By Kyle Twardowski, Triton’s Call Staff With the announcement of the sudden increase of tuition at the University of Guam, it’s not unordinary to question whether this is due to the budget appropriations for fiscal year 2016. The answer is “no.” With Public Law 33-66 coming into effect on Sept. 5, 2015, the budget for …
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By Yvonne Manglona for Triton’s Call MANGILAO, Guam (Oct. 28, 2015)— Knowing the facts about violence is futile unless people who are affected by it recognize its negative effects, seek protection and assistance for their situation, and empower themselves to transition into a better life. The University of Guam’s Violence Against Women Protection Program hosted …
By Fu’una Sanz and Ari Santos For Triton’s Call The 54th Student Government Association met for their fifth regular session of the semester on Oct. 23, 2015. Several bills were discussed and passed. Included among the bills passed was Bill 54-27, which designates a Thanksgiving luncheon, canned-food drive, and cornucopia decorating contest to be held …
Triton’s Call Staff An on-site accreditation review for the University of Guam will occur on April 18 to 20, 2016. This review will involve a physical visit to the university by the evaluation team. After the on-site review, there will be an exit meeting where the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission for …
Triton’s Call Staff Monique Carriveau Storie, Ph.D, is the director of the Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center (MARC) and Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Library. The MARC is comprised of a library with a reference section centered on Guam and Micronesia, as well as the manuscripts and Spanish documents collections. There is also …
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The TRiO Student Support Services is a federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education since 1983. They serve up to 160 University of Guam students each year. TRiO SSS assists students with services such as academic tutoring, advisement, and graduation planning. Tutors can also assist students with completing FAFSA application forms. …
The TRiO Student Support Services held its fourth workshop of this semester at the Student Business and Public Administration building of the University of Guam. Joe Cruz was the presenter of the workshop. He is an English instructor for UOG and GCC, and also one of the TRiO tutors. His powerpoint presentation was titled, “Reading …
The new Campus Café has recently opened at the Student Business and Public Administration Building. Formally known as the IP Coffee, the business is run by Di Xiong and his partner Shaun Murphy. Some changes include are more space and a higher wall divider built between the customers and the workers. This was placed for …