The 2016-2017 course catalogue for the University of Guam sees the addition of two new ethics programs. UOG now offers an Ethics Certificate, and an Ethics Minor, through the Philosophy Program of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The two aforementioned ethics programs require 12 and 18 credits respectively. “There are already a …
GovGuam still short $10 million in its promised funding The University of Guam has been facing funding issues at the tail-end of Fiscal Year 2016. It now finds itself without Government of Guam funding for the FY 2017. According to UOG President Robert Underwood, “The University of Guam operates on a budget of about $90 …
The English Society is a student organization in the University of Guam that focuses on promoting English through workshops and events. Working alongside English professors, members are guided and gain experiences from them. Samantha Frias, 22, a member of TES, said the club plans to have an English workshop next semester. Frias said the workshops …
Green Valor is an organization that combines two unlikely things. Gardening and veterans. The thought of gardening may conjure up images of Martha Stewart digging around in the garden, but gardening is making waves in the veteran community. “Garden Therapy is gaining in popularity with those who are seeking realistic alternatives to treatment” A navy …
From Nov. 16 to 20, the Guam International Film Festival was held at the newly opened Guam Museum in Haganta. Through the five day event, there were a multitude of films ranging from local narratives to short documentaries from Pakistan. Guam International Film Festival has been a go to event on Guam for aspiring filmmakers …
Rendezvooth Designs is a photography company always ready to capture priceless moments. The company started in 2012 and offer photo booths in Guam for their customers. With the island’s hospitable culture, Rendezvooth provides an opportunity to cherish those memories with ready print photos. Photo booths are manned by the staff of the company instead of …
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Farm to Table Guam is a local non-profit organization that aims to have every kitchen, cabinet and pantry to contain and produce made on Guam from crops grown on Guam. The organization was founded in 2011 by Doris Maanao Aguon, Jennifer Mendiola, Zina Ruiz, and Linda Reyes, local farmers and business women. The mission of …
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Founded by Inadahen I Lina’la, a nonprofit organization comprised of artisans and community members, Sagan Kotturan Chamoru (SKC) is a cultural center focused on promoting and perpetuating the Chamorro culture. It has a partnership with other immersion programs such as Hurao Academy and the Haya Foundation. “We wanted to create a commune of artists so …
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Department of English and Applied Linguistics organized the 29th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference at the Hyatt Regency Guam in Tumon on Nov. 18 and 19. The Guam International Reading Associations sponsored the conference. Guam IRA is a professional organization that helps educators and parents to discover the world of books. This organization helps individuals who are concerned with the developmental program …
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Wrestling is known as a tough sport. It is also increasing in popularity as evidenced by the 70 countries that have competed in the sport at the 2016 Olympic Games. At Fudoshin Fitness Club, a small community-based club located in the village of Yigo, Guam youth athletes train for wrestling year round. They incorporate cardiovascular …