Mangilao,Guam-The University of Guam held it’s 2nd Graduate Program Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 17 at the School of Business and Public Administration. This bi-annual event showcased 15 graduate programs and other financial aid programs to entice undergraduates to pursue a graduate degree at the University. The last recruitment fair held was held in Nov. …
Mangilao,Guam-On Friday, Apr. 12, the Board of Regents (BOR) held a public meeting to discuss the University of Guam’s Fiscal Year 2019 audit status. A major topic discussed being the Government of Guam’s allotment shortfall and solutions, with the possibility of increasing next year’s tuition. The Board of Regents committee holds the overall supervision over …
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The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences held its 40th Annual Research Conference on March 8. The event featured it’s first Poetry Slam and an increase in student presenters. This year’s conference theme, “I Tano, I Tasi, Yan I Taotao Siha: Balance, Boundaries, and Behaviors,” was used to describe how people are able to …
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The University of Guam’s Office Information Technology held its first TechFest on March 12. The event featured activities and lightning talks hosted by various teams in the OIT and introduced their newly renovated hallway for students to collaborate on shared screens. Programs such as virtual reality and interactive games they’ve customized to match the University …
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On Jan. 31, the ISLA Center for the Arts, opened its doors to excited children and families for the 21st Annual ISLA Art-A-Thon Exhibition. Out of the 957 student-made artworks submitted to the Art-A-Thon, the exhibition showcased 66 pieces created using a variety of mediums, such as, crayons, colored pencils, acrylic, watercolor, and more. This …
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Almost a year-and-a-half after it was shut down, the campus’ cafeteria reopened at the end of January. Students now have the option to eat in the facility, but plans to rebuild it have been postponed. The University closed the cafeteria in Fanuchånan /Fall 2017, due to various health violations such as a rat infestation, leaky …
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On December 1, 2018, thousands of locals and tourists gathered at Governor Joseph F. Flores Memorial for a free Korean pop (or K-pop) concert. The concert featuring K-pop artists such as HUB, Supernova, Mighty Mouth, JBJ95, and K-pop girl group sensation Twice. The event was sponsored by the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) in collaboration with …
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Members of student organizations at the University of Guam were invited to the Student Government Association Hall for a mixer hosted by UOG President Thomas Krise, an event he titled, “Ta Fandaña”, in CHamoru meaning come together. On October 11, students “came together” to meet with President Krise and to discuss about their organizations. …
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Velma Jean Yamashita, Ph. D., is an assistant professor of art and the current coordinator of the Isla Center for the Arts. Growing up on Guam, Yamashita didn’t have art classes throughout her middle and high school years. It wasn’t until her first undergraduate year at Barnard College, Columbia University in New York that she …
The University of Guam has been facing a shortfall in Government of Guam allotments for the past three years. This, in addition to budget cuts, could lead to a diminishing quality of the education offered by the University. Those who are affected by this budget cut can apply for a student loan at SoFi to …
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