.
.

SOE Alumni Association

The SOE Alumni Association supports SOE’s mission of effectively preparing educators and other education personnel for professional performance in diverse cultural contexts. It serves as a connection for which SOE alumni can give back to their alma mater by sharing their talents, resources, etc. in different SOE events. It further serves as a source for developing alumni pride, spirit, and life-long commitments to the School of Education.


SOE Alumni Association Officers. Pictured L-R: Dr. Darlene Roberto, Treasurer; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Dr. Lourdes P. Klitzkie, Advisor; Margaret Beem, Vice President; Martha Sudo, President; and Rose Cruz Castro, Secretary.
.
.

SOE Alumni Association Scholarship and Grant Forms

Click on the following links to access the SOE Alumni Association scholarship and grant forms:

SOE Alumni-sponsored course:

SOE Alumni-sponsored course:
ESL Course

SOE Alumni Association membership application

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Happy Birthday, Anag!

SOE Alumni Association Secretary, Liwanag “Anag” Dominguez, celebrated her birthday with fellow alumni officers at the Alize Restaurant located at the Guam Reef Hotel! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANAG!

Pictured front row L-R: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Alumni President; Liwanag Dominguez, Alumni Secretary; and Charlene Gumataotao, Alumni Member. Back row L-R: Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Alumni Vice President; and Mae Mendiola, Alumni Treasurer. Not pictured is Dr. Lourdes Klitzkie, Alumni Advisor.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

SOE Alumni Association Awards Hamilton

The SOE Alumni Association awarded Elizabeth "Liz" Hamilton as its first ever SOE Alumni of the Quarter. Congratulations, Liz, on receiving the association's historical prestigious award! Pictured L-R: Mae Mendiola, SOE Alumni Secretary; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, SOE Alumni President; Ken Duenas, SOE Alumni Member and Hamilton's husband; Hamilton; Lois Taitano Gumataotao, SOE Alumni Vice President; and Liwanag Dominguez, SOE Alumni Secretary.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

SOE Alumni of the Quarter: Elizabeth Hamilton

Elizabeth Hamilton, SOE Alumni of the Quarter



The SOE Alumni Association would like to congratulate Elizabeth "Liz" Hamilton for being selected as the association's first ever SOE Alumni of the Quarter. Hamilton is an outstanding SOE alumni member who has made a difference in the community of Guam. She is an ESL teacher at George Washington High School with 20 years of professional teaching experience. She has served as President of the International Reading Association, Guam Council and a columnist for Marianas Variety's Helping Your Child Succeed column. She received her M.Ed. in Reading Specialization from the University of Guam.

Monday, July 19, 2010

SOE Alumni Update: Happy 66th Liberation Day, Guam!


Tomorrow marks Guam's 66th Liberation Day! The island's annual liberation parade on July 21 is traditionally packed with crowds to celebrate Guam's freedom from Japan's cruel occupation. As part of our patriotism, we continue to celebrate and thank our Dear Uncle Sam - the United States and to those who serve in the Armed Forces who continue to fight for our freedom!

Happy 66th Liberation Day, Guam! Biba Guam! Biba SOE!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

SOE Convocation Snapshots

The SOE Convocation was held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Guam Marriott Resort and Spa. Close to 80 candidates were awarded during this special ceremony, and 9 of these graduates hail from other Pacific island entities in Micronesia, including Pohnpei, Yap, and Chuuk.

The Convocation was held in memory of Dr. Sweeter Sachuo who passed away on April 23, 2010 in Kosrae in the service of UOG-SOE and supporting his beloved FSM. Dr. Sachuo was the first person of Chuukese descent to serve on the SOE faculty. Over the years, he supported students from all walks of life, most especially students from the FSM, to whom he was a shining example of hard work and dedication. We extend to his dear wife, Kinnie Sachuo, also an adjunct faculty of SOE, our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Dr. Sachuo will be missed by all his family, friends, students and colleagues at UOG.

