HPU 50: Kanalima Edition

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HAWAI‘I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY KANALIMA EDITION

MAUKA, METRO AND MAKAI HPU CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

INDUCTEES ILLUMINATED HPU ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASSES UNIVERSITY NEWS PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT ALUMNI CONNECTION POINTS CLASS LINKS

IN THIS ISSUE KANALIMA 1

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP GEOFFREY BANNISTER, PH.D. President

From the President

MATTHEW A. LIAO-TROTH, PH.D. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

3 Mauka, Metro and Makai HPU Celebrates 50 Years

JANET KLOENHAMER, J.D. Executive Vice President, Administration and General Counsel

8 Inductees Illuminated

Celebrating HPU Athletics Hall of Fame Classes

SHARON BLANTON, PH.D. Vice President and Chief Information Officer

10 University News

MARK DAVIS Chief of Staff and Senior International Officer

12 Philanthropy Spotlight 16 Alumni Connection Points

BRUCE EDWARDS Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

19 Class Links ON THE COVER

Hawaii State Archives, Honolulu Harbor: Aerial 1920s-1930s, PP-40-5-014.

Photo credit: Eleventh Photo section, A.C., Luke Field, T. H. used with permission by the U.S. Army.

DIANA NILES-HANSEN Interim Associate Vice President of Human Resources SAM MOKU Vice President for University Relations SARA SATO Interim Vice President of Admission VINCE BALDEMOR Executive Director of Athletics SHAUN MOSS, PH.D. Executive Director of Oceanic Institute DEANS DEBORAH CROWN, PH.D. Dean, College of Business

HAWAI‘I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOACHIM P. COX Chairman JAMES A. AJELLO MARTIN ANDERSON Trustee Emeritus STEVEN K. BAKER MICHAEL J. CHUN, PH.D. Immediate Past Chairman SAMUEL A. COOKE Trustee Emeritus LAYLA J.L. DEDRICK (MBA ’12) CHRISTINA D. DOANE (MBA ’04) REAR ADMIRAL F.P. “GUS” GUSTAVSON, USN (RET.) MICHAEL D. HONG Trustee Emeritus 2 I HPU 50th

KAREN L. HUFFMAN RICHARD C. HUNTER HOWARD K. KAM, JR. JOHN A. LOCKWOOD Trustee Emeritus VIOLET S. LOO JAMES C. POLK HENRY F. RICE Trustee Emeritus JAMES S. ROMIG MICHELE K. SAITO RAYMOND P. VARA, JR. (BSBA ’93) LANCE K. WILHELM ALLEN L. ZECHA, PH.D.

ROLAND “BUD” JENKINS, M.ED. Interim Dean, College of Natural and Computational Sciences LYNETTE LANDRY, PH.D. Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences DAVID J. LANOUE, PH.D. Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences MARITES MCKEE Dean of Students JUSTIN W. VANCE, ED.D. Interim Dean, College of Extended and Interdisciplinary Education

FROM THE PRESIDENT As we remember HPU’s

spaces, and much more. None of this would have been possible

first 50 years, we are

without supportive partnerships with the state of Hawai‘i, our

also preparing for our

ATM tenants, and the community. Just as the iconic Aloha

next 50 years and

Tower once welcomed hundreds of thousands of passenger

onward. Our university

ship arrivals in the past, our newly reimagined Aloha Tower

was born just as Hawai‘i

Marketplace will serve as an anchor for HPU and the community

was making strides as

alike, today and as we move forward.

a new U.S. state, and we are committed to

We all owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the HPU ‘ohana.

building upon that

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, trustees and friends

strong foundation.

around the world—you have helped build a great university,

We continue to draw

and we could not have achieved this golden anniversary

inspiration from HPU’s

without you. For me personally, your dedication, talent and

former presidents, our

aloha have made my time at this university truly extraordinary

legacy leaders. Though

and unforgettable.

I will be retiring after completing my five-year term of office at the end of the 2015-2016 academic year, I am optimistic for

We invite you to join us in celebrating the inspiring past,

the future we have been creating together with the people of

exhilarating present, and exciting future for our university. Whether

Hawai‘i.

you are near or far, you are part of this important milestone—and we look forward to many more. Mahalo, and Go Sharks!

This year, our $50 million investment in revitalizing the Aloha Tower Marketplace (ATM) is coming to life as students move

With fondest Aloha,

into the new Waterfront Lofts on August 24, in time for the fall semester. In addition to student housing, we are expanding our downtown campus with new offices for the Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board, a

Geoffrey Bannister, Ph.D.

variety of retail and dining options, multipurpose gathering

President

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‘ O H A N A PA R T Y S E P T E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 Join HPU faculty, staff, alumni and friends as we celebrate Hawai‘i Pacific University’s

50 TH ANNIVERSARY

‘OHANA PARTY

reimagined Aloha Tower

Friday, September 18, 2015 Lanai of Gordon Biersch 5:00 p.m. • Aloha Casual

Marketplace!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & TICKETS

50th Anniversary activities support HPU’s student success

$1,000 Sponsorship – includes four (4) tickets, plus recognition and marketing in the 50th Anniversary Celebration collateral

with programs that deliver an

$250 Individual Ticket

educational experience distinct

$50 Alumni Ticket

among American campuses.

Limit two (2) per alumnus

50th anniversary at the newly

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, VISIT:

www.hpu.edu/50 FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL: HPU50@HPU.EDU

MAUKA, METRO AND MAKAI HAWAI‘I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS As Hawai‘i Pacific University celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look back on the milestones that have helped to build the diverse and vibrant community that it is today. Join us as we follow the parallel paths of two colleges that laid the foundation for what would become Hawai‘i’s leading private university at the heart of the Pacific.

In the 1960s, two small liberal arts colleges were founded by community members recognizing a need for private education in our newly formed state of Hawai‘i. In 1992, a picturesque Windward college merged with a downtown university, uniting the strength of two academic institutions committed to being a pillar of higher education in Hawai‘i.

