G Factor IV - May 2

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:  Tapanade in Hagatna

Review photos from previous events:

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

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

Easter Greetings!

Have a blessed Easter with family and friends!

Operation Maysak Relief

Our sister islands of Chuuk and Yap have experienced extensive damage due to Typhoon Maysak. UOG President Dr. Robert A. Underwood has initiated a University-wide campaign to assist our friends and neighbors who are in dire need of our help. Please be generous in your support.

Below are areas of support where you can make a difference:

*Food/Water and Clothing/Supply Drive.

*Donations need to received by April 6 and April 10 in order to make it in time for the first two shipments going out to Chuuk and Yap.

*Fund Drive. The monetary goal is $3,000. If donating by check, make it payable to “University of Guam."

Communications Services. TADEO is available for students and community members who need to make contact with family members in the impacted areas. Point of contact is Manny Hechanova at 735-2620/1 or mannyh@uguam.uog.edu. All donations will be consolidated and provided to the Ayuda Foundation. For more information, contact David Okada at 735-2902 or email dsokada@triton.uog.edu

63rd Anniversary Founders Day Gala to feature Timmons

This year, Jeff Timmons of the Grammy-nominated & multi-platinum-selling group 98° will be performing at UOG's 63rd Anniversary Founders Day Gala on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Guam from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, email Norm Analista at nanalista@uguam.uog.edu or call 797-3333.

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.