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College readiness initiatives improve UOG english placement scores

by Audrey MenoCampus, Students March 14, 2018March 14, 2018Comments are Disabled

The University of Guam’s english placement test team has seen significant improvements in student placement scores within the past 8 years. According to Teresita Perez, Professor and english placement test coordinator, college readiness initiatives have definitely played an influential role in score improvements. History Placement tests are utilized to sufficiently place students at their ideal …

Eduroam restrained by outdated infrastructure

by therese.martinezCampus, Current Events, Students March 12, 2018September 24, 2020Comments are Disabled

With the introduction of Eduroam in Fall 2017, the University of Guam’s wireless internet speed has greatly improved, but it is still restrained by outdated network infrastructures and limited access points here on campus. Still, I’m glad they decided to work with a great internet provider. You can get all the details about them at …

UOG implements the new plus/minus grading system

by isa.alviaCurrent Events, Students March 12, 2018April 4, 2018Comments are Disabled

The University’s recent adoption of a plus/minus grading system now makes it possible for students to see wider variations in their grade point averages. The plus/minus system was initially implemented exclusively for graduate courses in the 2002-2003 academic year. UOG’s new plus/minus grading system is now acknowledged in the undergraduate catalog. During the beginning of …

College students’ mental health an issue of concern

by Sophia MadlambayanCurrent Events, Profiles, Students March 12, 2018December 3, 2020Comments are Disabled

Mangilao,Guam—While stress and anxiety may be common to the college experience, they can negatively impact the well-being of students who struggle to cope with them. The Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors survey indicates that, college counseling centers are seeing an increase in the number of students treated with psychological problems. Among the …

Grant and bequeathed funds allow UOG Herbarium expansion

by Rita TaitanoCampus, Current Events, Students December 11, 2017Comments are Disabled

The UOG Herbarium recently received the International Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grant with the help of a large bequeathed contribution that matched the grants dollar-for-dollar requirement. The late Lynn Raulerson, Ph.D., was the former Herbarium Curator. Raulerson bequeathed approximately $200,000 of her personal funds for the the Herbarium, which has funded the herbarium for …

Blue Key Honor Society Gives Back to the Community and its Members

by Maricia MarianoCurrent Events, Students December 11, 2017December 11, 2017Comments are Disabled

The University of Guam’s Blue Key Honor Society plans to donate resources to St. Dominic’s Senior Home for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays on Dec. 2. St. Dominic’s Senior Home is a nursing home for the elderly located in Barrigada. The members of the honor society will be gathering hygienic products from the public …

UOG recieves $300K grant from the National Science Foundation

by Maricia MarianoCurrent Events, Students December 10, 2017Comments are Disabled

UOG was award- ed nearly $300,000 in grant money from the National Science Foundation. The grant will fund environmental science research and outreach to support awareness of the launch project called GROWING STEM. This grant specifically focuses on giving K-12 students and up an opportunity to conduct culturally relevant and place-based research. Austin Shelton, Ph.D, John …

Fanuchånan 2017 Commencement scheduled for Dec. 17

by Maricia MarianoCurrent Events, Students December 10, 2017December 11, 2017Comments are Disabled

UOG will be holding its Fanuchånan (Fall) 2017 Commencement graduation ceremony at the UOG Calvo Field House on Dec. 17. The commencement is being organized by UOG’s Enrollment Management of Student Success (EMSS). Although the exact number of graduates will not be announced until grades have been finalized, an expected 218 undergraduate students and 66 graduates under the master’s degree program will attend the ceremony. There will be a variety of …

GuamTemps gives tips for job interviews

by Nicole Leon GuerreroCampus, Contact, Current Events, Photos, Resources, Students December 6, 2017December 13, 2017Comments are Disabled

University of Guam students gathered in the RFK Library on Nov. 21 to gain knowledge about the dos and don’ts of a job interview. GuamTemps Employment Services recruiting manager Rose Songsong and administrative assistant Christie Pangelinan gave a presentation that outlined how job seekers should act during an interview and what it is that employers …

UOG Theatre presents “Cracks”

by Lauren GarciaCampus, Entertainment, Photos, Students December 6, 2017Comments are Disabled

On Thursday, Nov. 16, the UOG Fine Arts Theater presented the student-directed showcase “Cracks.” The one-acts had a total of five showings which ran all the way until Sunday, Nov. 19. Each act ran for about 15 minutes and featured both UOG student actors as well as actors from the local community. “Cracks” featured …