Felis Pasgua ~ Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

PIBBA Donation to Safe Haven Homeless Shelter Coordinated by Catholic Social Services

PIBBA Donation.  Answering the call for much needed 0 - 24 months formula and diapers for the babies at the Global Dorm Hotel, the Pacific Islands Bilingual-Bicultural Association (PIBBA), Guam Chapter made a humble donation at the Catholic Social Services on Friday, December 18, 2020.   Pictured L-R:  Joe Diaz; Paula Perez, CSS Deputy Director; Dr. Debby Ellen, PIBBA Secretary; Rufina Mendiola, PIBBA Member and Coordinator of solicitation; Barbara M. S. Benavente, PIBBA Member; Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA Guam Chapter President; and Mye Ganan-Flores, PIBBA Treasurer.

PIBBA Guam-IRA Networking: December 2020 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the December 2020 Guam Council IRA newsletter.

PIBBA Webmaster, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Appointed to the GPLS Board of Directors

Congratulations to PIBBA Webmaster, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, for her appointment as Member (Teacher Representative) to the Board of Directors of the Guam Public Library System.  She was appointed by Maga’Håga Lou Leon Guerrero on October 22, 2020 and approved by the Committee after a Testimonial Hearing on December 1, 2020 before being confirmed by the 35th Guam Legislature during their Regular Session held December 10, 2020. 

UOG Press: Give the Gift of Our Stories

UOG Press is offering discounted rates on books this holiday season with holiday book bundles that make the perfect gift for every type of reader. Please visit http://php.guampdn.com/uog-press/ for more information and to order.

 

Biba Ha'ånen Mannå'i Ģråsia!

 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 🍁

Condolences for the Mendiola Family

The PIBBA Family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Rick Anthony Palomo Mendiola, husband of PIBBA Guam Photographer Mae Mendiola.  Rick left this Earth on November 21, 2020.  He will always be remembered. God Bless him and his family.  May he rest in peace.

Daily rosaries are being held daily from Nov. 22-29, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. CST) via Zoom, Meeting ID: 691 692 2160.  There is no password required.  Kindly enter with cameras and mics off to conserve bandwidth and prevent audio feedback.  

The mass of intention for Rick will be at the San Vicente Catholic Church, Barrigada on Sunday, 10 a.m.; Weekdays, 6:00 p.m., & Saturday, 7:15 a.m.  Funeral information will be announced later.  Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ for keeping the Mendiola family in your prayers.

Condolences for the Salas and Palomo Families

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of Jaime Salas, brother of PIBBA Guam President Rosa Salas Palomo and PIBBA Guam member Barbara Marie Salas Benavente.  Jaime left this Earth on October 26, 2020.  He was 74 years old.  

Last respects for Jaime will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Guam Memorial Funeral Home in Leyang, Barrigada.  Mass for a Christian burial will be offered at 12 noon at San Vicente Ferrer Catholic Church in Barrigada.  Interment will follow at the Guam Veterans Cemetery in Piti.  Public Health guidelines regarding the number of individuals attending, use of face masks, and social distancing will be followed and strictly enforced.

Jaime will always be remembered. God Bless him and his family.  May he rest in peace.

33rd Annual Language Arts Conference - Navigating Waves of Literacy in the Pacific - Jan. 7 & 8

 

PIBBA Guam-IRA Networking: November 2020 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the November 2020 Guam Council IRA newsletter.

Congratulations to PIBBA Guam Member, Dr. Teo Cruz, for winning the UOG Distinguished Alumni Award

Congratulations to PIBBA Guam Member, Dr. Teofila "Teo" Cruz, for winning the UOG Distinguished Alumni Award!  The UOG Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony held November 5, 2020 via Zoom was memorable! Due to COVID-19 and PCOR1 restrictions, the event was held online and brought together over 200 participants to reconnect with fellow UOG alumni and honor 6 Distinguished UOG Alumni.  Honorable guests in attendance included Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, Congressman Michael San Nicolas, and Sen. Amanda Shelton.  JEJ Vinson, a finalist on NBC's "The Voice" and our very own UOG Latte Tones sang for the special event.  The late Dr. Suzanne Bells was also remembered during the ceremony.  

The Last Mile Scholarship was further announced during the event.  It launched in October to coincide with the reunion.  It is a competitive scholarship awarded to students who are within 30 credits of completing their first bachelor's degree and in need of financial assistance.  More than $14,000 were raised through the support of corporate sponsors and UOG alumni.

Congratulations to Dr. Teo Cruz and her fellow alumni winners listed below who have made a difference in the community and beyond: 

 

From the School of Health:

Teofila Sholing Perez Cruz, Ph.D., RN

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Research Corporation of the University of Guam

A.S., Nursing, 1970

From the School of Education: 

Eloise R. Sanchez

School Program Consultant

Guam Department of Education

M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, 1984

From the College of Natural and Applied Sciences:

Masatomo Thomas Nadeau

Chief Environmental Public Health Officer

Department of Public Health and Social Services

M.S., Environmental Science, 2004

From the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences:

Sarah Thomas Nededog

CEO, People Pacifico

Chairwoman, Democratic Party of Guam

BA., Psychology and Sociology, 1981

From the School of Business and Public Administration:

Christine Baleto

Chief Financial Officer, Docomo Pacific

Chairwoman, Guam Chamber of Commerce

MBA, 2003

Military Award:

Brigadier General Tracy L. Smith

Deputy Surgeon General for Mobilization, Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Office of the Army Surgeon General

BBA, Management, 1987

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Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this special event! BIBA UOG!