sworn in August 25, 2012 at the Alize Restaurant in Tumon, Guam!

Pictured above L-R front row:  Graziella "Grace" Griffin, President; Margaret Beem, Vice President; and Martha Sudo, Secretary.  Back row L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster and Immediate Past President; Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Public Information Officer; Rose Marie Cruz Castro, Treasurer; and Dr. Lourdes Klitzkie, Advisor.

UOG-SOE/COM-FSM Partnership Classes

Kaselehlia!  This summer Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera had the opportunity to teach ED486 and ED489, as part of the UOG-SOE/COM-FSM partnership in Pohnpei. Dr. Lourdes Ferrer taught the Fine Arts classes.  Dr. Rivera was also able to train Karen Simion, so that she can teach our Reading practicum courses, ED643 and ED644. This was important for our Online Reading Master's Program. Additionally, both Drs. Ferrer and Rivera were able to participate in the 31st Annual International Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference that was held at Nett Elementary School, Pohnpei.  Kalangan! 

ED486 Students at COM-FSM

ED489 Students at COM-FSM

ED481G ESL Service Learning Presentation

Presentation: UOG students enrolled in the ED481G Second Language Teaching Methodology course completed the semester on May 10, 2012 with a presentation of their ESL Service Learning and Final Reflection. The course focuses on the large and growing field of second language pedagogy, theoretical bases, research, and practical application within the second language classroom. Pictured L-R: Mark Pacheco; Lorna Gonzalez; Matilda Naputi Rivera, instructor; MarieJoy Guiking; Hannah Galura; Donna Ada; Bennett Lizama; and Jackie Guzman.

UOG-SOE Family Literacy Celebration

Family Literacy Celebration: The University of Guam School of Education's Literacy Center held a Family Literacy Celebration for its students enrolled from Fall 2011 to Spring 2012. The celebration highlighted the improvement in reading levels and the ED643/644: Literacy Instructional Lab tutoring for both semesters. Pictured L-R: Lorna Gonzalez, TESOL graduate candidate; Matilda Naputi Rivera, instructor; Katrina Macasaquit; Christina Macasaquit; Axl bono Macasaquit; Brett Macasaquit, student; Geneveve Cruz; and Jose Cruz, tutor.