UOG to celebrate 58th annual Charter Day: UOG Rising: A New Era of Growth, Service, and Impact
The University of Guam will be celebrating its 58th Charter Day on March 5 under the theme “UOG Rising: A New Era of Growth, Service, and Impact.”
UOG’s annual, campus-wide event will blend modernity with culture, featuring live performances from UOG’s cultural groups and bands while showcasing the latest technology on campus like virtual reality and its drone fleet.
Members of the UOG Yap Student Organization perform a traditional dance during the 57th Charter Day Celebration on March 6, 2025, at the University of Guam. Photo courtesy UOG
Anita Borja Enriquez, UOG’s president, said in a Feb. 18 statement, “Charter Day and Charter Month are more than celebrations. They reflect our mission to deliver public value, with the intent to transform lives and advance the communities we serve.”
Festivities begin on March 2 with the Charter Day 2K/5K Run/Walk at the Calvo Field House at 5:30 a.m.
On March 4 UOG will host its Blue Night also at the Calvo Field House with the Battle of the Bands where six bands compete for the Charter Day Champion Cup and a $1,000 grand prize.
Charter Month will also feature the 2026 President’s Cup that brings UOG students, employees, alumni, and community members together to compete in six events, including dodgeball, co-ed basketball, tug of war, and volleyball.
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