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Congratulations to Xiantei Limtuatco, recipient of the Kurt S. Moylan Scholarship! She is a Junior attending the University of Guam majoring in Business Administration in Accounting.

It is through community partnerships and donations to the UOG Endowment Foundation that we are able to provide scholarships to students. We thank the Moylan Family and the Kurt S. Moylan Foundation for continuing his legacy through this scholarship.

If you want to make a lasting mark on our island through endowed scholarships, please email us at info@uogendowment.org.

July 10, 2023 marked our last UOGEF Board meeting with 11th UOG President Dr. Thomas W. Krise, Ph.D. We give our sincere appreciation to Dr. Krise for his leadership at UOG and serving on our Board of Directors for the past 5 years. Best wishes and safe travels to him and his wife Patty as they enjoy retirement!

This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Mark Lander who was a faculty member of the Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific, University of Guam, from 1999 to 2022. His cutting-edge research contributed significantly to world-wide understanding of western Pacific weather phenomena and their roles in global weather systems. His vast knowledge in these areas placed him in high demand at professional conferences and workshops around the world. This scholarship will be awarded to one graduate student from the University of Guam’s Master of Science in Environmental Science program whose thesis results are worthy of presentation at a professional conference or publication in the peer-reviewed professional literature, and whose academic performance and personal character exemplify the virtues that Dr. Lander stood for, most especially a commitment to doing honest and reliable science based on sound data and forthright interpretations of it.

To make a donation to honor his memory, please make a donation through the QR code or visit give.uog.edu on our campaigns page.

The University of Guam sees that our region’s success is built by people with the knowledge and drive to make a difference.  We also understand that our sustainability and progress must be based in the knowledge that has been shared by our ancestors for generations.  Island Wisdom sits at the center of these two ideas.  Island Wisdom is our way of life and our path forward.

In the 2022-2023 academic year, UOG created an apprenticeship program to impart island wisdom in the building of a canoe house.  This canoe house would be a key structure in the further preservation of island wisdom and traditional seafaring.

On May 24th, Typhoon Mawar made landfall as a Category 4 storm on the northern part of Guam, causing millions of dollars of damage to utilities and public buildings.  Unfortunately, the canoe house was also severely damaged.  Please donate here to help restore the UOG Island Wisdom: Canoe House.

For more information, visit their website at https://www.uog.edu/student-services/rfk-library/island-wisdom.

Donor spotlight features individuals or businesses in the community who have contributed to the advancement and progress of the University of Guam through their generous contributions.

Today we feature GTA for donating $2,500 towards the Patricia & Thomas W. Krise 1st Generation Scholarship, Patricia & Thomas W. Krise Gap Scholarship, and Patricia & Thomas W. Krise Internship Grant! Thank you, GTA, for your unwavering support to the Endowment Foundation and the future of our university students!

Biba GTA!

The Society of Emeritus Professors and Retired Scholars is holding their 4th Annual Scholarship Award and Fundraiser Luncheon! Join us on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in the Micronesia Ballroom at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa from 11:30am-2pm for great food, prizes, and fun all for a great cause!

Tickets are $75/person. To purchase, please call the UOG Endowment Foundation at (671) 735-2957 or email Shawn Wegner at shawn@uogendowment.org.

See you all there!

On March 8, 2023, two scholarships were awarded to UOG Students during UOG’s Charter Day Event.

The Tanom Bernard Watson Scholarship honors Mr. Watson who was a farmer, innovator, educator, collaborator, and friend who was recognized as one of the best Agroecologist managing his farm for more than 30 years in Guam. He openly shared his knowledge with everyone and helped the University of Guam in so many ways. The Agriculture and Life Sciences Division wishes to honor his memory by offering this scholarship to graduate and undergraduate students who study agriculture and food science at the University of Guam.

The James Whippy Soccer Scholarship was created in memory of James O. Whippy. He was Head Coach for the University of Guam Soccer Team from 1990-1993. In this time UOG won four consecutive Guam Football Association Championships. In 2018, he was inducted into the UOG Athletic Hall of Fame. This scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding students who are a part of the UOG Soccer Team.