In 2014, the Oceanic Institute formally merged with the university, bringing additional multi-disciplinary research opportunities to HPU faculty and students.

Aloha Tower Marketplace’s revitalization will be realized in the fall of 2015. This public-private cooperative includes student housing as well as gathering spaces and retail options for the community.

We are proud to be able to offer our students a traditional college experience through Hawaii Loa Campus, connect them with Hawai‘i’s business center via our downtown campus, and provide innovative learning environments through Oceanic Institute and Aloha Tower Marketplace. Expanding mauka, metro and makai, HPU wraps up its first fifty years with its original core values: searching for new ways to better serve our students by redefining the frontier of higher education.

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HAWAII LOA COLLEGE HISTORY

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Dr. Chandler W. Rowe becomes Hawaii Loa College’s first president.

“. . . Another view of the Christian College of the Pacific campus site as seen from the Pali Lookout.”

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Rev. Harry S. Komuro leads the founding of Christian College of the Pacific, an interdenominational liberal arts college supported by the national offices of four Protestant churches.

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Christian College of the Pacific changes its name to Hawaii Loa College.

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Two colleges on parallel paths lay the foundation for what would become Hawai‘i Pacific University.

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HAWAII PACIFIC COLLEGE HISTORY

1967 1965 The state of Hawai‘i grants a charter of incorporation for a nonprofit to be called Hawaii Pacific College to Eureka Forbes, Paul C.T. Loo, Elizabeth W. Kellerman and the Reverend Edmond Walker.

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Dr. James L. Meader becomes Hawaii Pacific College’s first president. President Meader, in consultation with community leaders, develops a comprehensive educational program to meet various higher education needs for the state of Hawai‘i.

After Dr. Meader retires, the Board of Trustees elects the Reverend George A. Warmer as Hawaii Pacific’s second President. Under President Warmer’s leadership, the College implements academic programs in the liberal arts and cooperative education.

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The Board of Trustees names philosophy professor Dr. Philip J. Bossert as Hawaii Loa College’s second president. u

“Mr. Harold K. L. Castle and Dr. Joseph J. Bevilacqua accept officially the name of Hawaii Loa College.”

Former president of Adams State College in Colorado Dr. John Marvel, who had been Provost during Dr. Anderson’s presidency, becomes Hawaii Loa College’s fourth president.

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Harold K.L. Castle meets with Dr. Chandler Rowe and donates 132 acres of land in Ka-ne‘ohe to Hawaii Loa College.

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The academic center opens at Hawaii Loa College in January.

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Dr. Marvin Anderson, coming from a position as chancellor of University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa, becomes Hawaii Loa College’s third president.

Campuses and academic programs flourish, paving the way for a vibrant international learning community.

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Hawaii Pacific College receives full accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

The following years saw the creation of the English Foundations Program, offering instruction to non-native speakers of English, and the Division of Satellite Programs, administering offcampus instruction on various military installations on O‘ahu.

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Hawaii Pacific College graduates seven students in its first commencement class and in the same year establishes a School of Business Administration. Chatt G. Wright becomes the founding dean of Hawaii Pacific’s new School of Business Administration.

President Warmer retires and Chatt G. Wright becomes Hawaii Pacific College’s third president. Under President Wright’s leadership, Hawaii Pacific continues to expand and develop throughout the 1980s.

1986

Hawaii Pacific College launches its first graduate program, the Master of Business Administration.

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Former dean of the University of Denver Dr. Dwight M. Smith becomes Hawaii Loa College’s fifth president. Dr. Smith was also a member of the University Senate of the United Methodist Church.

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In a historic merger, two academically strong institutions unite, enriching Hawai‘i Pacific University’s role in the state and the Pacific Basin.

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Hawaii Pacific College becomes Hawai‘i Pacific University.

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Hawaii Loa College merges with Hawai‘i Pacific University. This historic merger brings together the strength of two academically diverse institutions, and helps to expand Hawai‘i Pacific University’s role as a leader in higher education for the state of Hawai‘i and the Pacific Basin.

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Hawai‘i Pacific University’s Board of Trustees names Dr. Geoffrey Bannister as HPU’s fourth president.

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Governor Neil Abercrombie signs a special purpose revenue bond issued by the state legislature for Hawai‘i Pacific University. These funds will help HPU raise as much as $120 million for critical capital projects at its three locations around O‘ahu.

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HPU completes the merger to bring Oceanic Institute formally into the university.

HPU holds the blessing and groundbreaking for the revitalization of Aloha Tower Marketplace.

HPU continues to expand facilities and capabilities, leveraging its strong statewide and global presence.

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Hawai‘i Pacific University celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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INDUCTEES ILLUMINATED CELEBRATING HPU ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASSES

The Hall of Fame was established in 2011 to recognize those who have played significant roles in HPU Athletics’ success, honoring the talented powerhouses who dominated on and off the playing field. As we look forward to our 50th anniversary, we celebrate these student-athletes, coaches and support personnel for their dedication and team spirit throughout the years!

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1 BENNY AGBAYANI (BA ’03) is HPU’s only baseball firstteam All-American. He was named to HPU’s baseball team in 1993, and played with the New York Mets in the World Series.

6 GABRIELA ARTIGAS (MSIS ’92) was the volleyball AllTournament National Championship Team MVP in 1990. She was a three-time NAIA All-American and four-time All-District.

She was team captain for four years, returning as head coach in 1994-1995.

Women’s volleyball head coach 2 TITA AHUNA won two NCAA National Championships. She was named NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year after a perfect season in 2000.

3 JÜRGEN MALBECK was the 1997 NAIA Player of the Year and two-time first-team All-American in 1996 and 1997. He played professionally in his native Germany.

4 SUSANNE SCHOALES (BSBA ’00) holds HPU’s softball record for innings pitched, and set a school record of 12 strikeouts against Brigham Young University-Hawaii. She had the most wins in a career until 2010.

5 LLEWELLYN SMALLEY (BA ’00) was a two-time basketball All-American in 1997 and 1998. He was named Hawai‘i Intercollegiate Athletic Conference MVP and Far West Region MVP in 1998.

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7 NINA CHRISTENSEN (MBA ’05) was a three-time AllAmerican and four-time All-Region cross country runner. She won seven races in Hawai‘i during her time at HPU, and later earned several medals at the Danish Championships.

8 MIKAEL MAATTA (MBA ’05) was a seven-time AllAmerican in singles and doubles. He led HPU to the NCAA National Championship finals in 2001 and 2003, and was in top five rankings from 2001-2003.

Legendary softball coach 9 HOWARD OKITA joined Hawaii Loa College as head softball coach in 1988, and was named NAIA softball Coach of the Year in 1991. He remained at HPU as a key member of staff until 2013.

Men’s basketball head coach 10 TONY SELLITTO won NAIA National Championships in 1993 and was named 1992-1993 NAIA National Coach of the Year. He led HPU to the NAIA National Championship tournament seven times and the NCAA tournament once.

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Two-time All-American infielder 11 LES AKEO JR. (BSBA ’86) won District 2 MVP in 1985 and District 29 MVP in 1986. He is in the all-time top six greatest players in 12 statistical categories.

16 LISA BLOMME (BS ’02) was a two-time All-American, finishing 7th at the NCAA National Cross Country Championships in 2000 and 12th in 2001. She was also on the women’s tennis team which finished 12th nationally in 2001.

12 TODD IACOVELLI (MBA) was a first-team Men’s Cross Country All-American, and the first Hawai‘i-born American runner to represent HPU in the NCAA Championships. He won the PacWest Conference meet and the NCAA West Regional.

13 ERIK SANDBLOM (MSIS ’01) was a five-time All-American in singles and doubles. He helped bring HPU from an NAIA to an NCAA Division II team. He consistently ranked in the top ten nationally.

14 DEBBIE [ELLIOTT] SANT’ANNA (BSBA ’00) was an All-American player selected to the NCAA Division II National Championship All-Tournament Team in 1998 and 2000. Among other records and titles, she was named National Player of the Year by Volleyball Magazine in 2000.

Volleyball coach 17 NAHAKU BROWN brought the team to the 1990 NAIA National Championship. She was Honolulu Quarterback Club’s Sportswoman of the Year and Russell NAIA Coach of the Year in 1990.

18 NEIL EVERETT MORFITT is the longest-tenured Sports Information Director in HPU’s history. He was in charge of HPU sports publications, statistics and media relations for 15 years before joining ESPN as an anchor in 2000.

Coached by fellow Hall of Famer Tony Sellitto, the 19 19921993 MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM won Hawai‘i’s first and only NAIA National Championship in 1993 despite injuries.

Three-time All-American 15 NIA TUITELE (BA ’01) was part of HPU Volleyball’s undefeated run in 2000. She was named the Honolulu Quarterback Club’s Sportswoman of the Month in Nov. 2000.

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UNIVERSITY NEWS ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE

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College of Business Moving HPU has acquired a dedicated space in Pioneer Plaza for the College of Business.

Home to the state’s largest professional MBA program and ranked No. 18 by TheBestSchools.org as one of the strongest online MBA programs in the U.S., the College of Business’ move illustrates its continuing commitment to being a part of Honolulu’s business community and placing its students in close physical and intellectual proximity to Hawai‘i’s business leaders.

The College looks forward to moving down Fort Street Mall nearer to the Aloha Tower Marketplace within the next academic year.

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New College Launches The College of Extended and Interdisciplinary Education, formerly known as the Military Campus Programs, is becoming a full academic college, aiming to serve military and civilian non-traditional students. Through the college’s new and retooled programs in Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Health Professions and more, students can achieve their educational and professional goals. The college also offers non-credit professional development courses and certificates.

In June 2014, Hawai‘i Pacific University broke ground, launching the revitalization of Aloha Tower Marketplace (ATM). Fast forward a year, Aloha Tower Marketplace’s construction timeline remains on schedule with students moving into the Waterfront

Lofts on Aug. 24. HPU’s $50 million project will house 278 students in 74 loft-style rooms on the second floor of the Marketplace. For more ATM updates, including news clips and additional pictures, visit: www.hpu.edu/kanalima

ADVERTISING STUDENTS AMONG THE TOP IN NATIONAL COMPETITION

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Programming Director Welcomed HPU Programming and Marketing Director for the Aloha Tower Marketplace Stephanie Blakeman (BA) shows one of the Waterfront Loft’s kitchenettes. As the ATM Programming and Marketing Director, Blakeman will be the “go-to” person for Aloha Tower Marketplace space management and marketing.

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HPU’s 2015 NSAC Presenting Team. From left: Dionne Danae Humphrey (BS), Jairus Kiyonaga (BS ’15), Faculty Advisor AnnMarie Manzulli, Alexandria Spearman (BSN), Evelina Odsvall (BS) and Shalden Cardano (BS).

A team of HPU students placed sixth in the nation at the 2015 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) finals in Las Vegas this June, beating more than 150 universities. The team produced a $60 million national advertising campaign

for Pizza Hut, this year’s NSAC client.

Their “Trust Your APPetite, #trustthehut” campaign received accolades from a panel of judges comprised of industry experts and client executives.

HPU ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014-2015 The HPU Athletics Department celebrated two championships during the 2014-2015 school year. The Women’s Basketball and Men’s Tennis teams both captured the Pacific West Conference championship.

The Women’s Basketball Team put together the best season in school history and rewrote the record books.

The 25-5 Sharks were fun to watch, leading the nation in scoring average at 82.3 points per game. HPU dominated the PacWest with a record of 18-2, winning the PacWest Tournament. Women’s Basketball advanced to the West Regional for the second time in school history and was ranked in the Top 25 for the first time.

