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College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

  • CLASS 46th Annual Research Conference - Tapestries of Resilience: Securing our Island Communities
  • Expand your perspective, consider a major in liberal arts
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  • Appointments available in-person and virtually. Walk-ins accepted in the virtual Math Tutor Zoom Room. Open to undergraduate students of all majors. Click to learn more. 

 


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The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences provides students with a broad and interconnected education in the arts, humanities, language, literature, and the social and behavioral sciences.

Through its four divisions, the college offers 10 major programs, 17 minor programs, three master’s programs, and courses that fulfill professional preparation requirements of other institutions of higher education.

The college also has a long tradition of sponsoring or co-sponsoring major conferences on important academic, intellectual, educational, community, and public policy issues. These include the CLASS Annual Research Conference, the Regional Language Arts Conference, the CLASS Colloquium Series, the University of Guam Film Festival.

CLASS News & Announcements

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The University of Guam conducted its first Short-Term Training Course on Basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from October 13–17, 2025, bringing together professionals from government agencies, educational institutions, and regional organizations. Led by Dr. Jose Edgardo Aban, the five-day course provided hands-on instruction in digital mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization to strengthen geospatial literacy and professional development on island.
UOG delivers first Short-Term GIS Training Course for professionals
10/24/25

The University of Guam conducted its first Short-Term Training Course on Basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from October 13–17, 2025, bringing together professionals from government agencies, educational institutions, and regional organizations. Led by Dr. Jose Edgardo Aban, the five-day course provided hands-on instruction in digital mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization to strengthen geospatial literacy and professional development on island.

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Philippine Studies Lecture Series Flyer
UOG Philippine Studies Lecture Series Returns with Focus on Workplace Psychology
10/21/25

The lecture, titled "Contextualizing Work and Organizational Psychology: Key Insights from Research and Organization Development Practice in the Philippines," will explore how cultural, economic, and local factors shape workplace behaviors, employee motivation, leadership approaches, and team dynamics in Philippine organizations.

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An opinion piece from the University of Guam’s anthropology program highlights how studying the humanities helps recover and amplify the voices of Micronesia. The article reflects on gaps in regional knowledge among students and emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with Pacific histories, cultures, and navigation traditions.
OPINION: Anthropology, humanities at UOG recover the voices of Micronesia
10/21/25

An opinion piece from the University of Guam’s anthropology program highlights how studying the humanities helps recover and amplify the voices of Micronesia. The article reflects on gaps in regional knowledge among students and emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with Pacific histories, cultures, and navigation traditions.

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Venus Ituralde shares words of encouragement at the Fall 2025 New Student Orientation
Tåotao Tritons | "Meeting Students Where They Are": Venus Ituralde's Path to Healing at UOG
10/07/25

When Venus Leah Ituralde walks into her office on the first floor of the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, she's not just starting her workday. She's stepping into her purpose.

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UOG alumna Makaelah Blas has been awarded the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship and Pasifika Doctoral Scholarship to pursue her Ph.D. in History at Victoria University of Wellington. Her Pacific-centered research builds on her UOG studies and commitment to amplifying Indigenous voices in Guam and the Pacific.
UOG alumna awarded two prestigious scholarships for doctoral studies in New Zealand
10/02/25

UOG alumna Makaelah Blas has been awarded the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship and Pasifika Doctoral Scholarship to pursue her Ph.D. in History at Victoria University of Wellington. Her Pacific-centered research builds on her UOG studies and commitment to amplifying Indigenous voices in Guam and the Pacific.

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Upcoming Events

See below for upcoming events.

Visit the university calendar for UOG Events.

Fine Arts Events: Theater Performances, Musical Concerts, and Gallery. Call 671-735-2700 for dates.
Fall Season 2024 for Fine Arts Programs

 

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  • UOG Art Exhibit Celebrates a Decade of Printmaking

    Thursday, 10/23/2025, 5:00 PM

    Location: Isla Center for the Arts
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  • Scholarship Month Proclamation

    Friday, 11/07/2025, 10:30 AM

    Location: Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor's Complex
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  • Merrily We Roll Along

    Thursday, 11/20/2025, 7:00 PM

    Location: UOG Fine Arts Theatre
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    CLASS Student Success

    Guide to your first year at UOG

    Provided by the DEAL Writing Center for the Triton Academy.

    Read success stories from students and alumni from the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. For more student success stories, see UOG's Student Spotlights. 

     

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