The University of Guam’s Political Science Program and the Political Science Student Association will be hosting a lecture with Former President Johnson Toribiong of Palau. The talk will begin at 6 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 15, at the University of Guam in the CLASS Lecture Hall.

Toribiong served as president of Palau from 2009–2013, during which period he negotiated the renewal of Palau’s Compact of Free Association with the United States. He is a prominent attorney with a juris doctorate from the University of Washington, a former senator, and a former ambassador to Taiwan.

“As the discussion of self-determination becomes more prominent for the island of Guam, the experiences that our neighboring islands have endured, as well as their negotiation process with the United States, is an area that we can all benefit from when choosing our autonomy,” said Arun R. Swamy, associate professor of political science and coordinator of the Political Science Program at UOG.

The lecture will also be live-streamed on the PSSA Facebook page.

For more information on the event, email: uog.pssa@gmail.com.

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About UOG’s Political Science Student Association

The University of Guam Political Science Student Association promotes the study of government and politics and enhances awareness of and facilitates discussion about politics and relevant issues in current public affairs. PSSA encourages students to explore the field of politics outside the classroom and to provide service to the local community to contribute to the formation of good citizens.