Tuesday, July 24, 2012
FESTPAC Snapshots, Honiara, Solomon Islands
The FESTPAC held July 1-14, 2012 in Honiara, Solomon Islands was a success! Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this memorable event. To view the entire album of photos, visit https://plus.google.com/photos/101365546034865539689/albums/5766627943961257377?authkey=CNHKw8Xfn6OBKw
Monday, July 23, 2012
BIBA GUAM! BIBA UOG! THANK YOU TO THE UOG LIBERATION DAY FLOAT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR HARD WORK!
A BIG thank you goes out to the UOG Liberation Day Float Committee for their hard work and creativity. There were several key symbols on the University of Guam’s float which represent the institution’s interpretation of this year’s parade theme. The theme was “Imagine Guam: 68 Years of Progress Through Peace.” The first element was our representation of peace. The white dove with an olive branch is the recognized symbol for peace. To showcase our pride in Guam, we have instead used our former territorial bird - the Tottot, the Marianas Rose Crown Fruit Dove, with a lemai leaf. Peace in our community and our world allows the University to create an educational environment where students can reach their potential towards becoming contributing members of our society. Our graduates made up the second symbol and are collectively represented by the people you see on the float. Their iconic attire characterizes many of the different careers that the University’s programs prepare our graduates to serve in. For the last 60 years, UOG has developed a workforce with skills and knowledge to ensure that our alumni can educate, heal, and protect the people of our island. The third symbol was the University’s Big G logo which emphasized progress and evolution. The logo was developed for our 60th anniversary as a step towards collegiate branding that was unique to our region. The big G letter logo is in the form of a stylized traditional fishhook which represents many things such as bounty, sustenance, art, culture, and education in the way we pass on traditions. The spirited Triton, the University’s mascot for many decades continues to take a place on the float with the Big G. BIBA GUAM! BIBA UOG! SI YU'OS MA'ASE'!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Strengthening Families Cafe Training
The Strengthening Families Cafe, which focused on essential protective factors, was successfully coordinated by Kathy Goetz Wolf and Coach Daria on July 17 & 18, 2012 at the Guam Marriott Resort and Spa. The cafe training empowered the parents, service providers, and agencies that attended the training. Enjoy the following snapshots taken during the event!
Cafe Participants
Kathy Goetz Wolf introduces the cafe concept.
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| Coach Daria explains the importance of the cafe. |
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| Sample of the liberation cafe theme. |
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Thank You for an Unforgettable Founder's Day Gala!
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 21st Century Campus Physical Master Plan.
For
more pictures from this special event, please visit the link below.
Keep checking it for updates – to date, we have only posted a fraction
of the pictures available.
Sunday, July 08, 2012
Congratulations 2012 SDGC San Diego Liberation Queen, Julia Naputi Rivera!
Congratulations to Julia Naputi Rivera for being crowned this year's Sons and Daughters of Guam Club, Inc. of San Diego Liberation Queen! Biba Guahan! Biba Familia!
Pictured above is Julia Naputi Rivera with her family from Guam and San Diego.
Pictured above is Julia Naputi Rivera with her family from Guam and San Diego.
Monday, July 02, 2012
31st Annual International PIBBA Conference Snapshots
L-R: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Elcid Joseph, Rickson Higgins, and Dr. Jose Q. Cruz.
L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Zander Refilong, Senator Shelten G. Neth, and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.
PIBBA participants gear up for the conference
Dr. David Hough, PIBBA Keynote Speaker
Congratulations newly-elected PIBBA International Officers! Front row L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Historian; Rosa Salas Palomo, Treasurer; and Shelten G. Neth, Immediate Past President. Back row L-R: Illuminanda "Lumi" Bermudes, Secretary; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; and Masa-Aki Emesiochl, President-Elect. Not pictured is Peter Onedera, PIBBA International President.
