The University of Guam is hosting the second annual Asian and Pacific Islander Association of Colleges and Universities (APIACU) Conference on September 29 to 30, 2015 at Multipurpose Room #129 in the Jesus and Eugenia Leon Guerrero Business and Public Administration Building on the UOG campus. The theme of the conference is "Pathways to the Future.”

Featured Speakers:

• Hon. Ruby G. Moy, President, Asian American and Pacific Islander Association of Colleges and Universities (APIACU)
• Dr. Robert A.Underwood, President,
• University of Guam and Chair of APIACU
• Dr. Mary Okada, President, Guam Community College and Vice Chair, White House Initiative on Asian Americans (WHIAPPI)
• Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo, Guam
• Congressman Robert Scott, Virginia
• Congressman Gregorio Sablan, Northern Marianas
• Senator Mazie Hirono, Hawaii
• Jayne Flores, Guam Community College Assistant Director of Communications and Promotions
• Mr. Clarence A.  Johnson, SES Director, Department of Defense Office of Diversity, Management and Equal Opportunity  
• Pearson Owens, Grants Management Specialist, Department of Education, Office of Post Secondary Education 
• Panelists from the Department of Homeland Security

 

Who Should Attend

UOG and GCC students who want to learn more about the America’s College Promise Act and potential scholarships, internships and careers at the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense. Information presented at the conference will also benefit administrators, counselors and those interested in resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander students in higher education. 

The conference is open to the public and there is no charge to register. For more information, contact Louise Toves at (671) 735-2995 or email lmtoves@uguam.uog.edu. 

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