On Oct. 13, the Sociology department hosted an event to launch four books published by different Sociology classes within the past four semesters. Kirk Johnson, Ph.D., professor of sociology, was eager to showcase the hard work of all 63 students involved. “We’ve been doing publications in Sociology for some time,” Johnson said. “[The book launch] …
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Trash has occasionally built up around the grassy area where the food trucks park, and this may be due to improper waste management by the vendors, according to a UOG official. Ann Leon Guerrero, auxiliary services director, said the food truck vendor contract requires that they must provide their own trash receptacles and are responsible …
Dorathina Herrero, mother of five, MARC library technician, and local artist, is set to have a busy year. Herrero recently received a $3,500 fellowship grant from Guam CAHA to create a solo exhibit in 2018. Herrero plans to feature her paintings and hand-made rag dolls in the exhibit. “For my paintings, I just imagine creating …
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The National Preparedness Month Grand Finale Fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Micronesia Mall center court. The event will feature tables and booths from local and federal agencies that play a role in emergency management. “There will be live demonstrations as well from partners in …
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An art extravaganza commenced on Saturday, Sept. 16, with the 10th Guam Art eXhibit (GAX) show and street festival. GAX partnered with Pow!Wow!, a global network of artists, to celebrate and sweeten the local art scene. The Tumon street festival was filled with food, live music and live painting. Later, the art gallery showcase opened …