Rosario family gathering with Dr. Rivera, Clara Rosario, and Dr. Greg Tainatongo.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Guam's Literary Arts Delegation: Preview and Showcase
Dear Friends, Family, Relatives, Colleagues:
Please
come and support Guam's Literary Arts Delegation comprised of ten of
the most talented, enterprising, innovative and motivated members of
Ginen I Hila' I Maga'taotao Siha Association as they present and perform
at this upcoming Sunday, June 24, 2012 Guam Preview and Showcase at the
University of Guam Fieldhouse from 11am to 6pm. Your admission of $20
will greatly assist in helping offset the airline expense of getting
Guam's one hundred and forty member delegations to the 11th Festival of
the Pacific Arts that will be held in Honiara, Solomon Islands from July
1 through 14, 2012.
The following members comprise the Literary Arts Delegation:
1. Acfalle, Beverly Ann Borja
2. Hawkins, Ju'ne Sablan
3. Leon Guerrero, Joey
4. Lizama, Benita Mesngon
5. Onedera, Peter Robert
6. Palomo, Simeon Manibusan
7. Peredo, Juanita Toves
8. Pineda, Annie Margarita Babauta
9. Quichocho, Patricia Ann
10. Sablan, Frances Mary Manibusan
The following times and programs are under the auspices of our group:
1. 11am-11:30am, Opening Ceremony, Blessing, Chant and Song
2. 11:30am-12 noon, Fashion Pageant (Spanish influence)
3. 12:30pm-1:30pm, Lieweila (Film about the Refalawasch of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands)
4. 2pm-2:45pm, One-act play TETEHNAN featuring Annie Margarita Babauta Pineda and Juanita Toves Peredo
5. 3:15pm-3:30pm, Storytelling about Nature and Environment
6. 3:30pm-3:35pm, Lina'la' Lusong (Film)
7. 4pm-4:30pm, Storytelling, World War II (In their Own Words)
It would be nice to see you all there and please pass along this e-mail
message to those you know. Culture, arts, traditions, food, music and
friendship are in store for those who come.
Source: Peter R. Onedera
Chair, Literary Arts Delegation
31st Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference
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31st Annual International PIBBA Conference
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Click on the image above to view the 2012 PIBBA Conference
Source: PIBBAInternational.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
JEAN MARIE PILARIO FROM GREEN MACHINE COMIX TO VISIT THE NIEVES M. FLORES PUBLIC LIBRARY IN HAGÅTÑA
The Department of Chamorro Affairs/Division of the Guam Public Library System
is happy to announce the appearance of Jean Marie Pilario, a cartoonist
from Green Machine Comix. She will be appearing at the Hagåtña Public
Library on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, during the Toddler Story Telling
Time, which is from10:00AM – 11:30AM.
Ms.
Pilario is a 2005, Academy of Our Lady graduate and currently resides
in California, She is back home visiting family and friends. Pilario
will be reading some of her cartoon stories to the children and
showcasing some of her work. For all those interested in joining the
library for this special visit, Please come by and enjoy a time with a
local cartoonist.
For
more information, please contact Mr. Frank Aflague, Program Coordinator
at 475-4751 through 475-4754. You may also visit their Web site at http://gpls.guam.gov. See you there!
Your Friends at PBS GUAM
UNIVERSITY OF GUAM ANNOUNCES NEW DEAN OF SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
After a competitive national search, Dr. Frankie Santos Laanan has been named the new Dean of the School of Education at the University of Guam. Dr. Laanan is a tenured full professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University (ISU), where he has worked since 2003. Prior to ISU, he previously held faculty positions at the University of North Texas and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Dr. Laanan is originally from Tumon, Guam and attended St. Anthony Catholic School and John F. Kennedy High School before finishing high school in the US mainland. He received his B.A. in Political Science (1993), M.A. in Higher Education (1994), and Ph.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change (1998) from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
“Dr. Laanan’s exceptional background as an administrator and educator made him an ideal candidate and an excellent choice,” said Dr. Robert A Underwood, UOG President. “We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Laanan to UOG and back to Guam.”
