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For example, on Page 6 you can read about the inspiring journey of Silversword Kailani Torres, who took on a project while a junior to redesign a key gathering space at Sacred Hearts Academy. The real-world project taught Torres the power of community and hard work, and the importance of environmental and interior design in our everyday lives. “Design is not just about how the space looks; it’s also the feeling of changing somebody’s life,” she said, shortly before completing the project.And speaking of changing lives, you will not want to miss the great profile on Page 16 of Hawai'i healthcare leader Andrew Giles, MBA ’16, who was recently selected to serve as chief operating officer of Kaiser Permanente Hawai'i’s Moanalua Medical Center and has been central to their COVID-19 response.
A particular high point this academic year was our 64th annual Commencement ceremony at the Waikīkī Shell. As we gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of our students—and recognize the obstacles they overcame along the way—we also had the opportunity to cheer them on as they begin their next chapters as forensic and data scientists, nurses, therapists, teachers and entrepreneurs. Whatever their chosen pathway, they are all changemakers and future leaders equipped to tackle challenges facing our communities as they seek to make a positive difference in the world. Put another way, they are ready to serve—and we simply cannot wait to see their impact. But of course, our students do not wait for graduation to begin lives of service. They seek out ways to contribute to the community while still pursuing their degrees—and we look for ways to facilitate those efforts.
Giles not only has a passion for serving his patients, he is also committed to helping mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. He recently wrapped up a term as president of Hawai'i’s chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, which provides scholarship opportunities. The ranks of that next generation of healthcare leaders undoubtedly include our own Meshelle Hirashima ’17, who recently graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine and is proud to be returning to Hawai'i for her medical residency in obstetrics and gynecology.
The academic year that we just wrapped up was many things. It was challenging, as our campus community continued to navigate the twists and turns of the pandemic. It was busy, as our students, faculty members and staff sought to accomplish their goals and make a positive impact. It was exciting, showcasing the innovation, ingenuity and service of our Silversword 'ohana . And above all, it was successful—thanks in large part to the commitment of strong Chaminade supporters like you.
As you will read on Page 18, Hirashima graduated from Chaminade with a degree in Historical and Political Studies with a Biochemistry minor, and was able to secure early admission to medical school thanks to Chaminade’s robust articulation agreement program. As she prepares to take the next step in her career, she is looking forward to walking in the footsteps of other strong women in her life.
Such wise words! Our Silverswords never cease to impress me—and that’s true of members of our Chaminade community across programs and at every level. For example, on Page 36 you will read about the diverse group that came together on campus recently for the newest diaconate formation orientation.AsMaster of Pastoral Theology Program Director Dr. Dustyn Ragasa explains, the participants are just beginning a five-year journey of academic, spiritual and pastoral growth aimed at preparing them for life as
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“I had lots of humbling experiences growing up, but that didn’t stop me,” she told our writer. “Overcoming obstacles will never be easy. But with help, it’s not impossible. I want young people to know there’s so much out there, and they just have to go out and get it.”
a deacon or a deacon’s wife in the Catholic Church. It was an honor to host them on campus for this special welcome event, underscoring Chaminade’s close partnership with the Diocese of Honolulu. And finally, this issue would certainly not be complete without special recognition of our women’s volleyball team for their record year. As you will read on Page 29, they wrapped up a wildly successful season after clinching their first PacWest title in a quarter century—a testament to Head Coach Kahala Kabalas Hoke’s mentorship and her players’ hard work on and off the volleyball court. While summer is here and our campus is a little more quiet than normal, our programs are moving ahead at full speed. One particularly strong focus is on continuing to bolster our rigorous academic and professional preparation offerings in healthcare. We are committed to helping narrow the significant healthcare gaps our communities are experiencing, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic. In fact, we are so looking forward to welcoming our second cohort this fall in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. The DNP prepares students to serve at the highest clinical levels in nursing with an emphasis on leadership development and culturally informed practice for diverse communities. Also this fall, we are launching our inaugural cohort for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing accelerated track as part of a broad push to help alleviate a critical shortage of nurses prepared to serve Hawai'i’s patients. We are also incredibly grateful to our community stakeholders for their input as we developed two doctoral degrees, the Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy and the Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology, and prepare to start coursework with our first cohorts this fall. These degrees underscore our commitment to serving as an institution of excellence and relevance, equipped to meet the demands of our communities and students along with the diverse needs of our workforce. We have much to celebrate here at Chaminade after a whirlwind academic year—and much to look forward to in the coming academic year. Today and every day, we are grateful for every member of our Chaminade family. Your belief in our mission makes our students’ achievements possible.
Sincerely, Lynn Babington, Ph.D. President, Chaminade University of Honolulu
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9 Walking the Walk: Creating a Sustainable Hawai'i 10 Celebrating Student Research at Na Liko Na'auao 12 Students’ Stress-Related Project Awarded First Place in National Competition 13 Student’s Business Makes a Paw-sitive Impact 14 Silverswords Business Competition 22 E+ID Alumna Receives Emerging Professional Award 24 From Chaminade to the Hiphop Archive 28 Partnerships and a $15M Grant to Improve Health and Wellbeing in Hawai'i 29 A Record Year for Women’s Volleyball 31 Silversword Basketball 32 Marianists and the Arts Program 35 Chaminade Students ‘Build Bridges’ with Pope Francis 36 Welcoming the Diaconate Formation 2022 Cohort 37 Bishop Robert McElroy Discusses a Synodal Church 6 Class Project OpportunityCareer-LaunchingBecomes E+ID student Kailani Torres is leading a major makeover of the main conference room at Sacred Hearts Academy. 16 Welcome to MBA Alumnus and Kaiser Permanente COO’s World Andrew Giles, MBA ’17 was recently selected to serve as chief operating officer of Kaiser Permanente Hawai'i’s Moanalua Medical Center. 18 Articulation Agreement Helps Alumna Achieve Medical School Dream With a jumpstart at Chaminade, Meshelle Hirashima '17 received her Doctor of Medicine degree in May from Boston University School of CoverMedicine.andphotograph above feature Meshelle Hirashima '17 FEATURES » COVER STORY 18 38 Celebrating Our Founders and Heritage Awardees 40 Inaugural President’s Innovation Award 41 Years of Service Milestones 42 Notables 21, 23, 25, 27 Alumni Notes
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But that’s exactly the kind of project Kailani Torres is just wrapping up—and her good work (and innovative design) will be appreciated by countless members of the community for years to come.Torres, who is from Mililani, Hawai'i, is now a senior in the Environmental + Interior Design program and is leading a major makeover of the main conference room at Sacred Hearts Academy. The project had her doing just about everything a professional does, from working with contractors to incorporating feedback into her design.
It’s not every day an assignment in class turns into a careerlaunching opportunity.
“Being able to work with and learn from professionals as well as building connections was so incredible. What better way to gain some exposure than while I’m still completing my degree? This gave me the confidence to know I’m on my way.”
The project was born when Sacred Hearts Academy reached out to Chaminade’s Environmental + Interior Design program
“It was very empowering to do this project,” Torres said.
Kailani Torres '22 presenting to Sacred Hearts Academy leadersihp team
Envisioning what she wanted and actually finishing her proposal turned out to be two different things. Just as she started jumping into the design software required to craft her proposal, the pandemic started and lockdowns went into place. Virtual learning meant Torres had to troubleshoot more than she was used to. But she says the experience helped her build confidence in her skills.
Students in Professor Junghwa Suh’s EID 271: Materiality in Interior Design class were invited to take up the project for class credit— and the chance to work on a real-world design. Torres jumped at the opportunity to participate but tried not to get her hopes up.
“I thought it was just a wonderful opportunity to gain some experience with a real client,” she said, adding that students had the opportunity to visit the Sacred Hearts campus, “feel out the space,” and interview those who use the conference room. After putting everything together, she set to work on a design proposal that would not only reflect the school’s identity but be practical and flexible for conference room users.
At the end of the semester, it was go time: students in the class presented their conference room proposals to Sacred Hearts’ board and leadership. Torres was nervous about her final product but knew she’d done her best. After that final presentation, she waited for news. And waited. And waited. It was several months later that Torres received an email from her professor saying that her design had been selected. Her reaction: “Complete disbelief.” She added, “I read that email over and over again trying to make sure I had read it right. I even had moments of denial,” she said. Torres later got a follow-up message that Sacred Hearts was proceeding with the renovation and ready to work with her. “Needless to say, excited was an understatement,” she said. In the weeks that followed, Torres would find herself working directly with Sacred Hearts Academy President Scott Schroeder and the school’s leadership on changes to her design to meet new needs. She made a new presentation to the board in September 2021—and they loved it. From there, Torres was connected with the project’s contractor to make her conference room design a reality.
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“Being able to work with and learn from professionals ... was so incredible. What better way to gain some exposure than while I’m still completing my degree?”
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Gutierrez said when she first reached out to the hui, which works with five public schools to turn their food waste into composted nutrient-rich soil, the director warned her the work wasn’t glamorous. She would be gathering food waste into huge compost piles, the hui told her, turning and watering them as worms break up the organic materials, and then selling that rich compost to the community.
CREATING A SUSTAINABLE HAWAI'I
“Climate change is so important, and our generation has a responsibility to act.
Gutierrez, who transferred to Chaminade from St. Mary’s College in California as a sophomore, has created a Campus Sustainability Council Club at the University in addition to serving as vice president of the Surfrider Club and a resource recovery specialist at Windward Zero Waste School Hui. She said her community service efforts grew out of an Environmental Ethics course at Chaminade, where she learned just how important a single person can be in making a positive difference. “I really felt called to help and did different types of volunteering. I wanted to do my part,” she said. So she started in her own backyard—by looking at sustainability at Chaminade. In addition to launching her new club, she also conducted a food waste audit at the University to determine how much is thrown away that could instead be redirected to productive composting. That work led her to connect with the agricultural director at Saint Louis School for an innovative zerowaste project now underway, and he in turn connected her with the Windward Zero Waste School Hui.
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CARA GUTIERREZ DOESN’T JUST WANT TO LEARN ABOUT LEADERS IN THE GREEN
I’m only here for a limited number of years, and I want to leave the lightest footprint possible but also have an impact on younger generations,” she said. “Everything I do is for the people who came before and afterSheme.”added that her CIFAL Honolulu internship has also helped her zoom out and think about the value of sustainability policy and climate change work at the international level. “In the future, I would be really interested in working toward those bigger goals to make a greater positive difference,” she said. For now, though, she’s focused on her grassroots work—and on graduation. She said she plans to pursue a graduate degree, but will first take a year off to travel. “I’ve learned so much in Hawai'i,” she said. “Now I want to go to different communities to learn even more.”
Shown above: Cara Gutierrez '22 and Windward Zero Waste School Hui team
“She told me, ‘This is really hard work. You’ll have dirt everywhere,’” Gutierrez said. After working for a day, Gutierrez was hooked. “I said, ‘OK, sign me up!’” If her volunteering and work with the hui weren’t enough, Gutierrez is also an intern focused on sustainability projects at Chaminade’s new CIFAL Honolulu Centre, part of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. She said through CIFAL Honolulu and her sustainability club, she’s planning an educational Earth Day event and a gathering on O'ahu’s North Shore to promote agriculture. With all the hats she wears, Gutierrez doesn’t have much downtime. But that’s OK. What she has instead, she said, is a community that believes in her—and her mission.
The senior at Chaminade, who is majoring in Communication with a minor in Environmental Studies, is passionate about helping build a more sustainable Hawai'i and has gotten involved in a number of projects on and off campus designed to do just that—from food waste audits to composting.“I’mjusttrying to make an impact,” Gutierrez said. And along the way, she’s hoping to inspire others to do the same.
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MOVEMENT. SHE WANTS TO BE ONE.
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INTERPRETATION OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL CHROMATOGRAPHIC OUTPUTS BY NON-SPECIALISTS. DECOLONIZING METHODOLOGIES IN RESEARCH. NATIVE HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND ITS EFFECTS ON INFLAMMATION OF WISH CELLS. Those titles are a mouthful. They also represent just a handful of the hefty research topics undergraduate and graduate scholars at Chaminade discussed at this year’s Na Liko Na’auao Symposium, an annual event dedicated to showcasing student scholarship across disciplines. above : Na Liko Na'auao awardee Nainoa Gaspar-Takahashi with Dr. Lynn Babington
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Na Liko Na’auao, in its 20th year at Chaminade, gives its student participants an opportunity to showcase their academic and creative work. After having gone virtual for the past two years, the event was held in person at the Clarence T.C. Ching Conference Center. And in another twist, students got the chance to discuss their research posters and give oral presentations. Participants also came from across fields, including Psychology, Environmental + Interior Design, Data Science, Biology and Nursing— to name a few. Topics explored by students ranged from research into forensic science and body decomposition to the use of statistical models to detect malicious internet traffic. This year, Amber Noguchi, the director of Chaminade’s Undergraduate Research and Pre-Professional Programs, expanded the symposium participation to graduate students, adding that it was a natural step given the numerous master’s degrees offered at the University on top of three doctoral programs. In her opening remarks, Noguchi also gave special recognition to the founders of the event: the late Henry Gomes, who was director for Native Hawaiian Partnerships at Chaminade, and Patti Lee-Robinson, former director of Health Professions Advising and Undergraduate Research. “They had a vision to create a venue to celebrate student scholarship,” Noguchi said.Also at the event, President Lynn Babington, PhD, announced the recipient of the 2022 President Sue Wesselkamper Award, which recognizes a student at Chaminade who has demonstrated both outstanding scholarship and extensive service to the community and to the University.AsBabington explained to attendees, Wesselkamper was named Chaminade University’s eighth president in 1995 and was the first woman to head a four-year university in the islands. The award in her name was endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark, and recipients are nominated by facultyThismembers.year’sawardee: Nainoa GasparTakahashi, a junior at Chaminade who is majoring in Gaspar-TakahashiNursing. has a strong record of academic scholarship, including research into the integration of Native Hawaiian and Marianist values in student success. In 2020, he co-wrote an article that was published in the Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal He is also a member of the Student Nurses Association and is a peer leader in the Kōkua Kākou nursing enrichment program. His central goal is to make a positive difference in the community, especially among the Native Hawaiian population, so he is pursuing a career in nursing and hopes to serve in an intensive care unit or emergency room. He also wants to eventually seek a master’s degree in Nursing and continue research projects aimed at improving the healthcare system in Hawai'i and the quality of care provided to allDr.patients.EdnaMagpantay-Monroe, a professor of Nursing who nominated Gaspar-Takahashi for the prestigious honor, applauded his “impeccable work ethic” and said he is a joy to collaborate with.
“I was very shocked and surprised that we won first place in our category,” Garo said. “It was wonderful to see that all of our hard work has paid off to have this moment for us. I’m glad to not only have represented Chaminade University but also the State of Hawai'i.”
Garo is studying Biology at Chaminade while Ishisaka is pursuing a degree in Data Science. Both got involved in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and its leadership development programming in high school and have remained active members at Chaminade.
The two took home the top prize in the Health Education category. The title of their project was “Finesse Your Stress,” and included self-assessments more broadly, including “just how important it is to take care of yourself because we all get stressed. It is something we all face, and it is vital to take control of it. It was our goal to educate young adults on the meaning of stress, how to recognize it and supply them with resources so they can maintain a healthyIshisakalifestyle.”alsosaid they had to remember their own advice as they put together their presentation, especially in overcoming no shortage of obstacles presented to them by COVID-19. Because of the pandemic, they had to prepare remotely and frequently chatted with each other over Zoom.
STRESS IS A FACT OF LIFE, BUT TWO INNOVATIVE SILVERSWORDS WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW THE STORY DOESN’T END THERE. AND THEIR WORK IS GETTING WIDE RECOGNITION.
The two then spent long hours preparing to present their research at the HOSA-Future Health Professionals’ Virtual International Leadership Conference over the summer. The event features a competition with postsecondary students from around the nation and the globe, all spotlighting their work and detailing its potential implications for the field. Garo and Ishisaka were pleasantly surprised by all the positive feedback they got—and then were even more wowed by their first-place win.
“And started to expect the unexpected,” addedGaroGaro.said she wants her fellow students and the broader community to know taking breaks and caring for your mental health is just as important as doing well in school or succeeding in sports. “We get so caught up in the moment that we forget we should stop for a bit and take care of ourselves,” she said. “Taking at least a 10-minute break from stress is sometimes all you need to rejuvenate.” for students, information on why stress can impact your overall health, and easy activities anyone can do—from fun games to movement exercises to guided meditation—aimed at boosting resilience.
Earlier this year, Aloha Lei Garo ’22 and Taylor Ishisaka ’22 embarked on a research project aimed at helping their fellow students recognize when their anxiety levels were getting too high and giving them new tools to manage stress, build resilience and seek out opportunities for self-calming and reflection.
STUDENTS’ STRESS-RELATED PROJECT AWARDED FIRST PLACE IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
“We adapted to every obstacle,” she said.
The presentation also included guidance on when to get professional help.
Ishisaka added she’s hoping to continue sharing their research and positive message Aloha Lei Garo '22 and Taylor Ishisaka '22 with first-place medals
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STUDENT’S
The Chaminade University senior and Hogan Entrepreneurial Program student owns Better Place Brands, whose mission of giving back is baked right into the name.
Carson started the business with his father in August 2020, launching a line of privatelabel coffee brands geared toward animal lovers.“Customers not only want a great product, but they want the product to stand for something. That’s what this company is all about,” Carson said. “It also feels good to make those donations every quarter.”
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BY DAY, OLIVER CARSON IS STUDYING BUSINESS. AND BY NIGHT, HE’S RUNNING ONE.
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Carson’s Better Place Brands has different “companies” named after pets. There’s the Great Dane Coffee Company. The Golden Retriever Coffee Company. And most recently, Carson launched the Cat Rescue Coffee Company. In all, he has 13 private coffee labels. And each of them donates 20 percent of the proceeds to charities and rescue shelters located across the United States. Two are located right here in Hawai'i—Cat People of O'ahu and Lāna'i Cat InSanctuary.2021,Carson’s companies gave $10,000 in cash and in-kind merchandise to organizations.“Wedidbetter than expected,” he said, adding he hopes to donate even more this year.
Two product lines from Better Placed Brands shown above
‘A REALLY PERFECT FIT’ Carson grew up in a suburb of Cleveland and attended Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, a Marianist school. As a child, he visited Hawai'i several times with his family—and it became a dream to study in the islands. It turned out that dream was much more achievable than he realized. A basketball coach who used to play at Chaminade chatted with him about the University.Hethen learned about the Chaminade Scholars program, which offers up to 75 percent off tuition to students who are members of a Catholic parish or attend a Catholic or Marianist high school, demonstrate academic excellence, and participate in experiences of service and faith. Of everything Chaminade had to offer, he was most excited about joining a vibrant community and learning more about Hawai'i’s rich cultural traditions. “I grew up in a diverse environment, and that has always been something that I’ve been attracted to,” Carson said. “It was a really perfect fit.” At Chaminade, Carson also found the same values of family spirit, serving others and giving back that he’d embraced at his Marianist high school. “It really felt similar to that tradition I experienced,” he said.
In fact, Carson said he felt a special connection to Chaminade on his very first day in the residence halls. He attended Mass at the Mystical Rose Oratory and met University Chaplain Fr. Marty Solma, SM, who also grew up just outside of Cleveland and attended Villa Angela-St. Joseph High. “It was such a crazy moment,” Carson said. From there, Carson jumped into life in the islands.Hisroommates, who were from Hawai'i, showed him the best beaches and taught him how to surf. He became the manager of the basketball team. And he served as a peer mentor for CUH 100, a welcome course for incoming students.Atthe beginning of his junior year, he joined the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program. Carson said Hogan’s programs and networking opportunities continue to inspire him—and Hogan Program Director Roy Panzarella, PhD, has given him the confidence to pursue his own business ventures. “We have been so lucky to hear from entrepreneurs from all over the world doing great things,” he said.
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BUSINESS THAT GIVES BACK Carson is busy enough as a student that it’s hard to imagine how he has time to run a business. At Better Place Brands, he handles everything from customer service to social media. And he’s particularly proud of his business model: selling a good product while supporting a good cause. As a Business Administration student, he has been able to use his experience as a business owner for class projects, getting input—and no shortage of encouragement—from his professors and peers along the way. He has also thrived in the School of Business and Communication’s “business for good” approach and believes strongly that everyone has a role in making the world a better place. After all, he does own a company called Better PlaceCarsonBrands.isan animal lover himself and started his Great Dane Coffee Company first in honor of his family’s Great Dane. He then partnered with pet rescue organizations, which were able to promote what he was doing—and help him continue to grow and launch more companies along the way. He said while he’s gearing up for graduate school—he plans to pursue an MBA degree—he’s also looking ahead to expand his business. “We want to continue to add more brands and to eventually grow beyond the dog rescue world,” Carson said. “Our ultimate goal is to do even more good out there—with the help of our customers and the causes they believe in.”
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THE IDEA: HELP THEM UNDERSTAND ALL THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO RUN THEIR OWN VENTURE.
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At first, the plan was to have students open and manage a pop-up concession on campus. But then another approach was decided upon in Fall 2021, the School invited students to participate in a business competition that would allow them to show off their creativity, their ability to work with others and their aptitude in everything from marketing to accounting to customer service. Student teams came from accounting, economics, marketing and social media courses.
