Charter Day 2018
Join us for the welcoming ceremony, which starts at 9 a.m.
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.
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.
Tony Villanueva
Tel: (671) 735-2934
Location: Student Center
Time: 8:00A.M. To 11:30A.M.
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.
Dave Lopez
Tel: (671) 486-7179
Location: Dean Circle: House #13
Time: 10:00A.M. To 2:00P.M.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Jocelyn Aguon
Location: Health Science Bldg.
Time: 9:00A.M. To 2:00 P.M.
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.
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)
Jeffrey Umayam
Tel: (671) 735-2800
Location: UOG Fieldhouse
Time: 9:00A.M. to 3:00P.M.
David Okada
Chief Planning Officer
Charter Day Committee Chairperson
dsokada@triton.uog.edu