Saturday, September 14, 2013
SAVE THE DATE! UOG Alumni Mixer, Thursday, Sept. 26
Join us at a UOG Alumni Mixer sponsored by the UOG Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, UOG Alumni Association and Rotaract Club of the Marianas on Thursday, September 26, 6p.m. to 9p.m. at the Triple J Ford showroom. This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones too! This event is open to everyone, not just alumni, so bring your friends and colleagues! Tickets are only $15 and it comes with chesa and the chance to win prizes. If you have any questions please contact me at nanalista@uguam.uog.edu or call 735-2586.
2013 University of Guam, Distinguished Alumni Awards
The University of Guam Alumni Association in cooperation with the University of Guam Office of Development and Alumni Affairs is excited to announce that nominations for the 2013 UOG Distinguished Alumni Awards will be accepted from September 3, to September 20, 2013, no later than 4p.m. A total of (5) awards will be given to (1) individual from each of the University’s schools and colleges: (1) College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, (1) College of Natural & Applied Sciences, (1) School of Business & Public Administration, (1) School of Education and (1) School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Awards
All recipients will be recognized at the UOG Alumni Reunion scheduled for November 14, 2013 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa from 6p.m. to 9p.m. They will each receive a plaque, a certificate of recognition from the President of the University of Guam; and will be featured in a news release distributed to all local media. Awardees will be featured on the University’s website and social media channels.
Eligibility
Any individual who has graduated earlier than 2008 is eligible to be nominated. The nominee must consent to being included in the selection process.
Nomination Process
Nominations may be submitted by any individual, independently or on behalf of a group or institution. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Requirements: Submit an official Nomination Form highlighting the nominee's achievements, and explaining how the nominee meets the criteria for the Award.
Submit a CV/resume and two letters of support from individuals familiar with the nominee’s work addressing the eligibility criteria (see below).
Supporting documents: depending on the nominee's field of endeavor, such documents could include notices and reviews of the nominee's work, sample publications, samples of media coverage, personal citations and testimonials, etc.
Nominees will be contacted as soon as the Nomination Form is received. If a nominee cannot be contacted and their consent is not given by September 27, 2013, no later than 4p.m., the individual will not be considered for the award. Upon acceptance of the nomination, nominees may submit specific evidence of their accomplishments in the following areas, limited to five pages.
Judging Criteria
Professional accomplishment in the field: has the nominee attained a high level of distinction and achievement through scholarship, research, teaching, creative contributions to the arts (comprising Humanities, Performing and Fine Arts, Social Sciences and Business) or sciences (comprising Science, Engineering and Health Sciences) and/or service to society? Candidate exhibits a high degree of character and integrity. Civic and University involvement, awareness and concern. Do the nominee's achievements have local, national and/or international significance?
All nomination forms, CV/Resume and two letters of support (due September 20, no later than 4p.m.) and additional nominee evidence (due October 11, no later than 4p.m.) may be transmitted through any of the three methods below. Submissions received after the abovementioned deadlines will not be considered.
Mail to: Norman Analista University of Guam UOG Station Mangilao, Guam 96923 Hand Delivery: President’s Office – ATTN: Norman Analista 2nd Floor, Jesus & Eugenia Leon Guerrero Building University of Guam Email: uogalumniassociation@gmail.com If you have any questions, please contact Eileen Agahan, UOG Alumni Association President at 735-2501 or uogalumniassociation@gmail.com or Norman Analista, Director, Development & Alumni Affairs at 735-2586 or email nanalista@uguam.uog.edu.
Awards
All recipients will be recognized at the UOG Alumni Reunion scheduled for November 14, 2013 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa from 6p.m. to 9p.m. They will each receive a plaque, a certificate of recognition from the President of the University of Guam; and will be featured in a news release distributed to all local media. Awardees will be featured on the University’s website and social media channels.
Eligibility
Any individual who has graduated earlier than 2008 is eligible to be nominated. The nominee must consent to being included in the selection process.
Nomination Process
Nominations may be submitted by any individual, independently or on behalf of a group or institution. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Requirements: Submit an official Nomination Form highlighting the nominee's achievements, and explaining how the nominee meets the criteria for the Award.
Submit a CV/resume and two letters of support from individuals familiar with the nominee’s work addressing the eligibility criteria (see below).
Supporting documents: depending on the nominee's field of endeavor, such documents could include notices and reviews of the nominee's work, sample publications, samples of media coverage, personal citations and testimonials, etc.