Dr. Laanan brings a rich set of experiences and skills to the School of Education. During his career, he has received and managed a grant portfolio of over $7 million, addressing issues such as preparing students and teachers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, teacher recruitment, career and technical education, and student engagement and success. Dr. Laanan’s prolific body of scholarly work includes over 45 peer-reviewed journal articles, proceedings, and book and monograph chapters. Additionally, he has edited one book and 3 monographs and has over 150 juried national and international conference presentations.
Dr. Laanan is an active member in several professional and scholarly organizations and has held leadership positions including president of the Association for Career and Technical Education Research and vice president for research and publications for the Council for the Study of Community Colleges. He is nationally known for his work on studying educational pathways for women and underrepresented students in STEM fields.
In addition to
his scholarly work, Dr. Laanan understands and works in extension and
outreach activities as a member of the faculty of a Iowa State, a land
grant university, and is active in educational policy reviews at all
levels. He also serves as the Interim Director of the Center for
Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education at Iowa
State, focusing on research, professional development, leadership, and
advocacy for STEM education.
Dr. Laanan plans to build a strong relationship with Guam Department of Education (DOE) and to focus on the critical importance of research. “Working closely and synergistically with DOE will ensure the undergraduate and graduate programs in SOE are meeting the needs of today’s and future educational leaders and professionals. In addition, cultivating a research culture will strategically position SOE to make a significant impact on how we use data to create learning environments that facilitate student achievement and success as well as teacher recruitment and retention.”
Dr. Laanan will
begin his appointment as Dean of the School of Education on August 1,
2012. Please join the University in welcoming Dr. Laanan back to his
home island.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
Baby Stoicovy in Pohnpei
Enjoy the following pics of Baby Stoicovy (named after Dr. Cat Stoicovy) with his father, Ramenster Johnna, UOG Reading Master's Degree candidate. Dr. Matilda N. Rivera is holding the adorable little Stoicovy.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Congratulations 282 UOG Graduates!
May 27, 2012 was a joyous celebration for the 282 candidates that graduated from the University of Guam! Congratulations graduates for earning your degree! We wish you continued success in your career and more! May God Bless you all, always. Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this festive celebration!
Let us remember...
On this Memorial Day, let us remember all those soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines, who sacrificed their lives, so that we may be safe from harm. They will always be remembered!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Person Centered Planning
Please take advantage of this GREAT training.....
Topic: Person Centered Planning
When: Thursday, May 31, 2012
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Former PIRC - Parent Information Resource Center
Agana across Paradise Fitness
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
eSchool News: Six Resources that Aim to Help Special-Education Stakeholders
1. AbilityHub Assistive Technology Solutions
An index, and description, of assistive technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This website will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.
2. Apps for Children with Special Needs
Gary James at A4CWSN.com maintains a large list of educational apps for children with special needs. James reviews the apps and posts demonstration videos so that users can see what each one is all about before spending money to purchase them. By producing these videos, James demonstrates how products designed to educate children and build their life skills really work from a user perspective.
3. CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) Learning Tools
CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning. UDL free multimedia learning tools are designed for students, teachers, and parents.
4. DREAMMS (Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills) for Kids
An assistive technology information clearinghouse and search facility, DREAMMS was founded in 1988 by the parents of a child with Down syndrome. DREAMMS is committed to increasing the use of computers, high-quality instructional technology, and assistive technology for children with special needs in schools, homes, and the workplace.
5. SERGE (Special Education Resources for General Educators)
Designed by the Council of Chief State School Officers and sponsored by the MetLife Foundation, SERGE was created to give general classroom educators quick access to information and professional development about addressing the special-ed needs of students who have disabilities.