Dr. Bill Rhey, School of Business and Communication dean, said each team got $250 in start-up money—which was paid back at the end of the competition—and were told they’d be judged on their net profit, their “business for good” approach and their social media impact. Each of the four teams also had a faculty coordinator and mentor during the competition, which ran from October to December. And the winners were promised a big reward: $2,500. That winning team was called Washed Ashore, and they created jewelry out of microplastics reclaimed from Hawai'i beaches. The idea was an instant hit, and they plan to keep the business alive. “Living in Hawai'i, you go to the beach often,” said student Kelsie Inoue, who was on the five-student Washed Ashore team.
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IT STARTED WITH A SUGGESTION. PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR ERIC FUJIMOTO, MBA ’ 94, WHO IS CHAIR OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION’S ADVISORY BOARD, ENCOURAGED THE UNIVERSITY TO CRAFT A REAL-LIFE BUSINESS EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES.
“The biggest takeaway from this competition was that you always need to adapt,” Inoue said. “Sometimes, you need to think on the spot or adjust to situations that aren’t the most comfortable for you, but by doing so it provides newfound skills and confidence in yourself.”
“My biggest takeaway from all of this is that anything is possible,” Martinez said. “This business competition gave me the confidence I needed to take on more challenging roles in both academic and employment settings. After seeing what I was capable of in such a short amount of time, I realized that I could realistically accomplish anything I set my mind to if I just approach it the same way.”
Dr. Guanlin Gao, an associate professor of economics at Chaminade and mentor for the Silversword Sweets team, said it was
“While you’re there, you usually see trash and plastic washed up on the beach. We thought about how these microplastics could be repurposed in a way that would bring awareness to keeping our beaches clean and the impact we make. By making necklaces sourced from the microplastic and sea glass found on the beach, our customers wear a reminder of the difference we can make.”
He said the competition had students doing everything from handling production to tackling group dynamics to showing off their leadership skills. Rhey added he’s grateful to Fujimoto for his vision and is looking forward to the next steps for the competition. The hope is that it will become a regular fixture at the school. “We’re discussing how we can weave this competition into our future curriculum,” he said. wonderful to see students working together to create a product line and seek to entice customers. “Students learn so much from this high-touch, high-impact activity,” she said. “Their biggest challenge was juggling between school, work and this business competition.”Gaoadded that she was especially impressed with how well students worked together.“Ihope they gained experience of developing soft skills in team-working,” she said.Wera Panow-Loui, a marketing lecturer at Chaminade and mentor for Washed Ashore, was also excited to see just how much students got out of the experience. “I am all about teaching theories and models in a way that makes them interesting, relevant and practical for students,” she said. “This was a great opportunity to engage the students and connect classroom learning with practical application.”Shesaid her favorite part of the competition was getting to see her students’ creativity.Andshe is very excited about the future of Washed Ashore. She’s wearing the upcycled necklaces and said the students received interest for their products from people around the state and as far away as Germany. “I strongly encourage my students to keep going and even try to find some investors,” she said.
Team Washed Ashore: (L-R) Joshua Byrd '24, Michael Cruz '23, Amber Kuitunen '23, Kelsie Inoue '22 and Christopher Diego '23
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From the outset, Inoue said, the team wanted to create a business with a strong mission.Andthey knew their environmentally conscious message would appeal to lots of younger people, including their peers. That’s why they started by creating an Instagram account with college students as their target audience. Their @washedashore808 handle kept hundreds of customers updated on their product lines, upcoming sales, environmental impact and when they were sold out of certain items.
Rhey said while there was only one winner, all the student participants got something out of the competition. They applied concepts of pricing, operations, marketing, management and leadership. And along the way, they got to imagine themselves as small business owners and entrepreneurs.“Theideabehind this competition was to give our students a greater appreciation for what they are learning in business, how it is applied in the marketplace and the importance of relationship-building,” Rhey said. “The students showed resilience and resourcefulness that was surprising and gratifying.”Hesaid all four participating teams took very limited resources and created “impressive micro-businesses.” One of the other teams, Silversword Sweets, was popular on campus right as the holidays rolled around. Another team, We Over Me, sold beach clean-up bags. And 3rd Avenue Attire created custom art design shirts and got more than 3,000 hits on their social media page from potential buyers.
She added the clothing line is still taking orders under a new name, “World on Fire.” And that is music to Rhey’s ears.
Jackie Martinez, a junior in Communication, was captain for the 3rd Avenue Attire team and really enjoyed getting the chance to bring her artistic skills to the business competition. “I’ve always wanted to see my hand-drawn designs on tangible, wearable articles of clothing,” she said, adding that the “birth of the brand” came after a conversation among team members about the need for positive change. The name, she added, was a nod to Chaminade and Kaimukī.
Giles was recently selected to serve as chief operating officer of Kaiser Permanente Hawai'i’s Moanalua Medical Center. Previously, he was the assistant administrator of hospital operations and support services. And in early 2020, he was also tapped as Kaiser’s COVID-19 incident commander.It’sarole that required him to “live and breathe” epidemiology and virology while also working to understand ever-changing facility needs, secure needed supplies and expand to meet new demand. Testing centers, hospitalization surges and mass vaccine clinics— welcome to Giles’ world. “It’s been a whirlwind,” Giles said, huffing a laugh. “Educating, testing, and from a leadership perspective, keeping the staff motivated and ensuring they have the appropriate equipment.”
TO SAY THAT ANDREW GILES, MBA ’17 HAS BEEN BUSY OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS IS PUTTING THINGS MILDLY. IT’S MORE LIKE HE’S BEEN RUNNING A MARATHON—AT A SPRINTER’S PACE.
And that’s not all Giles has been up to.
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In December, Giles wrapped up a one-year term as president of the Hawai'i chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an organization that provides scholarships, networking, and continuing education opportunities. He’s also active in the American Hospital Association and other industry groups. All that hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed.
“I’m really thankful for what I do,” he said. “I just genuinely enjoy helping people.”
It was around that time that Giles started to look at MBA programs.Heconsidered several different universities but ultimately decided on Chaminade’s MBA program after taking a campus tour. Giles said he wanted to take classes in person and liked the University’s strong Marianist mission, individualized approach to the degree and emphasis on hands-on learning.
“The mission and involvement in the community, it certainly resonated with my faith,” he said. Giles added that the small class sizes also helped students create stronger relationships and bring the content to life. “I had a really diverse group of people in my classes,” said Giles. “There were folks earlier in their careers. There were later careerists in the military. I made some really good connections.”
While at Chaminade, Giles also participated in the signature Hogan Entrepreneurial Program and described it as a highlight. “The Hogan program was an extremely valuable learning experience, hearing the inspirational stories from entrepreneurs and connecting with community leaders,” he said.
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Shortly after graduating with his MBA degree, Giles was promoted to the assistant administrator role at Kaiser. And he said he’s just as excited today about his work as he was when he started.
Giles moved to the islands about a decade ago, after wrapping up an undergraduate degree in Organizational Management at Wilmington University and working in operations and environmental services. He worked at other Hawai'i hospitals before finding a spot at Kaiser Permanente as director of support services, overseeing everything from hospital communications to patient transport.
Looking back, he said several projects he undertook as an MBA student still resonate with him. In one, he explored the delivery of healthcare to medically underserved communities, including the Wai'anae Coast, Wahiawā and the North Shore. He said he also appreciated the Hawaiian Studies course he took that helped him better understand culturally appropriate ways to serve patients.
In 2021, Giles was honored as one of Pacific Business News’ “40 under 40” Hawai'i professionals. “On a day-to-day basis, my priority typically lies at the hospital, ensuring we’re providing safe and quality care to patients,” said Giles. “I really like to engage with staff and serve as a conduit to make sure they have the tools they need to be successful, including looking at our operational metrics and targets.”
“I’ve had remarkable people in my life to be an example and help guide me to where I am today,” Hirashima said. “No one would think I would come this far knowing my history. I just feel so blessed.”
MESHELLE HIRASHIMA’S ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE IS SIMPLE: YOU NEED BIG DREAMS TO ACHIEVE BIG THINGS. SHE WOULD KNOW.
Hirashima is also the first person on her mother’s side to graduate fromAndcollege.she’s the first person in her family to go to medical school. In addition to her role models, she credits Chaminade with helping her get there. Hirashima was able to secure an early admission spot at Boston University’s School of Medicine thanks to Chaminade’s articulation agreement program with the institution—and the preparation she got along the way. She also said immersive experiences at Chaminade helped her build her Amongconfidence.them, in 2014, advisors at Chaminade encouraged Hirashima to apply for a six-week summer program at UCLA aimed at helping students from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds get a taste for
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Hirashima was adopted as a toddler by her grandmother because her mother was struggling with substance abuse issues. Her mother has since turned her life around, Hirashima said, and the two share a special relationship. It’s because of her grandmother and her mother that she wants to be an OB-GYN.
Hirashima, who graduated from Chaminade in 2017 with a degree in Historical and Political Studies with a Biochemistry minor, received her Doctor of Medicine degree in May from Boston University School of Medicine. She is seeking to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, and credits strong female role models—including the grandmother who raised her—for helping her believe in herself so she could reach her goals.
what it feels like to be a medical student and understand the steps to becoming a doctor. She said the program put a big emphasis on health disparities and helped her see how she could serve others.
At Moanalua, many of Hirashima’s friends were eyeing larger universities. But she wanted something different—a place where she could try out different things and pursue disciplines that intrigued her. That’s why she found herself initially majoring in Environmental + Interior Design at Chaminade before switching to Historical Political Studies with a Biochemistry minor. How did that fit into her path to medical school?Hirashima said she wanted to broaden her horizons and take the opportunity to dive into a course of study that would help her better understand the world. To her, the study of history and political studies was the opportunity to figure out why people decide what they decide and why they act as they do. That foundation of knowledge, she said, helped her become a more empathetic, wellrounded person.
‘I KNEW WHAT I WANTED’ Along the way, by minoring in Biochemistry, Hirashima was able to secure the science and math prerequisites she would need to apply to medical school. And she got a unique taste of what her life as a medical student would entail with those immersive experiences, like the one at Chaminade’sUCLA. articulation agreement with Boston University’s School of Medicine was key to her admission. The program, in which Chaminade partners with a host of highlyesteemed universities on the mainland, allows students to set an early course to advanced studies in healthcare careers—establishing a strong academic record and completing prerequisites while at Chaminade. After completing the requirements of her Chaminade degree, Hirashima also spent a year at Boston University preparing for medical school, taking graduate courses and studying for the entrance exam. “It was like drinking from a fire hose. And unconventionally, I put all my eggs in the Boston basket,” she recalled. “I’d never even been to the East Coast, have no family there, but I knew what I wanted.” And she got it. She said she was at the pool with a friend when she learned she’d been admitted.