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Men’s Tennis’ streak of national dominance continued with a 24-1 record, a trip to the national final, a No. 1 ranking, and a third consecutive PacWest Championship. The Sharks defeated 12 nationally-ranked teams, including two wins over defending national champion West Florida. The Sharks have been riding a 37-match regular season winning streak for over two years.

President Bannister Announces Retirement In June 2015, President Geoffrey Bannister announced his retirement from Hawai‘i Pacific University at the end of the 20152016 academic year.

As the fourth president in HPU’s history, President Bannister has steered strategic plans that will immensely improve the quality of the university. Such plans included the redevelopment of Aloha Tower, master plans to renovate the campuses, and the merging of HPU with Oceanic Institute.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS), soon to be the College of Health and Society, participated in and hosted several events in the past school year highlighting the importance of civic engagement. CNHS volunteered in the Triennial Aircraft Disaster Exercise with over 170 students and faculty, hosted week-long multidisciplinary activities for homelessness awareness, planned panel discussions on various pressing health issues, and held poster sessions presenting students’ work done with

community agencies around O‘ahu.

The College has also developed a strategic plan for students in its professional programs to engage with community partners and develop an understanding of local, national and international community health.

Several new educational programs will also be launched within the next three years, including the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program, Master of Public Health, and Doctor of Nursing Practice, HPU’s first doctoral program.

President Bannister expressed how grateful he was to have had an “extraordinary opportunity to work for the success of a great university” and is thrilled that his final year will be spent celebrating the achievements of HPU through the 50th anniversary.

The Board of Trustees is currently committed to the selection process for an individual who will continue to guide the university toward its best future. Letters from Board of Trustees Chairman Joachim Cox and President Bannister can be found at: www.hpu.edu/kanalima HAWAI‘I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY I 11

PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT FIRST HPU MADNESS GOES DOWN IN HISTORY March 2015, HPU witnessed its firstever ultimate fundraising competition: HPU Madness. The month-long, bracket-style giving tournament between Students, Alumni, Parents, and Faculty and Staff grew fierce as they spread #HPUMadness.

Week 1: Team Students Tip-off Tournament • “Price” tags on HPU’s campuses detailed how gifts support student success • Students took selfies with #HPUMadness, wrote thank-you cards Week 2: Team Alumni and Team Faculty and Staff Neck and Neck • Students enjoyed spring break while the other two Teams tied for first place Week 3: Team Alumni Crushes Competition • Team Alumni edged into first place • Students and Alumni made Phonathon calls eek 4: Final Throw Down W • Team Students hosted #HPUMadness photo booth at the pre-show for Da Freakshow • HPU Information Technology Systems department held garage sale fundraiser • Team Alumni gathered for monthly Alumni Pub Night

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In the end, there could only be one winner: Congratulations to the 2015 HPU Madness champions Team Alumni!

HPU Madness more than doubled donations as everybody rallied their support. Big or small, every gift counted toward increasing the value of an HPU degree.

Mahalo for showing the world that we are HPU Proud!

2015 HPU Madness Team Captains Special shout-out to the student, alumni, parent, and faculty and staff team captains. To check them out and learn more about HPU Madness, visit: www.hpu.edu/HPUMadness

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Support student-athletes – Join the Sharks Booster Club today! Together, we can all help our teams succeed both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Join us for upcoming Shark Events • 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament – September 14, 2015 • Girls & Women in Sports Day – January 2016 • SHARX Benefit – February 2016

WWW.HPUSHARKS.COM TOSHIBA DONATES TOUCH-SCREEN SIGNAGE TO ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE Visitors will be introduced to the newly reimagined Aloha Tower Marketplace through an interactive touch-screen experience, thanks to Toshiba Hawaii’s recent donation of a state-of-the-art digital display unit and programming assistance valued at $33,000. Along with being recognized for their advanced technologies and awardwinning service, Toshiba Hawaii is also an avid supporter of charities and other non-profit organizations.

HONORING A HISTORY ENTHUSIAST HPU was granted a $15,400 gift from Carol Mon Lee toward the Jerry H. Bentley World History Workshop for Social Studies Teachers. This workshop, named in honor of Carol’s late husband, provides social studies teachers in Hawai‘i with an opportunity to learn more about teaching world history.

“It also connects HPU with the wider educational community in Hawai‘i,” said Dr. Jon Davidann, professor of history at HPU and administrative director of the workshop. “Carol has been a great partner in planning the workshop.

She has given excellent feedback and suggestions and has been incredibly supportive. A big mahalo to Carol!”

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OCEANIC INSTITUTE HELPS REVITALIZE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS Oceanic Institute provided 40,000 native striped mullet as part of an effort to restock fishponds and revitalize traditional Hawaiian methods of raising fish in the 21st century. The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International contributed over $500,000 to the effort, which also involved partners Ulupono Initiative, Castle Foundation, Oceanic Institute, and the fishponds of Paepae o He‘eia, Mālama Loko Ea, and Hui o Kuapā. Together, they aim to create a sustainable market in the local community.

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VIEW VIDEO OF THE OCEANIC INSTITUTE’S WORK REVITALIZING FISHPONDS AT: WWW.HPU.EDU/KANALIMA

HPU students joined the Rotary Club of Honolulu in March for a service trip to build Bayon School in the rural village of Angkor Krau near Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Their group worked alongside local skilled craftsmen at the peak of the onsite construction job. This international project was begun by a Japanese NGO, and involved other groups including Honolulu’s Nan, Inc. and the Rotary Clubs of Kyoto, Tokyo-Shimbashi and Taipei among others.

Working at Bayon School’s construction site.

Left to right: HPU benefactor Nan Shin, Ambria “Bri” Flippo (MSW, BA ’13), and Giavante Douglas (BSW ’15).

