Lina'la 2 Odyssey Performed at UOG a Success!

It was a beautiful night of Chamorro melodies, history, and so much more!  God Bless all who made the Lina'la-ta 2 musical odyssey a huge success!  BIBA GUAHAN!  BIBA CHAMORRO!

UOG Alumni Update - March 17

Triton Alumni Family Picnic

Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who attended this special event!

Congratulations to the 2015-16 UOG Alumni Association Officers who were introduced at the picnic. 

L to R: Chelo Paulino, President, Jose Untalan, VP/President-elect, Rowena Macaraig, Treasurer, Star Mercado, Immediate Past President. Not shown: Tasha Wade, Secretary.

Winner of FIAT donated by CarsPlus is… 

Congratulations to Philsan Kim (holding the G) for winning the new FIAT donated by CarsPlus in the recent raffle which benefited the UOG Endowment Foundation! Thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets!

UPCOMING TRITON ALUMNI ACTIVITIES, PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES:

a)The G Factor IV, UOG Senior/Alumni Reception and Talent Showcase:

University seniors and successful alumni connect to engage in meaningful conversations about preparing for the workforce.

Saturday, 5/2, 6p.m. to 10p.m. Venue TBD, more details coming soon

Review photos from previous events:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uogalumnipics/sets/72157634243564798/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uogalumnipics/sets/72157630523520062/

b)University of Guam 63rd Anniversary Founders Day Gala:

This is the University’s signature formal, “Green Tie” event for the year. We will celebrate our 63^rd year as an institution of higher education. You don’t want to miss out!

Saturday, 6/27, 6p.m. to 10p.m. Hyatt Regency Guam, more details coming soon

Review photos from our 62^nd Anniversary celebration:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uogalumnipics/sets/72157645520171406/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uogalumnipics/sets/72157645520286486/

c)2015 Search for Distinguished Alumni:

Monday, 7/6, nomination packets will be released

Friday, 10/2, deadline for the submission of packets

d)All-Class 2015 UOG Alumni Reunion: Featuring the Distinguished Alumni Awards

Saturday, 11/14, 6p-10p, Lotte Hotel, more details coming soon.

Review photos from previous events:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uogalumnipics/sets/72157647116220973/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uogalumnipics/sets/72157637805761174/

National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference Presentation

NABE Conference Presentation:  The Asian-Pacific Islander Special Interest Group (SIG) Institute was held March 6, 2015 at the 44th Annual National Association for Bilingual Education Conference hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Pictured L-R:  Shu-Yuan Lin, Presenter and API SIG Co-Chair-Idaho State University; Rosa Salas Palomo, API SIG Chair-University of Guam, and Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International Treasurer; Clara C.  Park, NABE Executive Board Member At-Large-California State University-Northridge; Matilda Naputi Rivera, Presenter-University of Guam, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences & PIBBA Webmaster.

UOG Charter Day 2015 Meaningful

The University of Guam celebrated its 47th Charter Day on March 10, 2015.  This year’s theme is No Place Like Home.  Thousands of young and old alike participated in the annual event.  The 36th Annual Research Conference (ARC) hosted by UOG’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences also held its insightful workshops.  

There were cultural displays, CHamoru Language Competition, SOE activities/shows, chemistry titration competition, food vendors, dance performances, live music, obstacle course, carnival games, and more!  We hope to see you at next year’s celebration!

UOG Alumni at the 44th NABE Conference

Pictured L-R:  UOG Alumni Professor Rosa Salas Palomo and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera take a pose at Paris, Bally's Las Vegas during the 44th Annual National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference.  The theme of the conference is Achieving Global Competence:  Biliteracy for All!  The pre-conference started March 4 and the rest of the conference will continue until March 7, 2015.  Palomo is scheduled to chair the Asia Pacific Special Interest Group, and Dr. Rivera will be sharing her presentation titled Creatively Using Digital Storytelling to Scaffold Literacy in the ESL Classroom.

The National Association for Bilingual Education is the only nationwide network of professionals dedicated to serving English language learners in the United States via education programs and legislative advocacy. For the past four decades, NABE has been committed to excellence in bilingual and biliteracy education for all students through enriched educational programs and intensive professional development for teachers, administrators, professors, policymakers and parents. Additionally, NABE provides extensive research in the field via its Bilingual Research Journal, NABE Perspectives, NABE Journal of Research and Practice and the NABE eNews. NABE is committed to promoting programs and innovations that prepare our nation's students to be fluently bilingual, technologically creative, globally competitive and well-rounded world citizens by advancing legislation and policies at both the state and national levels that best serve language minority students.

Source:  NABE.org

UOG Faculty Development Day a Success

The University of Guam’s 2015 Faculty Development Day held February 20, 2015 at the Westin Resort and Spa in Tumon was meaningful.  The theme was Excellence in Teaching and Education.  Thank you to all who contributed to a productive day filled with learning opportunities, fellowship, and prizes!  Enjoy the following snapshots.

2015 UOG Charter Day Presidents Cup

Hafa Adai! UOG Community!

The 3rd Annual University of Guam President's Cup begins on February 16! This year, your team of 10 will compete in TEN grueling events that will push you to the limit! 3v3 Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Ping Pong, Tug of War, Dodgeball, Enhanced Skills Trainer, Golf, 5K Run/Walk and a top secret Wild Card event!

View highlights of last year's President's Cup at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhYKM_wjCI0

2015 UOG Charter Day Presidents Cup - YouTube 2015 UOG Charter Day President's Cup (more info at http://www.uog.edu/charter-day/2015-presidents-cup) SHOW US WHAT YOU’RE MADE OF! Your team of 10 will comp... Watch now...

The cost is $5 per person ($50 per team of TEN players)

Maximum of 16 teams. Two teams from each segment:

• Student Organizations
• Majors from the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
• Majors from the College of Natural & Applied Sciences
• Majors from the School of Business & Public Administration
• Majors from the School of Education
• Majors from the School of Nursing & Health Sciences
• Employees (Administrators, Faculty & Staff)
• Alumni

Registration Information: 

1. Download attached registration form.
2. Put together a coed team of 10 (minimum of two females per team).
3. Sign up and Pay Entry Fee ($50 per team) at the President's Office, 2nd Floor, Leon Guerrero School of Business & Public Administration.
4. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 4PM!  SIGN UP TODAY!
5. Team Captain's Meeting will be held at 2pm on February 13, Calvo Field House.
6. Contact Person: David Okada, tel: 735-2902; Email: dsokada@uguamlive.uog.edu
7. For a full schedule of events, please visit http://www.uog.edu/charter-day/2015-presidents-cup

Win Great Prizes!
1ST PLACE OVERALL - $500 Gift Certificate to the Bookstore and Prize Package for each team member
2ND PLACE OVERALL - Prize Package for each team member (Est. $300 value)
3RD PLACE OVERALL - Prize Package for each team member (EST. $200 value)

For more information, contact David Okada at dsokada@uguamlive.uog.edu.