“It gave me a taste for what I could expect, and I was hooked,” she said.
AN EARLY DREAM TO HELP OTHERS Hirashima was born and raised in Hawai'i and attended Moanalua High School. From a young age, she said, she dreamed of becoming a doctor. She wanted to help others like the people who had helped her grandmother when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. And as she got older, she realized that being a doctor didn’t just mean providing medical care but helping people through everyday struggles and “being with them through momentous points in their lives.”
“I just started screaming and jumping up and down,” she said. From there, there would be more grueling work and long hours ahead. The COVID-19 pandemic sharply curtailed the number of inperson learning hours she got. But in her third year, she moved on to rotations—a chance for medical students to work hands-on in different medical specialties.
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Internal medicine, psychiatry, pediatrics— Hirashima loved them all. But the OB-GYN rotation was special. “It was about building connections with women. Just kind of through reflection, I thought, ‘Where am I going to make the biggest impact with my career?’ I had such strong female role models growing up and I knew I wanted to help women like them,” she said.
Her dream of returning to Hawai'i to serve the people and communities that helped her remains alive. On Match Day, she was paired with the University of Hawai'i's Obstetrics and Gynecology program. She is excited to come home, continue her training and cross another goal off her list. Along the way, she hopes to inspire other young people to think big. “I had lots of humbling experiences growing up, but that didn’t stop me,” she said. “Overcoming obstacles will never be easy. But with help, it’s not Hirashima’simpossible.”biggest piece of advice to others is simple: take advantage of opportunities presented to you. “It can sometimes be scary to get outside of your FROM PAGE 19
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comfort zone,” she said. “I’m so lucky to have had people around me, including at Chaminade, who really believed in me and who helped guide me.”
While one chapter of Hirashima's journey ended in May when she earned her medical degree, another will begin as she continues on her path to residency. Meshelle Hirashima '17 receiving her Chaminade University diploma (above), with other members of the Hawaiian Club at Chaminade University (top right), and posing with her Phi Alpha Theta certificate beside Historical and Political Studies professor Dr. Mitch Yamasaki and a friend (right)
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She added that her “humbling experiences” growing up helped her build understanding for others. “When I talk to a patient who is struggling, I know a little bit about what that feels like. I used to be in those shoes,” she said. Her big dream now: serve as a role model just as many did for her. “I want young people to know there’s so much out there, and they just have to go out and get it.”
Louis Molina B.A. PHILOSOPHY ’ 97 Louis Molina was named commissioner for the New York City Department of Corrections. He is tasked to manage the second-largest jail system in the United States. Molina makes history as the first Latino commissioner of corrections, and is the highestranking Hispanic in the city’s government.
Shanlyn Souza Park B.A. ENGLISH ’ 91 Shanlyn Souza Park was appointed as a judge of the Circuit Court of the First Circuit (O’ahu) and was sworn in during a special session in December 2021. Park is an attorney in a private practice specializing in insurance defense, commercial litigation, contested probate matters and criminal defense.
2000s Jerlisa C. Arizala | B.S. BIOLOGY ’ 04 Jerlisa Arizala, Ph.D., recently joined Vaxart Inc. as a senior scientist. Vaxart is developing adenoviral-based COVID-19 vaccines to be administered as oral tablets (undergoing clinical studies).
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“Overcoming obstacles will never be easy. But with help, it’s not impossible.”
Jeanne M. Meyer, M.S., M.S.Ed., J.D., has joined TNG Consulting as a consultant to help deliver strategic risk management solutions to higher education institutions, K-12 schools and districts, and workplaces. Before joining TNG, Meyer directed the student conduct office at Northern Illinois University for ten years and chaired the university behavioral intervention team.
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Deborah Bossley was named department chair of the Interior Design program and Graphic and Web Design program of The Art Institutes for the Houston system, which includes Houston, Austin and San Antonio. She will be completing her Ed.D. from St. Thomas University in May 2022.
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professionally and given her the confidence to explore meaningful and exciting projects.
Born and raised in Washington State, Soriano was active in the Catholic Church throughout her high school years and was set on choosing a university that would help keep her “grounded and connected to my faith.” She was also interested in the arts and interior design, and so was searching for campuses with strong interior design programs. In doing her research, she learned about Chaminade.
“It just became a perfect fit,” said Soriano, whose mother’s side is from the islands.Inthe Environmental + Interior Design program at Chaminade, she found the only program in Hawai'i with Council for Interior Design Accreditation. And at the University, she embraced the supportive, warm and fun campus community that allowed her to pursue her other passions and her faith. Soriano was named the International Interior Design Association-Hawai'i Chapter’s Emerging Professional as part of the 2021 Ho'ohuli Awards. The recognition honors a junior design leader who has helped advance interior design in Hawai'i and made a positive impact in the Interviewedcommunity.recently,Soriano said she’s humbled by the award. She also gave credit to her colleagues at WCIT, her mentors in the field and her professors at Chaminade, saying they’ve helped her grow “I learned about the importance of interior design to everyone ... creating spaces that people work in, that people play in, where they
Nicolle Soriano ’18 believes good design should be “Whetheruniversal.you’rerich or poor, it’s for everyone to enjoy,” said Soriano, who has a degree in Environmental + Interior Design from Chaminade and now serves as a junior interior designer at WCIT Architecture. “Everyone should be able to enjoy a space that is beautiful.” It’s an approach that drives Soriano at work and in life—and that passion has gotten noticed.
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“My office environment is so familyoriented,” she said. “It actually reminds me of Chaminade.”Sorianodidn’t always know what she wanted to do with her life—or where she wanted to study.
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While a student, Soriano was active in Campus Ministry and attended several retreats. She also volunteered her time regularly with community projects. And she helped revive the Filipino Club, including as its vice president, recruiting friends and classmates to share cultural“Lookingperformances.back,Idon’t know how I did it all,” she quipped. “It was just a joyous experience.”
Erin Kirihara was promoted to executive vice president of Rider Levett Bucknall’s North American practice. She is responsible for management of Rider Levett Bucknall’s operations in the Hawai'i region, where the firm provides professional construction consultancy services across O’ahu, Hawai’i Island and Maui.
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Gerome T. Gregory and his wife, Katherine Nicole, welcomed their daughter London Nicole in November 2021.
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Soriano added that several projects she worked on at Chaminade still resonate with her, including an innovative assignment to reimagine the modern shopping mall—which has faltered as more shopping is done online— and a partnership with a nonprofit to design housing units for homeless people on O'ahu. Her group project on the “death of the mall” even earned an AIA Honolulu design award in 2018.“At Chaminade, I learned about the importance of interior design to everyone,” Soriano said. “It’s definitely not like what you see on HGTV. It’s a lot more work than you imagine. You’re creating spaces that people work in, that people play in, where they live. Being a part of the design industry taught me how we all function in our daily lives and how big an impact design really has on our communities.” During her senior year at Chaminade, Soriano landed an internship at WCITSheArchitecture.lovedit—and was ecstatic when they asked her to come back for the Spring semester. She was even more thrilled when they offered her a full-time junior designer position right before graduation. “It just worked out so perfectly,” she said, adding she loves her WCIT Architecture team and has enjoyed adding elements of Hawaiian culture and storytelling into her designs. At WCIT, Soriano has gotten the chance to work on everything from hospitality and timeshare renovations to restaurant makeovers and corporate and office designs. While she builds her portfolio, Soriano is also working to secure her National Council for Interior Design Qualification certification.
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B.A. HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES ’ 03 Brandi-Ann M. Hamada, Maj., U.S.A.F., was a guest motivational speaker during the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon. Her talk emphasized the power of leadership. Hamada is photographed (left) with the executive board chair of Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce.
“Put simply,” Soriano said, “it’s a certification that you are an interior designer who knows
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Soriano also said she thrived in Chaminade’s small classes and the University’s strong emphasis on hands-on learning. “You really get to know your professors and have a close relationship,” said Soriano, adding her mentors—including associate professors Joan Riggs and Junghwa Suh, DArch—“really inspired“Theyme.”pushed me to be the best I can be. They really prepared me,” she said.
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Kandace Kopensky was promoted to senior manager of operations of Irvine Company Office Properties. She oversees the company’s operations and engineering team. Kopensky’s team is responsible for daily building operations and workplace experiences for technologybased companies located on their properties.
“He told me, ‘Dominique, if I had had someone like you when I was young, I probably wouldn’t have lived the life I lived,’” Bocanegra recalled, in a recent conversation with Chaminade Magazine . “He was telling me to work with youth. To let them know this—in jail—is where you don’t want to end up.”
Looking back on her path to one of the world’s most prestigious institutions, where she serves as administrator of the Hiphop Archive and Research Institute and works with a team of rising researchers and young scholars, she credits her time at Chaminade with helping her realize the importance of service and reflecting on the positive change just one person can make in the lives of others.
One day, Bocanegra was working with an older man who was just about to be released, and—she believes looking back on the moment now—he likely caught onto just how much she was struggling with her role and how little she could do for men trying to begin their lives again in their 40s, 50s and 60s.
Dominique Bocanegra ‘13 will never forget the advice that changed her life. It was from an inmate.
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UNIVERSITYTOCHAMINADEFROMTHEHARVARD ArchiveHiphop FROM what they’re doing.” To get the qualification, applicants take several exams that cover a wide variety of industry practices and standards, including building codes, design application and professionalAdditionally,practice.Soriano serves as vice president of student affairs for the Hawai'i chapter of the International Interior Design Association. It’s a role that’s allowed her to talk about her own experiences as a young designer and serve as a mentor to others pursuing a career in the field. She hopes to recruit other alums to serve as inspiration to current and future students. “Once you graduate from Chaminade, you are always a part of this bigger 'ohana ,” she said. “It’s very special when you meet other people who went to Chaminade. There are definitely so many of us who have accomplished so much in our careers. Building that alumni network is so important.”
Nicolle Soriano ’18 with her IIDA-Hawaii Chapter Professional award
Bocanegra had just graduated from Chaminade University with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, returned to her hometown of San Francisco and landed a job at a jail helping inmates to transition back into the community. The work was challenging: recidivism rates were high and success stories rare.
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Looking ahead, her biggest focus is on continuing to grow as a designer and community leader—and taking on new opportunities and challenges that allow her to have a positive impact. “I love what I do,” she said, “and am so grateful for the people who helped me become the designer I am today.”
“The Marianist heritage and values. Campus Ministry. I remember that being a big pillar of my experience at Chaminade—finding ways to reflect,” she said. “The service, the search for justice and peace, I believe that was something really engraved in all of our teachings at Chaminade.”
The inmate’s words inspired Bocanegra and started her on a journey that would take her to the Episcopal Service Corps, grassroots work with youth in communities and finally to Harvard University, where she now helps to oversee an innovative project to archive hip-hop’s rich and ever-evolving story.