NEPALESE HPU ALUMNI LEAD EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS Shubheksha “Subu” Rana (MSW ’10) and Lachhindra “Lachu” Maharjan (MSW ’10) are actively organizing relief efforts in Nepal in response to the devastating earthquakes in April and May. With teams of doctors, nurses, architects, students, and other volunteers, Rana and Maharjan are bringing help to remote

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rural areas. Their teams have provided medical aid, food, water and shelter to more than 1,000 people and counting.

In May, they organized their first mobile health camp in Paanchkhal, a village three hours away from Kathmandu, Nepal. In addition to their independent activism, they work with several NGOs in

Nepal including the SAATH organization, Nepal Red Cross Society, and Save the Children’s Nepal Earthquake Relief. Rana and Maharjan are currently raising funds for supplies and their continued relief efforts for earthquake victims.

WHY WE GIVE

WHY A LOCAL BUSINESS CHOOSES TO GIVE BACK AMERICAN CARPET ONE President David Arita believes that the success of his local business is interwoven with the fabric of the community. “ The community has made us successful by patronizing our business – to take the profits for ourselves and our employees is just a real selfish motive.”

The American Carpet One Foundation’s creation sprung from Arita’s belief in shared community success, coupled with his conviction that giving back is a responsibility.

As the scholarship support devotee put it, “If we can just bless one individual through scholarship, we can make a long-lasting impact in that person’s life...

Hopefully, when they are able to give back to others, they will too.”

Scholarship Donors Chris and David Arita with scholarship recipient Tai Bui (BSBA ’12) FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

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Aloha Alumni, There is no other place like it. You belong to America’s most diverse university, on an island where East has already successfully met West. In this increasingly interconnected world, your global education has prepared you to lead with HPU’s core values of aloha, pono and kuleana.

This is an important year for your alma mater as we honor our 50th birthday in September. Join us September 18th for our ‘Ohana Party, a special celebration at the newly reopened Aloha Tower Marketplace. We really want our alumni ‘ohana to be there, so Alumni Tickets are only $50 apiece (versus $250 tickets for the general public).

Not on island? That evening, we’re planning to play a video with birthday wishes from alumni around the world — so hit record on your iPhone and send in your 10 second clip. Let’s show the world that, near or far, whether you’re living in Ma-noa, Washington, D.C., or Thailand, that HPU Alumni are HPU PROUD!

Sam Moku Vice President for University Relations P.S. Mainland and international alumni, wish HPU Hau‘oli la Hanau (happy birthday) by throwing a birthday bash in your area!

Assistant Vice President Tara Wilson, Vice President for University Relations Sam Moku, and Associate Vice President Cassie Carter, Ph.D., at Hawaii Business magazine’s “20 for the Next 20” event this year where Sam was honored.

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Jeremy Catam (MBA ’14, BSBA ’11), Haarell Patrick Janer (MBA ’13, BSBA ’11) and Su Mon Kyi Win (MBA ’14) at Alumni Pub Night in January.

Mark Nitta, HPU communication video lab manager, met with a group of HPU alumni in LA for a three-day shoot of a film written by a former student. Nitta became involved with the film when his student worker, Justin Sloane (BA ’13), informed him of a compelling script written by his classmate Ronalynn Cortez (BA).

Vice President for University Relations Sam Moku with proud HPU parent and former governor George Ariyoshi (1973-1986), who presented at the Take the Lead seminar held on March 4.

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Assistant Director of International Admissions Shelley Hillberry joined two HPU alumni as they volunteered their time at a college fair in Taiwan.

Nicole LaTorre (BSBA ’05) created soldier fly sweet potato hash for the “Bug Off” cooking competition. She used black soldier fly larvae reared at Oceanic Institute.

FIRST LADY OF HAWAI‘I RECEIVES FELLOW OF THE PACIFIC AWARD AT SPRING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Hawai‘i Pacific University held its 84th commencement at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on May 14, 2015. Delivering the keynote address was Dawn Amano-Ige, the first lady of the state of Hawai‘i. In recognition of her unwavering commitment to the community and ideals of higher education, she was presented the Fellow of the Pacific Award.

The award, which has been conferred upon 85 individuals since 1973, honors outstanding

community leaders for contributions to Hawai‘i, the Pacific Rim and the University.

The class of Spring 2015 included more than 800 graduates from around the world receiving associate, bachelor and master degrees. The valedictory speakers representing their fellow graduates were Zachary Drury (BSN ’15), Mojgan Busick (BS ’15) and Mark Brians (MA ’15).

HPU students enjoy fun photobooth props at Senior Class Breakfast.

SENIOR CLASS BREAKFAST Over 120 students attended the Senior Class Breakfast at Café Julia on April 24 for food, fellowship, giveaways and ways to stay connected with HPU after graduation. To learn how to stay connected, visit: www.hpu.edu/StayConnected

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HPU alumni professionals gather at the Alumni Speed Networking event. Left to right: Developer of Coral Crater Adventure Park Jim Owen (MBA ’05), Hawai’i Acting State Auditor Jan Yamane (MBA ’00), Vice President and Senior Corporate Banking Officer at Central Pacific Bank Michael Militar, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Director of Marketing Jeffrey Harris (MBA ’11), CoFounder of Integrated Security Technologies Andrew Lanning (MA ’10), President and CEO of Pacxa Gordon Bruce (MBA ’00), and Vice President for University Relations Sam Moku.

ALUMNI SPEED NETWORKING HPU alumni professionals met with current students and fellow alumni who were interested in pursuing careers in their desired fields. More than 40 alumni, juniors and seniors spent their lunch time on April 8 with alumni who reminisced

about their HPU days as well as gave insight in various career fields including Information and Technology, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Marketing and Communication.

SCIENCE PUB-HAWAI‘I PRESENTS “GOT SHRIMP?” HPU alumni joined Dustin Moss (BS ’97), Oceanic Institute Director of the Shrimp Research Department, on April 20 as he discussed research pioneered in

Waimanalo. This research is revitalizing the Asian shrimp farming industry and leading to breakthroughs in aquaculture, food security and sustainability.

