Campus Report November 13

C A M P U S R E P O R T

A child cannot be taught by anyone who despises him.
-James Baldwin

PRESIDENT'S PUBLIC POLICY FORUM: ADMIRAL "ZAP" ZLATOPER

Every few months, President Sue Wesselkamper hosts a Public Policy Forum in which distinguished guests are invited to meet with Hawaii "opinion" leaders, and participate in a thoughtful discussion of major public policy issues. On Thursday, November 6, Admiral "Zap" Zlatoper, Trustee of the Campbell estate led an insightful discussion on The Changing Nature of Warfare and National Security: Implications for Business.

"Opinion Leader" guests included people like Ted Liu, Director of DBEDT, Jim Tollefson President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, Robin Companiano CEO of AIG Insurance, Alan Uyeda CEO of First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Dwight Kealoha Director of Pauahi Leadership Institute of Kamehameha Schools, and about twenty others.

Prior to joining the Estate of James Campbell, Admiral Zlatoper served as Co-chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Sanchez Computer Associates Inc., a banking software company rated 45th on the Forbes magazine list of the 200 best small companies in the U.S. And before that he was the Commanding Officer of the U.S Pacific Fleet with responsibility for more than 190 ships, 1600 aircraft, and 200,000 personnel, with an operating budget of $5 billion a year.

Members of the Hogan Advisory Board, Chaminade faculty, as well as Hogan students Desiree Taimanglo and Petar Samac were able to attend Admiral Zlatoper's presentation. He holds an honorary Doctorate in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Masters degrees from MIT and George Washington University, and is a member of Chaminade's Board of Regents.

SOFT JAZZ AND LUNCH

Students gathered in the Henry Hall Courtyard yesterday to enjoy the jazz renditions of flautist Keith Marks. Aramark Campus Dining Services provided the reasonably priced buffet luncheon to a full tent of students, faculty and staff enjoying the festivities. Sponsored by Student Activities, the event was a crowd pleaser.

Admiral "Zap" Zlatoper and Chaminade President Sue Wesselkamper at President's Public Policy Forum

Sophomore (above)) Rondell Rdechor, Jaclyn Leyba, John Chandler, Alohalani Castro, Regan Rosdil and Wes Robinson, and Director of Student Activities.Michael Gilless listen to Flautist Keith Mark (below).