Convocation Snapshots...


In memory of Dr. Sweeter Sachuo






Pictured above L-R: S. Tabita Espina; UOG President Dr. Robert Underwood; UOG SVP Dr. Helen Whippy; and Keynote Speaker Senator Judi Won Pat.



Pictured L-R: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, SOE Alumni Association President; Dr. Lourdes P. Klitzkie, Alumni Advisor; Mae Mendiola, Alumni Treasurer; and Lois T. Gumataotao, Alumni Vice President.



SOE graduates proudly receive their certificates.

More SOE graduates proudly receive their certificates.

UOG Graduated 260 Students on May 30, 2010*

The University of Guam graduated 260 students on May 30, 2010 during its Spring commencement ceremony.

BACHELORS' DEGREES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
*53 students received their Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in areas of specialization ranging from entrepreneurship, finance and economics, and Human Resources.
*42 students for the Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees, with 9 of these graduates hailing from other islands in Micronesia including Pohnpei, Yap, and Chuuk.
*23 students for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
*6 students for the Bachelor of Arts in Biology
*12 students for the Bachelor of Arts in English
*16 students for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

MASTERS' DEGREES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
8 students for the Master of Social Work
8 students for the Professional Master of Business Administration
12 students for the Master of Arts in Counseling
22 students for the Master of Education degrees
2 students for the Master of Art degrees
1 student for the Master of Science in Biology
11 students for the Master of Public Administration




"I did it!: University of Guam Spring 2010 graduate Erika Jo Arceo, lower left, lets out a scream after she and other fellow graduates were recognized for fulfilling requirements for their degree in Education during the commencement exercise held at the college’s field house in Mangilao yesterday. (Rick Cruz/For Pacific Daily News)



Master: Manny Ikea Sikau smiles after he was awarded the first Honorary Master of Micronesian Traditional Knowledge Degree during the University of Guam Spring 2010 commencement exercise in Mangilao yesterday. (Rick Cruz/For Pacific Daily News)"


*Source: UOG and PDN

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

SOE Alumni Update - May 18

Small Business Development Center Workshop – May 19 "Introduction to Micro-Credit"Wednesday, May 19th (9:00am-11:30am) – see uog.edu scrolling news for details.

MERIENDA FRIDAY! – May 21
The Faculty Senate, Faculty Union and the Office of the Senior Vice President host an End of Academic Year Merienda on Thursday, MAY 20, 2010 at 3:00 PM in the LG BUILDING MULTIPURPOSE ROOM. Everyone is invited. See you there!

Friday Lecture – May 21
"Interglacial limestone and its geomorphic features on Guam: implications for the RELATIVE sea level Change" by Blaž Miklavič, UOG graduate student and research assistant Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI) on Friday May 21, 2010 at 4:00pm, Marine Lab Classroom.

Nursing Pinning Ceremony – May 21
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences hosts their annual pinning ceremony on Friday, May 21 at the Sheraton. Twenty-three students will graduate from the program on May 30.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Acting Chief Human Resources Officer
Elaine Faculo Gogue is the Acting Chief Human Resources Officer. If you need to contact her about HRO issues, please email: http://us.mc530.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=egogue@uguam.uog.edu.

Fresh Eggs on Sale Now
The UOG Triton Farm is selling eggs this week. Small size: $2.00 per dozen with deposit of egg carton; without $2.50. Regular size $2.50 per dozen with deposit of egg carton; without $3.00. Act fast, because these eggs sell out! Call Doris at 735-2100 and pick up at Agriculture and Life Science Building Room 204 (AES office).