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Susan Au married David, her husband, in September 2021. She currently works as a social work section manager at CalWORKs for the city and county of San Jerry Adam Guzman
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Bocanegra added that it is so important that an institution like Harvard show its support for this artistic movement, not least because of the message it sends to young people. “We’re taking this research and using it for community-building activities. That’s so powerful,” she said. And wherever Bocanegra goes, she brings Hawai'i (and what she learned at Chaminade) with her. “A big part of my job is to bring the aloha everywhere,” Bocanegra said, adding that she’s become known as the woman who wears aloha shirts and throws shakas. “It’s just letting folks know there are different ways to the world and that a smile is often the start of important conversations.”
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In her current role, she works with a host of research assistants on new initiatives and develops community service projects aimed at engaging, inspiring and empowering youth. “As a hip-hop listener, I can tell you … it’s always had an undeserved negative connotation. Some call it ghetto music,” she said. “That’s inappropriate. Hip-hop music is a way to understand and celebrate modern America.”
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“I told myself, ‘I need to see what Hawai'i has to offer,’” Bocanegra said. “It really helped me out.”
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It also drove her to better understand Chaminade’s mission. As she sought to build on her own knowledge and consider her future career options, she started to ask herself, “How can I be of service doing the most justice I can? It was such a big part of Chaminade, including Campus Ministry.”
Bocanegra grew up in a little town in California called Brisbane (population: 4,000). It’s outside San Francisco and was the kind of place where a kid could be a kid. She grew up playing lots of sports, but it was soccer that she really loved. And it was soccer that would take her to Hawai'i for the first time. Bocanegra was in fifth grade and traveled to the islands for a soccer tournament. She ended up not staying in Waikiki, but at a friend’s family home in Nānākuli. The surroundings and ambiance were everything that she’d imagined: sunny days, balmy nights and the food! She felt right at “Thathome.wasthe start of the story,” Bocanegra said. Years later, in high school, she was pondering where she wanted to attend university. She knew she wanted a campus with small class sizes and a strong criminal justice program. It was about that time that Chaminade made a visit to her campus. After sitting down with an admissions counselor, one on one, she knew she’d found the right place. “I felt like everything was individualized,” she recalled. More than that, Bocanegra said that from her first day at Chaminade she felt like she was part of a family. And there was rarely a moment when she wasn’t growing as a student and a person. She walked onto the soccer team in her first year, later played on the softball team, and became president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She also participated in the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program and Campus Ministry. Bocanegra acknowledged that she did feel homesick during that first semester at Chaminade. But support was never too far away. She fondly remembers one afternoon when a fellow student-athlete grabbed her and some other friends and headed up to the North Shore. It was during that excursion Bocanegra realized that she needed to enjoy the gift she’d been given and come out of her shell.
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After graduation and that life-changing advice from an inmate, Bocanegra turned her attention to youth-focused initiatives. She enrolled in the Episcopal Service Corps, living on a stipend and seeking to help build better communities. After serving in Los Angeles, she moved to Boston with the Corps. She later transitioned into part-time youth ministry and sought additional work at universities.Itwasactually through a temp service that she landed a job at Harvard. Not long afterward, she was offered a full-time position at the Hiphop Archive, a center for exploring the scholarship and teachings of the hugely popular musical genre. “It’s a complete lifestyle,” Bocanegra added. “A celebration of poetry and art. It has solely come out of the United States and spread around the world.”
The 2013 graduate also stays connected to Chaminade through friendships with other alumni.She’s remained very close to two fellow Silverswords—also former student-athletes— and they’re hoping to spearhead the start of a scholarship for student-athletes at the University. “We’re trying to find ways to be good stewards for the future. How can we give our time, talent and treasure?” she said. That’s also got them looking ahead to their 10-year reunion, which they hope to hold on campus.Asshe reflects on her time at Chaminade, she said her biggest takeaway was the power of the aloha spirit. “There’s nothing that can top my experience at Chaminade more than walking away with my love for others—the people, the place and staying true to that aloha and that mission every day,” she said.
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And that, she said, “is what countless Chaminade alumni have tried to do for you.”
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Bocanegra added her message to current students at Chaminade is one of strength in fellowship: “You’re part of a bigger community, whether it’s those who came before you or those who will come after you. You are there to receive and then leave something even better for the next students.”
In Memoriam Russel K. Farrow ‘69 Jay Luther Fletcher ‘77 Arthur E. Foster ‘80 Carl Duane Kingsley ‘70 James E. Minninger ‘75 Laurel Diane Nelsen Desaulniers ‘78 Captain John A. Pasko, USN (Ret.), M.B.A. ‘92 Barbra An Pleadwell ‘92 Gary A. Rapoza ‘87 Harry B. Soria, Jr. ‘91 Robert L. Westmoreland, Jr. ‘75 UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS Mix, mingle and reconnect with fellow Silverswords during our upcoming alumni events. More details are forthcoming. Make sure to follow Alumni Relations on social media for all the happenings. ALUMNI PAU HANA & NETWORKING August 2022 February 2023 November 2022 June 2023 YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORKING NIGHT October 2022 ALUMNI KUPUNA LUNCHEON May 2023 Stay Connected alumni@chaminade.edu@cuhalumni@chaminade-university-alumni chaminade.edu/alumni We love to see our Silversword 'ohana ! Send photos of you, classmates, family and friends showing your Chaminade Pride around our community and the world. Submit a high-resolution JPEG image (at least 300 dpi) to alumni@chaminade.edu. informationyourUpdatecontact SUMMER 2022 | 27
Faculty from Chaminade University who are part of this PIKO project include:
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences awarded the University of Hawai'i PIKO a five-year, $15 million grant in which Chaminade University is a partner of the initiative. The funds will be distributed to researchers, especially those at the beginning of their careers, but will also go to professional development opportunities, outreach programming, and other opportunities.
The PIKO partnership includes the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Chaminade University and Hawai'i Pacific University— along with the statewide network of organizations. PIKO is led by two UH professors: Dr. Joseph Keawe'aimoku Kaholokula, who is chair of Native Hawaiian Health, and Dr. Neal Palafox, whose focus at the John A. Burns School of Medicine includes communityKaholokulahealth.said PIKO is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of Hawai'i’s people and supporting new research.
initiative in Hawai'i to support talented junior researchers in doing culturally responsive and community-engaged research,” he said.
• Dr. Jonathan Baker, assistant professor of Biology, who is one of the leads for tracking and evaluating the grant;
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RESEARCH HAS SHOWN NATIVE HAWAIIANS, PACIFIC ISLANDERS, FILIPINOS AND OTHER MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN HAWAI'I HAVE DISPROPORTIONATELY HIGHER RATES OF PHYSICAL AILMENTS AND MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.
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THE PANDEMIC HAS ONLY EXACERBATED THOSE ISSUES—AND SPOTLIGHTED A LACK OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ADDRESSING THESE HEALTH DISPARITIES WILL REQUIRE EVERYONE’S HELP.
“This is an unprecedented partnership and the way. There is also a strong emphasis on engaging community members, Wright said, by partnering with them for research projects and then communicating the results. She added the center’s goals and the overall grant align with Chaminade’s mission to help build stronger, more resilient communities and to support projects that pursue social justice, peace and equity. “There are a lot of positive impacts you can make in this type of research,” Wright said.
Dr. Wright said the pandemic has magnified the impacts of health disparities in underserved communities and underscored the need for action-oriented research.
“With this grant, we really wanted to focus on where the rubber meets the road,” she Insaid.particular, the center and its partnering institutions will be working to recruit and fund more emerging researchers who come from the communities they hope to serve—and give them support along
“At Chaminade, we have a close relationship with our students,” Wright said. “To be able to show more faculty entrenched in this kind of research, showing their students how they can help with their community, that’s a massive win for Chaminade and for changing their perspectives.”
Funding for the first year of the grant is already rolling out, and projects for year two are being Wrightsought.saida call for abstracts was set for December.Sheadded that she’s optimistic about the positive impact the collaboration is poised to bring about and excited about the prospect of helping to develop more researchers—across a variety of disciplines—who are focused on addressing health disparities. Those researchers will in turn serve as mentors.
• Dr. Rylan Chong, assistant professor of Data Science, who is the data science lead for the biostatistics, epidemiology and research design core; and
That’s exactly the idea behind the newly formed Center for Pacific Innovations, Knowledge and Opportunities (PIKO)—an innovative collaboration of Hawai'i universities, including Chaminade, and organizations that will support critical areas of study and seek to turn research into positive change.
• Dr. Claire Wright, an associate professor of Biology at Chaminade, who is the lead overseeing the grant distribution and broadening the center’s reach.
A RECORD YEAR FOR VOLLEYBALLWOMEN’S IF YOU WANT TO WIN, YOU’VE GOT TO WORK FOR IT. CHAMINADE WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL EMBRACED THAT MANTRA THIS YEAR—AND IT PAID OFF. given to you (holding hands up to others). “The thought was we didn’t want to have our hands facing up, asking for anything to be given to us,” Kabalis Hoke said. “We wanted to turn our hands down and work the 'āina .” “I knew this team was different,” Kabalis Hoke added. “They were hungry to put in the work they needed to achieve success. They were committed to the process. They understood that there were sacrifices needed, and our team leaders set a great example of work ethic and training with intention.”
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“This season was filled with highs and lows, from season-ending injuries to navigating COVID. We understand how blessed we are to achieve this result, and we know it did not come easy and without a cost,” she said, noting the team clinched the highest regional seed (at no. 3) in Chaminade history.
The team started the season on solid footing and were picked second in the PacWest poll. In mid-September, the Silverswords debuted at no. 21 in the AVCA Division II Coaches Poll. It was an incredibly strong showing for the team, which had previously been unranked for nearly 16 years. The Silverswords would then go on to beat the No. 11-ranked Metropolitan State University of Denver.Theseason’s wins would only continue, including with their first-ever sweep of Azusa Pacific.And then in November, a win 25 years in the making: the team captured their first Pacific West Conference title since 1996 and snagged a berth in the NCAA West Region tournament. While their subsequent fall to Central Washington was a bittersweet end to their eight-match winning streak and magical season, Kabalis Hoke is still immensely proud— and rightly so—of all that her team achieved.
Hoke said the team “embodied this culture” from day one. Their motto: Huli ka lima i lalo, or “turn the handThedown.”saying encourages hard work (working the soil with hands down) to cultivate success, Kabalis Hoke said, over expecting things to be
Kabalis Hoke, who received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Chaminade, is in her 10th year as the team’s head coach. While an undergraduate at Chaminade, Kabalis Hoke was an All-PacWest First Team selection in 2003 and 2004 and ranked as a PacWest leader in kills, digs and service aces.
Kabalis Hoke said it’s been exciting to see women’s volleyball and athletics at Chaminade grow over the last decade, including with big investments in facilities and the studentathlete experience.