Events on Campus	Notices	Community
STUDY ABROAD IN INDIA This coming Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30pm in the Henry Hall AV Room, two of our students, Delihda Waltu and Melanie Jones, will present on their trip to India last summer. They will share about their study abroad experience through stories and photos and answer questions of students and faculty. Chaminade University will once again sponsor two students to India next summer. Students will travel with a group from our sister school, the University of Dayton. Scholarship money is available. Applications will be distributed on Tuesday evening and will also be available outside the Campus Ministry Office. Deadline for applying is Friday, January 16th. To be eligible for the trip, students must be full time, have completed one full year of academic study, be in good health and provide two letters of recommendation. Please share this important and exciting opportunity with your students! Questions may be directed to Bro. Brian at 440-4289.	WINTER COMMENCEMENT BALL TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE Students can still purchase their Winter Commencement Ball tickets in Tredtin Hall, Student Activities Office (ask for Eldiana). . Faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Tickets are $15 each (except for graduating seniors who pay $10). The Ball will be held at the Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort , Saturday, November 15, 2003, from 6:30 pm to midnight. Call Student Services at 735-4 790 for further information. .	SHARE YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS Submit your prayer requests to the Chaminade Ohana through the CUH's web site under the Campus Ministry pages as well as in the Prayer Book in the Mystical Rose Oratory. Your prayer requests will be placed in the Mystical Rose Oratory prayer intention booklet and remembered during our Sunday liturgies for two Sunday masses.You can submit a prayer request online at www.chaminade.edu/campusMinistry. Or stop by the Mystical Rose anytime and enter your prayer request or note of thanks. Requests online and in the book of prayer are placed at the altar during our two Sunday masses. Looking for some quiet time? Mystical Rose is open daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 p.m..
SIGN UP FOR MAUI MONDAY NOW! Thursday, November 13, 2003 , will be students’ last day to sign-up for Maui Monday. Check with Student Services at 735-4 790 or at the Student Activities Office in Tredtin Hall .	NEW CHAMINADE THEATRE PRODUCTION OPENS NEXT WEEK Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, directed by Fr. Robert Bouffier, will be performed on November 20, 21, 22, and 23 in the Sacred Heart Little Theatre , located on the Sacred Heart Academy High School campus in its auditorium. All performances start at 8:00pm and are free. The Glass Menagerie is one of the most famous plays in modern theater and an American classic, which portrays a fragile family clinging to illusions, rather than face the realities in their lives.Call 440-4246 for more information	THANKSGIVING FOOD & CLOTHING DRIVE RUNS THROUGH NEXT WEEK Campus Ministry and RHA will be sponsoring Chaminade's Thanksgiving Food and Clothing Drive November 17 - 21. Gather up your nonperishable food, toiletry items, cleaning supplies, and clothing. Look for drop boxes scattered around campus. And make your donation. Cash donations will also be accepted and should be brought directly to Campus Ministry in Henry Hall Room 28/30. Your help will support the efforts of St. Patrick's Outreach Program, Institute of Human Services (I.H.S.) and the Hawaii Food Bank. Questions may be directed to Bro. Brian at 440-4289.
OPEN MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT Members of the Chaminade 'ohana are invited to come to this year’s last Open Meeting with the President on Mon. Nov. 17 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. We will discuss our upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration and would like all of your ideas! Share your thoughts about what is going well and what could be improved here at Chaminade. An "open mike" will provide an opportunity to discuss any issue. The meeting will be informal, optional and take place in the Ching Conference Center . All years of service are welcomed. .	POOL TOURNAMENT I-Rec is having a Pool Tournament at Hawaiian Brian's this Friday, November 14, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. .I-Rec is an organization that mixes regular with students with youth with disabilities for leisure time activities and service. Some Chaminade students participate as volunteers, many of them for service learning requirements. Interested Chaminade students can join in the fun playing pool with youth with disabilities. Like playing pool? Interested in helping others ? Call Barbara Street (x 609or 358-4292) for more information. Rides from Chaminade will be provided, leaving from the Silversword awning at 3:15 pm, leaving from Hawaiian Brian's at 5pm.	CHRISTMAS ON CAMPUS A reminder that if your department or organization has not signed up to help out with Christmas on Campus and you are still interested, please return the form distributed to all department and clubs ASAP to Bro. Brian in Campus Ministry. If you have questions about helping out contact Bro. Brian at 440-4289 or. Mark you calendars, COC will be held on Friday, December 5th from 4:00pm to-8:00pm in the Henry Hall Courtyard.
LATEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR REMINDER Chaminade’s Personnel Office is offering another great financial planning seminar to the university’s faculty and staff this month. Conducted by Jeff White , Certified Financial Planner, the seminar, titled Women Taking Charge of Their Money , will be conducted in the Audio Visual room in Henry Hall 109 . In order for everyone to have a chance to attend the seminar will be presented twice on the same date. Women Taking Charge of Their Money November 19, 2003 Session 1: 1:10 to 1:50 pm Session 2: 2:10 to 2:50 pm If you have any questions, please call Lucy at x 686 .	FLEXIBLE SPENDING FORMS DUE This is the last call for all flexible spending forms! Forms need to be returned to the Personnel Office no later than this Friday, November 14, 2003. "If you have not done it yet, please do so. If you have questions please come in and we will help you," offers Lucy Streeter in Personnel. The Personnel office is located in Freitas 9B or call X686	HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY:DO YOU HAVE AN EXTRA SEAT AT THE TABLE OR UNDER THE TREE? The Office of the Dean of Students wants to remind faculty and staff that a number of our students cannot go home for the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays. If anyone can make the upcoming holidays special for a student by inviting a student home for dinner with your family, it will be greatly appreciated. Anyone interested in taking home a student for Thanksgiving, contact ghodge@chaminade.edu . Your gesture will make a big difference in the student's life during the holiday season.
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Career Opportunities
CENTRO HISPANO DE HAWAII PROGRAM OPPORTUNITITES Partnering with the National Council of La Raza, the Centro Hispano de Hawaii will sponsor a series of "Charlas" (Conversations) session with themes/topics of interest to youth between the ages of 13-19. This program is open to any youth of any ethnic background. Also Centro Hispano is actively looking for Hispanic/Latino youth to become facilitators of the "Charlas." For more information about the programs, dates and location, contact Grissel Benitez-Hodge, Dean of Students ( ghodge@chaminade.edu ) or call 735-4852.	DINING ETIQUETTE Want to learn how to eat with the right fork and talk with a business colleague or boss at the same time? Career Services is offering a free Dining Etiquette Course with free food and drinks on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Silversword Cafe . Charles Sasaki will take students through the way to hold a glass, make small talk and what cutlery to use and when. To attend, students need to enroll with Career Services by 4:00 pm on Friday November 14, 2003 . This is a great course especially for seniors! Food, fun, practicality! For more information contact Career Services 735-4787.	NA ALA HELE I KE AO ACCEPTING NEW APPLICANTS Na Ala Hele I Ke Ao , Chaminade University's Hawaiian Leadership Training Program, is now accepting new applicants. For more information, please contact Kuuleilani Reyes, Project Coordinator at Henry Hall #118, 735-4769, or kreyes2@chaminade.edu . This program is for students of Hawaiian ancestry with strong interest in Hawaiian issues and community service learning:

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SOFT JAZZ AND LUNCH

OPEN MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT