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Chaminade Magazine IN THIS ISSUE

Aloha, The pandemic has presented organizations and communities nationwide with a host of new challenges — and Chaminade University is no exception.

In reflecting on our university’s journey since March 2020, it would be easy to focus on the obstacles and the disruptions.

Easy, but not particularly fruitful.

So instead, as an institution with a mission of service, we have celebrated our recommitment to innovation, our embrace of flexibility and resilience, and our understanding that our strength comes from one another. We have put a spotlight on how to do things differently to achieve our shared goals. We have pivoted — with every twist and turn — because we know the stakes are so high.

Today, nearly two years into the pandemic, we can be incredibly proud of how much we have collectively accomplished in service to our community and our students. We can also be immensely optimistic about the initiatives that lie ahead. Through this crisis, we have grown stronger.

What has moved me the most throughout the pandemic is just how resilient our Chaminade 'ohana is. “Silversword strong” is not merely a catchphrase or a nice slogan, but a way of life. And the members of our tight-knit community — our family — prove that every single day.

Our faculty, staff and students live “Silversword strong” by supporting and championing one another. And the support extends beyond campus to our neighbors and partners in the community, and to a global network of alumni — Silverswords who believe in the power of education to change the world.

Perhaps the greatest testament to our resilience amid the pandemic is all we have been able to accomplish despite the ongoing crisis. I am delighted to say the list is long (and growing every day). And in the spirit of celebrating our successes, I would be remiss if I failed to highlight some of the achievements that are detailed in this latest issue of Chaminade Magazine.

On page 6, you will find great news about our showing in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best College rankings. Chaminade took the no. 25 spot among universities in the Western region and was also recognized as a best value school.

Speaking of excellence, on page 8, get caught up on our exciting new partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The new UNITAR center at Chaminade, one of 22 worldwide, will provide innovative leadership development opportunities in Hawai'i.

Meanwhile, we were incredibly excited this year to launch Flex, a redesigned online undergraduate program that moves away from rigid term schedules and due dates and allows students to set the pace for their course completion. Head to page 34 to learn more about this offering and get details about how this new approach, based on key stakeholder feedback, was designed with working adults in mind.

Last but not least, this issue is full of inspiring student and alumni stories.

On page 14, meet Lucy Lee ’23 — an Environmental Studies major at Chaminade, student navigator with the Polynesian Voyaging Society and future attorney focusing on environmental law. She hopes to participate in Hōkūle'a’s next major voyage — circumnavigating the Pacific Ocean.

Speaking of a once-in-a-lifetime experience, on page 18, read about how Izabelle “Izzie” Krupa ’22 provided care to lions, rhinoceros, penguins, antelope and buffalo — to name a few — during an internship in South Africa for students interested in pursuing veterinary science.

Also in this issue: a profile (page 31) of Jayne Mondoy, MPT ’00, director of the Office of Religious Education at the Diocese of Honolulu; a piece (page 33) on Shay Zykova, MEd ’20, an educator receiving recognition for her work in the classroom; and a story (page 35) on Emily Yerington, MAT ’09, whose passion for Montessori instruction took her to Harvard University and Boston Children’s Hospital.

The successes of our students and alumni are certainly diverse, but they all share a common thread: Chaminade’s generous donors played a role in helping those accomplishments become reality. Our donors not only help our students access a Chaminade education, they make the opportunities that come with that education possible — from innovative programs to our stateof-the-art facilities.

We are so proud to partner with our donors to help inspire tomorrow’s transformational leaders.

The many names listed in this issue’s Honor Roll of Donors (page 19) have our deepest thanks.

Sincerely,

Lynn Babington, Ph.D. President, Chaminade University of Honolulu

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LEADERSHIP

PRESIDENT

BOARD of REGENTS

C H A N C E L LO R

BOARD of GOVERNORS

CHAIR

Michael F. Kerr, J.D.

Lynn M. Babington, Ph.D.

Rev. Oscar Vasquez, S.M.

P R OVO S T & V.P. FO R AC A D E M I C A F FA I R S

Keiki-Pua S. Dancil, Ph.D.

V.P. FO R M I S S I O N & R E C TO R

Rodney Harano, M.B.A. ‘83

Blaine Rand Y. Lesnik, Psy.D.

S E CO N D V I C E C H A I R

V.P. O F A DVA N C E M E N T

Terry Walsh ‘93

V.P. O F H U M A N R E S O U R C E S & L E G A L A F FA I R S

Ruth Ann Becker

Arnold M. Baptiste, Jr. Richard J. Blangiardi John C. Brogan Margery S. Bronster, Esq. Sai Cheong Chui ‘76, M.B.A. ‘78 William H. Garrett Col. Christine M. Gayagas, USA (Ret.) Robert S. Harrison Warren H. Haruki Ed Hogan Gary G. Hogan Matthew D. Howard ‘89 Bro. Robert Juenemann, S.M. Lung Nien Lee ‘88 Dawn O. MacNaughton, M.B.A. ‘93 Joseph Melehan RADM Kenneth P. Moritsugu, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P.M., USPHS (Ret.) Donald D. Rodrigues Richard E. Tanaka Vaughn Vasconcellos Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, USA (Ret.) Albert Wong Adm. R.J. Zlatoper, M.S.A., USN (Ret.)

Lance Askildson, Ph.D.

CHAIR

FIRST VICE CHAIR

Bro. Edward Brink, S.M. Gary Cordova

S E C R E TA RY

Christine Denton, Esq.

V.P. O F U N I V E R S I T Y CO M M U N I C AT I O N S & M A R K E T I N G

Lisa Furuta

V.P. FO R S T U D E N T A F FA I R S & DEAN OF STUDENTS

Allison Jerome

V.P. O F F I N A N C E & FAC I L I T I E S

Aulani Ka'anoi

V.P. FO R S T R AT E GY & I N N OVAT I O N

Helen Turner, Ph.D.

Violeta A. Arnobit Gae Bergquist-Trommald Carolyn Berry Wilson Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M., Ed.D. Jerry J. Correa, Jr. Ismael Eustaquio ‘88 Lori Forman, Ph.D. Melialani P. James Estelle Kelley, J.D.-M.B.A., Ph.D. Karen Knudsen Lydia Park Luis Bro. Joseph Markel, S.M. Senator Bennette E. Misalucha Lance A. Mizumoto, M.B.A. ‘92 Alison Tanaka, M.B.A. ‘15 Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Bro. Edward A. Violett, S.M., Ph.D. Jeannine M. Wiercinski EX OFFICIO

Lynn M. Babington, Ph.D. Michael F. Kerr, J.D. Bro. Jesse O’Neill, S.M. Rev. Oscar Vasquez, S.M. Michio Yamasaki, Ph.D.

VICE CHAIR

Anton Krucky S E C R E TA RY

EX OFFICIO

Lynn M. Babington, Ph.D. Keiki-Pua S. Dancil, Ph.D.

EMERITUS

Gary E. Liebl, L.H.D.

Chaminade University and the broader Silversword 'ohana mourn the loss of Daniel D. Goo ‘81, member of the Chaminade Board of Regents. May his legacy of service to this institution and to Hawai'i serve as a beacon of inspiration to us all.

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COVER STORY

| United Nations Partners with Chaminade University

FEATURES »

12 Kicking Off Fall Term 2021

06 U.S. News & World Report

14 Hōkūle'a Navigator and Environmental Lawyer in Training

Chaminade University was again recognized as a top regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best College rankings.

16 A Collaborative Vision: Wai'anae Coast Community Scorecard and Dashboard Project

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17 ALOHA E Institute for Professional Development

College Rankings

Chaminade University is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.

19 Honor Roll of Donors

We are honored to recognize the individuals and organizations whose generous contributions give strength to our mission — enriching and educating students for life, service and success.

18 Veterinarian Internship takes Biology Student to South Africa 28 The Spirituality of Justice: Racism & Climate Change 30 Prison Education a Sound Investment in Hawai'i Communities 31 Education with a Higher Purpose 32 Chaminade University and Hawaii Catholic Schools Announce 2021 Ka Ho'oulu Innovation Recipients 33 Alumna Motivated to Reframe Literacy

On the cover: President Lynn Babington shakes hands with Executive Director Nikhil Seth of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research

34 More Than a Degree: Online Undergraduate Program 35 Passion for Montessori Lands Alumna Coveted Research Position

36 Alumnus Named Straub Clinic’s Most Valuable Team Player 37 Healthcare Simulation Program Receives Provisional Accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare 38 Notables

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CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY WAS AGAIN RECOGNIZED AS A TOP REGIONAL WEST UNIVERSITY IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’S BEST COLLEGE RANKINGS FOR 2022.

The latest U.S. News & World Report placed Chaminade University No. 25 in Regional Universities West, moving up four spots from 2021. Chaminade shares the No. 25 spot with California State University, Monterey Bay. Chaminade University was also ranked No. 21 as a Best Value School. The ranking is based on four indicators: • academic quality; • percentage of all full-time undergraduates receiving needbased scholarships or grants; • average discount from the school’s total sticker price for full-time undergraduates; and • among 2020–2021 full-time undergraduates who received need-based aid, the percentage of that group that also received a grant or scholarship—aid that students don’t have to pay back.

U.S. News & World Report also recognized Chaminade University this year as a Top Performer on Social Mobility at No. 38. The Social Mobility ranking is measured by the percentage of graduating students that received federal Pell Grants. Chaminade shares the No. 25 spot with Sul Ross State University.

In individual program rankings, Chaminade’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program ranked in the top 42 percent at No. 288 out of 690 schools. Chaminade’s Nursing program launched in 2010 with its first cohort graduating in 2014.

U.S. News & World Report is now in its 37th year of ranking colleges and universities. The rankings evaluate more than 1,400 colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality, including graduation and retention rates, undergraduate academic reputation, social mobility, graduation rate performance, faculty resources and alumni giving.

In August, Niche released its 2022 Best College Rankings.

Chaminade University was ranked: • • • • • • •

No. 1 Best Value Colleges in Hawaii, No. 1 Best College Locations in Hawaii, No. 1 Colleges with the Best Student Life in Hawaii, No. 51 Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America (top 8%), No. 123 Best College Locations in America (top 8%), No. 138 Safest College Campuses in America (top 10%), and No. 176 Most Diverse Colleges in America (top 11%).

Niche's Best Colleges ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities. The rankings are based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with reviews from students and alumni.

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UNITED NATIONS PARTNERS WITH CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) WILL PROVIDE INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ISLANDS AND EMPOWER THOSE WORKING ON COMMUNITYBUILDING PROJECTS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR IMPACT.

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The new UNITAR center at Chaminade is part of a network of 21 other learning hubs worldwide.

