The University recognized 24 employees for their years of service at the University of Guam. Employees were presented with a Certificate for Service of 10-, 20-, or 30-years milestones.

10 years of service

1. Vera Ann G. Blaz, CEDDERS Training Associate
2. Matthew L. Raymundo, Junior Web Application Developer
3. Daniel P. Lindstrom, Associate Professor
4. David D. Atienza, Associate Professor
5. Ana Joy P. Mendez, Associate Professor
6. Yoshifumi Takenouchi, Assistant Professor
7. Teresita T. Paulino, Word Processing Secretary I
8. Elizabeth Guruwaen, Payroll Supervisor
9. Tony A. Villanueva, Buyer I
10. Arline E. Leon Guerrero, Senior Student Academic Counselor
    
    

20 years of service

1. Corazon D. Nazareno, Accounting Technician III
2. Elizabeth D. Flores, Administrative Officer
3. Pamela S. Garcia, Library Technician Supervisor
4. Nichole M. Castro, Administrative Officer
5. Christine M. Mabayag, Executive Secretary
   
   

30 years of service

1. Monica A. Medina, Accounting Technician Supervisor
2. Esperanza S. Carlos, Accountant II
3. Luz M. Paulino, Accountant II
4. Gerard J. Guerrero, Buyer I
5. Edward R. Unpingco, Postal Clerk Supervisor
6. Merlita M. Azicate, General Accounting Supervisor
7. Nida S. Villaluna, Accounting Technician III
8. Nestor S. Mercado, Planner III
9. Doreen S. Fernandez, Program Coordinator III

The University recognized 9 staff employees and 13 faculty employees for their promotions at the University of Guam.

Staff Promotions: 

1. Jennifer Marie Blas Chong, Program Coordinator II
2. Mallary Nicole Chargualaf Duenas, Chemist III
3. Trini Deleon Guerrero Macduff, Research & Statistics Analyst II
4. Gema C. Payumo, Program Coordinator IV
5. Anthony A. Agustin, Administrative Assistant
6. Alfred Toves Garrido, Safety Administrator
7. Jonathan T.H. Nguyen, Program Coordinator III
8. Joann M. Sablan, Administrative Assistant
9. Desiree Lynn Aguon, Program Coordinator II
   
   

Faculty Promotions: 

1. Dr. David J. Combosch, Associate Professor
2. Dr. Tanisha Franquez Aflague, Associate Professor
3. Dr. Raymond Dennis Seymou Anderson, Associate Professor
4. Dr. Tedros Bezabah, Professor
5. Dr. Doreen T. Crisostomo-Muna, Professor
6. Dr. Nathan C. Habana, Associate Professor
7. Dr. Pyoyoon Hong, Professor
8. Dr. William Frederick Jeffery, Associate Professor
9. Dr. Yoshito Kawabata, Professor
10. Dr. Dean Anthony Olah, Associate Professor
11. Dr. John Joseph Rivera, Associate Professor
12. Dr. Ansito Walter, Professor
13. Dr. Laura Ashley F. Biggs, Associate Professor

The University recognized 13 faculty employees who were granted tenure at the University of Guam.

1. Dr. John Joseph Rivera, Associate Professor
2. Joseph Eugene Tuquero, Extension Agent III
3. Dr. Laura Ashley F. Biggs, Associate Professor
4. Dr. William Frederick Jeffery, Associate Professor
5. Dr. Tedros Bezabah, Professor
6. Dr. Velma Jean Yamashita, Associate Professor
7. Dr. Pyoyoon Hong, Professor
8. Dr. Tanisha Franquez Aflague, Associate Professor
9. Dr. Leslie J.C. Aquino, Associate Professor
10. Dr. Francis S. Dalisay, Associate Professor
11. Dr. Nathan C. Habana, Associate Professor
12. Dr. Yoshito Kawabata, Professor
13. Dr. Raymond Dennis S. Anderson, Professor

And lastly, the University recognized the following four academic employees who were granted emeritus status with Certificates of Appreciation.

1. Mark J. Heath, Vice President Emeritus of the University of Guam
2. George Clayton Wall, Emeritus Professor
3. Kyle D. Smith, Emeritus Professor
4. Richard S. Colfax, Emeritus Professor