Distance learning gives small districts options Dec 13, 2008
Recently he coordinated a video conference with the University of Guam on cochlear implants. And he's already expanding conferencing capability to teachers and administrators who want to link with experts and guest speakers. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
3 vie for OPI top spot Sep 15, 2008
Education: Graduated from Billings West High School, 1964; bachelor s degree in elementary education from Montana State University, 1968; studied for a master s degree at University of Guam, 1971-72, and University of Richmond, 1983; also studied at Johns Hopkins University and University of Montana. Past employment: Taught elementary school in Summer, Wash. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Three vie for state schools superintendent post Sep 14, 2008
Studied for a master's degree at the University of Guam in 1971-72, and the University of Richmond, 1983. Also studied at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Montana. (Missoulian, MT)
Firefighter walked into satisfying job Jul 3, 2008
"Before I came to Augusta, I was studying at the University of Guam. My father had just died. My mother was apprehensive about my future," he said. She didn't want him to fall prey to the pitfalls that often trap teenagers without a goal or plan, he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Asian-American achievements mask struggling students Jun 10, 2008
Robert A. Underwood, president of the University of Guam, noted the difficulties he'd faced persuading corporations and other donors to contribute to a national scholarship fund for Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders because of the belief that Asians didn't need scholarships as much as other groups. Deborah Wei, principal of the Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School in Philadelphia, spoke at the news conference about the challenges in getting English-language instruction and translators... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Before cyclone hit, Burmese delta was stripped of defenses May 10, 2008
"Even if they warned them, they can't go anywhere. Or they are afraid to go anywhere because they are afraid of losing their property," said Mark Lander, a meteorology professor at the University of Guam. "It is debatable how much of a mass exodus you could have had.' > Latest News Agence France-Presse In the northern reaches of the Irrawaddy Delta, families are rebuilding their homes and the dead have been buried. But farther south, villagers struggle to repair their shattered lives. In... (International Herald Tribune)
Cyclone Nargis was Asia's 'perfect storm' May 9, 2008
"When we saw the (storm) track, I said, 'Uh oh, this is not going to be good," said Mark Lander, a meteorology professor at the University of Guam. "It would create a big storm surge. It was like Katrina going into New Orleans.". (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Perfect storm May 9, 2008
"When we saw the (storm) track, I said, 'Uh oh, this is not going to be good," said Mark Lander, a meteorology professor at the University of Guam ... "Even if they warned them, they can't go anywhere. Or they are afraid to go anywhere because they are afraid of losing their property," said Lander, the University of Guam professor. (CNN -- International)
Love: You have 4 minutes to choose your perfect mate Feb 18, 2008
Speed dating is a highly artificial situation, says James Giles, a philosopher at the University of Guam in Hagta and author of The Nature of Sexual Desire. Speed dating, he says, is unlikely to give insight into how normal romantic relationships develop. (Nature News Service)
Pistol-Packin' Preacher Serves Hospital, Sheriff Jan 12, 2008
Covington earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; master's from the University of Guam; and doctorate from the University of Arizona. All were in education and administration. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Marriage: Sablan-Blas Sep 17, 2007
She graduated from Lamsen Business College in Phoenix and the University of Guam. She is employed by Budget Blinds in Sierra Vista. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Preserving Pacific reefs Aug 8, 2007
"It's not the science so much as what it means to them and how they can use it," added Richmond, formerly at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory. With the knowledge and science available today, he said, the students can influence development of good policies in their islands. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Law School Will Lose Donors Name Jul 20, 2007
University Information: The University of Guam is a premier institution of higher education in the Western Pacific. It is a. (Inside Higher Ed)
She translates science for the masses May 21, 2007
"I'm a scientist," says Muniappan, 34, who taught environmental toxicology at the University of Guam. "Working on specific mutations was great," she says. (Boston Globe)
FRIENDS for LIFE Feb 15, 2007
Hawkins' research with the University of Guam Biology Department showed boonies are not canis familiaris (domestic dogs) but are closest to dingoes. "Boonie dogs are born to feral mothers in the woods and never have contact with humans," Hawkins said. (Mail Tribune, OR)