The Chaminade center will offer education and training programs around key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The priorities for the center include climate action, advocating for the oceans, reducing inequalities, and developing programs that pursue peace, justice and strong institutions.

Dr. Lance Askildson, Chaminade provost, said the hub isn’t meant to supplant the work of other organizations in Hawai'i but to facilitate new conversations and bring together community stakeholders. It will also serve as a gathering place for forwardlooking leadership development offerings.

“We want to engage young people. We want to engage thought leaders. We want to engage alumni,” Askildson said. “There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and everybody has a role. Our role is to do what we’ve always done: to educate young people and empower them to drive positive change.”

He added, “We are a convenor to bring people together.”

Askildson said the UN center is seen as an extension of Chaminade’s service-oriented mission and will put a special emphasis on inspiring and challenging students to make a positive difference in their communities with a host of unique opportunities — from individualized projects to internships.

The Experiential Honors Program at Chaminade will also be integrated with the center to maximize student engagement, and an ever-evolving sustainability curriculum will reflect student interests and needs.

The center plans to work closely with alumni and the Catholic network across Hawai'i and the Pacific, along with a long list of community partners — from the EastWest Center to Hawai'i Green Growth — to “stand on the shoulders of giants” and reach shared sustainability education goals.

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“Our role is ... to educate young people and empower them to drive positive change.”

“We are seeking to complement what other organizations are already doing well and not in any way duplicate or compete with good programs,” Askildson said. “One of the most important things we can do is engage with the private sector. They’re looking for ways to burnish their credentials in sustainability. They’re looking for partners who can help them with education.”

The United Nations officially invited Chaminade to establish and host the training center — whose reach includes the entire Pacific Islands region — in late 2020. The center falls under the CIFAL Global Network, a French acronym that translates to International Training Center for Local Authorities/Leaders.

And in October, the University got the opportunity to host UNITAR Executive Director Nikhil Seth on campus. At a talk on campus, Seth said Chaminade was an “obvious choice when we were looking for partners in this part of the world” because of its stellar reputation, strong community partnerships and decades of service in Hawai'i and across the Pacific region.

“We want to have a bigger footprint.

We want to touch the lives of many more people,” Seth said, adding that the center at Chaminade will serve as a “model for collaboration” and a place to spotlight those who share a common vision around the need for community-focused climate action.

While the center at Chaminade is still in its early days, Askildson is excited about what’s ahead.

One major upcoming planning item: Chaminade is poised to host the CIFAL Global Network annual meeting and conference in November 2022. Askildson said the event will undoubtedly bring in educators, changemakers and learners from across the globe — and across the state.

“The center is allowing us to capture a lot of the activity we’re already doing and then expand,” Askildson said. “It’s an opportunity to use that amplification and the banner of the United Nations.”

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2021

“REALLY, REALLY EXCITED!” THAT’S HOW FRESHMAN KINNIDI BROOKS DESCRIBED HOW SHE WAS FEELING AS SHE MOVED INTO HER CHAMINADE RESIDENCE HALL, PARTICIPATED IN NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES AND PREPARED FOR THE FIRST DAY OF THE FALL TERM, WHICH KICKED OFF ON AUGUST 23. THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES MAJOR SAID SHE WAS PARTICULARLY LOOKING FORWARD TO JUMPING INTO HER STUDIES AND BEGINNING TO BUILD HER KNOWLEDGE WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING.

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“You will form bonds here that will help to guide you and shape you wherever your path in life takes you” “I’m also really looking forward to being on my own,” added Brooks, laughing.

She then turned to her mom, Keya Smith, standing beside her, and said: “I love you!”

Chaminade’s new academic year kickoff included various activities for new and returning students alike. Among the Welcome Back Week festivities: an outdoor barbecue; a bubble tea tasting; and an opportunities fair that offered information about student clubs and organizations, academics and a host of great resources and development programs available to students.

The first week of school rounded out with the Fall Spiritual Convocation.

And on the evening of August 27, students gathered to watch the movie “Freaky Friday.”

Food was provided at the fun Movie on the Lawn event.

Earlier in the week, Chaminade President Lynn Babington, PhD, welcomed New Student Orientation participants, offering advice for the year ahead and encouraging them to seek out support when they need it. Her message to students: you are now a valued part of the Chaminade 'ohana.

“You will form bonds here that will help to guide you and shape you wherever your path in life takes you,” Babington told students, adding Chaminade is proud to offer a holistic and service-focused academic experience designed to inspire students to use what they learn to help others.

“Each of you has your own unique gifts and potential.”

Provost Lance Askildson, PhD, also spoke at New Student Orientation, telling students Chaminade not only seeks to educate the mind but the whole person. “We aspire to transform you and your peers into leaders and changemakers,” he said, “who will not only

achieve academic and professional success but also draw upon your achievements to give back to society.”

Preparation for the kickoff of the new school year began on August 19, when new and returning students started moving into Chaminade residence halls. Move-in times were staggered to allow for proper social distancing, and students were able to bring a guest with them to help them move in.

Loke Yokoyama, a freshman majoring in Business Administration, said the welcome activities and festivities for new and returning students helped her feel at home at Chaminade.

“It’s starting to settle in,” Yokoyama said, as she prepared for the first day of school. “I’m just kind of excited.”

Freshman Alex Ramirez, a Religious Studies major, was also grateful for the warm welcome.

“The first day, and I feel like I’m at home already,” he said.

He added that he really loves the look and feel of the Chaminade campus and is looking forward to making new friends.

Another priority on his list: “getting involved with service-learning."

Watch the Fall 2021 Welcome Back Week recap video.

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Hōkūle'a Navigator and Environmental Lawyer in Training OVER THE SUMMER, LUCY LEE ’23 WAS ONE OF FIVE STUDENT NAVIGATORS INVITED ON A TRAINING EXPEDITION WITH H Ō K Ū L E 'A AND SISTER VOYAGING CANOE H I K I A N A L I A TO THE PAPAHĀNAUMOKUĀKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT.

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Student navigator Lucy Lee, shown above working on the Hokule'a

One of their big challenges: use traditional Polynesian navigation techniques to find Nihoa island.

How tough is that? Lee said Polynesian Voyaging Society President and Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson has compared the task of navigating to Nihoa — with an area of just over a third of a mile — to departing from Hawai'i Island’s south shore and finding something about half the size of Diamond Head.

So … pretty tough.

On the day they were set to arrive at Nihoa, Lee had the midnight-to-6 a.m. navigation run.

“I was really nervous because we wanted to be at a certain place at sunrise,” the Chaminade Environmental Studies major said.

Once Lee conducted some calculations as day broke, she and the other student navigators concluded they were close to where they wanted to be.

They woke Thompson up to share the news, and he didn’t say a word. He didn’t have to.

“He smiled. We were about a degree and a half off (course) — about as close as you can get without using modern tools,” said Lee, adding that her first deep sea navigation on Hōkūle'a was an awe-inspiring experience.

“Papahānaumokuākea is not a place people typically get access to. It’s super special. I think going anywhere by canoe is awesome, and pulling Nihoa out of the water was definitely the highlight.”

While the Papahānaumokuākea voyage was a major milestone for Lee, it’s also only a start. She is training to navigate during Hōkūle'a’s next major voyage: a 41,000-mile trek to circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean, stopping at 46 countries, 345 ports and 100 indigenous territories.

The launch date is tentatively set for summer 2022.

The Polynesian Voyaging Society has called the massive expedition, coming on the

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heels of Hōkūle'a’s worldwide Mālama Honua voyage, an opportunity to focus on the vital importance of oceans while developing young crew members, navigators and leaders. Lee said she’s honored to be training as a student navigator, “learning and watching and being taught what it takes to be on the crew.”

“It’s learning how to change lines, how to change knots. But it’s also learning what it means to be a helpful and active crew member,” added Lee, who had only navigated on inter-island and coastal sails before the 10-day voyage to the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

“I feel very fortunate to be … learning the skill and the art of traditional Polynesian navigation.”

And she’s balancing all that learning on the water with her studies at Chaminade.

“School is really important for me,” said Lee, who graduated from Kamehameha Schools and is interested in going into environmental law. She said she chose Chaminade because she wanted to stay in Hawai'i and was interested in a university with an individualized approach to instruction.

Lee said she applied and got into several colleges on the mainland, but knew they weren’t the right fit. “You know in all those cliché college movies where they walk into the lecture room and there’s like 200 people?” Lee asked, laughing. “I was like, that’s not for me. I like how Chaminade is small.”

Lee was also interested in an option that wouldn’t break the bank.

At Chaminade, she is receiving the Regents Scholarship, a merit scholarship which covers about half of her tuition.

And, Lee said, she was looking for an environment-focused program that incorporated policy and advocacy. The Environmental Studies program at Chaminade was perfect. Lee said her ultimate goal is to offer legal expertise and representation to sustenance fishing and farming communities in Hawai'i.

“They are ingenious, but they struggle in literacy when it comes to law and defending themselves in justice systems,” she said, pointing to decades-long legal challenges over water rights for small farmers on Maui. Lee added, “I started hearing about that case when I was in elementary school.”

But before heading to law school (and after graduating from Chaminade), she’ll be taking a break because around that time, she plans to be sailing on Hōkūle'a — on its panPacific voyage.

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Wai'anae Coast Community Scorecard and Dashboard Project AS PART OF AN INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP, CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY DATA

SCIENCE STUDENTS TEAMED UP WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS TO DEVELOP A WAI'ANAE COAST COMMUNITY SCORECARD AND DASHBOARD.

This scorecard and dashboard project was designed to be regularly conducted to measure community sentiment and report results that are meaningful, actionable and easy to use.

The results will shine a spotlight on areas of opportunity and community wellbeing, and will help prioritize initiatives. Dr. Helen Turner, vice president of Chaminade’s Center for Strategy and Innovation and Data Science faculty member, says, “This project is part of a broader vision that embraces Chaminade University’s ‘community first’ approach and the work done at the Center to foster an Innovation Moku in the Wai'anae Coast to build a refreshed economic reality that is resilient and fits with community priorities and wishes.”

The project advisors are Dr. Rylan Chong, director of the Data Science program and assistant professor; and Executive Director of the Wai'anae Economic Development Council and Wai'anae Moku Navigators, Joseph Lapilio.

Lapilio says, “The Wai'anae Moku Navigators, made up of more than two dozen community organizations, is excited about the Chaminade Innovation Moku partnership and the prospect of having a reliable—and replicable—tool for gauging public opinion, welfare, wellbeing and key quality-of-life metrics on the Wai'anae Coast. A lot of what we do is based on anecdotes or emotional reactions to issues going on. But actual data,” Lapilio said, “has power that could incite real action.”

T H E PA R T N E R S H I P : W O R K I N G , LEARNING AND GROWING TOGETHER

The Wai'anae Coast Community Scorecard and Dashboard project was first piloted in Fall 2020 and continued through Spring 2021.