Nominees will be contacted as soon as the Nomination Form is received. If a nominee cannot be contacted and their consent is not given by September 27, 2013, no later than 4p.m., the individual will not be considered for the award. Upon acceptance of the nomination, nominees may submit specific evidence of their accomplishments in the following areas, limited to five pages.
Judging Criteria
Professional accomplishment in the field: has the nominee attained a high level of distinction and achievement through scholarship, research, teaching, creative contributions to the arts (comprising Humanities, Performing and Fine Arts, Social Sciences and Business) or sciences (comprising Science, Engineering and Health Sciences) and/or service to society? Candidate exhibits a high degree of character and integrity. Civic and University involvement, awareness and concern. Do the nominee's achievements have local, national and/or international significance?
All nomination forms, CV/Resume and two letters of support (due September 20, no later than 4p.m.) and additional nominee evidence (due October 11, no later than 4p.m.) may be transmitted through any of the three methods below. Submissions received after the abovementioned deadlines will not be considered.
Mail to: Norman Analista University of Guam UOG Station Mangilao, Guam 96923 Hand Delivery: President’s Office – ATTN: Norman Analista 2nd Floor, Jesus & Eugenia Leon Guerrero Building University of Guam Email: uogalumniassociation@gmail.com If you have any questions, please contact Eileen Agahan, UOG Alumni Association President at 735-2501 or uogalumniassociation@gmail.com or Norman Analista, Director, Development & Alumni Affairs at 735-2586 or email nanalista@uguam.uog.edu.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
IDEA and Section 504 Presentation
Please mark your calendars for an informative IDEA evening session with Gail ImObersteg, Esq. on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Rm. 129, School of Business and Public Administration Building, University of Guam. Focus will be on Understanding Your Child's Rights under IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Confirm your attendance with Laura Taisipic no later than September 9, 2013 via e-mail at sped@gdoe.net or call 300-1322.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
32nd Annual International PIBBA Conference a Success!
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| PIBBA Proclamation Signing |
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| Coconut-weaving session: Using the Indigenous Art of Coconut Weaving to Improve Language Arts and Mathematics Skills |
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| PIBBA Exhibit Participants |
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| PIBBA Fellowship in Action! |
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| FSM Delegation during the Opening Ceremony |
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| Calling of the Kulo during the Pa'ok Ceremony |
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| Pa'ok Masters take a pose with PIBBA participants |
The 32nd Annual International Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference held in the beautiful Pacific island of Guam was a success! The conference theme, “Indigenous Rights: Sacred and Secret ~ Direchon I Taotao Siha: Sagråda Yan Sikretu” was highlighted in each of the conference days from July 21-24, 2013. Each day featured the gathering of everyone singing the PIBBA song, which includes all the languages of the region, such as the following chorus: “Iokwe, Raan Annim, Kaselehlia, Alii, Aloha, Olomwaay, Hafa Dei, Tuwoh, Mogethin, Talofa.”
Among the entities that attended the conference this year are Pohnpei, CNMI, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Kosrae, and Chuuk. The mission of PIBBA is to bring these entities together to promote cultural and language activities by disseminating information, involving communities, and encouraging quality education programs through the western Pacific.
The first day of the PIBBA Conference began with a march in the 69th Liberation Day Parade on Marine Corps Drive. Each entity wore their PIBBA shirts and waved their flags proudly. They were later hosted with a welcome dinner hosted at Lemai Café by GDOE CHamoru Studies and Special Projects Division and CHamoru Language Teachers, and Former PIBBA, International President Linda T. Edward and Family and Friends.
The second day of the
PIBBA Conference was held at the Latte of Freedom Multipurpose Cultural Center,
Hall of Governors Museum, R. J. Bordallo Governors Complex, Adelup. An opening ceremony included a Parade of
PIBBA Family with State and PIBBA Flags, and Song, Opening Chant by Fanlalai’an,
Fanohge CHamoru, and Inifresi.
Opening Remarks were made by Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA, Guam Chapter President
and 2013 PIBBA Conference Co-Chair. Official
Welcoming Remarks were said by Palomo and PIBBA Guam President-Elect, Dr.
Arlene Diaz, in behalf of Peter Robert Onedera, PIBBA, International President,
2012-2013 and 2013 PIBBA Conference Co-Chair.
