A book of American-style tanka poetry by University of Guam Professor Yukiko Inoue-Smith was published on June 3, adding to her growing collection of published works.

UOG Professor Evelyn R. Flores spoke with Radio New Zealand regarding her newly published book, "Indigenous Literatures from Micronesia," which is a compilation of poetry, short stories, essays, chants, and excerpts of plays from more than 70 Micronesian authors. Listen to the interview at the link below.

Associate Professor of CHamoru Evelyn R. Flores of the University of Guam and Emelihter Kihleng, a Pohnpeian poet and curatorial research fellow at the MARKK Museum am Rothenbaum in Hamburg, Germany, will release their newly published book, "Indigenous Literatures from Micronesia," at a launch event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 6 at the CLASS Lecture Hall.

Hiroyasu Kurashina, emeritus director of the Micronesian Area Research Center at the University of Guam, on May 21 received the Order of the Sacred Treasure award from Japan.