Students enrolled in DS 301: CommunityEngaged Computing worked with the Wai'anae Moku Navigators and the Wai'anae Economic Development Council to create an initial scorecard and dashboard.

Lapilio said he’s been “very impressed with how hard [Dr. Chong] and his students have worked on the project. Rylan has been extremely open to community input,” he said. “Our longterm goal is not only in terms of a scorecard. It is also in terms of—how do we connect community members to data collection so it is more than just us? How do we work together? How do we connect?” The scorecard hasn’t merely been an academic exercise, but a growing experience for Chaminade students and for members of the community. “They need to be able to engage with the community, to see the community as a partner in this work,” Lapilio said.

The next step for this project is launching the initial scorecard to a test group before taking the scorecard community-wide to collect responses.

The scorecard incorporates a host of data points, including information on food security, household income, housing, health, feelings about safety, technology infrastructure and acceptance, and a sense of belonging.

THE EXPERIENCE: HANDS-ON, C O L L A B O R AT I V E , M E A N I N G F U L

Dr. Gail Grabowsky, dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Chaminade, says, “Real-world projects and partnerships like the Innovation Moku get our students involved and allow them to apply their data science skills in a collaborative environment to address the wellbeing of their communities.” Chong adds, “the Wai'anae Coast Community Scorecard and Dashboard project is about providing the students with a taste of what data science can actually do and the positive impacts they could have in the Data Science discipline.”

Students participating in this project say the effort has been fulfilling.

“My biggest takeaway from the project was how far-reaching an effect data science can have,” Chaminade Data Science senior Aaron Walden said. He assisted with the effort in Fall 2020 and said it helped him understand how “data science can be used to identify community initiatives.” The scorecard, he said, “is a tool to visually see trends to support prioritization of the community initiatives.”

Senior Hunter Yamanaka, who is majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Data Science, also participated in the scorecard and dashboard project in Fall 2020. He said working with the community while digging into the numbers helped him understand how similar efforts could benefit organizations and the public. "Data Science has endless ways of improving society,” he said.

“For instance,” says Data Science major Taylor Ishisaka, “Data science can turn lists of data points and numbers into something visual and meaningful that everyone can understand. It can shape how we see the world.” Ishisaka, who participated in the scorecard and dashboard project Spring 2021, said, “It has been eye-opening to see how much work and collaboration goes into a project like this.”

Data science in Hawai'i and the Wai'anae Coast Community Scorecard and Dashboard project is more than collecting data, programming and analyzing data. When data science is applied to this project, it’s clearly a powerful discipline that can be applied to any field, provide a platform for a community to voice their opinions, inspire discovery and innovation, connect communities, and has the potential to confirm or make ethical societal or policy changes. As Ishisaka and Lapilio said, “When it comes to data science, the possibilities are endless, with real potential for inciting action and implementing positive change in our communities.”

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INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATING “ACTIVE LEARNING” INTO CLASSROOMS, TAKING ONLINE LEARNING TO THE NEXT LEVEL, AND EMBRACING PLACE-BASED EDUCATION.

Those were some of the central themes tackled in a recent week-long professional development workshop for faculty and staff members from Chaminade University and Kapi'olani Community College (KCC).

Chaminade’s Center for Teaching and Learning hosted the ALOHA E Institute from August 9 through August 13 as part of their ongoing efforts to help faculty members reflect on their own practice, advance engaging pedagogy and instructional design, and bolster engagement to enhance student success.

The inaugural ALOHA E Institute included 60 participants — 30 each from Chaminade and KCC. The workshop sessions were delivered online, in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, who has helped launch peace education initiatives in the islands and is an adviser to the Obama Foundation, delivered a talk at the institute on the critical importance of inspiring students.

ALOHA E Institute enrollees selected from one of three possible tracks: • Active learning, which focused on how faculty members can intentionally design course materials and activities to improve student engagement. Participants brought current syllabi so they could redesign their courses to incorporate key elements of what they learned; • Online hui, which sought to help faculty members transition from “surviving” in an online classroom format to thriving in one.

Participants created classroom-ready materials designed to maintain the instructor presence and cultivate a warm, welcoming learning environment; • And 'āina-based education, which offered participants opportunities for employing a culturally responsive approach, enabling them to ground their course content in Native Hawaiian traditional knowledge with strategies for activities, assignments and assessment.

The ALOHA E Institute was made possible in part by a federal Title III grant. The funding helps cover programs for strengthening peer mentorship and experiential learning opportunities, and includes a focus on faculty professional development. The Center for Teaching and Learning plans to coordinate future institutes for Chaminade and KCC faculty and staff members.

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Biology Student to South Africa Getting chased by a rhino — that’s something Izabelle “Izzie” Krupa ’22 will never forget.

It’s one of the answers she gives when asked what she did over the summer.

“Oh, nothing less than an internship in South Africa for young people interested in becoming veterinarians,” she’ll answer. In addition to taking care of cows and goats and chickens, plus a few dogs and cats, Krupa got to help draw blood from penguins, assist in medical procedures on lions and Cape buffalo, and capture wildebeest and antelope. And, of course, there were the rhinoceros, Krupa said. They needed to be sedated and fitted with tracking collars. And one woke up just a bit too soon.

Krupa was never in danger, but she was left with a great story to tell—and a great experience to share.

A senior majoring in Biology with a Cellular and Molecular concentration, Krupa jumped at the chance to apply for the summer internship after hearing about it. She got back to Hawai'i a week before the Fall 2021 semester started

“I loved going to those communities, using my skills and knowledge to help those in need...”

and said the opportunity helped her solidify her choice to pursue a future caring for animals.

“For the small and large animals, we visited high-need townships and provided free veterinary care for animals whose owners couldn’t afford to go to a clinic,” she said. “Fleaand tick-borne diseases are very prevalent, so we provided free flea and tick prevention to all of the dogs and goats we could catch.”

Krupa said that while the experiences with African wildlife — those penguins and lions and rhinos (oh my!) — were incredible, the most transformative part of the internship was working closely with residents. During her time in South Africa, she said, she not only gave but received.

“I loved going to those communities, using my skills and knowledge to help those in need and also getting to talk to the locals and learn more about their culture,” Krupa said. “I learned so very much.”

Krupa came to Chaminade from a Marianist high school in Omaha, Nebraska and was “pleasantly surprised to find that Chaminade had the same welcoming spirit.” She added, “I immediately felt like I belonged here and a part of the strong community that’s been built here at Chaminade.”

In addition to balancing a full course load, Krupa is on the “animal care team” and a receptionist at a veterinary clinic in Windward O'ahu. And when she’s not busy with her studies or work, she’s active on campus. She participates in Campus Ministry and the Filipino Club, and plays intramural volleyball.

How does she do it all?

“A lot of time management,” she quipped.

With all that she’s done ( and is doing ) at Chaminade and beyond the classroom, she’s excited to see where the next chapter takes her after graduation.

Honor Roll of Donors If your name was omitted, mispelled or incorrectly listed, please accept our sincere apologies and notify us at gifts@chaminade.edu so that we may correct our records.

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Aloha, I hope this letter finds all of you healthy and safe as we continue to navigate the pandemic through a second year. Yet, despite all of the uncertainty of these times, one thing rings absolutely clear, and that is the resiliency and generosity of the Chaminade 'ohana.

As many of you know, Chaminade’s ultimate goal is to inspire students to pursue lives imbued with the elements that characterize the Marianist approach to education, with the desire to share and enhance our educational heritage of innovation and responsiveness to the needs of learners and the workforce. Our work in the Office of Advancement helps to propel our University toward an exciting and relevant future with a solid financial footing.

It is our goal to help create a culture of paying forward the gift of learning. Giving to Chaminade is one of the ways through which we hope, in time, the generosity of the broader University community is realized. This Honor Roll of Donors is one small way to thank you, our generous donors, for your support of the important work of the University.

Your 2021 gifts have had a direct and powerful impact on our students, and contributed to student success in many ways: • You funded key scholarships and need-based financial aid, giving hundreds of undergraduates—including many first-generation students—the opportunity to pursue a Chaminade education and focus on their studies.

• You helped underwrite our innovative academic programming, allowing students the opportunity to pursue the projects they are passionate about and apply their knowledge, complemented with service-learning in the community.

• Thanks to you, Chaminade was able to offer students an environment that supports personal development, reflection and mutual understanding, including access to state-of-the-art facilities—from classrooms and labs to locker rooms and batting cages.

• You also were central to our suite of co-curricular programs that offered students enriching experiences outside of the classroom. Despite the challenges the pandemic presented, our students fully participated in clubs as well as across our 10 athletic teams.

And the impact of your generosity does not stop there.

Your investment in our students and their educational goals is an investment in the future of our community. The Advancement team is always available to listen to your interests in supporting our students, and to share the many ways philanthropy can transform lives.

Looking ahead, our focus is to strengthen our relationships with you and to create a genuine and sustained culture of philanthropy. The pandemic has been difficult for many of our families, and our students need your support more than ever. We know we can accomplish that goal together with your help.

Please join us in celebrating and acknowledging all of you, our donors—for paying the gifts of our Marianist mission and learning forward.