6. Technology in Special Education
This is a website to collect and share tools, hardware, and applications available for the enhancement of technology in education with an emphasis on special education. The site has been collecting material over the last seven years in an attempt to compile all information in a categorized format so parents, educators, and other professionals who work with kids with special needs can benefit from the knowledge acquired. The reviews are thorough and well-written, and the site organizes events where developers offer special deals to their readers.
Source: eSchoolNews.com
Thursday, May 03, 2012
UOG SOE Alumni Update - May 4
1) SAVE THE DATE, JUNE 30, FOUNDER’S DAY GALA!
Help
us celebrate the University’s rich past and promising future at the
Founder’s Day Gala, themed “Guam's Pioneers in Higher Education.” Enjoy
an outstanding four-course dinner and exciting entertainment at this
special signature event. Plus, get the opportunity to win exciting
raffle prizes. Hyatt Regency Guam, Grand Ballroom. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Tickets are $150 per person. Space is limited.
Visit our facebook page to see who is attending and who has been invited. Feel free to send out links to your contacts as well.
2) SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 1, “THE G-FACTOR” UOG ALUMNI MIXER, ALUMNI ARTISTS & PERFORMERS WANTED!
3) EAT AT CPK AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY!
4)THE TRITON PRIVILEGES CARD IS AVAILABLE! ENJOY DISCOUNTS AND FREE OFFERS!
Sign up for membership with the UOG Alumni Association and you can get the Triton Privileges card as a benefit to you. You can get 15 cents off a gallon of gas from 76 among other great offers!
Visit this link to check for any updates to the Triton Privileges Card:
5) ALUMNI OUTREACH THROUGH FACEBOOK – WE NEED YOUR HELP!
· Norm Analista has created the official University of Guam Alumni Facebook page.
There are many exciting activities in store for you this year as we
celebrate the University's 60th Anniversary! The Facebook page is just
one of the methods the Office of Alumni Affairs will use to keep you
informed. To best address the objectives of this group, only UOG alumni
are permitted to be part of it and interact with other members. We need
this group to grow, so please feel free to send invitations to your
fellow alum to join this group. But, please be aware that their
inclusion is subject to verification.
· To access the alumni group page, click the link below or cut and paste it. You must have a facebook account to log on.
· http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/universityofguamalumni/363700670322882/?notif_t=like
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
April is National Poetry Month
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In celebration of National Poetry Month, the following is a poem I wrote. Enjoy!
MY POETRY
My imagination runs wild,
As I grab a pen and write away.
The emotions linger about,
Pushing me to set it free.
It shall be set free in the words that I write.
It shall be set free in the feelings that I express.
It shall be set free, just by knowing it is mine.
My own thoughts,
My own words,
My own feelings --
That in itself is poetry,
Whether it is liked by others or not;
I know this to be true,
That as long as it is dear to my heart,
It's as special as can be,
And no one can deny that it is poetry!
©mnrivera
*Source: www.poets.org
Friday, April 06, 2012
A Message to All AmeriCorps Alumni
Dear AmeriCorps Alumni:
Each year more than 80,000 Americans, just like you, serve their community and their
country throughAmeriCorps. Since the program launched in 1994, more than 775,000 Americans have served as AmeriCorps members.
Your example of service and leadership is an important catalyst for others to serve and a
resource for those currently serving in AmeriCorps. You are a remarkable community of leaders and we want to help you connect with each other and share your current leadership experiences.
Your experience as an AmeriCorps member helping communities tackle some of the toughest
and most crucial challenges of our time has given you invaluable life and work skills and an understanding that one person can make a difference.
As an alumni, AmeriCorps can continue to work for you too. We’d like to help you stay
connected to other individuals who share a common service experience and continue to highlight your leadership.
Please take a moment to:
Thank you for your service – you exemplify what is best about America. We look forward to connecting you with current members and alumni.
Sincerely,
Rosa Moreno-Mahoney
Acting Director, AmeriCorps
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