Vice President for University Relations Sam Moku with Emily Quinn (MA ’10) at the Dallas/ Fort Worth informational reception.

Alumni and former exchange students gathered together for the Denmark Alumni Pau Hana on April 17. Back row from left: Diana Lund Andersen (’11), Denmark Alumni Ambassador Mickey Kromann-Jensen (BSBA ’06), Sarah Callery (’11). Front row from left: Michael Norman, Katrine Søes Rasmussen (MBA ’10), Christian Friis (MBA ’12).

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1 Current student Mackenzie Pope (BA) participates in the Coffee with an Alum initiative

by Skyping with Patrick Branco (BA ’09).

Mackenzie was interested in learning more about NGOs and international aid work. Patrick, who currently works at the US Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, as an assistant information officer, was happy to share his career path and knowledge with Mackenzie.

3 Maria Kashem (MA ’13), Misho Ognjanovic (MBA ’96), Jennifer Cabe (BA ’11), Joshua Cayco (BSBA ’13), Aprille Geronimo (BSN ’12) and Yovo Stefanov (MBA ’03) volunteered their time to share their experiences by sitting on the Alumni Panel at HPU Preview Day.

Dela Cruz (BSBA ’07), President of FemCity Honolulu and Maui Brittany Yap (MA ’08, BA ’06), Nicole Kato (MA ’13, BA ’11), Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Programs Lindsey Hincks (MBA ’14), Assistant Vice President of University Relations Tara Wilson.

2 Assistant Director of International Admissions Brandon Fairchild connected with alumni for the Singapore Alumni Pau Hana.

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Sam Moku with alumna Anna Tai (MSIS ’02) at the Dallas/Fort Worth admitted student reception on March 28.

6 Associate Director of International Admissions Brandon Fairchild visits with alumna Dayang “Dee” M. Abang Haji Zain (BSBA ’87), and her husband, Dr. Khairuddin Ab. Hamid in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

5 HPU alumni gather for the Femfessionals workshop at Lily Lotus. Left to right: Amanda

MOODS OF NORWAY In 2003, former HPU student Stefan Dahlkvist (BA) and his business partners, fellow HPU alumnus Simen Staalnacke (BSBA ’01) and Peder Børresen, launched the Norwegian clothing brand called Moods of Norway. Stefan shared that his idea for Moods of Norway came while he was in Hawai‘i buying vintage Hawaiian shirts. Due to their time in Hawai‘i and the fact that Norwegian fashion brands were nearly nonexistent, Stefan and Simen were inspired to create the first Norwegian fashion with international flair. “We wanted to create a lifestyle brand that combined the exotic culture of Norway mixed with international trends — different clothes for different moods, all with a twist of the Norwegian heritage,” says Stefan.

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Moods of Norway Founders: HPU alumnus Simen Staalnacke (BSBA ’01), former HPU student Stefan Dahlkvist (BA) and Peder Børresen

Moods of Norway, which can be described as “artsy and abstract,” grew rapidly throughout Norway in 2009.

With the growth in popularity came an increase in designing for different fields, including the official uniforms for the Norwegian teams in the 2014 Winter Olympics and the Norwegian Air

Shuttle crew. In February of this year, the three founders moved to Los Angeles to help further expand the brand. The three recently received the NorwegianAmerican Chamber of Commerce Trade Award, where they had lunch with the king and queen of Norway. Both Stefan and Simen hope to return to Hawai‘i soon.

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Ryozo Ariyoshi (BSBA) is an international real estate investment adviser for NAI ChaneyBrooks. He helps to further expand the Honolulu-based company’s reach into Japan, Korea, Taiwan and other Asian markets.

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Dayang “Dee” M. Abang Haji Zain (BSBA) was featured in the book “Sarawak Women in Volunteerism: Caring Hearts, Touching Lives.” The book was released on Kuching’s Women’s Day on Sept. 27, 2014, honoring women volunteers. 1

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Peter Melcher (BA) was recently appointed from associate to full professor by the Board of Trustees at Ithaca College in New York. Peter is a professor in the school’s Department of Biology.

1993

Sophia Rose [Phillips] Arjana (BA) published her first book entitled “Muslims in the Western Imagination.”

The book explores the understudied topic of imaginary Muslim monsters and explains how these creatures aid in the dehumanization of the Muslim other.

Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan (BA) was confirmed as the Department of Defense adjutant general on Jan. 1,

2015. He has over 30 years of military and law enforcement experience and served as director of operations for the Hawaii Army National Guard since 2013. Arthur has also served as chief of staff of Hawaii National Guard and chief of staff of Hawaii Air National Guard. 2

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Loren Dyck (MBA) received the 2015 Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of La Verne. She is an assistant professor of management in the College of Business and Public Management.

2000

Erland Odd (MSIS) was appointed vice president of ecommerce and digital strategy at Castle Resorts & Hotels. In his new position, Erland will be responsible for managing all online sales and marketing initiatives for websites under the company’s brand.

2001

Steven Barthel (BSBA) earned the globally preferred Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the world’s largest anti-fraud organization. CFEs examine data and records to detect and trace fraudulent transactions, and write investigation reports among other duties. Steven is a senior financial analyst with the Walt Disney Company in Orlando and leads

operational audit teams in Florida and California. 3 Edward J. Calvo (MA) was selected for Guam Business Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list. Edward has produced more than 10 major music concerts and fairs, more than 30 sporting events, and eight successful comedy shows.

Kiwi Camara (BS) is CEO of CS Disco Inc., a legal technology company specializing in ediscovery, document review and processing technology for law firms.

2002

Hiro Fujita (BSBA), who is currently living in Japan, did a TEDxTokyo talk presentation concerning amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Additionally, Hiro founded the END ALS Association in 2012.

Charlene Robles (MBA) was named Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s neighbor island community administrator.

Previously, Charlene was the director of early intervention where she managed operations and contracts for six programs across O‘ahu, Kauai‘i and Hawai‘i Island.