Mahalo,

Gary Cordova Vice President of Advancement

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CHAMINADE UNIVERSIT Y OF HONOLULU BOARD OF REGENT S Anonymous Ruth Ann Becker Gae Bergquist-Trommald David Wilson and Carolyn Berry Wilson Dr. Randall Kam and Lesley Brey MBA ’88 Christopher Benjamin and Melissa Ching Benjamin Jerry Correa, Jr. and Mari-Jo Correa Dr. Keiki-Pua Dancil Ismael Eustaquio, Jr. ’88 and Anne Eustaquio ’89, MBA ’92 John Field, Jr., MBA ’84 and Susan Field Daniel ’81* and Judy Goo

Rodney Harano, MBA ’84 Gary and Karen Knudsen Ralph and Erlinda Mesick Bennette Misalucha Lance Mizumoto MBA ’92 and Ayumi Mizumoto Kumaki Jean Rolles MSJBS ’93 Tony and Martha MBA ’91* Smith Richard and Eileen Wacker Terrence Walsh, Jr. ’93 Dr. Claire Wright Patrick and Sandy Yim

CHAMINADE UNIVERSIT Y OF HONOLULU BOARD OF GOVERNORS Anonymous Margery Bronster Sai Cheong ’76, MBA ’78 and Mei Tak Chui Walter Dods, Jr. Stephen and Adelia Dung William and Judith Garrett Douglas Tostrud and Christine Gayagas Robert and Lori Harrison Warren and Gail Haruki Gary and Nadine Hogan Edward Hogan* Matthew ’89 and Kelli Howard

Michael Kerr Anton and Julie Krucky Lung-Nien ’88 and Audrey Lee Dr. Blaine Lesnik Dawn MacNaughton MBA ’93 Joseph and Celeste Melehan Donald and Mona Rodrigues Richard and Catherine Tanaka Vaughn Vasconcellos and Suzie Martin Francis and Jeannine Wiercinski R.J. and Barry Zlatoper

CHAMINADE UNIVERSIT Y OF HONOLULU FACULT Y AND STAFF Anonymous (2 donors) Dr. Joseph Allen* Eddie and Yohko Aquino Drs. Lance and Virginie Askildson Dr. Mary Atuu Lori Aukai-Paia Drs. Randall Carpenter and Lynn Babington Sherry Bagoyo ’06, MBA ’08 Robert and Myra Baliares Bonnie Bedoya Dr. Clifford Bieberly Dr. Richard Bordner and Nancy Tsui ’94 Dr. Philip Bossert Eric and Leigh Bovaird Brother Edward Brink, SM Alexander and Dr. Maria Brownlow Deven Bukoski MS '18 Dr. Thomas Buning Kenneth Burtness Bennett Liang and Dr. Caryn Callahan Jeremiah Carter Alfred and Dr. Lilia Castle Dr. Eurina Cha Huo and Jian Ping Huang Chen * deceased

Dr. Hans Chun Dr. Kathryn Chun Derek Chung Dr. Matthew Cochran Dr. David and Valerie Coleman Dr. Edna Colon ’92 Denise Cooper Gary Cordova Jennifer Creech Dr. Janet Davidson Christine Denton Drs. Michael and Sheryl MEd ’11 Dohm Timothy and Dior-Ashton '17 Donner Drs. Stanley Orr and Cheryl Edelson Jeela Faria Maimoa Fineisaloi ’07 Dr. Dale and Susan Fryxell Lisa Furuta Dr. Gail Grabowsky Joseph Granado Lynn Haff Dr. Rhoberta Haley Abby Halston MS '05 Kevin Hashiro

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Steven Hee ’80 Stacey Higa MBA ’20 Jill Higashi Clarence and Tammy Hohu Jerome and Dawn Honda Rui Jiang and Xue Huang Dr. Darren MS ’98 and Reyna Iwamoto Brother Thomas Jalbert, SM ’71 Craig and Janet Jensen Craig and Allison Jerome Crystal Johnston Tyler Johnston Adam Joseph Kalei and Aulani ’93, MBA ’96 Kaanoi Krystal Kakimoto Dr. Joel and Nancy Kawakami Richard Kido Arthur King '02, MS '16 Richard and Ann ’01, MBA ’06, MEd ’12 Kishi Dr. James Kraus and Kai White ’02 Marcia Kurahara Carolyn Kuriyama Emelda Laforteza Henry and Sharon LePage Choong ’09 and Chi-Ching Lim Lambert and Jeannie ’05, MBA ’07 Lum Wilette Lum ’92 Michael Monroe and Dr. Edna Magpantay-Monroe Hector and Elsa Mamaclay Dr. Bryan Man Zhanna McAtee Terry McCandliss-Dowdell Dr. Christopher McNally and Pauline Ping Bai Dr. Glenn Medeiros Harry ’67 and Ginger ’08 Miller Kyle Milligan Willis Moore Arthur and Waltraut Mori Bryan Moseley Travis Mukina Dr. Chrystie Naeole Rachel Nagai Stari Nakano Hieu Nguyen MEd ’09, MBA ’14 Maxine Nihei Claire Nishiguchi Amber Noguchi Dr. Marita Padilla '07 Teresita Palma Dr. Roy Panzarella and Jody Ballard Christopher Patrinos and Pamela Silva-Patrinos Andrew and Kimi Perez Dr. Katelynn Perrault

Percy and Verna Perreira Dr. Lianne Philhower Mackenzie Phillip Charisse Pudiquet Dr. Dustyn Ragasa '07 Dr. William Rhey Andre Riddle '18 Joan Riggs Michael and Lori Rockers Dr. Julieta Rosado Dr. Katrina Roseler Jackeline Sanqui Oscar and Evelyn Sanqui Drs. Sean and LaVache ’94, MEd ’01 Scanlan Dr. Scott Schroeder and Koreen Nakahodo Richard Sevilla Devon Seward-Howland Lori Shimoda Paul Shimomoto Kendra Sia Malo Sipelii Dr. Pamela Smith Rev. Martin Solma, SM John and Laura Steelquist Dr. Peter Steiger MBA ’13 Dr. Jeffrey Stern Kristina Stone MA ’00 Elijah Sua'ava Shawn Sueoka Maritel Suniga Amy Takiguchi ’02, MBA ’06 Dr. Sharolyn Tani Dr. Joy Tanji Lynette Teruya Jennifer Tolentino ’18 Alladin Toro Dr. Henry and Jean TrapidoRosenthal Dr. Tracy Trevorrow and Lois Yamauchi Lisa Trumbull Pisila Tukia '11, MEd '14 Julieann Tupuola ’16, MEd ’19 Dr. Helen Turner Kurtis Van Lue Aimee Wakai MS '18 Curtis Washburn and Dr. Eva Washburn-Repollo Deacon Michael MPT ’14 and Cecelia MPT ’14 Weaver Peter and Edna ’06 Wilson Deneen Wong MS ’13, MBA ’16 Justin Wyble Kent and Vanessa Yamaguchi Cheryl Yamamoto Kalena Yoshida Melissa Young ’03, MEd ’06 Shan Yuen Renee Yuen

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FOUNDATIONS, ORGANIZ ATIONS AND BUSINESSES Alaka'ina Foundation Albert T. & Wallace T. Teruya Foundation Alexander & Baldwin Allied Builders System American Carpet One Foundation American Savings Bank Antone & Edene Vidinha Charitable Trust Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC Becker Communications, Inc. Chaminade University Alumni Association Chaminade University Educational Foundation Chung Kun Ai Foundation Edward Enterprises, Inc.

Enterprise Holdings Foundation First Hawaiian Bank Foundation First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation First Insurance Company of Hawaii, LTD Frederic Duclos Barstow Foundation for American Samoans G.N. Wilcox Trust Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. Ho'ea Foundation Hogan Family Foundation Honolulu Galaxy Futbol Club IBM Corporation IQ PR Inc Island Insurance Foundation J. Watumull Fund

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Kosasa Foundation L.Q. Pang Foundation Lesnik Charitable Foundation Lin and Ella Wong Foundation Magnum Investigations LLC Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Marianist Center of Hawaii Marshall and Yuko Hung Foundation Maurice & Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation McInerny Foundation Pepsi Beverages Company PNC Foundation Queen's Health System

Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Sisters of the Sacred Hearts St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii State Farm Companies Foundation The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation, Inc. The Dods Foundation The Edward and Peggy Eu Foundation The Gentry Companies The Marianist Province of the U.S. The Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation Ushijima Architects, Inc. Verizon Foundation William H. Hannon Foundation

CHAMINADE UNIVERSIT Y OF HONOLULU ALUMNI, PARENT S AND FRIENDS Anonymous (10 donors) Jordan and Brandi Abe Efren Adalem '82 Benjamin and Nida Agoo Steven Ai Patrick Ajirogi '84 Steven MBA ’89 and Nancy Albanese Marc Alexander Joemarie and Maria Anacan Russell Anderson '75 James and Tina ’05, MPT ’14 Andrade Jerome ’63 and Gladys Andrade David and Lenny Andrew Anita Andrews de Sanchez '78 Kelly Antekeier-Pasha ’82 Francis Aona Kevin Welz and Beate Arendale ’94 Terry Arnobit, Jr. and Violeta Arnobit Adrian Au Marianne Au Dr. Corinna Balderramos Robinson MS ’01 Dwight ’67 and Wilhelmina Bartolome Patric ’73 and Pauline Baumgartner Robert and Marsha Beard Damon Lee ’80 and Diane Bell Randall Berdon, Sr. and Candida ’89 Berdon Sharese Bidot ’90

Glen Birdsall ’74 Paul Bishop '70 Dr. Tobias ’00 and Natalie Boehm Donald and Connie Bohannon Robert Bolson William ’86 and Teresa Bossany James Bostick MBA ’86 William and Kathleen Bow Mark Bradley General David Bramlett, Ret. and Dr. Nora Bramlett Minnie Brazell ’79 Craig Brenner John and Mary Lou Brogan David ’90 and Jennifer Brower Dominic ’97 and Kehau ’01, MEd ’04 Bugado Mark ’76 and Margaret Burgessporter Patrick ’87 and Katrina Butler David Butterworth, Jr. ’80 Thomas ’68 and Patricia Cabrinha Lionel Camara, Sr. and Elizabeth Camara MAJ Sario ’72 and Renate Caravalho John ’88 and Kumiko Carlin Noah Pentelovitch and Caitlyn Carpenter Walter Chang Gloria Chang Richard MBA '78 and Annette Chang Philip and Gerry Ching Stanley and Bertha Ching

Richard ’69 and Lynette Ching Jack ’84 and Elizabeth Chinn Michael and Barbara Chisholm Richard and Marilyn '74, ’74 Chisholm Sherilyn Cho MS '15 Juliette Chock Glenn Chong ’75 Barry and Louise ’71 Christian Bradley Chun and Rachael Wong Michael and Bina Chun Clinton and Suzanne Churchill Michelle Cisneros '19 Vincent Ortolano and Dr. Nadine Clapp ’73 Thelma Clark Drs. Joseph ’84 and Yoshimi ’85 Clark Dennis '78 and Noreen Clement Steven and Molly Cobb William Cobb, Jr. and Barbara Cobb ’84 M. Loretta Cofield ’75 William ’73 and Phyllis Cook Louisa Cooper Drs. Michael ’79 and Sally Coovert James ’90 and Susan Coughlin Charles Crabb John Crank ’96 and Un Mei Pan Wayne and Pamela ’80 Crenwelge Jeffrey ’70 and Peggy Cribbs, Sr. Tracy Crowell MS '12 Dr. Michaela Culkin ’98 John Culmer ’73 Michael and Judy Cummings

Dr. James Curry Jennifer Dahl Dr. Gabrielle Daniels ’89 Darcy Davis Dr. Lance ’78 and Jean Davis Jan De Luz ’81 Sadami ’78 and Emily Deai Timothy MBA ’93 and Christina Deane COL Leon DeHaven ’72 Cipriano ’83 and Tessa Deluna Rev. Rodney DeMartini ’69 Timothy Ngau and Terryleen Dement-Ngau ’72 Dr. Ronald ’67 and Michele Dempsey William and Lovey-Ann ’76 DeRego Gene Descalzi ’94 Roseyn Devlin Ebonnee Dinkins ’89 Kristina Donathan '12 Frank and Frances MA ’04 Doyle William Raymond Dunkel ’82 Anselmo and Angelina Duropan Henry Dziekan, Jr. and Cathleen Dziekan ’73 Thomas and Marie ’80 Early Sr. William Marie Eleniki T. Tyler MBA ’78 and Gwen Ellison Lawrence Enomoto Johnson and Tammy ’88 Enos John ’70 and Mary Epperson Roger and Barbara Epstein

