Poetry4Kids with Kenn Nesbitt

Come to the Barrigada Branch Library on Thursday afternoon, October 21, from 3:30 -4:30 to enjoy the humorous poetry of Kenn Nesbitt, visiting author from Spokane, Washington.

Nesbitt is the creator of the website www.poetry4kids.com, and the author of several books of poetry including The Tighty Whitey Spider, My Hippo Has the Hiccups, When the Teacher Isn't Looking, and other titles.

This event is sponsored by the Guam Council International Reading Association and the Guam Public Library System. Call Cyndy at 789-1996 for more details.

IRA Donation to 23rd Annual Regional Language Arts Conference

The IRA Guam Council donated $1,500 to the 23rd Annual Regional Language Arts Conference. Pictured above L-R: Margaret Asuncion, IRA Guam Council President; Troy McVey, Associate Dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) and LAC Co-Chair; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, LAC Co-Chair, and Neldie Pendon-Limtiaco, IRA Guam Council President-Elect. Not pictured are LAC Co-Chairs Dr. Clarisa Quan; Dr. Catherine Stoicovy; Dr. Beth Somera; Dr. Elizabeth Hawthorne, SOE Dean; and Debbie Respicio, LAC Administrative Coordinator.

October 2010 Newsletter

Click here to view the October 2010 Newsletter.

Astronomy Team Presentation on October 2 - Almost Everything You Need To Know About The Sun!

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The Guam Girl Scouts' Astronomy Team is inviting you to a special presentation on "Almost Everything You Need To Know About The Sun!" All high school girls are invited to join the astronomy team on Saturday, October 2, 2010, 12:00 noon 2:00 p.m. in the UOG Science Building, 1st Floor(look for the sign).

You will learn about the sun through FUN hands-on activities and in easy-to understand language. This is a FREE activity! You do not need to be a registered Girl Scout to attend. Call 646-5652 for more information.

23rd Annual Regional Language Arts Conference

SCAFFOLDING READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR PACIFIC

ISLAND STUDENTS

Friday-Saturday, November 5 - 6, 2010
Guam Marriott Resort and Spa

Sponsored by:
University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
School of Education
International Reading Association, Guam Council


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Download Registration Form

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Hotel Accommodations

GRADUATE CREDITS/CEUs:
You can also earn 2 graduate credits/CEUs for the conference. For more information, contact the Professional International Programs (PIP) at 735-2601. You may also e-mail the instructor, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera at mnrivera1@yahoo.com.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the Language Arts Conference!
For more information, e-mail: uguam.languageartsconference@yahoo.com

Visit the LAC website at www.uog.edu/languageartsconference

Let Us Remember: 9/11

On September 11, we paid tribute to those who suffered from the 9/11 attacks on America. We will always remember those who lost their lives, those who sacrificed to help in any way they could, and the day that brought everyone from all walks of life, rich or poor, together as ONE! God Bless the families and friends of those we have lost, and the brave men and women who continue to fight for our freedom!


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Mamay Wins IRA Grand Prize

IRA member Gregory "Greg" Mamay won the grand prize of a Continental Airlines round trip ticket to Asia. Congratulations Greg! You could be the next winner in IRA's October general membership meeting. We hope to see you there!