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April 18, 2011 www.hpu.edu/kalamalamaonline
KALAMALAMA Editor Linda Karlsson
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Aloha from President Wright Last month, HPU participated in An Evening of Aloha at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, an event honoring our military. HPU was well represented that night, with President’s Hosts assisting and music from HPU’s International Vocal Ensemble and their director, Kalai Stern. As part of my keynote address, I introduced Dr. Geoffrey Bannister, HPU’s next president. We’re coming up on Military Appreciation Month here in Hawaii, so I want to say a few words about HPU’s commitment to serving our military and their families, whether active duty or veterans. HPU has been offering educational opportunities to the men and women connected to the military
for over 35 years. Through our Military Campus Programs, we offer 11 associate’s degrees, 19 bachelor’s degrees, and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) on base and online to about 3,000 students. HPU partners with the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership and GoArmyEd: eArmyU. We have also provided facilities for the National Test Centers on five of our Oahu bases. HPU consistently receives high marks from military-related organizations. Last year, we received the Institution Award from the Council of College and Military Educators. For four years running, HPU has been selected as a
Chaplain’s Corner with Rev. Dr. Dale Burke One of the great the world. Christians are annual events at HPU is preparing for the festiour celebration of global val of Easter (April 24), culture with Intercultural which celebrates the most Day. important event of faith The dances, the exotic centered in the resurrecdisplays, tasty food at the tion of Jesus of Nazareth many booths invite us to who was crucified for the know more and learn more sins of the world on Good about each other …. in so Friday (April 22). doing our world becomes a These days of preparalittle smaller and important tion are known as Lent bridges are built. Thank and many Christians pracall of you for making this tice spiritual disciplines happen on our downtown of prayer, fasting, almscampus! giving, and devotion that In addition to culture, it draw them closer to the is also important for us to heart of God. understand and embrace At the same time, our the importance of religion Jewish friends are preparin our midst and how this ing for Passover (April 18) can give quality and depth which commemorates the to many lives. great “deliverance from This comes at a good bondage” of the Israelites time as these are days of out of Egypt. celebration and preparation Many Muslims recently for religious people around finished making the pil-
military-friendly university by “Military Advanced Education” magazine, placing us in the top 10 percent in terms of quality academic programs and support for our veterans. And “G.I. Jobs” magazine ranked HPU in the top 15 percent of military friendly schools this year and last year. When the G.I. Bill was revised a few years ago, HPU responded by participating in Yellow Ribbon Program, which makes a university education more affordable for veterans and their dependents. We are creating a Military and Veteran Student Services Center on the downtown campus, which will provide convenient “one-stop shopping” for military personnel, veterans, Defense Department grimage to Mecca (known as the Hajj) to honor one of the Five Pillars of Islam and so are brought closer to Allah. Making preparations are good for us…it points us to those things in life that are important and this gives us hope. We all need hope! Don’t forget to pause from the busyness of midterms and term papers to be mindful of the things that give your life strength and hope. Our religious faith, our cultures, our families and our friends are all reminders that we are cared about, loved, and we are of value. Do you see how important it is to nurture all these relationships? In so doing, we find strength for the journey today and our days are filled with hope.
I am very proud of what employees and eligible military family members. we do for the military and Military family students how we’ve been recognized will be able to receive for our commitment. assistance with admissions, academic advising, registration and processing of military/Veteran benefits, which are similar to HPU services available to on-base military students. The Military and Veteran Student Services Center will also coordinate campus services such as career planning and counseling and will support veteran student organizations.
Chatt. Wright, President