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Richard ’84, MBA ’85 and Nancy Erickson Scott ’87 and Diane Erickson Aileen Esmeralda MS ’10 Travis Estanique Cleo Eubanks MS '05, MEd '14 SSGT Phillip Everson, IV ’93 Lydell Fabin Jerry ’73 and Michal Mary Farrar Joyce Favorite ’86 William ’68 and Karen Ferguson Dennis ’83 and Kathy Flaherty Cynthia Flating MBA ’89 John Fleckles Leslie Flint Patrick and Barbara Flynn Mariko Foster ’97 Vice Admiral Jeffrey MBA ’85 and Katherine Fowler James and Judith ’65 Fox Deacon Lawrence ’65 and Stephanie Franco Romain Fravien ’01 Eric MBA ’94 and Lori ’01 Fujimoto Kinsley ’67 and Sue Fujitani Clifton and Sandra ’79, ’82 Furukawa Jeffrey Furukawa ’89 June Futenma Raymond and Martha Gallegos Samuel Galloway '14 Jeffrey Galon '12, MS '15 Jerry Garcia, Jr. ’82 & Terry Garcia Claire Gehrman ’89, MS ’95 LCDR Lindsay ’69 and Lillian Gillespie Paul Goeller, Jr. '73 Lisa Gomes ’99, MA ’04 Karl Gonda ’80 David Wendt and Diana Gonsalves-Wendt ’73 Katherine Goo CAPT Michael ’77, ’80 and Mary Gordon David ’95 and Katharine Greenbaum Richard ’75 and Ramona Grover Orby Groves, Sr. '76 and Ruth Groves Mark ’82 and Deirdre Guillory Perry and Linda Hachler Edward ’77 and Janet Hagan Ottina Haight Julie Halpern MS ’95 Robert Hamamoto MBA ’88 and Dayle Sasaki-Hamamoto David ’63 and Lorraine ’64 Hamilton Archie Hapai, III and Marlene Hapai

Myra Harper-Samiere Rukie Harris Ricky ’87 and Kay Hartsell Bruce ’86 and Tanya Heinrich CAPT Michael ’76 and Dina Hendrickson Kenneth and Marissa Hilgers Michael Hino ’98 Reed Hisamoto MS '15 David and Frances Hisashima Vincent Hodge and Grissel Benitez-Hodge Christopher Hoe Judith Holloway ’76 Glenn Honda CDR Hilbert ’74 and Joan Hubble Thomas and Gloria Huber Duquesne Hulihee MBA ’03 Brian and Janinne ’91, ’92 Hulsey Alfred and Margie Ignacio Karlene Inaura ’73 Tom and Dr. Angela Isaac Wayne ’68 and Joy Ishihara Drs. Craig Iwamoto and Alexis Raftopoulos Ronald Iwamoto Carl Jaber, Jr. ’71 Lynn Jackson MS ’17 Noel Jaderstrom Kathy Jeffers-Volk Sandra Jhung ’63 Leonard and Sheila Johnson Rev. Kizzie Elizabeth Jones ’90 Joon Joo ’83, MBA ’84 Bruce Kam MS ’05 Andrew Kamikawa ’05, MBA ’09 Timothy Kaneshiro Clyde ’66 and Margaret Kang Edward ’60 and Grace ’61 Kashiwamura MAJ Clayton ’78 and Jay Ann Kau Ray Kawaguchi Ray Kawaguchi & The Late Katherine Kawaguchi David ’69 and Jamie Kawauchi Robert Kay Richard and Helene ’87 Kaya Janil Ke Dwight and Ann Kealoha Walter and Anne ’71 Keamo James Kelly '72 Stuart ’86 and Ronell Kimura Grace Kitagawa Ken Kitamura ’86 and Maria Torres-Kitamura William Klett '72 Gregg and Be-Jay ’86, MBA ’16 Kodama Michael and Gail Kruse George Kruse, Sr. ’73 and Claudette Kruse

Joon and Lisa Kwock Barbara Lane Jadine Lau ’72 Ronald and Valerie ’90 Lau Ricky LaVaughn Andrew and Christine ’74 Lawrence Ernest and Letah Lee Edward Lee ’72 Edwina Lee Martha Lee ’67 Brian and Sheri MS ’08 Lees Gregory Leong ’72 Steve and Mady Lesnik John MBA ’79 and Cheryl Lettieri William Liggett LCDR Mark MS ’90 and Julie Lindstrom Robert MBA ’87 and Susan Lingo Betty Long Lesley-Anne Loon Michael and Cynthia Loui LTC Grady ’78 and Suzan Lovett Robert ’81 and Jill Lowe Reynold Lum MBA ’84 Xianglin Ma MBA '11 Alan MBA ’81 and Carrie Ma James ’74 and Rose Mace Donald MacGregor, Jr. James and Luella Malkin David and Susan ’86 Maltby Dr. Edmundo ’72 and Cheryle Mandac Stephen MBA ’78 and Donna Marcuccilli Dennis and Patricia ’65 Markwardt Audrey Martin Pamela Mason Joseph Mastrantonio, Jr. and Elizabeth Mastrantonio ’76, MBA ’07 Gustavo and Sonia Matamoros Lawrence McReynolds and Judith Mather MBA ’83 Frank Maxwell, Jr. MBA ’88 and Lane Maxwell Russell Mayfield Loretta Mayko Olive Mc Ginnis Eric Purviance and Rosemary McCarthy ’83 Peter and Kirsten MBA ’88 McCormick Mary McCullough Norma McDonald ’64 Bruce and Bee McEachen William ’84 and Lana McNeely Paul Messina Jon Miki ’67 Frank Miller ’77

Carol Minami MBA ’86 Michael MBA ’88 and Joan Minnehan Lucile Mistysyn Gervin ’80 and Gayle Miyamoto George Miyashiro Glenn Miyataki Milton Sagon and Fay Molina-Sagon ’64 Richard and Patricia Montgomery Randolph Moore and Lynne Johnson Arthur Moore, Jr. ’90 Ambassadors James and Lauren MAT ’18 Moriarty David MBA ’97 and Kathleen Morimoto Barbara Motola-Alford Steven and Cynthia Mueller Raymond ’72 and Nora Mysliwski Kenneth Pollet and Joan Nacino ’85 Kevin and Lorie Ann MBA ’85 Nagata Daniel Nakandakari ’87 Rebecca Navarrette Joseph ’87 and Theresa Nawahine Theresa Neuroth ’90 Jill Newton MBA ’00 Doris Ng ’67 Edgar Ng ’74 Richard Ng ’75 and Judy Thompson-Ng Dennis Niederkohr ’78 Dr. Linda Nishigaya ’69 Rory and Lori Nishino Wilson and Ruth Nitta Ronald ’80 and Mary Njus R. Yoshi Honda and Susanne O'Sullivan-Honda MS ’98 Adrian Chang and Christine Ohtani-Chang MS ’92 Nancy Oide CMSGT Thomas ’73 and Ann Oliver Carol Muirhead ’90 and Thom Muirhead, Jr. Jerry and Arlene Ono Caylee Orsinger '11, '11 Lorraine Oshiro ’84 Ernest Oversen MS ’95 Charlene Oyama ’70 Yukio Ozaki and Elizabeth Train Brother Allen Pacquing, SM Darian Padilla '15, MBA '18 Lt. Col. Jose ’72, ’80 and Luisa Padron Jeremiah Pahukula, Sr. ’75 and Ellen Pahukula

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Manuel ’72 and Judy Palazzo Heathre Palige ’02 Richter Panaligan ’10 Wendell and Annette Pang Victor Panganiban '10 Thomas and Mary Parpana David Parrish ’80 Daniel Pavsek Lt. Gen. Joseph MBA '81 and Ann Peterson Henry and Lorraine Pieloch Timothy Pierce '94 Richard ’77 and Barbara Poe Ned MBA ’81 and Susan Powers Michael and Janis Prinslow Michael ’80 and Darlene Puhr Laurence and Linda Putchinski Paul ’95 and Laura Putzulu Linda Quihuis ’92 Debborah Quon Regina Racaza

Timothy Mondoy and Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy MA ’00 Brother Thomas Redmond, SM ’85 William Reed, Jr. MBA ’89 Daniel and Susan Reedy Lt. Col. Elwin ’70 and Norma Reichert Max Reiter ’71 Rudy and Sheri Reyes Patrick Rizer Timothy Roberts Kurt MBA ’87 and Frances Robertson John ’69, ’72 and Robyn ’69 Robinette Andrew Robinson, Jr. ’13 and April Robinson Georgia Robinson ’91 Eric Roeben ’75, MBA ’78 Diane Roedersheimer ’81 Cecelia Romero

Felipe ’64 and Dalisay Rosario Carl ’70, MBA ’78 and Sandra ’72, ’82 Rossetti Robert Ruschmeier ’72 CAPT Jimmie ’81 and Teresa Jean Russell Jim Russo Dexter ’65 and Emily Sakai Warren and Carmelita Sakuma COL Frank ’69 and Patricia Salimbene Ambassador Charles Salmon, Jr. Gordon Sam Raymond and Rosemarie San Nicolas Alfonso Sanchez, Jr. '92 Melvin and Allison MBA ’86 Sasaki David and Jacqueline Savage Dennis and Linda ’68 Sayegusa Donald ’75 and Peggy Schaum Tony Schmidt

SAVE THE DATE

Estate Planning for Your Family's Future Webinar

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 12:00 –1:00pm HST

Estate Planning Partners will share insights on planning ahead and explain the process involved in establishing an estate plan.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jodi-Anne Yoshida at ( 808 ) 735–4764 or jodi-anne.yoshida @ chaminade.edu.