There was also a presentation of the Legislative
Resolution by Vice-Speaker Benjamin Joseph Franquez Cruz, Mina’ 32 na
Leheslaturan Guam; Keynote Speech by Attorney Julian Aguon, International Human
Rights Lawyer, with focus on A Canvas to
Cover the Ocean; announcement in preparation
of I Pa’ok by Mr. Glenn Manglona;
and Plenary Speech by Ms. Theresa Cruz Arriola, FEST PAC 2016 Chairwoman, Guam Visitors
Bureau Board Member with focus on Autronesian
Languages. In addition, a special
lunch was hosted by the Department of Chamorro Affairs at I Sengsong Chamorro/Chamorro Village. The day ended with the I Pa’ok, A
CHamoru Cultural Experience at the Angel L.G. Santos Memorial (Latte) Park,
Hagåtña conducted by Glenn Manglona, Thomas D.Mendiola, Daniel Barcinas with
the assistance of Dr. Greg Tainatongo, and Toni ‘Malia’ Ramirez.
The third day of the
conference was held at Okkodo High School in Dededo. Continental breakfast was hosted by
Senator Jovita M. Taimanao, CNMI.
Exhibits and a special PIBBA Silent Auction were held. The FEST PAC
2016 Panel began its discussion with Monica Guzman, Chair, Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities; Frank Rabon, Master of Chamorro Dance; Colleen Weller, Visual Arts Subcommittee; Jaweena Sablan Mendiola, Performing Arts Delegate; American Samoa and Solomon Islands; and John Ibanez, Vice Chair, Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities, Co-Chair, Literacy Arts Subcommittee.
Sessions included I Fiñañagon I Fino’-ta Ta’lo, I Hinagong-ña Mo’na, The Conspiracy Behind the Fall of the Soudolours; Ma Adahen I Fino’ Chamorro- Preserving of the Chamorro Language at the Post Secondary Level; K5 – 3rd Grade Dual Language Arts (DLA) – A Promising Program in Chuuk; The CNMI Public School System Chamorro Heritage Studies Program at a Glance; The Sacred and Secret of Pohnpei Clan; 4-6 Dual Language Arts (DLA) – A Promising Program in Chuuk; Using the Indigenous Art of Coconut Weaving to Improve Language Arts and Mathematics Skills; The Indigenous Hierachy of Responsibility as Associate to Traditional Titles; Teaching Post-WWII Guam History with Chamorro Songs; Funds for the Improvement of Education (FIE) Report; 7-8 Dual Language Arts (DLA) – A Promising Program in Chuuk; Communicating Events, Telling Time by Animals and Plants; Art as Behavioral Intervention; Cultural Handicrafts and Recyclable Materials; Få’in Mariånas (Rice in the Marianas); Culturally Relevant Mathematics Activities; and more. A special Fiesta Lunch Plate was hosted by Dr. John Ray and Mrs. Serafina C. Taitano and the Young Men’s League of Guam (YMLG) Ladies Auxiliary.
On the final day of the
conference the exhibits and silent auction culminated. The highlight was the 2012 and 2013 Indigenous
Teacher of the Year and Pioneer of the Year Awards announced by Dr. Matilda
Naputi Rivera, PIBBA TOY and POY Co-Chair and Senator Shelten Neth, 2011-2012. The memorable Proclamation Signing by Lt.
Governor of Guam, Ray Tenorio, was also held.
In addition, the presentation of appreciation gifts to the delegations
were held, as well as the annual PIBBA International Meeting. The election of the 2013-2014 PIBBA
International Officers included President Masa-Aki Emesiochl; Theresa “Ewy”
Taitano, Secretary; Rosa Salas Palomo, Treasurer; Frances Sablan, Historian,
and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster.
A historic tour of Guam conducted
by Anthony ‘Malia” Ramirez, Department of Parks and Historian, Department of
Parks and Recreation, and Recreation Office bus transportation was provided by
GPT, assisted by Dr. Greg Tainatongo.
The night ended with a closing ceremony at the Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, and dinner was sponsored by the Mayors Council of Guam. Moreover, an In Memoriam Candlelight Ceremony
was conducted by Teresita C. Flores and Lois Gumataotao, as well as the passing
of the Key to Incoming PIBBA, International President by President Peter Robert
Onedera. The closing remarks were made
by PIBBA, Guam Chapter President-Elect, Dr. Arlene C. S. Diaz; and the
participants enjoyed the sights, sounds, and rides of the carnival grounds
until midnight.
Deep gratitude goes out to all PIBBA Conference steering committee members, and all the entities that joined us to make the 32nd Annual PIBBA Conference a memorable event that will always be remembered! Un Dangkulo Na Si Yu’os Ma’ase’! Kalahngan! Kommol tata! Kinissow! Mesulang! Kammagar!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Parent Cafe - June 25, 2013
Learn ideas that can help you take care of yourself and your family, so that you can raise strong, happy children. Join us 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Sheraton Laguna Resort. We hope to see you there!
Friday, June 14, 2013
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