“We have really been able to break new competitive ground as a program while unlocking new recruiting potential,” she said. “With each year of hard work and The team wrapped up a wildly successful season after grabbing its first AVCA Division II Coaches Poll ranking since 2005, clinching its first PacWest title in a quarter century and going all the way to the NCAA Region West Division II tournament to end the year with a 27-6“Werecord.didn’t want another season of a talented team falling short of goals,” said Head Coach Kahala Kabalas Hoke. “We knew that this year, we had to think differently if we wanted a different result. So the thought was that we will work for what we want. We will not expect anything to be given to us.”
• Saulala also clinched the PacWest Defender of the Week title the following month.
• Pea, Byrnes and Anna Dalla Vecchia were named to the All-PacWest First Team.
In addition to all the wins this season, Kabalis Hoke and her team are celebrating plenty of recognition:•InearlyOctober, middle blocker Lataisia Saulala was named a PacWest Player of the Week following her standout performance against Dominican University and Holy Names University.
• In post-season, Brooklen Pea was named PacWest Player of the Year.
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• Setter Alexia Byrnes earned the PacWest Setter and Newcomer of the Year awards.
• The All-PacWest Second Team included Greta Corti, Kyra McCain, and Saulala.
• Additionally, Pea and Byrnes were named to All-West Region first teams. Kabalis Hoke also ended the season with high honors. She was named both the PacWest and AVCA Division II West Region Coach of the Year. She said all the praise is appreciated, but she—and her team—are already looking ahead to next year and what they hope is an even stronger season. “Knowing that we will have the bulk of this team return with a fire lit makes for an exciting thought for 2022,” Kabalis Hoke said. “Huli ka lima i lalo is what we did for the conference championship, and now that we’ve raised the bar, we will huli ka lima i lalo for a regional and national championship.”
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• And Kendall Small ’20 plays for the San Diego Guardians.
ButlerChaminade’sBulldogs. role in the tournament— both on and off the court—has continued to underscore the University’s strong tradition of basketball. So it’s no coincidence that a long list of Silverswords go on to play professionally.
• Andre Arrissol ’20 is on the Germany’s VfL Kirchheim Knights team.
• Eliet Donley ’20 is playing with Japan’s Toyama Grouses.
The Wisconsin Badgers took home the championship title, beating St. Mary’s College. Chaminade, which participates every other year in the tournament, was the sole Division II team represented. The Silverswords went up against the Oregon Ducks, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and IT WAS BORN OUT OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL’S “BIGGEST UPSET.”
Here’s a look at some of the Chaminade alumni who are currently playing pro:
• Previously playing in Denmark, Austin Pope ’18 has signed to Serbia’s Novi Pazar team.
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• Kuany Kuany ’17 used to play in Australia and now represents Osijek in Croatia.
Spectators converged on the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino from Nov. 22-24 to watch the action. This year’s eight participating teams were:
• Tyler Cartaino ’20 plays for the Reading Rockets in the UK, averaging 18.8 points a game.
• Marko Kolaric ’08, averaging 20 points a game, plays with a team in Austria.
And the invitational is still going strong.
• Rohndell Goodwin ’17 plays with VfL Kirchheim Knights in Germany. Averaging 16.3 points a game, Goodwin previously played with the UK’s Bristol Flyers and for other teams in Germany.
• Chaminade University, • Butler University, • University of Houston, • University of Notre Dame, • University of Oregon, • St. Mary’s College (making their first appearance), • Texas A&M University, • and University of Wisconsin.
• Grant Dressler ’19 plays in Slovakia and previously played for a team in Germany.
• Sam Daly ’17 plays with Australia’s Sturt Sabres.
IN 1982, THE SILVERSWORDS GRABBED NATIONAL HEADLINES—AND THE NATIONAL IMAGINATION—WHEN THEY DOMINATED NO. 1-RANKED VIRGINIA. THE FINAL SCORE: 77-72. TWO YEARS LATER, CHAMINADE LAUNCHED WHAT’S NOW KNOWN AS THE MAUI JIM MAUI INVITATIONAL AS THE PREMIER EARLYSEASON BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. SUMMER 2022 | 31
The 38th annual event, held in Las Vegas because of COVID-19 protocols, wrapped up in November, once again attracting the nation's top programs and continuing to underscore Chaminade’s outsized role in college basketball. There’s hope the invitational will return to Maui in 2022. The Ninth Island was close enough— and a popular stand-in for attendees.
Ceramics workshop with Fine Arts professor, Devin Oishi Kumu Keahi Renauld leads the 'Ōlelo Hawai'i workshop
AN EXCITING YEAR-LONG WORKSHOP SERIES AT CHAMINADE IS SEEKING TO HELP TELL THE RICH STORIES OF THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS MARIANIST FOUNDERS THROUGH ART IN A BID TO GIVE PARTICIPANTS AN ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON WAY TO APPRECIATE THE INSTITUTION’S SENSE OF PLACE—AND REFLECT ON THEIR OWN PLACE IN IT.
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Each Marianists & the Arts workshop approaches Chaminade’s history through a different field of study or craft, from Ōlelo Hawai'i to ceramics to digital art to woodworking. And when each workshop ends, participants walk away with their own handcrafted “artifact” that helps tell Chaminade’s story.
In launching the workshop series, Wong was able to secure a grant from the Marianist Sponsorship Ministries Foundation for supplies and other costs. Additionally, she recruited a number of Chaminade faculty members and staff who were delighted to help tell Chaminade’s story in a new way.
“We all need to realize the power of our words in everyday life,” Renauld said.
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Wong said that by the end of each workshop, participants walk away with insight into “one or more parts of the history of Chaminade through the vision, dreams, struggles and successes, faith and humanity, and values of the first Marianists as represented by the artifact produced.”
In one recent workshop, Kumu Keahi Renauld explored the life and contributions of Bro. Oliver Mahealani Aiu—a Native Hawaiian who went away to study and then returned to serve his community. He said the participants considered how language and culture are intertwined, and how Ōlelo Hawai'i plays a relevant and important role in the story of the Marianists and Chaminade today.
The series was developed by Sr. Malia Wong, a Humanities, Arts and Design senior lecturer.Wong said each of the Marianists & the Arts workshops include a presentation based on readings and a unique “creating session that’s focused on bringing a part of the story to a contemporary audience.”
Devin Oishi, a Fine Arts professor at Chaminade, led the ceramics workshop. In addition to helping students to make pinch pots or slab pieces, he created a collaborative piece with participants. “I threw a large base on the potter wheel and students, staff and friends then added coils as a mirror of how Chaminade developed, with a foundation and generations contributing to the legacy,” he said.
International Studies student Marl-John Valerio attended a Marianists & the Arts workshop that focused on the legacy of Bro. Bertram Bellinghausen, the first president of what would later become Saint Louis School. Attendees reflected on his life and work as they tackled a ceramics project.
“What I enjoyed most about the workshop was the process. Shaping and forming the art that you envisioned was difficult for a novice like me,” Valerio said. “My biggest takeaway is that mistakes are OK. You can envision what you may want in life, but sometimes it won’t work out as you thought.”
Oishi said he wants attendees to think of themselves as “the next layer of stones being added to the foundation” of Chaminade and members of a strong 'ohana contributing to society in a meaningful way.
Dr. Junghwa Suh, a professor in the Environmental + Interior Design program, used digital arts to illuminate the contributions of Bro. Joseph Becker, who helped to found Chaminade and wrote its alma mater. For her workshop, she tasked participants with visualizing the emotions of the lyrics. Suh said she jumped at the chance to lead the workshop because she wanted to learn more about Chaminade’s founders. She added that giving participants the freedom to interpret emotions in art and then incorporate their perspectives is powerful. “These activities are designed to reflect on who and where they are in the story of our founders and journey, and learn about the University,” she said.
Custom pen creation in the woodworking workshop led by Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences Dean Fryxell, PhD Campus Lā'au workshop with Kumu Kahoali'i Keahi-Wood
And the takeaway from the gathering? It’s simple.“You don’t need to lose your traditions to follow Marianist ones. There is overlap,” KeahiWoodDr.said.Dale Fryxell, dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, said he was honored to participate in the Marianists & the Arts series. He led a workshop focused on woodworking and the life of Father Stephan Tutas, who served as director of the Marianist community in Honolulu, taught at Saint Louis School, and was a professor and administrator at Chaminade before leaving the islands. Fryxell said Tutas is well known for his reflections, including his writings on an “attitude of Workshopgratitude.”participants turned and assembled their own pen out of koa wood on a lathe.
Associate Professor of Arts and Design Junghwa Suh, D.Arch leads the Digital Arts workshop
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Kumu Kahoalii Keahi-Wood, a cultural engagement specialist in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, led workshops on campus la’au, or vegetation, and the teachings of Marianist Father Joseph Priestley. Keahi-Wood said he sought to underscore how Priestley, who was Native Hawaiian, embraced Marianist values without losing his cultural identity. “In this workshop, we explored the values and steps required to be a practitioner, protocols involved in picking plants, carrying out healing, and basic chants that can be done to refocus your mind,” Keahi-Wood said. “We also take a look at plants that are found on campus and viewed for healing.”
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Charlie Clausner, MBA ’21, attended the workshop on Ōlelo Hawai'i. He said he chiefly wanted to add to his Hawaiian language skills. But along the way, he said, he also “gained a deeper foundation of the Hawaiian language and learned a lot about some Chaminade classmates and the University.”Inaddition to the various workshops, Bro. Edward Brink and Bro. Thomas Jalbert offered a walking tour of the Chaminade campus where participants learned of the University’s history and heard stories of the Marianists.
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Fryxell said Tutas also wrote about “turning points in our lives,” and so he encouraged participants to consider the connection between these critical moments and the turning of an object on a lathe. “Often when you start to create something on the lathe, you may have an idea about what it will turn out to be. But in the process, it may end up completely different— similar to many of life’s journeys,” Fryxell said. That was the big lesson that Nursing student Taylor Crawford walked away with. “I need to have more patience as life has many turns,” she said, adding she hopes to take more workshops. “I enjoyed being creative and making something linked to the people we learned about.”
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“What better way to start each day than to use the pen that they created, to learn and write about things they are passionate about and will hopefully lead them to become leaders that will inspire others, just as Father Tutas did?” said Fryxell, who previously owned and operated a woodworking business.
Chaminade’s Rector and VP for Mission, Bro. Edward Brink, learned about the program after reading an article in the National Catholic Reporter. He reached out to Loyola University Chicago and was able to secure spots for two Chaminade representatives in a group of students from Catholic universities in the West and Pacific. Loyola University Chicago hosted the historic event in collaboration with the Argentinian theologian
CHAMINADE STUDENTS ‘BUILD BRIDGES’ WITH POPE FRANCIS
Durocher, who is a Ho'oulu Scholar, said students in the group coordinated before the meeting to discuss key issues and put together a presentation. “People are already aware that there are migration and environmental issues,” he said. “This was about starting actual change.”