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James Schonefeld `76 Lt. Col. John and Rieko Schriml William and Margaret Schulz Jill Semmens MEd ’13 CMSGT John ’82 and Mary Setser Jan Seymour ’76 Sandra Seyton ’85 Michael and Cynthia ’71 Shain Clifford Shields ’82 Walter Shimoda Lloyd Shimoda '72 Bruce Shimomoto Mark and Bernadette ’85, MBA ’92 Shimono Jordan Silberstein '20 Miles and Ruth ’64 Silberstein Russell Silva ’66 Carlo ’69 and Adrienne Silvestri Mariena Silvestry Ramos Herbert ’78 and Nanette Skipp Thomas Snee ’69 David ’79 and Diana So Geoffrey and Anne Somary Douglass ’64 and Paulette ’80 Souza Andrew Speese, Jr. ’67 Brother Thomas Spring, SM Derek and Donna Stewart Mark Stewart '18 Lavilis and Bernice Stover Thomas Symonds, III ’02 Donald Takaki ’68 Chaplain Lawrence Takao Richard Takata Alison Tanaka MBA ’15 Stuart MBA ’84 and Margaret Tanimoto Manuel Tavares, Jr. ’72 and Carol Tavares Anthony and Yvonne ’63 Tavares Paul and Patricia Taylor Virginia Teller Elijah Thomas, III and Loretta Thomas Roy Thomas, Jr. ’74 and Soledad Thomas Ronald ’73 and Shirley Todd Wallace and Pauline Tom Dr. Laurie Tom Rodney and Shana MEd ’08 Tong Richard Townsend ’65 Theresa Toyama Lori Tsukamoto MEd ’05 Georgia Tsukazaki ’88 Daniel Tucker ’79 Virginia Tuckey ’61 Arthur ’77 and Julie Ugalde Andres Uherbelau Terence MBA ’91 and C. Anna Ulaszewski Roy ’67 and Joan Uyehara

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Rev. Oscar Vasquez, SM LCDR Alfio ’82 and Helen Vasta Doug Venneri SGT MAJ Thaddeus ’77 and Jean Verville Robert MBA ’80 and Carol Vieira Don and Girlie Visaya Michele Visceglia Christopher Waiamau ’13, MS ’15, MBA ’17 Jerry Walker, Jr. and Donna Walker John and Theresa Walsh James Walsh, Jr. and Rachanikorn Walsh Thomas ’78 and Sandra Walther Montira Warran ’95, MS ’99 Mary Watanabe ’60 Rev. Msgr. Terrence Watanabe ’73 Timothy Wee, Jr. and LeNora Wee ’72 John and Erin ’84 Wegznek Dr. Ted MBA ’91 and Catherine Wells Thomas and Magdalen ’65 Wenska Michael and Rosario White Emmet and Betty White Rev. Arthur Bain White, Jr. ’76 CAPT William ’70 and Karnchana Whorton Douglas ’72 and Suzanne Williamson Ronald and Kathleen Wo Albert and Maureen Wong Denis Wong Alfred and Laurie Wong Tracy Lynn Wong MBA ’14 CDR Ronald and Tesi Wong William Morgan and Dr. Rosemary Wong ’67 Sr. Helene Wood, SSCC ’66 Francis ’69 and Kathleen ’69 Yamamura Theodore and Daisy ’85 Yamane George Yamasaki, Jr. ’79 Theodore Yap, Jr. ’74 Linda Yeates ’97 Kerry Yen MS ’93 Emily Yerington MAT '19 Harlin Young ’63 Verna Young ’62* Donald and Teresa ’62 Young Stephen Yuen William Yuen Dave Yuen MS ’12 Gwenson MS ’83 and Helen Yuen Robert ’60 and Kapiolani Yuhara Joseph Zelanis, II and Cynthia Zelanis Henry Zerbe, Jr. and Ursula Zerbe Nicole Zheng James and Arleen MBA ’92 Zirkle Dr. Gregory Zirzow * deceased

Supporting Chaminade University THE CHAMINADE FUND Gifts to the Chaminade Fund are among the most critical fundraising priorities at Chaminade. Chaminade Fund dollars are entirely unrestricted, and therefore impact every part of the University—from financial aid to faculty professional development, from academics to athletics to technology. These gifts allow the University to think expansively and ambitiously when planning for future programs, without influencing tuition costs.

FINANCIAL AID Gifts supporting financial aid provide access and affordability to deserving students. They ensure a robust and diverse student body.

CAPITAL PROJECTS Support for capital projects not only helps maintain Chaminade facilities but also helps us to create innovative and collaborative learning environments and reimagine the University’s technology infrastructure.

Ways to Give to Chaminade University GIFTS OF CASH Outright gifts via cash, check or debit/credit card transaction make an immediate and direct impact.

PLEDGES AND RECURRING GIFTS Pledges and recurring gifts allow you to distribute your gift over a period of time. A pledged gift is made for a set amount in multiple payments on a specific schedule of up to five years. A recurring gift is a specific amount made at regular intervals, which continues as long as you wish.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to Chaminade.

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ESTABLISHING AN ENDOWED FUND Endowed gifts are a sustainable funding source that provides current and future revenue streams to support the University's educational mission and vision, including student scholarships, academic and signature programs, and faculty development.

LEGACY GIFTS AND PLANNED GIFTS Your legacy gift enables you to make more significant impact than you thought possible while at the same time allowing you to achieve

“I’ve grown so much at Chaminade, and it was made possible by the financial aid I received. I’m able to focus on making the most of my experience here — pursuing my communication degree, being a student-athlete, joining clubs and being part of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Undergraduate Fellows Program.”

ERI LEONG Third-year Communication major Women’s Cross Country

your financial, philanthropic and real estate planning goals. A thoughtful gift and estate plan can help satisfy personal financialplanning needs and allow you to maintain control of your assets, while providing Chaminade with important long-term support.

Life income gifts provide income for you today and support for Chaminade tomorrow. More than that, planned gifts like these reflect your values and your dreams for Chaminade’s future.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Assistant Vice President of Advancement Jill Higashi at jill.higashi@chaminade.edu or ( 808 ) 440–4236

“Chaminade has allowed me to concentrate on my studies and build my confidence.

Through the generosity and support of others, I have been able to succeed.

I hope I can do the same for someone else one day. As an aspiring teacher, the importance of giving back and making a positive impact is a lesson I want to share with my future students.”

CLAY AH SOON Third-year Elementary Education major Men’s Soccer

A gift to The Chaminade Fund helps us serve our students, like Eri and Clay, so they can serve others.

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The Spirituality of Justice: Racism & Climate Change The “Catholic response” to racism, climate change and other societal injustices — including those plaguing Hawai'i communities — must be one centered in faith-based action that “ought to discomfit the comfortable, humble the powerful and lift up the oppressed,” said noted author and speaker Fr. Dan Horan during a recent talk at Chaminade’s Mystical Rose Oratory for the Marianist Lecture series.

Horan, acknowledging his own status as a “temporary guest” in Hawai'i, added that people in the islands must seek to learn from indigenous communities and understand their unique ways of knowing the world so they can help craft holistic, place-based responses to the greatest crises of our time.

The engaging talk on September 26 came as the Marianist Lecture series celebrated 25 years of promoting Catholic responsibility and service, and launched a new honor — the Mackey Award for Catholic

Thought — to recognize leaders advancing the Marianist spirit and educational mission.

Horan, a columnist for the National Catholic Reporter whose most recent book is titled A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege, was the inaugural recipient of the Mackey Award. In his lecture, Horan unpacked the writings of scholar, social activist and monk Thomas Merton (1915–1968 ).

Merton may not be a household name, but in 2015, Pope Francis highlighted him as one of four “representatives of the American people” who fought for equal rights — along with Martin Luther King, Jr., Abraham Lincoln and Dorothy Day. Horan said Merton’s writings from the 1950s and 1960s offer lessons for modern America, including the importance of respecting others.

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He added that Merton offers “timely insights” and opportunities for further reflection on Hawaiian history, colonialism and the “local response to both systemic racism and climate change.” Perhaps a key point of inquiry, he said, is Merton’s belief that the “spirit of God draws near not just to human beings but to the whole family of Creation. Everything that exists reflects or points back to the Creator.”

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indigenous understandings of nature as not something that is separated or distinct from human existence but as central to life, familial relationships and society. “The global response to climate change ... can only take place with the privileged species, humanity, embracing a sense of creational humility,” he said.

Horan also elucidated three points for white Christians seeking to respond to racial injustice.

He said those in positions of privilege and power because of their race must focus on diagnosis and criticism, “embracing a spirit of praxis and engagement.” They must also step back, listening to those in diverse communities rather than seeking to prescribe solutions. And they must “get out of the way,” Horan added. “They need to follow rather than lead. They need to listen rather than instruct.”

Horan sought to do just that in his own talk, opening his speech by noting that aloha is “not to be granted but always earned,” and allowing time after his lecture for a questionand-answer dialogue with the audience. “As a guest, I seek to support the various strategies that the indigenous peoples of Hawai'i are using to protect their land and their communities,” Horan said.

“I come to this land with a deep respect in a spirit of openness — and with a desire to learn.”

Watch the full 2021 Marianist Lecture.

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PRISON EDUCATION

A SOUND INVESTMENT IN HAWAI'I COMMUNITIES Op-ed written by Janet Davidson, PhD, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, was published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

THE UNITED STATES HOLDS THE LARGEST PRISON POPULATION IN THE WORLD, IN BOTH SHEER NUMBERS AND PER CAPITA. EACH YEAR, ROUGHLY 600,000 PEOPLE ENTER PRISON IN THIS COUNTRY, WITH OVER 1.5 MILLION IN STATE OR FEDERAL PRISON ON ANY GIVEN DAY.

The prison landscape wasn’t always this expansive. Prison populations began to noticeably rise across the country in the 1980s. The same is true for Hawai'i, which experienced an 870 percent increase in prison populations between 1980 and 2018, with a disproportionate impact on Native Hawaiians.

While research suggests that the behavior of criminals did not substantially change, our reaction to their offending did. As a country, we enacted tougher sentencing laws that sent more people to prison for longer periods of time. And, we enacted tougher parole and probation supervision practices that provided easier pathways back to prison.

As a correctional endeavor, prisons do not do a good job at actually correcting unwanted behavior. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 68 percent of inmates

are rearrested within three years. In Hawai'i, 53 percent of those released on parole are rearrested within the same timeframe, and 64 percent for those released after completing their full sentence. Inmates leave with few resources and no increased ability to perform well in the community.

In 1994, federal legislation eliminated Pell Grant funding and eligibility for students incarcerated in state or federal prisons, even though prison education is empirically linked to significantly lower rates of reoffending. In 2015, the Obama administration noted the importance of prison education for inmate rehabilitation and community safety. The U.S. Department of Education launched a pilot program to allow inmates who are taking courses from institutions of higher education to be eligible for Pell Grant funding, so long as they are an

experimental site. By 2023, most inmates will be allowed Pell Grant funding once again.

In Hawai'i and elsewhere, prison education provides a decidedly strong return on investment. According to a RAND study, education in prison reduces the likelihood that an inmate will return to prison by 13 percent and increases the odds of post-incarceration employment by the same rate. Inmates who participate in prison education programs engage in less misconduct and violent behavior inside the prison. This contributes to safer communities inside and out.

