The University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is proud to announce the 46th Annual Research Conference, scheduled for March 6 to March 7, 2025. 

This year’s theme, “Tapestries of Resilience: Securing Our Island Communities,” will explore the innovative and interconnected approaches that island communities use to address pressing challenges, from food security and climate change to cultural preservation and economic inequality.

Scholars, artists, community experts, and students are invited to submit their work for consideration. 

Submissions may include:

  • Research papers or presentations
  • Thematic panels
  • Posters and visual presentations
  • Creative works such as artwork or performances

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori, Director of the Pacific Islands Development Program and affiliate faculty at the East-West Center. 

The conference will open on the evening of March 6 with Dr. Hattori’s keynote address. A full day of presentations will follow on March 7, culminating in the unveiling of an art exhibit at the Isla Gallery.

Abstracts should relate to the conference theme or address other topics of local and regional importance. 

The deadline for submissions is Dec. 20, 2024. 

For more information, or to submit a proposal, visit https://url.uog.edu/46th-class-arc or contact  [email protected] before the Dec. 20 deadline. 

Submissions and requests made after the deadline may not be accommodated.

Presentations of all types are limited to:

  • 20 minutes for presentation
  • 5 minutes for discussion
  • An abstract of no more than 150 words
  • Real-time presentations only (not pre-recorded)