Charter Day 2018

Schedule

Charter Day 2018

Charter Day Schedule

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CENTER COURTYARD ACTIVITY

 

Join us for the welcoming ceremony, which starts at 9 a.m.

Explore the hut competition and enjoy live dance performances, music, games, an obstacle course, and delicious food all day long! 

 


Enjoy exciting demonstrations from our own Triton Warrior Battalion along with GUARNG displays, and fun games for the family!

John Howerton
Tel: (671) 735-3000
Location: Courtyard #10 and ALS Building
Time: 8:00A.M. to 2:00P.M.

 

 CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

 
 
  • Two (2) Trolleys
  • Bus Arrival (9:00A.M.)
  • Tour Guides Volunteers: Students from FY101 classes and Staff
  • 2 Vans to go down Marine Lab and WERI

Diana Sablan, Coordinator
Tel: (671) 735-2291/90 or cell (671) 686-9811
Location: Field House
Time: 8:30A.M. To 3:00P.M.




The RFK Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will hold its annual Charter Day book sale in the after-hours room. The library will also be hosting a mini-museum depicting the history of our University. Guided tours of the library are available and must be scheduled ahead of time.

 

Shane Santos / Roland San Nicolas
Tel: (671) 735-2341
Location: RFK Library
Time: 9:00A.M. to 2:00P.M.



Science Learning Center – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn about Guam's biology and geology and current research happening within Micronesia, as well as the methods used by biologists and conservationists in their research.


Location: Science Learning Center, the first floor of the English Language Institute

 

Marine Lab – 9a.m. to noon *Reservation recommended

Visitors will be introduced to some of Guam’s marine life, while tour guides highlight some of the ongoing research happening at the lab. Guests will have a chance to visit our touch tanks and get up close and personal with some of the (harmless and docile) critters that call our reefs home.

We anticipate that tours will last approximately 30 minutes each. Reservations are recommended as seats are limited (24 max per time slot). To secure your spot, contact Dr. Atsushi Fujimura at fujimuraa@triton.uog.edu.

 

Dr. Atsushi Fujimura
Tel: (671) 735-2190
Location: Marine Lab
Time: 9 A.M. to 12 Noon

 

WERI: 10 a.m. to Noon *By reservation only
Video Presentations: “Extremely Loud and Dangerous Things” / “Virtual Aquifer Tour”

Take a dive into the 3-D virtual aquifer and learn about our most valuable renewable resource: the Northern Guam Lens Aquifer. Then prepare yourself for videos of extreme weather and loud and dangerous things (tornadoes, typhoons, exploding asteroids, rocket launches, close-up lightning strikes, monster trucks in mud).

Presenters: Dr. Mark Lander & Dr. Nathan Habana
Location: WERI Conference Room
Time: 10:00 a.m. to Noon; Four (4) 30-minute sessions, 24 people maximum per session

Reservations must be made before 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018. You may contact the WERI office at (671) 735-2685 or email Mallary Duenas at mnduenas@triton.uog.edu or Norma Blas at nblas@triton.uog.edu.

*** Shuttle busses are provided at the top of the hill for transportations to both Marine Laboratory and WERI. ***

 

Dr. Nathan Habana/Norma Blas
Tel: (671) 735-2685/88
Location: WERI (Down Marine Lab)
Time: 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon




Connections, Collaborations and Innovations in the Pacific Display.

Dr. Velma Yamashita
Tel: (671) 735-2965
Location: #15 Dean’s Circle
Time: 10:00A.M. to 3:30P.M.




 
Join us for a photo and art exhibition from our own collection, depicting MARC’s founding fathers, Pre-War and Post-War Guam, various illustrations and more.
 
If you missed MARC’s monthly seminars being held at the CLASS Lecture Hall (or would like to recap), you can view the video recordings. 

Lectures include:
 
  • Speaker: Robert Anacletus Underwood, EdD 
    Title: BIRTH OF THE FIRST CHAMORU, NGAI'AN YAN HÅYI
 
  • Speaker: Eva Kuske, graduate student University of Bern, Switzerland
    Title: Guam English: You've all heard it, but what does it really sound like?
 
  • Speaker: Samuel Betances, PhD: 
    Title: Cross-cultural Perspectives on Strength-based, Trauma-informed Care In Guam And Micronesia
 
MARC Publications will also be having a book sale!

Dorathina Herrero
Location: MARC Library, 2nd Floor Lobby
Time: 9:00A.M. to 2:00P.M.


See the latest designs, merchandise, and UOG logo gear at the Triton Store! See something you like, but can't find the right color or size? Visit TritonStore.GU to find what you like!

Tony Villanueva
Tel: (671) 735-2934
Location: Student Center
Time: 8:00A.M. To 11:30A.M.


Student Life will have a booth set up with information about activities to include student organizations, student government, leadership programs and activities, and campus wide programming.

There is something of interest for all students who want to become involved in the Triton Spirit in the Student Center Rotunda from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A ping pong table out for those who want to escape the heat of the sun and cool down with some indoor fun and network with UOG Tritons.

Cyaundra Shimizu, Coordinator
Location: Student Center
Time: 9:00A.M. To 3:00P.M. 


The University of Guam has taken great steps to improve on its technology resources. Visit the UOG Computer Center this Charter Day to explore what they've got in store for the future of the Univeristy. 

Maylene Guerrero
Tel: (671) 735-2635
Location: Computer Center Bldg.
Time: 9:00A.M. to 2:00P.M.

 KPRG will host an open house on Charter Day. 

Dave Lopez
Tel: (671) 486-7179
Location: Dean Circle: House #13
Time: 10:00A.M. To 2:00P.M.

ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

 

Isla Center for the Arts
Connections, Collaborations and Innovations in the Pacific Display.

Dr. Velma Yamashita
Tel: (671) 735-2965
Location: #15 Dean’s Circle
Time: 10:00A.M. to 3:30P.M.

 

CHamoru Language Competition
This year's theme is IFino’Chamoru: Poksai Mo’na I Sahyan I Fino’-tagii Tano.
(Prope Forward Our Language’s Vessel on the Land)

  • Elementary Schools: Drawing, K-2 Children’s Choir and 3-5 Children’s Choir
  • Middle Schools: Choral Reading, Essay and Chant
  • High Schools: Proficiency, Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, Individual Singing – Male, Individual Singing – Female, Kåntan CHamorita and Song and Dance

Jeffrey Umayam
Tel: (671) 735-2800
Location: UOG Fieldhouse
Time: 9:00A.M. to 3:00P.M.

 


See specimens of local animal and natural resources. Check out displays on Rhino Beetle, Insects, Microscope for Plants and Insects. Learn more on growing produce and animals on island.

Visit the 4H Food and Nutriton booth to explore youth development programs on health, reef management, fishery workshops, nutriton, exercise, food safety, and environmental health. Meet representatives from Guam EPA, the U.S. Cost Guard, and Guam Auxiliary.

The Western Pacific Tropical Research Center (WPTRC) will have displays on plant seedlings, weevils, farm equipment, and aquaculture. 

Jesse Rosario
Location: CNAS Building and Sciences Building 1st Floor Room: 110/101
Time: 9:00A.M. To 3:00P.M.

See the ALS map here

Join us for the SBPA Dean's Speaker Series featuring Melialani James, co-founder of Mana Up. 

Serial entrepreneur and innovator Meli James is a co-founder at Mana Up, a Hawai'i based initiative designed to build the state's next generation of CEOs in the retail and food product industry. 

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Location: Bank of Hawai'i Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

 

See schedule below:

8:00 am - SBPA Service Center Display Tables – Guam SBDC, PTAC, RCPP, C4EI (SBPA Atrium)

8:00 am-3:00 pm - SHRM Photo Booth (SBPA Study Room)

8:30 am - SBDC Workshop: How to Market Your Business (Denise Mendiola, SBPA 149)

11:00 am - UOG SIGMA Society Press for Progress featuring Women Running for Office (SBPA ALG MPR 129)

12:30 pm - Guam Soup Stock: Business for Good (SBPA ALG MPR 129)

2:00 pm - Bank of Hawaii SBPA Dean’s Speaker Series featuring Melialani James (SBPA ALG MPR 129)



Cris Toves
Tel: (671) 735-2538
Location: Leon Guerrero Building
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00P.M.

 

 
  • Books Are More Precious than GOLD 
    Sponsored by: SOE Staff
    Location: SOE front lobby
 
*SOE Activities are geared toward K-5 students and will be held from 9-12 only. 
 
  • Duendes-Local Trolls Mini Indoor Activity
    Sponsored by: Dr. Green's class 
    Location: SOE 104A
 
  • Latte Cafe-Story Reading & Interactive Activity
    Sponsored by: Dr. Green's class
    Location: SOE 104B
 
  • Interactive Learning Centers 
    Sponsored by: Ms. Pereda's classes
    Location: Rm. 103 
 
  • Let's Get Physical
    Sponsored by: Dr. Camacho's class
    Location: Outside SOE 
 
  • More Stories, Oh Yeah!!!  
    Sponsored by: Ms. Taitague's class
    Location: Room 107

Jessica Urbano
Tel: (671) 735-2440
Location: Front of the SOE
Time: 9:00A.M. to Noon


Learn about the new School of Engineering! Talk to professors about curriculum and upcoming projects!

Dr. Ujwalkumar D. Patil
Tel: (671) 735-2761
Location: In front of RFK Library
Time: 9:00A.M. to 2:00P.M.

 

Tour the School of Health Learning Resource Center. Watch as nursing students bring the healthcare profession to life with SIM mom, SIM baby, and SIM man. 

Get your blood pressure monitored and take a blood glucose test on your visit. 
 

Jocelyn Aguon
Location: Health Science Bldg.
Time: 9:00A.M. To 2:00 P.M.

OTHER CHARTER MONTH ACTIVITIES

 
Join us for the FINAL event in the 2018 President's Cup Competition: THE WILD CARD! 

  • Meet at the SBPA Field at 2:00 p.m. on March 13 to drop in on the fun

Click here for more information on the President's Cup Competition


We invite you to participate in this year's Charter Day 2K/5K. We encourage all runners and walkers to dress in green for Charter Day's golden anniversary. 

  • Showtime: 5:15 a.m. | Go time: 6:00 a.m. at the UOG Calvo Field House

Proceeds of this event will benefit the UOG Triton Athletics Program

Visit SupportUOG.org for more information

 

This year's theme is IFino’Chamoru: Poksai Mo’na I Sahyan I Fino’-tagii Tano.
(Prope Forward Our Language’s Vessel on the Land)

  • Elementary Schools: Drawing, K-2 Children’s Choir and 3-5 Children’s Choir
  • Middle Schools: Choral Reading, Essay and Chant
  • High Schools: Proficiency, Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, Individual Singing – Male, Individual Singing – Female, Kåntan CHamorita and Song and Dance

Jeffrey Umayam
Tel: (671) 735-2800
Location: UOG Fieldhouse
Time: 9:00A.M. to 3:00P.M.

 


charter day poster

Contact

David Okada
Chief Planning Officer
Charter Day Committee Chairperson
dsokada@triton.uog.edu

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