Society of Emeritus Professors & Retired Scholars
Society of Emeritus Professors & Retired Scholars
Society of Emeritus Professors & Retired Scholars
The Society of Emeritus Professors and Retired Scholars (SEPRS) was established in 1989 during the presidency of Dr. Wilfred P. Leon Guerrero. The Society utilizes its members in the areas of teaching, research and public service to promote the growth and increase the productivity of the University. The offices, conference room and classroom are housed in Emeritus Hall which is located in the MARC/ Computer Center/GLE building on the UOG Campus.
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On October 18, 2024, the University of Guam’s Society of Emeritus Professors (SEPRS) awarded scholarships to six exceptional UOG students for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The University of Guam Society of Emeritus Professors (SEPRS) recently awarded scholarships to seven UOG students this academic year.
Two students from CNAS, one from SOH, and one from SOE were awarded SEPRS Scholarships for the coming school year.
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The UOG Society of Emeritus Professors & Retired Scholars (SEPRS) conducted its annual election of officers at its spring general membership meeting held at Emeritus Hall on campus on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The unanimously elected new officers for the 2026-2027 term are (From left to right): Prof. Dee Leon Guerrero (Treasurer), Dr. Lawrence Kasperbauer (Vice President), Dr. Hiro Kurashina (President), and Dr. Kathryn Wood (Secretary).
President
Dr. Hiro Kurashina - Emeritus Director of MARC
PhD of Anthropology, University of California at Berkeley
Dr. Lawrence Kasperbauer - Professor Emeritus of Sociology
PhD of Sociology, Iowa State University
Secretary
Dr. Kathryn Wood - Professor Emerita of Nursing
PhD of Nursing, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Treasurer
Prof. Deborah Leon Guerrero - Emerita Vice Provost of Institutional Effectiveness
MBA, University of Hawaii at Manoa
The SEPRS Scholarship for AY2025-2026
Eligible applicants may obtain application packets online at the UOG Financial Office’s website, https://www.uog.edu/financial-aid/scholarships after the official announcement to be made in early March, 2025.
SEPRS Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The SEPRS Scholarship eligibility criteria are:
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- The applicant must be a registered full-time University of Guam undergraduate or graduate student and may hold any citizenship
- The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- All applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation
- The applicant must write an essay describing academic and personal goals, and explaining how the SEPRS Scholarship will be helpful for achieving these goals (300-500 words).
Scholarship Application Timeline
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Announcement for Application by the UOG Financial Aid Office (Start of Spring Semester: January 21, 2025) |
Monday, March 3, 2025 |
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Online Application Deadline at the UOG Financial Aid Office (End of Spring Semester: May 23, 2025) |
5 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025 |
| Review and Preparation of Applications Package by UOGFAO | Month of July, 2025 |
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Review and Evaluation of Applications Package by SEPRS Scholarship Committee (Start of Fall Semester 2025: August 18, 2025) |
Friday, August 22, 2025 |
| Ratification of Recipients by SEPRS Membership (SEPRS Quarterly Meeting) | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 |
| Awarding of SEPRS Scholarships | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| Announcement of SEPRS Scholarship Recipients for AY2025-26 | TBA |
| SEPRS Scholarship Gala | TBA |
The SEPRS Scholarship Committee Members include SEPRS President Hiro Kurashina, SEPRS Vice President Larry Kasperbauer, SEPRS Secretary Kathryn Wood, Professor Emerita Rebecca Stephenson, Professor Emerita Lou Klitzkie, and Professor Emeritus Robert Sajnovsky.
CONTACT
Tel: (671) 735-2600
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