Charter Day 2026
Schedule | Charter Day 2026
Charter Day 2026
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
UOG Center Courtyard
Last updated on 02/05/2026
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
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9:00am |
Opening Ceremony at the Calvo Field House |
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9:00am – 3:30pm |
Charter Day Program at the Center Courtyard Explore the Center Courtyard for vendors, food trucks, and other fun activities. |
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8:00am – 4:00pm |
View the schedule of activities below. |
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5:30pm – 9:30pm |
Blue Night on Wednesday, March 4, 2025 at the Calvo Field House |
ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS)
CHARTER DAY CONCERT
11:00am
The University Singers and Mangilao Hott Jazz will present a program of lively tunes sure to have your fingers tapping and heads nodding. Beat the Charter Day Heat and join us in the Fine Arts Theatre.
Concert hosted by the Fine Arts Program. Preview concert for the music program.
PAX: 230
UOG THEATRE SCENE
2:00pm
Encore for senior showcase (showcase title TBA)
PAX: 230
MINI ART EXHIBIT
TBD
Mini exhibit of fine arts students' work.
PAX: 230
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION PROGRAM (VAWPP)
All Day
Information/outreach booth on resources and Victim Services Center.
CLASS PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATION DISPLAYS
All Day
College showcase of degree programs and college’s student organizations.
OPEN HOUSES
All Day
Lab open house featuring pottery, slingstones, and primate skulls on display.
PAX: 30
10:00am - 4:00pm
Psychology lab open house featuring:
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Experimental Psychology
HSS 204 Psychology Student Lounge -
Lab Eye-Tracking
HSS 206 Pyschology Lab -
VR Demo
TBD
PAX: 10
10:00am - 4:00pm
Open house to explore our pyschology clinical training facility, featuring the HSS 202 clinical observation and training suite, HSS 212 child adolescent, and family therapy room.
PAX: 10
College of Natural & Applied Sciences (CNAS) - Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg.
land grant festival
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg. Courtyard
Plants! Local produce! Food samples! The Land Grant Festival will feature 30+ booths sharing scientific know-how on how we can live better -- from the plants we grow to the foods and activities that keep us healthy.
PAX: No limit
Festival Booths
Academic Instruction Program Booths
| Unit | Activity | Booth # |
|---|---|---|
| Army ROTC | Camouflage face painting and push up, curl up, and deadlift competitions | 32 |
| Agriculture & Life Sciences Club | Plant sales and giveaways | Cultivation Commons Hoop-House Nursery |
| Discover ALS | Learn about two lesser known tracks in the B.S. in Agriculture & Life Sciences degree program -- Family & Community Resource Development and Human Nutrition & Food Sciences -- and why they might be right for you. | 24 |
| Meat & Poultry Processing Program | Free BBQ samples | 8 |
Extension Service Booths
| Unit | Activity | Booth # |
|---|---|---|
| Animal & Meat Science | Free BBQ samples | 8 |
| Community Development | My Financial LifeScape: Participate in a Guam Saves pledge and a drop a coin activity, and receive literacy information handouts, | 18 |
| Community Nutrition Education Program | Live recipe demo of mini fruit tarts, plus reuseable bag giveaways. | 26 |
| Family Resiliency & Health and Wellness | Play a mini Jeopardy game on common questions in the areas of family resiliency and health and wellness. | 20 |
| Farmer Focus Project | Learn about the work the UOG Farmer Focus Project is doing to expand resources for farmers, their families, and the general public. | 12 |
| Food Science | Taste some tropical value-added food products, including a breadfruit drink and candied calamansi and get free recipes, samples, and publications. | 25 |
| Guam 4-H | Move the 4-H Way: Hands, Head, Heart & Health! Youth will get moving through fun, interactive physical activities that build skills (Hands), spark thinking (Head), encourage teamwork and caring (Heart), and promote healthy living (Health). | 28 |
| Horticulture | Bring your gardening and plant questions to our horticultural specialists. | 7 |
| Plant Pathology | Plant Clinic: See plant pathogens under a microscope. Learn about the UOG Plant Clinic Service, and bring your sick plants for diagnosis. | 6 |
agInnovation Research Center Booths