There is also a financial return on investment. According to RAND, every dollar invested in prison education yields a reduction in incarceration costs of between $4 and $5 during those first three years of post-release. This is a return on investment we can all stand behind — one that values social justice and the transformative value of education for all.

As a faculty member, I am encouraged by being a part of a degree-granting program that will be offered to prison inmates in Hawai'i beginning this August. These inmate students will be able to earn an associate degree because of the Second Chance Pell Experimental program begun by the Obama administration. Students will take the same courses as those taught on the physical campus, earn the same credit, and receive the same high-quality education as more traditional students on campus.

Institutions of higher education have an opportunity to tangibly change the landscape of degree programs within prison and provide positive, prosocial opportunities that will transform lives. This type of program not only contributes to lower recidivism, but the development of personal skills and prosocial bonds for inmate students and the elevation of their economic mobility. I am proud to be involved in this effort; it’s the right thing to do, will make us safer, and will save us all money. I urge you to voice your support and tangibly assist similar efforts as opportunities arise.

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Education with a Higher Purpose JAYNE MONDOY WAS TEACHING FIFTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE AT ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL IN CENTRAL O'AHU, AND ENJOYING THE WORK, WHEN SHE FELT DRIVEN TO BUILD HER LEADERSHIP SKILLS. SHE STARTED LOOKING FOR A GRADUATE PROGRAM THAT COULD PREPARE HER FOR THE RIGORS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. SHE FOUND CHAMINADE’S MASTER OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY (MPT) PROGRAM.

“School administration was something that I believe God was calling me to do,” said Mondoy, MPT ’00.

At Chaminade, Mondoy found a graduate program that incorporated both “practical aspects of responsible stewardship” and the mission of Catholic schools. “It really was a wonderful blending of both,” she said. “The education at Chaminade really served me well in building an awareness and a level of competence in areas that school administrators require — and certainly in my current position.”

That position is director of the Office of Religious Education at the Diocese of Honolulu, a role Mondoy has held since 2005. Previously, she served as dean of curriculum and instruction at Saint Louis School and spent seven years teaching in Hawai'i Catholic Schools.

Mondoy took a circuitous route to teaching and educational leadership.

In the late 1980s to mid-1990s, she and her husband were living in San Francisco and climbing the corporate ladder. He was in engineering and she was in merchant banking. Everything changed when they had their first child. They moved back to Hawai'i, where they had both grown up.

Then Mondoy decided to pursue a lifelong dream of teaching.

Education was fulfilling, challenging, inspiring — everything she’d hoped it would be. She knew administration was her next step, but she needed the right preparation. At Chaminade, she said, she found professors who were passionate and happy to give students individualized attention.

“They actually are involved in the stuff they teach. It’s not theoretical,” Mondoy said. “I didn’t have to look too far to find mentors who helped me understand how stewardship and mission truly work together.”

Mondoy added that she still uses the foundation she built at Chaminade in her everyday work.

And she continues to expand on her knowledge, including as a consultant for the National Conversations of Parish Life and Committee for Cultural Diversity with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Mondoy has also published extensively on religious education, including with her 2017 Loyola Press book titled Cultivating Your Catechists:

Jayne Monody, MPT '00, member of the Committee for Cultural Diversity with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops

How to Recruit, Encourage, and Retain Successful Catechists.

She said she is especially excited about helping to build a stronger voice for Pacific Islanders in the national Catholic community, and that Chaminade’s inclusive and rich campus environment helped prepare her for her current role in helping to highlight and celebrate a diversity of voices.

“I often reflect on my experiences at Chaminade, collaborating with a community of peoples from around the world. This was another way I was being prepared by just being on campus,” Mondoy said.

To today’s emerging religious scholars considering Chaminade’s MPT program, she has this message: “Be open to that call because our world needs your voice, your leadership. Our world needs well-formed young people who have the compassion of Christ and can play that sensibility out.”

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CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY AND HAWAII CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE

2021 KA HO'OULU INNOVATION RECIPIENTS CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR STRATEGY AND INNOVATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HAWAII CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, HAS ANNOUNCED THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2021 KA HO'OULU INNOVATION AWARDS: ST. LOUIS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DEVIN OSHIRO, EdD; AND ST. JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL. THE AWARDS RECOGNIZE THE DEMONSTRATION OF SUBSTANTIAL INNOVATION THAT HAS GREATLY ADVANCED CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN HAWAI'I.

I N D I V I D U A L AWA R D – D R . D E V I N O S H I R O P R I N C I PA L O F S T. L O U I S S C H O O L

Dr. Oshiro has led and worked collaboratively with St. Louis School’s faculty to create a diverse learning environment that addresses the needs of all students. Their six-point system, which consists of 'aina-based learning, global learning, personalized learning, whole group learning and learning specific to young men, has resulted in stronger GPA levels, improved standardized test scores and the school’s highest enrollment in 20 years.

I N S T I T U T I O N AWA R D – S T. J O S E P H PA R I S H S C H O O L

Located in Waipahū, St. Joseph Parish School has integrated a communitywide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. The school partnered with the Institute of Social and Emotional Learning and formed an internal SEL Committee to develop and implement the curriculum through workshops for administration, faculty and staff to develop a common language and basic understanding of the process, and reinforce the belief that SEL is essential to student achievement.

The Ka Ho'oulu Innovation Awards were created in 2020 as a way to recognize outstanding educators from Catholic schools throughout the state. Award applicants submit projects that exemplify the Catholic worldviews, support quality academics, integrate technology, demonstrate data-driven decision making or promote operational vitality. Those who submit projects with the highest marks receive recognition at an annual award ceremony and a grant to continue their work.

“We are so delighted to sponsor this award,” said Dr. Helen Turner, vice president of Chaminade’s Center for Strategy and Innovation. “The winners represent Catholic education in Hawai'i, where teachers and administrators are continuously innovating in support of their students and their shared mission to provide high quality, affordable education. Students who are benefitting from the creativity of educators like Dr. Oshiro and teams like that of St. Joseph Parish School are part of a talent pipeline in Hawai'i that is grounded in values and strong academics. We at Chaminade look forward to seeing them as future Silverswords!”

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ALUMNA MOTIVATED TO

REFRAME LITERACY ONLY 9 PERCENT OF STUDENTS AT WAI'ANAE HIGH SCHOOL CAN DEMONSTRATE

COMPETENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS. IT’S AN ALARMING STATISTIC. BUT FOR SHAY KALEO'OLUHO'ILOLIOKAWAIPAHE ZYKOVA, MED ’20, IT’S ALSO A MOTIVATOR.

The ninth-grade English teacher says she’s on a mission to not only bolster her students’ reading comprehension and literacy skills, but help them develop a passion for words. That’s why she joined forces with her colleagues in 2020 to form a literacy team at her school with the intention of reshaping the Language Arts curriculum at Wai'anae High. She hopes to eventually take the model statewide.

“There’s a big need for literacy intervention and development,” said Zykova, who has designed her curriculum to put students at the center of their learning. They get to choose, as a class, what novels and other texts they want to read and what topics they want to write about. And along the way, they get intensive literacy instruction aimed at dramatically improving their reading and writing skills.

“We couldn’t stick with the status quo,” she said. “How can we read Shakespeare if I’ve got kids struggling to read words like ‘cat’? I want to give my students complete control over the novels they’re reading in class. It’s really exciting, a little bit stressful and 100 percent student-directed.”

Zykova’s work hasn’t gone unnoticed.

The National Council of Teachers of English recently named her a recipient of its 2021 Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award. The recognition includes mentorship support, career development opportunities and an invitation to attend and present at upcoming NCTE conferences.

Zykova is delighted at the chance to build her skills — and build out her program.

“The real goal is to reframe what literacy is. I want my students to read things for fun,” she said.

Zykova started teaching in Hawai'i in 2018, after a stint as an ESL instructor in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Her husband is Russian.)

“It really was the starting point for everything,” Zykova said, of teaching English overseas. “I got that job and realized, ‘I don’t really know English as well as I thought I did.’

“That was my introduction to teaching.”

At the same time, Zykova was in contact with friends back in Hawai'i who were teaching in public and charter schools. She said she realized that she needed to return to

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the islands — and pursue a degree in teaching.

During her first year in Hawai'i schools, she served as a long-term substitute at Ku'uelawela Elementary in Kalihi. The following year, she was selected for the Teach for America (TFA) program and assigned to Wai'anae High. At the same time, as part of a partnership with TFA, she enrolled in Chaminade’s Master of Education (MEd) in the Instructional Leadership cohort program.

She said that the first year of teaching was anything but easy. “I had high school students reading at the kindergarten and preschool level.

I thought, ‘What is going on?’ I was completely lost,” she said. But she got through it, thanks to the relationships she was building at her school and at Chaminade.

She quickly realized that the “prescribed curriculum” would need some tweaking.

So Zykova started to look for ways to make reading and writing relevant to students.

For her students’ argumentative essays, for example, she encouraged them to choose topics that were of consequence to them. Some considered the debate over the Thirty Meter Telescope at Mauna Kea. Others wrote about being multi-ethnic in Hawai'i. One student wrote about the benefits of slippers over shoes.

As Zykova continuously adjusted the trajectory of her class, she says she was thankful to have Chaminade peers and mentors who could offer additional insight and guidance.

She said Chaminade instructor kumu Ralph Keahi Renaud inspired her to reflect on her Native Hawaiian identity and how it informs her teaching. After his course, she enrolled in Hawaiian language classes (and is still taking them).

Zykova also found mentors in Chaminade instructor Jessica Martinez, who taught language development, and Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Preparation Programs Katrina Roseler, who oversaw her capstone experience.

The preparation helped Zykova through 2020, a tough year for everyone — especially students and teachers. She said remote learning allowed her to throw her old plan out the window entirely and try a new direction aimed at getting students engaged.

It worked.

“My attendance was 85 to 95 percent. The majority of students were in class every single day,” she said, adding one of her many future goals is to help her students not only expand what they’re reading but start telling their own stories. “I’m hoping my students will publish,” Zykova said.

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MORE THAN A DEGREE: ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE REDESIGN OF ITS ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM — CALLED FLEX — THAT PUTS STUDENTS IN CONTROL OF THE PACE OF THEIR COURSE COMPLETION SO THEY CAN DECIDE HOW TO WEAVE INSTRUCTION AND CLASSWORK INTO THEIR BUSY SCHEDULES.

The new program approach will launch in January 2022, while the existing model will be phased out.

Dr. Janet Davidson, vice provost at Chaminade, said Flex is an online undergraduate program designed with working adults in mind. It moves away from rigid term schedules and due dates, giving students the flexibility they need to achieve a work-life-school balance and make progress toward achieving their goals.

“We continuously look at our academic programs to ensure we’re meeting the needs of our students,” Davidson said. “Our new program allows students to drive the pace. They can decide when

they complete their tests, when they complete assignments, when they complete the course.”

