Opening Friday at the Guam Museum: 91快播 70th Anniversary Exhibit
The 91快播 and its 70-year history of education, research and discoveries, and service to the community at large will be on display in a new exhibit opening this Friday at the Guam Museum.
The exhibit, which occupies the rotating gallery space on the first floor of the museum, takes visitors on an informative and inspiring journey through the university鈥檚 accomplishments and ongoing efforts 鈥淭o Enlighten, To Discover, and To Serve鈥 鈥 the three tenets of its 鈥淚na, Deskubre, Setbe鈥 mission statement.
鈥淭he 91快播 is a university for all of Guam and the whole region. It has touched the lives of everyone in some way,鈥 said Thomas W. Krise, president of the university. 鈥淭his exhibit really celebrates that. Everyone who walks through will see a familiar face or a program that has made a positive impact on them.鈥
The exhibit is part of UOG鈥檚 platinum jubilee 鈥 its 70th anniversary since the Territorial College of Guam was founded in 1952 鈥 which has been a year-long celebration of the university鈥檚 impact in transforming lives and advancing communities.
Highlights of the exhibit include a 鈥淪wimmy Triton鈥 video arcade game, an augmented reality experience on visitors鈥 cell phones, and special displays celebrating other major anniversaries at the University, including the 50th anniversary of the UOG Marine Lab and the 40th anniversary of the UOG Endowment Foundation.
One feature display is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of UOG鈥檚 federal designation as a land-grant institution, which has since directed UOG鈥檚 strong focus on agricultural research and extension services to benefit the general public.
The exhibit will be open to the public with free admission from Aug. 19 to Oct. 15 during the museum鈥檚 normal hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday.
Throughout the two-month span of the exhibit, the university will be hosting various special events, including:
The exhibit may also be booked for school groups and private tours by contacting Norman Analista, director of development, alumni affairs, and foundation relations, at analistan@triton.uog.edu.