Guam - 236 University of Guam students will turn their tassels this weekend as part of the UOG 2013 Fall Commencement Ceremonies.

Also preparing to take the stage is keynote speaker Guam-born Esther Puakela Kia'aina, the first deputy director for the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources as well as President Barack Obama's recent nomination to serve as the U.S. Department of Interior assistant secretary.

The commencement starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 22 at the UOG Field House.