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UOG President Dr. Thomas Krise talks telethon with Kate Baltazar Dodge

Written by Paul Charfauros on April 8, 2020

The University of Guam holding a Facebook telethon to benefit first responders and front line workers in the COVID-19 crisis.

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UOG President Dr. Thomas Krise talks telethon with Kate Baltazar Dodge

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