The meeting was organized as part of an initiative called Building Bridges. University students were challenged to come together to seek ways to overcome the walls separating the peoples and cultures of South, Central and North America and provide opportunities for authentic dialogue and leadership.
“It was such a good opportunity to build the bridge, and it also allowed me to connect with other students from around the globe.”
IT’S NOT EVERY DAY THAT A ZOOM MEETING IS ALSO A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY. BUT THEN, IT’S ALSO NOT EVERY DAY THAT YOUR VIRTUAL MEETING FEATURES POPE FRANCIS. That’s exactly what two Chaminade students got the chance to experience recently. The historic encounter with the Pope was part of a dialogue with students from North, Central and South America on the economic and environmental pressures contributing to migration and Chaminadedisplacement.juniorAlyciaTausaga, who is majoring in Environmental Science, and senior Joseph Durocher, a Biochemistry major, were part of a group of about 20 students in the West and Pacific Region. In total, the Pope met with about 100 students from across the three regions during the virtual meeting on FebruaryTausaga24.said she felt inspired after listening to the Pope speak directly to her group.“He took his time out to come to this historic encounter and to listen to what university students have to say and provide Emilce Cuda, the head of the office of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, who asked the Pope to participate.
Tausaga and Durocher were selected because of their interest in climate change.
He added that he felt honored and “very special” to have been included in the dialogue. “We have to stop just talking and not doing anything,” he said.
Tausaga, who is a National Science Foundation S-STEM Scholar at Chaminade, said as a Pacific Islander she’s seen the impacts of climate change firsthand. She said the meeting with the Pope reminded her of a well-known Hawaiian proverb: Huli ka lima i lalo or “turn the hand down.” In other words, instead of turning your palms out expecting something from others, turn them down and get to work in the soil. “Turn your hands down to give and to work in the community,” said Tausaga. “Have heart and compassion for others. Be the voice to allow others to bring about change. That’s what this meeting with the Holy Father really highlighted for me. It strikes at the heart.” encouragement for the youth,” Tausaga said.
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ON A QUIET SATURDAY IN MARCH, A GROUP OF PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE GATHERED AT CHAMINADE’S MYSTICAL ROSE ORATORY TO BEGIN A FIVEYEAR JOURNEY OF ACADEMIC, SPIRITUAL AND PASTORAL FORMATION AIMED AT PREPARING THEM FOR LIFE AS A DEACON—OR A DEACON’S WIFE—IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Fr. Martin Solma, Chaminade chaplain, closed the day with a touching closing rite for candidates and their wives. Ragasa said the commissioning liturgy—meant to prepare program candidates for the significant journey ahead—was the highlight of the day and a “fitting way to recognize the beginning of formation, with prayer and reflection.”
Thecontext.”groupof candidates that met on campus in March is part of cohort 11, and their academic preparation program officially began in April. Ragasa said the orientation was designed to both help candidates feel comfortable at Chaminade and familiarize them with resources at the University.
Nearly 40 people attended the diaconate candidate orientation, including 22 program participants.Dr.Dustyn Ragasa, director of the Master of Pastoral Theology program at Chaminade and an assistant professor of Religious Studies, said the newest diaconate cohort includes 10 couples and two single men. They are members of the military and law enforcement, teachers and professors, healthcare professionals, and business owners. “Each one brings along with them a wealth of practical experience that enables them to do theology in their own unique ways,” Ragasa said. “Some candidates come to us with previous theological training and others are learning the fundamentals of disciplined theological inquiry. Some are lifelong Catholics and others are recent converts to the faith. This mosaic of perspectives enriches the learning experience as aThewhole.”March 12 orientation was the first held at the Mystical Rose Oratory—what Ragasa said underscores the strong partnership between the Diocese of Honolulu and Chaminade. Participants in the Diocese of Honolulu’s permanent diaconate formation program can opt to also pursue a graduate certificate, Master of Pastoral Theology or Religious Studies bachelor’s degree at Chaminade. Three women and six diaconate candidates across cohorts are currently pursuing a Master of Pastoral Theology at the University. Ragasa stressed that the degree also welcomes laymen and laywomen. The role of deacon is an “ancient” one in Catholicism, Ragasa said, and described in the Bible.
Bro. Edward Brink, vice president for mission and rector at the University, welcomed candidates and their wives to campus with an opening prayer and explained the rich history of Marianists in Hawai'i. His talk touched on key hallmarks of Marianist education—including a mission to serve others—and encouraged cohort members to take an active part in campus life and the ChaminadeParticipantsfamily.also got a tour of the Sullivan Family Library and its vast collection.
Deacon Michael Weaver, MPT ’14, a lecturer of Historical and Political Studies at Chaminade, attended the orientation with his wife to speak to participants and said a central element of the formation program is to help a candidate determine if becoming a deacon is their calling.
“Through both personal prayer and competent spiritual direction, together with academic and professional formation, each person discerns if such a vocation is truly present for him,” he said. “The core effect, I think, is to discover who you really are as a person and a believer. You develop confidence that manifests itself in a willingness to preach the gospel and represent the Church in the world.”The seeds for the strong partnership between Chaminade and the diaconate program were planted more than a decade ago, Ragasa said, and the Diocese of Honolulu has since garnered national attention for its commitment to a high quality of theological and academic preparation for its candidates.
Dr. Cheryl Edelson, dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Design, also welcomed the program candidates at the orientation and spoke about the importance of the humanities in the Catholic intellectual tradition. She also invited cohort members to participate in school programming.
“Honolulu is one of the very few dioceses that boasts this level of partnership with its local university,” Ragasa added. “Having local professors who understand our cultures, who sit in the pews, enables them to address the specific educational needs of men and women ministering in our unique island
Both married and single men can serve as deacons, and married men participate in the diaconate formation program with their wives. After being ordained, deacons serve their communities and the Church in many ways, Ragasa said. “Theirs is the responsibility to proclaim the gospel and to preach,” he said. “They also have the capacity to baptize, to distribute holy communion, to perform marriages, to officiate over funerals, to lead prayer and to take on leadership roles in their communities.”Butunlikepriests and bishops, deacons hold “day jobs” in a long list of fields—from education to healthcare to engineering to social service. What unites them, Ragasa said, is simple: “It is expected that deacons will uplift and care for those around them regardless of the work they undertake.” Participants complete the diaconate formation program in cohorts, dedicating three years to intellectual and academic growth and two years to intense spiritual reflection and pastoral work. Along the way, they’re mentored by those who have completed the program and are now ministering in parishes.
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“We have some great ideas … but what’s next?” she asked. Bishop McElroy responded, “I think the most important consequences are the conversations that occur at the local level. In all of these parishes, there are certain things that come up that are good things to do.” He added that there’s no need to wait on implementing those good ideas. “Do them now,” he said. Watch the full Marianist Lecture here.
Bishop McElroy acknowledged that the term “synodality” is confusing and has been misunderstood.Andso,inunpacking it during his lecture on February 27, Bishop McElroy first noted that the concept of synod is not new but rather ancient and refers to a “coming together” or a religious assembly. “Pope Francis is calling for a moment of rediscovering, of going back and rediscovering part of our tradition,” he said. In outlining the “architecture of synodality” at both the parish and personal levels, Bishop McElroy said the process presents several key themes. Among them: that synodality “points to the reality that the whole people of God are engaged and journeying together in the life of the Church” and also demands a “constant state of discernment”—seeking answers as part of a community and in dialogue.
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Bishop McElroy, however, cautioned against thinking of the dialogue as something that ends there. “This notion of synodality is a process of conversation. It doesn’t end at a particular time,” he Bishopsaid.McElroy delivered his address before an audience both online and in person, and then participated in a question-and-answer session to clarify key points or explore new ones. The talk was presented as part of the ongoing Marianist Lecture series, sponsored by the Marianist Center of Hawai'i, Chaminade University and Saint Louis School, and designed to foster inclusive and robust dialogue. Following his address, Bishop McElroy was presented with the Mackey Award for CatholicSeveralThought.attendees at the lecture thanked Bishop McElroy for helping them to understand
And that work—the process of reflection, listening and mission—“is not the work of a moment, but the work of a lifetime. At this moment, it is our work and is our mission.”
The global conversations on synodality in the Catholic Church will culminate with an international gathering in October 2023, during which church leaders will seek to explore key themes identified at dioceses.
Bishop McElroy continued, “Pope Francis has called us to transform the life of the Church and in turn the life of the world.”
As Most Reverend Robert McElroy, Bishop of San Diego, explained in a recent Marianist Lecture at the Mystical Rose Oratory, this process of “synodality” is not about issuing new documents from Rome but embracing change together. It is, he added, “a continuing call to reform within the life of the Church.”
Bishop McElroy also underscored the importance of “authentic listening” and empowering diverse voices.
“A synodal church is a humble and honest church,” he said. “A synodal church seeks to discern its woundedness and embrace reform. Its holiness is exemplified by humility. A synodal church seeks a healthy decentralization in its structure and life. Practices that exclude groups must be rejected.”
BISHOP ROBERT MCELROY DISCUSSES A Synodal Church IN LATE 2021, POPE FRANCIS CALLED ON THE WHOLE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TO EMBARK ON A TWO-YEAR JOURNEY OF REFLECTION, PROFOUND RENEWAL, AND TRANSFORMATIVE REFORM THAT SEEKS TO TOUCH EVERY ELEMENT OF ECCLESIASTICAL LIFE AND DRIVE AN ONGOING PROCESS OF REFLECTION AMONG CATHOLICS WORLDWIDE. the concept of synodality. They also wondered aloud about next steps, including what they could do to participate in the conversation and encourage their fellow parishioners to do the same.“Ithink what stuck out most to me was the real inward focusing of it, about listening, changing our stance as a church to be more humble and just more understanding,” said SebastianAnotherConway-Phillips.attendee,OurLady of Good Counsel School Principal Chantelle Enos-Luarca, said the faculty and staff members at her campus participated in a robust dialogue as part of the process of synodality.
Celebrating Our Founders and Heritage Awardees
community, and is engaged in service to others, especially those who are Thedisadvantaged.honoreeswere recognized at a special ceremony in April following the Founders’ Day Mass at Mystical Rose Oratory. The event was the culmination of a series of gatherings meant to celebrate not only the founders of the Marianist family—including the University’s namesake—but the characteristics of a Marianist education and the values and mission that are central to Chaminade’s identity.
As part of Founders’ Week celebrations, three extraordinary members of the Chaminade University 'ohana were recognized with Heritage Awards for their tireless work to put Marianist values into action.
