University Of Goroka's 10th Anniversary - March 25 1997 - March 25 2007.
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the UOG. It was in March 25, 1997 when the NEC passed the UOG act (1997). Prior to that this institution was regarded as a campus of the University of Papua New Guinea.
23rd March was therefore declared as an open day for all staff and students of the UOG. The open day was characterised by a series of activities including speeches, performances by the Expressive Arts band, display booths by various departments, and cooking/baking displays by the Home Economics department.
The UOG Day Committee chaired by the acting VC, Dr. Mel and spearheaded by Ms. Anne-Marie Wanamp put together the program for the open day. The Committee is also planning a series of activities and events that will culminate in the major celebration week which falls from June 25 to June 30 2007. Instead of canceling classes activities will be spread throughout the celebration week for staff, students and other stake holders to partake in it. Because this is a special year for UOG the celebrations will not be restricted to the nominated celebration week. Instead the Committee is also working on identifying a series of other activities that will be staged throughout the remaining part of the year. Details will be announced by the Committee through various avenues including the UOG Homepage - www.uog.ag.pg.
Below is a tentative list of some activities as identified by the UOG-Day Committee. (Please, feel free to contact the Committee for further information on phone: 731 1700.
| June 25 - 30 | Year Long | Special Day |
| Cultural Day singsings, Mr./Mrs. UOG contest, Fashion Parade, Variety Evening | Seminar, Debates, Panels | Dinner
- Past members to be invited to recognise their contribution to UOG
Staff recognition for services to the University and Campus. Long term (20 + years) and Special Guest of Honour for the Occasion. |
| Sports Day for Staff | Publicity
- Newsletter, Newspaper supplements, Website publicity (Outstanding staff
and students)
Yearbook - to include programs - past and present and reflections on historical items of the people in the past and present. |
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| Performance Exhibition - Special needs students and their achievements: Martin Kawage | UOG Historical Museum/Art Gallery - to set up a space to keep history (documents, photos, etc) of the UOG. This will be done with assistance from a partner of UOG, the JK Macarthy Museum of Goroka. | |
| School Visits and Open Day | GTC/GC/UOG Alumni | |
| Special Commemorative Plaque | Clean-a-thon, Price and Award - Residential areas (staff/students). | |
| UOG Flag/Song | ||
| School Visit & Open Day | Intervarsity Games | |
| Partner Institutions participation for the anniversary celebrations | Coffee Shop/Cafeteria | |
| Bring Partner/Family friend | Merchandise - cups, calendars, diaries, T shirts with 10th anniversary Logo. Also identity of UOG staff in terms of T shirts printing and special price for merchandise. | |
| Information Booth | Individual, Department, Faculty/Division - Price for outstanding performance toward UOG and its objectives. |