"Ekichu - Unity of Thoughts, Tipechu - Unity of Hearts, Angechu - Unity of Deeds, and Non Pungiro Fonu - Humility and Integrity" by Ansito Walter, PhD

The Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center (MARC) announces its next installment of the MARC Seminar Series, featuring a lecture by Dr. Ansito Walter, associate professor of public administration at UOG and former governor of Chuuk from 1997-2000. The lecture will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at the CLASS Lecture Hall with doors opening at 6 p.m.

The spirit of ekichu, tipechu, angechu, non pungiro fonu has played a significant role in the Chuukese people's ability to remain sustainable and resilient, to remain humble and respectiful in uncomfortable situations, to support and care wherever they live, and to put their future on hold for the love and care of other family members. This is the true spirit of the Chuukese people.

The lecture will focus on how the Chuukese people use and expand these core values as they adapt to their new and different environments and how these Chuukese core values are utilized as resources in the workplace, school settings, and the greater community.

The lecture is free of charge and open to the public.