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Jori Canterbury (BA) is the proposal coordinator for Yulista Holding, LLC, an Alaska Native Corporation with an office in Huntsville, Ala.

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CEO of Architects Hawaii Ltd. Bettina Mehnert (MBA), along with HPU College of Business Dean Deborah Crown, Ph.D., were among the Hawai‘i women leaders recognized for their professional achievements at the 2015 Pacific Business News “Women Who Mean Business” event.

Melissa Pampulov (MA) and Stefan Pampulov (MBA, BSBA ’01) welcomed the newest addition to their family, Axel Cruz Pampulov, on March 21, 2014. 4 Daina Papadaki (BA) is an up-andcoming film director and producer.

Her latest short film, “5 Ways 2 Die,” made rounds at many international film festivals, including the 5th Festival Biennale Corto Helvetico al Femminile in Switzerland and the 39th Cleveland International Film Festival.

Salam “Sam” Rasoul (MBA) won a special election and is a member of the Virginia General Assembly (House of Delegates) representing District 11 (Roanoke). He also runs Envigor, a healthcare consulting firm, and previously served as CFO and COO of Kissito Healthcare International.

2004

Bradley Gillis (BSBA) is a successful commercial real estate broker and entrepreneur in Salisbury, MD. He currently serves as senior advisor for Sperry Van Ness/Miller Commercial Real Estate and holds the industry’s most prestigious designation, Certified Commercial Investment Member.

Cheryl Price (MBA) was promoted by Hawaiian Airlines to director of inflight initiatives. Cheryl develops and 20 I HPU 50th

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Shannon Wiggins (BSBA) serves as corporate communications manager of Dunhill, Hawai‘i’s top professional search firm. Dunhill is a family-owned firm that was started by Shannon’s mother, Nadine Stollenmaier. Dunhill has been awarded Pacific Business News’ “Fastest 50 Growing Companies in Hawaii” and “Top 25 Woman-Owned Business in Hawaii.”

2005

Michelle Kramer (BA) was selected for Guam Business Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list. In addition to growing her family’s Marshall Islands-based wholesale and shipping business in Guam, she manages the company’s Guam and NMI real estate holdings. Michelle was accepted into the first Marianas Pacific Century Fellowship program, based on a prestigious leadership and public service initiative started by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

2006

Virginia Dickman-Lopez (MBA, BSBA ’05) and her husband Robert DickmanLopez (BA) welcomed their son, Oliver Dickman-Lopez, to the world on May 28, 2015 in Chicago. 5 Rebecca Ford (BA) and Harry Buerkle (BA) were married on Sept. 27, 2014, in Malibu, Calif. They honeymooned in the Cook Islands in November. Rebecca works at The Hollywood Reporter as a film reporter while Harry works as a filmmaker. 6

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Tim Pfingsten (MA) was named the Queen’s Health System’s director of organizational development and recruitment. His responsibilities include creating and implementing programs for employee development, building organizational and leadership strength, and creating an engaged learning culture.

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Scott Nolan Smith (BA) joined the newly opened Washington, D.C., office of Portland Communications Ltd., a London-based political consultancy and public relations agency. As associate director, he is in charge of advising clients on media and digital engagement strategy, international affairs, diplomatic communications and digital transformation.

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Shaholly Ayers (BA) was selected by Nordstrom in 2014 for their National Anniversary Catalog that was shot in New York City. Despite being born with a partial right arm, Shaholly has not let her disability stop her from reaching her dreams. She also volunteers as a basketball coach for the Special Olympics and has done volunteer work at Shriners Hospital.

Henri Bouderlique (MA) moved to Tahiti five years ago and within two years opened a training company called HELP. Henri’s company specializes in intuitive trainings in Tahitian, English and French.

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his team hosted a conference titled “TravelFutureLab” in New York City. The conference was an interactive discussion focusing on the next generation of travel professionals and travelers.

Dr. Juan Carlos Gachet (MBA) published his second book entitled “Ecuador and the United States: Free Trade Agreement” in 2014. The book focuses on how free trade between different countries generates employment, attracts foreign and local investment, and creates technological development which leads to industrial progress.

Zack Parnell (BSBA) and Jonah Hobson (MBA ’11) are the president and marketing manager of Industrial Training International, respectively. Both were on HPU’s varsity basketball team from 2007-2009. The two have contributed to the company’s 15 percent average annual growth in revenue since 2009. 8

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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (BSBA) married Abraham Williams in April. The two were married in Kahalu‘u with the ceremony performed by Hindu priest Pandit Vinod Dave.

Department of Communication Professor Natalie Gauvin (MA) and her husband Charles Gauvin (MBA ’15) welcomed their second son, Alexander, to their family on May 19, 2015 in Honolulu. 9 Samantha Kate Matthews (BS) is the youngest female M.D. in the United States. After graduating from HPU at age 19, Samantha graduated from Ross University in 2014 with her M.D.

2010

In addition to continuing to provide website development through Givens & Associates, LLC, Melvin Givens (MA) joined the Future of Flight Foundation in Seattle as the membership and events coordinator in March.

Frances “Frannie” Nilsen (MSMS) coauthored “Use of indicator chemicals to characterize the plastic fragments ingested by Laysan albatross” in the Marine Pollution Bulletin with Brenda Jensen, Ph.D., HPU associate professor of biology. The article demonstrates a new analytical method for identifying the resin type of plastic fragments that are ingested by Laysan albatross and other seabirds.

Katie Vanes (MA) was named the public relations and social media manager at the Sheraton Kona Resort at Keauhou Bay.

2011

Dean Kline (MSMS, BS ’08), an Oceanic Institute of HPU research assistant, published “Development of intensive copepod culture technology for Parvocalanus crassirostris: Optimizing adult density” in the journal Aquaculture.

The article discusses work done to allow higher culture densities and increasing nauplii production for in-house larval rearing research.