| Unit | Activity | Booth # |
|---|---|---|
| Entomology Lab & Guam Beekeepers Association | Observe a beehive, taste honeycomb, and buy local honey! Also view collections of various preserved insects and check them out under a microscope. | 5 |
| Guam Plant Extinction Prevention Program (GPEPP) | 16 | |
| Horticulture Lab | Discover two promising new specialty crops for Guam — roselle and black pepper! Enjoy refreshing roselle popsicles, explore our premium processed black pepper peppercorns, shop live plants, and learn more through engaging factsheets and video displays. | 13/14 |
| MAGIC Lab: NASA Guam Space Grant and NASA Guam EPSCoR | Hands-on activities from the NASA Guam Space Grant’s STEM Saturday series focused on chemistry, engineering, weather science, and more including Cloud In A Bottle, Filtered Lights, and Electrostatic Force Dancing! Plus, learn about opportunities with the MAGIC Lab for research, internships, workshops, and with the UOG Drone Corps. | 23/24 |
| Natural Products Lab | A showcase of what can be made from natural products in Guam. Come try functional product samples, including soap. | 15 |
| Plant Pathology Lab | Grow art with pigmented bacteria on agar plates. Check which plant pathogen matches your personality. Find a viable black mangrove seed and win a prize! | 11 |
| Soil Lab | Learn how we can turn Guam's soils into fertile soil through regenerative practices that local farmers can implement. Learn which soil amendments show the most promise for restoring degraded lands while building long-term soil health. | 10 |
| Triton Farm | Plant and produce sales, seed packet giveaways, live chicken and chicks on display | 1 |
Partner Agency Booths
| Unit | Activity | Booth # |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University CEMML | Hold a live brown tree snake and learn about its morphology. Observe the difference between male and female Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles and learn about their life cycle and characteristcis. View a Little Fire Ant specimen under a microscope and learn why it's such an impactful invasive species. | 17 |
| Guam Dept. of Agriculture - Division of Aquatic & Wildlife Resources | Display of marine specimens, interactive activities, free workbooks and posters. | 27 |
| Guam Dept. of Agriculture - Division of Biosecurity | See a demonstration of how detector dogs sniff out coconut rhinoceros beetles. | 33 |
| Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) | Explore GEPA's regulatory roles in protecting our island's water, air, and land | 2 |
| Guam DPHSS - Division of Children's Wellness | 29 | |
| Guam DPHSS - Community Health Center | Activities promoting mental health and mindfulness | 30 |
| Guam DPHSS - Guam WIC Program | Nutrition education resources for pregnant/breastfeeding/postpartum women, infants, and children, plus eligibility screening, appointment scheduling, and share services that the program offers, including referrals to other agencies/programs beyond WIC. | 3 |
| Northern Guam Soil & Water Conservation District | Learn practical soil and water conservation techniques for your garden and home that promote sustainable land use and environmental stewardship. Plus, get hands-on experience with planting techniques and composting. | 21 |
| Southern Guam Soil & Water Conservation District | Play an interactive game with SWCD and learn about their programs/initiatives geared toward educators and students. | 22 |
| USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Wildlife Services | Discover information about invasive ungulates, brown treesnakes, and predators in Guam. See real traps and tools used to control invasive species, and learn how invasive species control benefits native ecosystems. | 9 |
agInnovation experiment station Farm Equipment Display
All Day
Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg. Front Lawn
NEW THIS YEAR! Come browse and take your photo with the tractors and other key farming equipment used at UOG Land Grant's three agInnovation experiment stations!
PAX: No limit
cultivation commons greenhouses
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg. Courtyard
NEW THIS YEAR! Come see UOG Land Grant's brand-new greenhouses! UOG's agriculture students will give you a glimpse of their latest horticulture proejcts, including the propagation of lemongrass, watermelon, papaya, banana, mango, and avocado and will have some seedlings for visitors to take home and plant as well.
PAX: 20
mini-Drone obstacle course
9 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m.
Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg. Courtyard (Go to the NASA Guam Space Grant Booth)
NEW THIS YEAR! Operate a drone through an exciting, beginner-friendly training course with the NASA Guam Space Grant program, and discover what it means to be a drone pilot! See how the UOG Drone Corps utilizes drone technology to conduct cutting-edge research on Guam, and learn how to utilize controller-based maneuvers and coding programs to pilot the drones.
PAX: 15-20
circuit tour #1: Agricultural research labs
Every half hour starting at 8 a.m. Last tour at 12:30 p.m.
Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg. (Meet at entrance/breezeway)
Take a two-stop tour in UOG Land Grant's agricultural research labs, starting in the Soil Lab, where you'll see a first-hand demonstration of how pH is measured in soil samples. Then we'll stop into the Pomology Lab and get an up-close look at live nematodes and eggs under microscopes, observe an extraction of nematodes, and perform a staining!
PAX: 20
DURATION: 20 minutes per lab (45 min total)
circuit tour #2: Urban agriculture & speciality crop tour
Every half hour starting at 8 a.m. Last tour at 12:30 p.m.
Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg. (Meet at entrance/breezeway)
NEW THIS YEAR! Take a two-stop tour starting with the UOG Horticulture Lab's growing grounds, where they've been experimenting with growing two new crops for Guam: Roselle hibiscus and black pepper! Then, see how a backyard can be turned into a single-family agricultural operation, including sustainable methods for housing and caring for chickens, conserving water, and improving soil fertility.
PAX: 20
DURATION: 20 minutes per station (45 min total)
circuit tour #3: insect Collection and Cycad walk
Every half hour starting at 8 a.m. Last tour at 12:30 p.m.
Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg. (Meet at entrance/breezeway)
NEW THIS YEAR! Take a behind-the-scenes look in UOG Land Grant's newly refreshed Insect Library! Step inside and explore Guam’s insect world—from World War II to yesterday—and learn about both the beneficial and pest insects that shape the island. You'll see a historic collection of Guam’s insects and spiders and might even get to (gently) touch live butterflies! Then, take a guided stroll down our Cycad Walk, featuring a complete collection of the world's 10 genera of cycads and learn about the threats that are making them one of world's most endangered plant groups.
PAX: 20
DURATION: 20 minutes per station (45 min total)
College of Natural & Applied Sciences (CNAS) - Science Bldg. & Math Annex
SCIENCE BUILDING
HIGH school chemistry titration competition
Opening Ceremony: 9 a.m. | Competition: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Awards Ceremony:
1:30 p.m.
Science Bldg., Rooms 230 and 250
Come quietly observe on the sidelines of UOG's Chemistry Labs as high school student teams compete in a performance of an acid/base titration. Awards will be presented for Best Individual, Best Team, and Best Laboratory Skill.
PAX: 15
Anatomy exhibition with the UOG AMSA (american medical student Association)
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Science Bldg., Room 112
Observe and learn fun facts about anatomy including the human brain, bone models, microscope slides and rat dissection.
PAX: 15
mammalian dive response demo with Dr. Orr's Lab
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Science Bldg., Room 112
NEW THIS YEAR! This activity demonstrates the mammalian dive response (MDR), a natural reflex that helps the body conserve oxygen during “diving-like” conditions such as holding your breath and briefly submerging the face in cold water. It’s a quick, hands-on physiology demo that makes this real body reflex easy to see and understand.
PAX: 8
TOOTH TIME WITH UOG PRE-DENTAL CLUB
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Science Bldg., Room 101
Come meet the students in the UOG Pre-Dental Club, gain some important knowledge about oral health, and take part in a children's teeth-brushing activity!
Physics demo
10 a.m. - Noon
Science Bldg., Room 221
NEW THIS YEAR! Come observe and participate in some experiments that demonstrate principles from across the field of physics: mechanics, electromagnetism, light and sound, and more!
PAX: 10-15
touch tanks with UOG MO'NA (Marine Opportunities/Nature Association)
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Science Bldg., Room 110
An exciting, interactive presentation of marine species that can be found around our Island. This involves live specimens in tanks that guests can safely and physically interact with while learning facts about them provided by our members.