CLASS Awards
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences presented their annual awards to the following individuals on May 14:
· Faculty Excellence in Teaching -- Michelle Bednarzyk
· Faculty Excellence in Service -- Seyda Turk Smith
· Faculty Excellence in Creative Activity -- Peter Onedera
· Faculty Excellence in Collegiality -- Velma Yamashita
· Part-Time Faculty Excellence in Teaching -- Mila Alcazaren
· Outstanding Graduate Student -- Jonathan Guerrero
· Outstanding Staff Award -- Doreen Fernandez
OTHER AWARDS
· CLASS Conference MVP Award -- Jenni Arceo
· Outstanding Sociology Student -- Myracle Mugol
· Cynthia Sajnovsky received a retirement gift/certificate
· Mary Spencer received an appreciation plaque for her service as Dean

UOG Cancer Research Center Seeks Breast Cancer Survivors
Dr. Rachael Leon Guerrero leads a study on breast cancer risk factors and seeks women who have survived breast cancer. The purpose of this study is to establish an understanding of breast cancer in the Mariana Islands in relation to lifestyle. If you were diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2009 or 2010 and are a resident of Guam or Saipan , you may be eligible to be in this study. Please contact Dr. Leon Guerrero or Shelly Blas at 735-2023 or http://us.mc530.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=shellyblas@uguam.uog.edu.

2010 University of Guam Relay for Life Team
Order your Triton t-shirt today. Shirts are $15 each. Please submit your order to Joanne Avila ; http://us.mc530.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=joanne.avila2010@yahoo.com or call her at 735-2023 ( UOG CNAS/Agriculture & Life Sciences Building , room 112B). The funds raised from sale of the t-shirts will go to the American Cancer Society and the UOG Relay Team Triton. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR UOG RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM BY PURCHASING A T-SHIRT!!! "Making a Difference Starts With YOU!"The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event will take place from 7:00pm, Friday, May 28th to 7:00am, Saturday, May 29th, at the George Washington High School Track field. UOG's tent is #62. Please join us for this event and help cancer survivors and their families.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

UOG Green Student Internships Available
UOG Green is now offering up to 10 student internships to support sustainability efforts on Guam . Students will work in a team environment with the UOG community to support energy conservation and recycling. Positions held will work up to 20 hours per week beginning June 1, 2010. For more details, click here.
Congressional Internship for UOG Student - Deadline May 19, 2010The University of Guam Congressional Internship Review Committee is soliciting applications for the 2010 Congressional Internship. The Intern will work on his/her project during the internship at both the district and DC office of Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo. In order to qualify, applicants must be a University of Guam student with Junior Standing, a Guam resident, and have a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0.

2010 SUMMER RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS at the UNIVERSITY OF GUAM COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES – Deadline to apply: May 28
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences at the University of Guam offers its Summer Research Apprenticeship Program in June. This program is open to high school students from both public and private high schools on Guam . Students with an interest in agriculture, consumer and family sciences, and the natural sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. The program will run approximately five weeks from June 28 through July 30, 2010. This will be a full-time employment working 40 hours per week and paying $7.25 an hour. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

(1) A resident of Guam ;
(2) A high school student in good standing who has completed his/her sophomore year and will be a junior or senior when the new school year commences at a local public or private high school; and
(3) Shows interest in science and mathematics.

Application forms may be picked up from the Dean’s Office, Room 206, located in the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building at the University of Guam from April 27, 2010 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Application forms will also be made available at most of the island’s public and private high schools to be disseminated to interested students (inquire at your Principal’s or Guidance Counselor’s Office). Submit your completed application form along with your most recent report card for the current school year to the office mentioned above no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010.

Click here for the application.

For more information, please contact Ms. Annie Santos at 735-2000/1 or by email at http://us.mc530.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=afsantos@uguam.uog.edu

EVENTS NEXT WEEK
2010 School of Education Spring Convocation – May 25
The School of Education hosts its spring convocation for education majors on May 25, at 5:00pm in the Marriott Hotel’s Chamorro Ballroom.
Spring 2010 Commencement Ceremonies – May 30
Commencement ceremonies will be held on May 30 at 2pm in the Field House.