Under the Flex program model, students can take one or two courses at a time — or more if they choose — as they work toward their degree.

And the pace of coursework rests with them. They can complete online courses in as few as six weeks. Or they can take their time, wrapping up a course in six months.

Davidson said the goal is to “really fit school into their busy lives.”

She added that while online undergraduate students are gaining flexibility with the program redesign — so they can complete their degree at a pace that makes sense for them — they’re not losing any of the academic quality or rigor found in Chaminade’s traditional undergraduate offerings.

The Flex Online Undergraduate program is WASC-accredited and has a broad range of study disciplines, including business administration, criminology and criminal justice, historical and political studies, education, and psychology.

Students will be able to complete courses wherever they are, even on the go.

Chaminade’s online learning platform allows students to log in through a desktop or use an app to complete classwork on their mobile devices. The user-friendly platform is home to all instruction and is also where students submit homework assignments, discussion responses, quizzes and tests.

Students can even message their professors through the platform.

And before they begin, they have access to integrated tutorials on all the tools available to them.

Davidson added that while the Flex Online Undergraduate students complete their program online, they’ll still be part of the Chaminade 'ohana — having access to the University’s strong network of support.

Dedicated academic advisors will be on hand to help map out students’ journeys, create their own paths to a degree and get over life’s speed bumps when they arise.

Students can reach out to their advisors online, via phone or in person.

The same goes for professors, who will be available to students at convenient times for individualized assistance and mentorship. The Career Development team is also available to online students, with workshops and counseling on résumé building, interview preparation and other opportunities. Tutoring is another resource available to students, with services available online or in person.

“While the Flex Online Undergraduate program allows students to work independently, they won’t be alone,” Davidson said. “This program is about giving students greater flexibility so they can achieve their goals.

And from the time they enroll until graduation day and beyond, we’ll be with them every step of the way.”

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PASSION MONTESSORI FOR

Lands Alumna Coveted Research Position EMILY YERINGTON, MAT ‘19, HAS FOND MEMORIES OF THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL SHE ATTENDED AS A CHILD. NOW, SHE’S ON A MISSION TO ADD TO THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY—KNOWN FOR ITS FOCUS ON STUDENT-GUIDED LEARNING—AS PART OF A JOURNEY THAT’S TAKEN HER FROM CHAMINADE TO HARVARD.

Yerington enrolled in Chaminade’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program with a concentration in Montessori education after seeking more information from several universities that offered what she was looking for: a graduate degree with both Montessori and state teaching credentials. “I didn’t know much about Chaminade’s program,” said Yerington, who was living in Washington, D.C. at the time. “But they personally reached out to me, answered all my questions and made sure it was a good fit.”

As part of Chaminade’s MAT program, Yerington attended class online and then participated in summertime sessions on Chaminade’s campus with other members of her cohort. She said those in-person opportunities really made a difference, allowing her to get field experience, learn more about the educational passions of her peers and build strong relationships with her professors.

Among those professors: Dr. Elizabeth Park, the director of Chaminade’s Early Childhood and Montessori programs, who couldn’t be prouder of all Yerington has accomplished since graduating from the university. She said it has been especially wonderful to see someone who was educated in the Montessori approach pursue research questions about Montessori education. “Seeing how she approaches learning was just very striking for me. This philosophy really works,” Park said.

The Montessori approach to education, developed by Italian doctor Maria Montessori, seeks to put children at the center of their learning. “She believed every child had their own pace of development,” Park said. “She also really believed in the importance of helping students become independent.”

It’s an educational philosophy that Yerington has seen the benefits of firsthand.

After graduation from Chaminade, Yerington started teaching at a public Montessori school

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She applied to a master’s degree program at Harvard, seeking references from Chaminade professors, and was accepted. She recently graduated with her Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology degree.

After completing that program, focusing on Montessori educational practices along the way, Yerington landed a coveted research position under a Harvard professor at Boston Children’s Hospital’s Nelson Laboratory, where she is currently studying cognitive function in children from infancy to age three. The goal: to develop an assessment at the earliest years of development, when interventions are most effective.

Yerington is also planning to pursue doctoral studies to further delve into research of Montessori programs, especially now that more are offered in public schools. “Now that we have more of these programs, I want there to be more evidence about how effective or ineffective they are,” she said.

Yerington credits Chaminade's MAT program for providing exceptional support. “I tell everyone how much I loved Chaminade,” Yerington said. “I’ve been to three universities, one of which is probably the most wellknown in the world. But I was absolutely best supported at Chaminade.”

She added, “That level of support, it came from everyone. It’s a high quality education.”

That’s music to Park’s ears.

“I feel like a proud mom,” she joked. “Emily is so incredible, and I am so happy we were able to contribute to her success, even just a little bit. I cannot wait to see what she does next in her research.”

ALUMNUS NAMED STRAUB CLINIC’S MOST VALUABLE TEAM PLAYER MICHAEL ONO ‘14 MADE FRIENDS AT CHAMINADE THAT HE “STILL CONSIDERS FAMILY” TODAY.

It’s those relationships and others that have helped buoy him as he works on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic as a registered nurse at Straub Medical Center’s Kahala Clinic and Urgent Care. “Working as an RN during the pandemic has been challenging,” said Ono, who received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chaminade. “But I am so happy to have a great team and leadership support.”

And they are grateful for him, too.

In fact, Ono was recently recognized as the Straub Clinic Most Valuable Team Player. As part of centennial celebrations for Straub, he was also named a “100 for Straub 100” honoree—one of 100 employees who are continuing Dr. George Straub’s legacy of providing quality care to patients.

Ono was nominated for the Most Valuable Team Player recognition

by Straub clinic colleague Sheryl Doropan, who called him a huge blessing. “Coming from an ER background, he knows how to handle the difficult situations that walk in,” she said, in a Straub Facebook post.

“He’s a solution seeker and a team player, caring and always energetic.

There’s never a dull moment working with him.”

Ono said as a Straub nurse, he sees patients of all ages.

He previously worked in the emergency room and the post-anesthesia care unit at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children. He said he is so grateful to his mentors at Chaminade and Kap'iolani for helping him grow into the registered nurse he is today. “The ability to see their dedication to their patients and the community has helped me set the bar high for myself and keeps me engaged,” he said.

Ono added, “I am still learning so much about outpatient nursing.”

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CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY’S

HEALTHCARE SIMULATION PROGRAM Receives Provisional Accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare

AFTER A THOROUGH EVALUATION, CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS’ SIMULATION PROGRAM HAS RECEIVED PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM THE SOCIETY FOR SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE (SSH).

ACCREDITATION RECOGNIZES THE SCHOOL’S EXPERTISE IN SIMULATION AND ITS ABILITY TO MEET SSH’S HIGH PROGRAM STANDARDS.

“Provisional accreditation is very important for our School,” said Rhoberta Haley, PhD, dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions. “We’re excited about our simulation program, as this type of hands-on learning brings the curriculum to life and underscores its relevancy. The real power is in the immersive nature of the program. In a simulation, students are embracing their roles as critical thinkers, as clinicians and as team-based collaborators.”

Recent simulations have included a mock COVID vaccination clinic, a mock encampment of people experiencing houselessness that gave nursing students vital experience “treating” patients living on the streets, and a fast-paced epidemiology “unfolding case study” that tasked students with working out the source of a simulated Hepatitis A outbreak with 25 mock patients, each with unique health stories.

The program's evaluation process included a review of both the accreditation application and of the simulation program itself, as well as a virtual site visit with the SSH Simulation Accreditation Review team and accreditation committee decision. The school will apply for full accreditation in approximately two years.

SSH and its accreditation process seeks to improve performance and reduce errors in patient care through the use of simulation. The Society promotes improvements in simulation technology, educational methods, practitioner assessment and patient safety that lead to better patient care and improved patient outcomes.

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N OTA B L E S Lynn Babington, PhD

| PRESIDENT

Dr. Lynn Babington was interviewed by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. She discussed Chaminade University’s COVID-19 weekly testing procedures for employees and students. She was also interviewed by Hawaii News Now on the first day of Fall Term, talking about the HPH Vax Squad clinic hosted on campus and looking ahead to the academic year.

Kahala Kabalis Hoke

| HEAD COACH,

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Kahala Kabalis Hoke and the Chaminade women’s volleyball team were featured multiple times on KHON2 and the team was recognized for being nationally ranked for the first time since 2005.

James Kraus, PhD

| PROFESSOR,

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, ARTS AND

Kathryn Chun, PhD

| ASSISTANT

PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

The Hawai'i Psychological Association presented Dr. Kathryn Chun with the Outstanding Professor of Psychology Award. She was also featured on KITV news during World Health Day, October 10. She discussed how COVID-19 has caused stress and anxiety, and provided tips on how people can cope.

DESIGN

Dr. James Kraus’ poem "Seawalls and Shoreline Real Estate" was nominated for a Best of the Net Award.

Katelynn Perrault, PhD

| ASSISTANT

PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

Christine Denton, Esq.

| VICE PRESIDENT,

HUMAN RESOURCES AND LEGAL AFFAIRS

Christine Denton was nominated to the TIAA Select Client Advisory Council. The Council is composed of 20 members ranging from chief financial officers to chief human resources officers of independent schools, higher education and research institutions. The Council provides TIAA’s leadership with recommendations, insights and critical review of its strategic and tactical business objectives.

Gail Grabowsky, PhD

Dr. Katelynn Perrault received Chamiande’s 2021 Fr. John F. Bolin Excellence in Scholarship Award for substantial contributions to her field of study.

Lorin Ramocki, PhD

| ASSISTANT

PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Dr. Lorin Ramocki received Chaminade’s 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award for her tireless work creating hands-on simulations that promote learning by doing.

| DEAN, SCHOOL

OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

Mark Speck, PhD

Dr. Gail Grabowsky was named dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. With more than 20 years of experience at Chaminade, she most recently served as the interim dean of the School. In addition to her role as dean, Grabowsky is the director and professor of Environmental Science and Environmental Studies.

PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF NATURAL

Allison Jerome

| ASSISTANT

SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

Dr. Mark Speck presented a workshop with a machine learning platform at the GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri.

He demonstrated applications of ML-based models for feature identification and object detection from regional and global geospatial image data sets.

| VICE PRESIDENT,

STUDENT AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF STUDENTS

Allison Jerome was featured on Hawaii News Now discussing how Chaminade University is preparing its facilities for the Fall Term by installing NASA-certified air purification systems in classrooms and common areas. She was also interviewed by KHON2 where she discussed mandatory vaccination policy for Chaminade’s student-athletes.

George S. Vozikis, PhD

| PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE,

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Dr. George S. Vozikis was featured in WalletHub's piece about balance transfer credit cards.

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