Savannah Paras (MBA), along with her mother, took part in the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation’s Localicious Hawai‘i campaign. As proprietors of the Indian eatery Gourmet Lani, Savannah and her mother teamed up with more than 126 restaurants during the month of

March to raise funds for an agricultural education program for public schools.

2012

Kerry Foltz (MSMS) co-authored “Cytochrome P4501A1 expression in blubber biopsies of endangered false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) and nine other odontocete species in Hawaiian waters,” an article that was published in Ecotoxicology, with Brenda Jensen, Ph.D., HPU associate professor of biology. The article demonstrates contaminant-related toxic responses in blood vessels in blubber biopsies from 10 species of Hawaiian cetaceans, providing evidence that Hawaiian cetaceans, and the endangered Hawaiian insular stock of false killer whales in particular, are experiencing contaminantrelated stress.

Jason Oshiro (MBA) and Bettina Mehnert (MBA ’03) attended the January-March ’15 issue launch event of Pacific Edge, owned by fellow alumna Naomi HazeltonGiambrone (MA ’05). Bettina was one of five Leaders in Architecture on the cover of the magazine while Jason was a featured professional in the Young Pros section. 10 Former HPU basketball player Fran Urli was signed to play professional basketball in the UK for the Durham Wildcats in Oct. 2014. He previously played for the Spanish league.

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Nancy Banh (BS) has been accepted into the Doctorate of Nursing program at University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa and will specialize as a family nurse practitioner.

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While at HPU, Nancy volunteered as an officer for the Health Promotion and Wellness Association and engaged in a successful national campaign to reduce homelessness in urban Honolulu and West O‘ahu. 11 US Army retiree John Hansen (MADMS), along with Carlos Juarez, Ph.D., HPU professor of political science, and master of arts in diplomacy and military studies student Lt. Wendy Marotta discussed on Hawaii Public Radio how the war on terror has fundamentally changed since 9/11.

Shannon Lyday (MSIS) published her first thesis chapter entitled “Shearwaters as ecosystem indicators: Towards fisheryindependent metrics of fish abundance in the California Current” in a special issue of the Journal of Marine Systems, with coauthors Lisa Ballance (NOAA Fisheries), HPU Associate Professor of Marine Science David Field, Ph.D., and HPU Associate Professor of Oceanography David Hyrenbach, Ph.D. Michelle Quirk (BS) is now the sales manager for new business development at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa. She is responsible for prospecting group leads and corporate accounts for the resort. 12 Maria Sabio (MBA) was promoted to operations manager for the O‘ahu division of RevoluSun, Hawai‘i’s leading provider of residential and commercial solar systems. Maria manages the

efficient flow of the operations department to maximize output and improve productivity.

Aris Zikos (MSMS), HPU faculty member Keith Korsmeyer, and colleagues at the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology published in Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Their article, “Effects of salinity on metabolic rate and branchial expression of genes involved in ion transport and metabolism in Mozambique tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus,” illustrates the study on an important aquaculture fish.

2014

Founder and CEO of Nella Media Group Jason Cutinella (MA) and his team received two MAGGIE awards at the Western Publishing Association MAGGIE Awards Banquet, as well as two Pele Gold Regional ADDY Awards at the American Advertising Federation District 13 awards ceremony.

Mitch Gildea (MADMS) had his thesis published by the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. His thesis, “State water resource competition and the resulting consequences of diminished water supply,” looks at examples of states that successfully managed to share water resources despite tense relations (India, Pakistan and the Indus River) to see if there were lessons that could assist in resolving other disputes over water (the Mekong Delta).

Miina Huotari (BA) and Danika Mencin (MADMS), along with two current HPU students, were selected as part of the 20142015 cohort for the Hawaii Asia-Pacific Affairs Leadership Program (HAIPAL).

HAIPAL provides undergraduates, graduate students and young professionals with the opportunity to learn about AsiaPacific international affairs from leading senior and emerging policy experts affiliated with the Pacific Forum CSIS. Lia Jamerson (MA) is developing her new company, LJ Interior Designs, along with focusing attention on becoming a licensed professional child and family therapist.

Michelle Jamieson (MA) is the new corporate director of marketing communications – international for Centara Hotels & Resorts in Bangkok.

The company now has six brands and is located throughout Thailand as well as in Bali, Vietnam, Maldives and Sri Lanka, with projects in Doha and Turkey among others.

Sarah Lee (BS) is now the University Relations Coordinator at HPU’s University Relations Office as of March.

Britney Unoki (BA) became the new multimedia specialist and graphic design assistant for Olomana Loomis ISC in January. Prior to joining the agency, she produced creative web content for HPU’s University Relations office and helped with event planning and online media promotion management for the Hawaiian Humane Society. 13

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Honolulu Alumni Regional Ambassador Jordyn Oriole (BSBA ’13)

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VP Sam Moku; Editor Kilei Nelson; Associate Editors Cassie Carter, Ph.D., Cheyanne Flowers (BA), Lindsey Hincks (MBA ’14), Lily Nazareno (BA ’15), Tara Wilson

CONTRIBUTORS

Chris Aguinaldo, Bob Bannister, Brent Curry, Todd Goya, Andrea McAnally (BA), Richard Rapoza, Lianne Yamamura A special thanks to former Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. John Fleckles, Associate Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences Bill Potter, and former President of Hawaii Loa College Dr. Philip Bossert for their support and help in this Kanalima Edition publication. We would also like to thank the Hawaii State Archives for the photos.

Hawai‘i Pacific University Kanalima Edition is published by Hawai‘i Pacific University, University Relations, in celebration of the 50th anniversary. If you are receiving duplicate copies of the magazine or want to update your mailing address, please notify the University Relations office.

University Relations Team Sam Moku Vice President Bob Bannister Mangmang Brown, Esq. Christopher Butler Cassie Carter, Ph.D. Todd Goya Lindsey Hincks (MBA ’14) Sarah Lee (BS ’14) Kilei Nelson Kevin Takamori Richard Vermeesch Tara Wilson Ethan Wung

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