And finally, Celine Mesiona-Perez was named the recipient of the Founders’ Award, presented to a student who demonstrates generosity and respect for others, serves as an exemplary role model for the Heritage awardees Elizabeth Park, PhD, Celine Mesiona-Perez '22, and Stacey Higa
Dr. Elizabeth Park, director of Early Childhood and Montessori programs and the Castle Teacher Resource Activity Center, was the recipient of the Chaminade Award in recognition of her work to embrace the Catholic intellectual tradition and seek out ways to promote social justice and peace.
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The Marianist Award was presented to Chaminade Communications Manager Stacey Higa, who was recognized for her strong commitment to the Marianist value of family spirit and for her work to build a collaborative community centered around openness, hospitality, graciousness and faith.
The Rector’s Office presents the Heritage Awards, which are meant to celebrate the special contributions of a faculty member, support staff member and student who embody Marianist values.
Other events included a lei draping ceremony and prayer service, an exhibition of works from the Marianists & the Arts series of workshops, and International Extravaganza—a hugely popular showcase of cultural performances put on by student clubs that coincided with Father Chaminade’s birthday.
“Dr. Park has been, and continues to be, a valued member of the Chaminade faculty and an exceptionally motivated and caring professor,” wrote Dr. Dale Fryxell, dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, in nominating her for the award. “The impact that Dr. Park is making at Chaminade, in her profession, in the community and internationally can clearly be seen.”
“There are those who run away from a fire and those who run into the flames. Stacey would invariably do the latter if given the choice. However, it is her magnetic and ‘one team’ personality that draws others into the charge with her,” Furuta wrote, adding Higa is “indispensable” to her colleagues.
“I get to see our Marianist values alive,” she said. “I am so excited and honored to be part of this community where values and the family spirit are important. This award isn’t just a reflection of me, but also my colleagues in UCM because we truly work as a team and try to be good collaborators and partners with other UniversityMesiona-Perez,departments.”whoreceived the Founders’ Award, is pursuing a Forensic Science degree with a Chemistry minor. She is also very active on campus, including in Campus Ministry, student government and several clubs. Faculty members and staff who nominated MesionaPerez said she is not only a positive role model to her fellow students but to everyone in the Chaminade community.
Furuta also wrote if your day is off to a slow start or if you are feeling down, “your best prescription would be to visit Stacey for a dose of positivity and optimism. Stacey has created a palpable feeling of warmth and enduring faith here on campus … and makes others feel instantly welcome.” Higa said she was moved by the recognition. She added as a member of the Communications and Marketing Department, she is not only proud to belong to such a special community, but to “see firsthand all the amazing work and community impacts that our faculty, staff, students and alumni do every day.”
“Her presence in the classroom environment is always underpinned by honest, genuine interactions,” Dr. Katelynn Perrault, an associate professor of Forensic Sciences and Chemistry, wrote to the Heritage Awards Committee. “She is concerned with being a voice for those who do not always have the ability to represent their own. It is a pleasure to have someone in our program with admirable qualities like Mesiona-Perezthis.” said she has found a “home away from home” at Chaminade and was floored by the special recognition. “The family that I have found here is made up of countless individuals who endlessly influence, equip and inspire me to be the best leader that I can be,” she Atsaid.Chaminade, Mesiona-Perez added, she has been able to pursue her love for STEM, strengthen her Christian faith, and deepen her passion for servant leadership. “In everything that I do, I desire to share the love that I have so gracefully received from my Heavenly Father unto them,” she said, adding that she wants “others to feel at home, accepted, with a sense of belonging” at Chaminade—just as she does.
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Those who nominated Park for the Chaminade Award highlighted her collaborative spirit, tireless commitment to drive positive change, and her belief in her students and in the University’s mission.
Park said she was humbled and honored when she learned she would be receiving the Sheaward.added that Marianist values resonate with her and with the work she does to bolster early education opportunities. “To educate in the family spirit and for service, justice and peace is to be mindful and work as a community,” she said, adding that Marianist values like peace education and educating for adaptation and change are woven into the Early Childhood Education curriculum. “We respect and support each other but also stand up for each other in the face of injustice.” Park also said that at Chaminade she has learned to “grow and embrace my calling in life.”
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“[I'm] honored to be part of this community where values and the family spirit are important.”
Marianist Award nominations for Higa came in from across the University—from Chaminade administrators, fellow support staff and faculty members. Lisa Furuta, vice president of University Communications and Marketing (UCM), wrote that Higa is always up for a challenge in service to Chaminade’s mission and its Marianist values, and embraces a collaborative spirit to get things done.
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TWO FACULTY MEMBERS WHO SPEARHEADED OUT-OFTHE-BOX PROGRAMS AIMED AT EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND BROADENING THE UNIVERSITY’S POSITIVE IMPACT WERE HONORED RECENTLY WITH THE INAUGURAL PRESIDENT’S INNOVATION AWARDS AT CHAMINADE.
The recipients were: Dr. Rylan Chong, assistant professor of Data Science, for his studentpowered computing program that seeks to put data analytics in the hands of community members. Through a pilot program, his students worked with grassroots groups on the Wai'anae Coast to develop a community sentiment dashboard aimed at measuring wellbeing and health metrics.
Dr. Janet Davidson, vice provost and professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, for overseeing the successful design and launch of a Chaminade associate’s degree program at a Hawai'i prison—the only Second Chance Pell Program currently offered in the state.
Chaminade President Dr. Lynn Babington said all of those nominated for the awards, and especially those who won, underscore how innovation is woven into Chaminade’s DNA. “The pandemic has added no shortage of challenges to our work at Chaminade, but it has also shown the power of innovation in helping us to meet our social service mission and expand our important work,” Babington said.
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“I am so honored to say our campus is full of innovators—members of our Silversword 'ohana who understand that today’s new ideas and new approaches are tomorrow’s successes and best practices.”
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Among those honored: Dr. Chitha Unni, professor of philosophy in the School of Humanities, Arts and Design, who has served at Chaminade for 55 years. Steven Downey, audio/visual assistant in Client Services, was recognized for 35 years of service and retired at the end of 2021 (we wish him a wonderful retirement). And two members of the University 'ohana are celebrating 25 years at Chaminade: Hector Mamaclay of Facilities and Evelyn Sanqui of the Business Office. The end-of-the-year festivities are also a time for reflection—as faculty and staff members celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and look ahead to the next year. Here’s the full list of Chaminade employees celebrating years of service milestones:
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Dr. Helen Turner, vice president for strategy and innovation at Chaminade, described the selection process as rigorous and said a five-member committee reviewed nominations and chose the recipients. Both awardees said they were honored and humbled by the recognition.
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The event kicked off with the Chaminade Christmas Parade, where faculty and staff drove through campus showing off their creativity and holiday spirit with decorated carts and cars. After the parade, dozens of faculty and staff were recognized by their colleagues and celebrated their years of service milestones.
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“Students made connections on how and when to use the data science and project management skills and tools they learned in their classes toward a real and relevant project,” Chong said. “They also learned a lot of soft skills, networking and working with a diverse group of people with various backgrounds to get real-world experience. And our shared work on this project continues.”
“I am truly grateful,” Chong said. “Receiving this award acknowledges how data science can unite communities, break down silos and social stereotypes about STEM disciplines, and be a field to catalyze social good. I want to personally thank the Wai'anae Coast community for their support.”
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The Center for Strategy and Innovation created the President’s Innovation Award program and announced a call for nominations in September 2021. Winners were announced at a Spring Kickoff event for faculty and staff members celebrating the beginning of the new term.
Chong added that he was particularly proud of the hands-on experiences students got throughout the course of the project— from interviewing community members to presenting their findings and continuously adding to and revising the dashboard as a “living tool” for stakeholders.
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Davidson said the innovation award is a “rewarding validation” of all the work that’s gone into the Second Chance Pell Program, whose first cohort has 14 students. “This award is a reminder of the team behind this. It reminds me of how thankful I am that there has been University support all around. So many people support the mission of this program and its alignment with Chaminade’s values.”She noted the COVID-19 pandemic meant that faculty members and staff delivering the program were required to quickly pivot so they could continue to meet student needs and program expectations. “This honor means a lot,” she said. “And I look forward to seeing who is honored next year.”
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In 2021, Chaminade faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the end of the Fall Term as well as the holiday season.
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Dr. McNally’s op-ed piece was featured in the Honolulu StarAdvertiser. He discussed President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill and the US-China relationship now and looking into the future. McNally was also quoted in the New York Times regarding how the US and China’s relationship affects the importing of goods.
Dana Monday, DNP, APRN-Rx, PMHNP-BC | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Dr. Perrault was interviewed by KHON2 discussing the remains of six-year-old Isabella Kalua. She explained the decomposition of a body and how the body can leave behind odors that detection dogs may find.
Dr. Rhey was featured in the Pacific Business News’ “What’s new and what’s next for Hawai'i university higher-ed programs” article discussing how Chaminade’s MBA program has grown over the last year, the leadership skills of our graduates and what he’s most excited for looking forward.
Dr. Carter was interviewed by KHON2, talking about what law enforcement can do to find the remains of six-year-old Isabell Kalua—by doing a ground survey combined with drones and detector dogs.
Rhoberta Haley, PhD, RN, FNP | DEAN, SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Makana Craig | DIRECTOR, CHAMINADE ONLINE Makana Craig was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article that provided time-management tips for online college students and how students can remain motivated in a remote environment.
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Christopher McNally, PhD | PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, ARTS AND DESIGN
Dr. Haley was featured on Hawaii News Now’s story about Hawai'i’s shortage of nurses and how Chaminade University is bucking the trend by creating a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Accelerated Track—allowing qualified students to earn their nursing degree in less than 24 months.
Dr. Davidson was featured in Civil Beat’s "Is Everything Fair Game Now For Vandals In Chinatown" article. She commented on the Honolulu Police Department's shattered window in Chinatown and the message it sends to the public.
Janet Davidson, PhD |
William “Bill” Rhey, PhD | DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION
Katelynn Perrault, PhD | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Claire Wright, PhD | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Lynn Babington, PhD | PRESIDENT Dr. Babington was interviewed by KITV where she discussed COVID-19 vaccination and booster requirements for Chaminade students and employees as well as her decision to start the first three weeks of the Spring Term virtually. She was also featured in a Pacific Business News article providing tips on the best way to establish a mentor-mentee relationship in Hawai'i.
Dr. Wright’s article, “Natural sciences: Normal human parturition mechanisms” was featured in Open Access Government . Her article argues that when it comes to understanding normal human parturition mechanisms, dangerassociated molecular patterns may be part of the answer.
VICE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Dr. Monday was featured in KITV4’s news story about Hawai'i's mental health crisis growing as demand for services surges. Due to the uncertainty of COVID, the economy and the global turmoil, there is a strain on mental health and the need for care, but there are not enough mental health care providers in Hawai'i.
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