PAX: 15
specimen exhibit with UOG Bio CLUB
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Science Bldg., Room 110
Explore biology through microscopes, preserved specimens, and fossil displays. You’ll learn about the diversity of organisms and different ways biology can be studied through the microscopic and macroscopic world.
PAX: 15
uog herbarium open house
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Science Bldg., Room 105
Peer into UOG's plant collections from decades past, and find out how these collections are used by scientists in the region and around the world.
PAX: 20
MATH ANNEX (WAREHOUSE B)
math is fun!
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Annex B, Room 1
Play Math Jeopardy! or Math Kahoot!, check out some math puzzles, learn about summer math 4-H opportunities, see displays about math research, relax and play chess or other board games.
PAX: 30
gamedev with makecode arcade
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Annex B, Room 2
Code a level of a 2D side-scrolling platformer game using MakeCode Arcade.
PAX: 15-20
DURATION: 20 minutes
computer science showcase
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Annex B, Room 3 (also Room 2 after 11:30 a.m.)
Check out the cool software products developed by UOG computer science students, including a hotel customer reservations platform, a program for sending urgent messages via WhatsApp, and an employee timekeeping system.
PAX: 20
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health (MPHU-SOH)
TBD
School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA)
TBD
School of Education (SOE)
tbd
School of Engineering (SENG)
tbd
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Enrollment Management & Student Success (EMSS)
tbd
Blue Night
Center Courtyard Program and Enterntainment
In the center courtyard there will be various vendors and food trucks (50 vendors, 10 food trucks). Cultural Student Organizations and performance groups have been invited to perform as part of the program. Simultaneously there will be various activities happening in the center courtyard to include ROTC demonstration, a showcase of the student hut competition, etc.
Hut Competition
Marine Lab
MARINE LAB TOUR & PRESENTATION
8am – 1pmMarine Laboratory
Classroom Presentation and Activities
- Marine Lab Tour - Genetics Lab, Biorepository, Boathouse, Lanais (East), Touch tanks
PAX: 30 - Wet Lab
PAX: 15-20
Large groups RSVP; walk-ins are welcomed.
Office of Information Technology (OIT)
TECH FEST 2026
10am – 3pmOffice of IT / Computer Center (#5 on the Campus Map)
Get ready for a day packed with games, tech, and prizes!
- 💮 Digital Stamp Rally
Visit activities across campus, collect all stamps, and score a prize - 🥽 Virtual Reality (VR)
Step into the action with Beat Saber and Fruit Ninja - 🎮 Gaming Lounge
Featuring PC games, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Mario Kart - ⌨️ Typing Contest
Put your speed to the test and win a prize - 🎤 Karaoke Lounge
Chill vibes, sing with friends, no pressure - 🎁 Blind Boxes
Mystery tech goodies (while supplies last!) - 📸 360° Photo Booth
Get that spin shot for the ‘gram ✨
Come for the tech, stay for the fun, don’t miss it!
PAX: 100 at a time
Triton Store & Café Sirena
TRITON STORE POP-UP
All DayCenter Courtyard
Stop by the Triton Store Pop-Up and browse a wide selection of exclusive merchandise, including limited-edition Charter Day apparel. Enjoy special discounts and deals on your favorite Triton gear while celebrating this special occasion. Don’t miss your chance to grab unique items and show off your Triton spirit! 🔱
CAFÈ SIRENA
All DaySBPA Atrium
Stop by Café Sirena and treat yourself to special Charter Day-themed drinks and delicious food! Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing beverage or a tasty bite, we've got something just for you. Don’t miss out on these exclusive menu items, available only for this special celebration!
University Libraries (RFK, MARC, UOG Press)
tbd
UOG Army ROTC
tbd
Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI)
tbd
CONTACT:
Mark Mendiola
Interim Chief of Staff
Co-Chairperson
Charter Day Committee
mendiolam4561@triton.uog.edu
Jonas Macapinlac
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Co-Chairperson
Charter Day Committee
jmac@triton.uog.edu
VENDOR CONTACT:
64th UOG Student
Government Association
uog.sga@triton.uog.edu
BLUE NIGHT CONTACT:
University Advancement Office
advancement@triton.uog.edu
CHARTER DAY 2K/5K CONTACT:
Jennifer Naron