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College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
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
Latest Newsletters
Newsletter Archive
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2023 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2023 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2022 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2022 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2021 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2021 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2020 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2020 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2019 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2018 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2018 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2017 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2016 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2015 CLASS Newsletter
The University of Guam will celebrate the achievements of 375 graduates at its Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2025 Commencement Ceremony, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the UOG Calvo Field House.
The Consulate-General of Japan in Hagåtña announced in a press release that "The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" was awarded to Dr. Toyoko Poong-Ja Kang, Professor Emerita of Japanese Language at the University of Guam.
Researchers at the University of Guam are enhancing environmental data collection by adapting geographic mapping tools for local use. At the 2024 UOG Conference on Island Sustainability, faculty showcased how GIS and satellite remote sensing technologies are being used to assess natural resources, including wildfire-impacted grasslands and watersheds. This initiative aims to support faster, more efficient decision-making for island conservation efforts.
Plan your academic year with ease! The University of Guam (UOG) launches its first-ever online, year-long Course Schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year. Explore courses across all four terms, filter by subject or instructor, view key dates, and simplify registration—all on a mobile-friendly platform.
The University of Guam has relaunched its Triton Privileges program, offering exclusive discounts and perks from over 60 local businesses. Open to UOG students, alumni, and employees, the program strengthens campus-community connections through a new web platform.
Notice on accessibility: The University of Guam is currently in the process of converting legacy PDF documents and forms to accessible web pages, documents, and online forms that are WCAG 2.0-compliant. Until this project is completed, the UOG ADA Office is available to provide accessible versions of any such document upon request.
For assistance, please contact the Student Counseling and Advising Services/ADA Office at (671) 735-2460 [Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) number], or email sssablan@triton.uog.edu Please be prepared to provide the web address or URL of this page, as well as the name of the document you are trying to access.
Upcoming Events
See below for upcoming events.
Visit the university calendar for UOG Events.
Activities
Amalgam: UOG Senior Exhibition
Thursday, 05/08/2025, 10:00 AM
Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, 05/25/2025, 2:00 PM
CLASS Dean's Office:
Program Coordinator, CLASS Dean's Office
Office Location: 
Tel: (671) 735-2850
Program Coordinator III, CLASS Dean's Office
Office Location: HSS Bldg., 3rd Flr., Dean’s Office- Tel: (671) 735-2853
Fax: (671) 734-3410-
Program Coordinator III / Advisement Specialist
Office Location: HSS 308- Tel: (671) 735-2855
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Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Office Location: CLASS Dean's Office Front Desk, Humanities & Social Sciences Building, 3rd Floor- Tel: (671) 735-2852
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CLASS Dean and Associate Dean:
Dean / Professor of Philosophy and Micronesian Studies
Office Location: Humanities & Social Sciences Bldg., 3rd Floor, Dean’s OfficeExpertise
ABOUT
James D. Sellmann was born and raised in the city of Niagara Falls, N.Y. He was awarded bachelor's degrees in psychology and philosophy from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and master's degrees in Asian religions and comparative philosophy from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He was awarded a doctorate in Chinese philosophy from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has published more than 60 articles in various peer-reviewed books and journals, such as "Asian Philosophy" and "Philosophy East and West." His book "Timing and Rulership in Master Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals," was published by State University of New York Press in 2002. He is the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and Professor of Philosophy and Micronesian Studies at the University of Guam. He enjoys cooking and hiking.
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- B.A., Philosophy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- M.A., Chinese Religions, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- M.A., Comparative Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Ph.D., Chinese Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa
RESEARCH
Associate Dean, CLASS / Associate Professor of Political Science, Micronesian Studies, and CHamoru Studies / I Meyeng UOG-Certified Online Teacher
Office Location: Humanities & Social Sciences Bldg., 3rd Floor, Dean's OfficeCREDENTIALS
- B.A., Political Science and Communication, University of Guam
- M.A., Political Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Ph.D., Political Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa
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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