2013-2014 UOG Alumni Association Officers

2013-2014 UOG Alumni Association Officers, L to R: Eileen Agahan, President, Carmelita Gogue, Treasurer,

Russell Ocampo, Secretary, Star Mercado, Vice President/President-Elect and incoming President for 2014-2015.

Not pictured is Robert Paulino, Immediate Past President

Thank You Past UOG Alumni Association Officers

We would like to thank our past UOG Alumni Association Officers for all their hard work in bringing to together our fellow alumni.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'! 



Pictured above left to right: Chris Angoco, Vice President; Myrna Nievera, Secretary; Yolie Calvo, Treasurer; Robert Paulino, President; Dr. Robert Underwood, UOG President; and Dr. Nerissa Bretania Underwood, Distinguished Triton Alumna Awardee.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Felis Anu Nuebu (Chamorro)

Feliz Ano Nuevo (Spanish)

Parakapw Mwahu (Pohnpei)

Ungil Becheserrak (Palau)

Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu (Japanese)

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou (Hawaiian)

Sut dal kum mum (Korean)

Gung Hay Fat Choy (Chinese)

Chúc Mung Nam Moi (Vietnamese)

May the year 2014 bring you abundant blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

Happy Holidays!

Hafa Adai, to all our Alumni and Friends of the University: I hope all is well! As 2013 draws to a close, I want to express my deepest thanks for all of your trust and support! I also want to take this opportunity to invite you to join me in revisiting all the wonderful activities we have put together this past year by clicking on the links below: Online photo album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/uogalumnipics/sets/ Official youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/UOGAlumniAffairs?feature=watch We had a blast, and I’m even more excited for what the New Year will bring! Please stay tuned for updates on special events, promotions and other important announcements. With your continued support, the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs will reach out to more of our graduates and friends of the University to ensure we have a successful 2014! In closing, may you and your loved ones have a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Sincerely, Norm Norman Analista Director, Development & Alumni Affairs University of Guam T)735-2586

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

Congratulations Fall 2013 Graduates!

The University of Guam celebrated the graduation of its 236 students on December 22, 2013 at the UOG Field House. It also marked a milestone by graduating its first fully-online Reading Program candidates.  Of the graduates, 67 received graduate degrees and 169 received undergraduate degrees. The Commencement Ceremonies featured keynote speaker Esther Puakela Kia’aina, First Deputy Director, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Reources.  Kia’aina served for nearly two decades on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff to former U.S. Representative and UOG President Dr. Robert A. Underwood and to U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai’i), and as Legislative Assistant to former U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawai’i).  Kia’aina was recently nominated by President Obama to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas at the U.S. Department of the Interior.  Congratulations Reading Cohort and Fall 2013 candidates! Enjoy the following UOG Commencement snapshots!

Keynote speaker Esther Puakela Kia’aina

 

Rachel Duenas, Elementary Education major from the School of Education, is this semester's Valedictorian.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, DEAL/SOE; Duenas; and Dr. Catherine Stoicovy, SOE's Reading Program Chair.

 

Reading Cohort graduates pose for the camera!

 

Reading Cohort member from Pohnpei poses for the camera.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Reading Program adjunct/DEAL Asst. Professor; Mr. Biza; Leilani Welley-Biza, Reading Cohort Pohnpei graduate; and Dr. Catherine Stoicovy, Reading Program Chair.

 

Reading Cohort with their signature "Thumb's Up!"
 

FIRST ONLINE COHORT:  The Reading Cohort gives a BIG smile, as they are the first to graduate from UOG's first fully-online program!

 

UOG's Dr. Rivera's!  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Dr. John Rivera.

   

Pictured L-R:  Dr. Catherine Stoicovy, Reading Program Chair; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, DEAL Asst. Professor & Reading Program Adjunct; and Troy McVey, Associate Dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

 

UOG Commencement Ceremonies held December 22, 2013 at the UOG Field House.

SOE Alumni Association Holds its Annual Election

The SOE Alumni Association held a meaningful election and general membership drive December 14, 2013 at IRA's Community Book Fair held at the Agana Shopping Center.  Congratulations to the following officers who were re-elected:

President:  Graziella "Grace" Griffin
Vice-President:  Margaret Beem
Secretary:  Martha Sudo
Treasurer:  Rose Marie Cruz Castro
Publicity:  Lois Taitano Gumataotao
Webmaster:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera

We are also happy to announce the following new members and those who have renewed their membership:  Dr. Nerissa Bretania Underwood, Annie Perez, Theodore Joseph Tenorio Nededog, Nilfa M. Milan, and Sandy Liberty.  We appreciate your support of your Alma Mater!  Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this special event!