70th Anniversary

70th Anniversary

The University of Guam ushered in its 70th anniversary year on Oct. 20, 2021, with a virtual, island-wide celebration, featuring remarks from dignitaries and University administrators.

Starting in January and continuing throughout its “Platinum Jubilee” in 2022, occasions will celebrate the University’s growth over seven decades and its role in “Transforming Lives and Advancing Communities” — the theme of the 70^th anniversary celebrations.

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A commitment to progress: How UOG is fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion

05/03/22

In 2020, UOG made a commitment to building a more inclusive community for all students, faculty, staff, and guests

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Tritons Making an Impact: Diversity & Inclusion

04/29/22

Tritons offer insight into the importance of building an inclusive campus community.

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Once a UOG student janitor, Emanuel Mori went on to champion for a cleaner climate as president of the Federated States of Micronesia

04/27/22

His time as a Triton set the stage for him to give back to his island community.

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4-H program at UOG: Planting seeds of sustainable living in Guam's youth

04/26/22

UOG's 4-H program is providing public school teachers the tools to teach hands-on lessons in sustainable living.

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In the News: UOG alumna earns master's at a top university in Japan with plans to work in Pohnpei

04/25/22

Annette Ludwig is the product of a scholarship meant to grow Micronesian environmental leaders.

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Events

January 2022

Theme: Transforming Lives, Advancing Communities

Jan. 7 - UOG Employee Holiday Mixer

February 2022

Theme: Health and Welfare

Feb. 23 - Launch of the Annual Campaign for Alumni
Feb. 25 - Tritons Baseball Invitational Opening Ceremony (Paseo Stadium)

March 2022

Theme: Micronesian History and Culture

CHamoru History Month
March 4 - Triton Esports Showcase: Super Smash Bros. Crew Battle (6 p.m., Virtual)
March 5 - Community Esports Tournament: Tekken 7 Singles (2 p.m, Virtual)
March 11 - Triton Esports Showcase: League of Legends ARAM (6 p.m., Virtual)
March 11 - 43rd Annual CLASS Annual Research Conference (9:30 a.m., Virtual)
- March 11 - April 1 - CLASS ARC Exhibit (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat.)
March 12 - Community Esports Tournament: Pokémon Unite 3v3 (2 p.m., Virtual)
March 17-18 - International Conference on Business, Economics & Information Technology (ICBEIT)
March 18 - Charter Day/Month Proclamation Signing (10:30 a.m., Virtual)
March 18 - Triton Esports Showcase: CS: Go 1v1 King of the Hill (6 p.m., Virtual)
March 19 - 2021 UOG Distinguished Alumni Awards (6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Venue TBD)
March 19 - Community Esports Tournament: Valorant 5v5 (2 p.m., Virtual)
March 26 - Community Esports Tournament and Stream: Team Fight Tactics (4 p.m., Virtual)
March 28-29 - Inacha'igen Fino' CHamoru / CHamoru Language Competition (Virtual)
March 30 - E-Society's Entrepreneurship Profile Series
March 31 - Charter Day Ceremony (Livestreamed on UOG Facebook page)
- President's Medal Award

April 2022

Themes: Island Sustainability and UOG Green / Diversity and Inclusion

April 1 - 54th Charter Day Festival (Center Courtyard)
April 4-8 - Conference on Island Sustainability
April 20 - Presidential Lecture Series: Insular Issues (6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
April 29 - Diversity Day by EMSS

May 2022

Theme: Economic Engine of Guam and the Region

May 22 - Fañomnåkan 2022 Commencement Ceremony and Awarding of Honorary Degrees

June 2022

Theme: Land Grant University

Annual Campaign to Re-Energize

July 2022

Theme: Island Wisdom

July 18 - Opening of UOG Display at Guam Museum featuring UOG@70, Marine Lab@50, Land Grant@50, UOGEF@40
July 21 - Liberation Day Parade
Seattle TBD - President Meets Alumni