PIBBA Guam members meet Oct. 26 to discuss activities

PIBBA Guam meeting 1.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Jose Q. Cruz; Toni Salas; Lois Taitano Gumataotao; Dawn Maka, PIBBA Guam Treasurer; and Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA Guam President.

PIBBA Guam meeting 2.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster; and Dr. Jose Q. Cruz.

PIBBA Guam meeting 3.  Pictured L-R:  Dawn Maka, PIBBA Guam Treasurer; Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA Guam President; Bobbie Benavente; Carmen Weaver; Dr. Arn Diaz, PIBBA Guam President-Elect; and Liz Langas.

UOG Launches Chamorro Studies Program - Oct. 24

The University of Guam launched its Chamorro Studies program I Tinituhun: Inestudian Chamorro gi UOG on October 24, 2013. Previously, Governor Eddie Calvo signed a proclamation commemorating the creation of the Chamorro Studies program on October 14, 2013.

The Chamorro Studies major is a track within the Pacific-Asia Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). The Pacific-Asia Studies Program also includes majors in Japanese Studies and East-Asia Studies. Students that major in Chamorro Studies will become fluent in both reading and writing the Chamorro language. They will also become well-versed in the Chamorro history and culture.

The Chamorro Studies program will make an impact in the preservation, perpetuation and promotion of Chamorro language and culture. Enjoy the following pictures taken during the Chamorro Studies launch! BIBA CHAMORU!

Sherry Dixon‘s Natural Destiny on Guam

      Sherry Dixon started keeping a diary when she was in the fourth grade.  She wrote in a journal in high school.  Now Sherry writes a blog and participates in at least two writing groups.  She advises, “If you are a writer and you are not a part of a writing group, I strongly recommend you find one.”   

            Natural Destiny is Ms. Dixon’s first book.  It is the story of a young girl caught in the traumatic events of WWII on Guam as the Japanese invaded the island.  The story is narrated by an older woman thinking back on her youth and the events that shaped her.  The culture of Guam is seen through the eyes of an eight year old girl who keeps a positive outlook on life, despite the loss of her parents at an early age and also the extended family who cared for her. 

            Ms. Dixon’s education prepared her for her “day job” as an Environment, Safety, and Health Professional.  She graduated from Southern Illinois University with a BS in Occupational Education and earned an MA in Human Resources Development from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is now a Certified Safety Professional with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.  She also belongs to several professional organizations including Toastmasters International where she has earned the title, “Distinguished Toastmaster”. 

            She is the featured Speaker at the General Membership Meeting of the GIRA this Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the OUTRIGGER RESORT GUAM from 8:00 to 11:00 am.

She will also visit middle and high schools during the week of October 14-18.

            Other events are:

·         Teacher Writing Workshop at Agueda Johnston Middle School Library, Tuesday, October 15, 4:15-5:15pm

·         Story Hour at the Hagatna Branch of the Guam Public Library, Saturday, October 19, 10:00-11:00 am

·         Teen Writing Workshop at Ordot Chalan Pago Elementary Cafeteria on Saturday, October 19, 2:00-4:00 pm

                       

To read her blog and find out more about Sherry Dixon, visit her website at www.sherrydixon.com.

Sherry Dixon’s School Visits

October 14-18, 2013

Agueda Johnston Middle                  

VSA Benavente Middle

FB Leon Guerrero Middle

Oceanview Middle

George Washington High

John F Kennedy High

Okkodo High

Simon Sanchez High

Southern High

Notre Dame High

St. Francis Catholic

San Vicente Catholic

St. Paul Christian