SWORDS CLINCH PAC WEST CHAMPIONSHIP, claim most wins in CUH Division II history
by Maurice Maggiolino, Sports Information Director

Playing a much improved Hawaii Pacific team, Chaminade came through in a big way, winning 99-88 at McCabe Gym on Saturday. The Swords were led by All-American candidate Chris Reaves, who had a career high 39 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Backcourt mate Zack Whiting posted his second double-double in as many games going for 23 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Senior Chris Nelson came off the bench with 8 rebounds and 12 points, including a back-breaking 3-pointer to help seal the victory. Dylan McCune added back-to-back threes with the score knotted at 61, to go up 67-61. It was a lead the Swords would never relinquish. CUH came up with tough stops down the stretch, including Chris Powell’s monster blocks on consecutive possessions to help secure the victory. With the win, Chaminade goes to 17-8 and 8-3 in the Pac West Conference, claiming the most wins in CUH’s Division II history, as well as the Pac West Championship. HPU falls to 8-17 and 3-7 in the conference. The Swords travel to the Blaisdell Center to face HPU on March 1 for the final regular season contest for Chaminade. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m.

SERVICE LEARNING: Students benefit when teachers practice what they teach
by Stacia Garlach, Editor

The students in Richard Kido’s Intermediate Accounting course became FAFSA experts this semester. They teamed up with Peggy Friedman’s Marketing Strategy students this spring to implement a new Service Learning program that fills a gap in Kaimuki High School’s counseling services.

“There are just not enough school counselors to adequately reach all the students,” said Kido, whose own students helped KHS seniors fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms and coached them on the college application process. Kido and his students presented their project along with the 20 other projects displayed at Service Learning Day on Fri., Feb. 24 in Ching Conference Center. According to Kido, KHS has a high rate of first-generation college applicants who have a greater need for help with the process.

Jing Jing Yao, senior in accounting, said some of the high school students did not know there was federal money available for college. Yao even provided interpreting skills to a few students who had just come to Hawaii from China this school year. She was able to explain college application steps in Mandarin, as well as help translate for all the worksheets.

While students in Kido’s class were busy mastering the ins and outs of the FAFSA, Friedman’s students were developing a strategic plan to market their financial aid consulting services to KHS students. The marketing students were responsible for developing situation and target market analyses, a positioning strategy, and marketing and implementation plans to promote the effort. The project not only had a profound effect on the lives of KHS students, it had a big impact on the Chaminade students who collaborated across their majors.

Shehan Kariapper, junior in accounting, said, “It gives you a sense of community and gives you an opportunity to give back.” But more importantly, he said, “It allows you to implement what you learned in class.” Kido agreed. “It’s invaluable,” he said. “At first, the students were unsure of themselves, but as the project went along, their confidence grew.”

A major benefit of participating in Service Learning projects is the real-world experience that students gain.  Students can also earn course credits for their work. Some instructors require work on existing Service Learning projects as part of students’ grades, and students can also do more individualized projects through directed study.  While there are more than 20 different Service Learning projects currently underway, the need in the community is still present.

“If we’re going to change our neighborhood,” said Bro. Tom Spring, “more faculty have to be committed.” Bro. Spring implemented Service Learning at Chaminade in June 1994, and though he retired last year, he still volunteers. At the Service Learning Day event, Bro. Tom consulted with faculty members interested in developing new programs of their own. Nolan Kido, lead adjunct in accounting, was interested in implementing a financial planning service for homeless people who are working. Communication lecturer Tom Galli talked with Bro. Spring about producing public service announcements and training videos for non-profit agencies.

Candice Sakuda, director of Service Learning, considered the day a success. “I envisioned this event as a celebration of all the work students and faculty are doing in our community,” she said. “To have them all together in a room was wonderful – there was so much energy! You could really see a tremendous potential for collaboration across the many disciplines of our university.”

Chaminade’s Service Learning program embodies all of the five elements of a Marianist education, but it especially addresses educating for service, justice and peace, as well as for adaptation and change. According to Sakuda, one student said, “Service Learning seems to be what Chaminade is all about. Everyone should have the privilege of taking part in this experience.”

If you are interested in developing a service Learning program in your area, contact Candice Sakuda at 735-4895 or e-mail csakuda@chaminade.edu. Other ongoing Service Learning projects include Library Resources, Americorps Students in Service, Courses for Service, Student Leadership & Sustainability, Partnerships Work!, CUH 50,000 Service Hours, Service Learning Research Conference, Pohai Nani Care Center Project, The Century Program, HI Youth Correctional Facility, Palolo Elementary Tutoring, Project SHINE (Students Helping In the Naturalization of Elders), Palolo Pipeline, Crane Park Project, Teaching Math Concepts, IRS VITA, I-Rec: Inclusive Recreation, Hiring the Homeless, Run for Relief and Service Learning for the Environment.

BRO. JERRY BOMMER AND FRIENDS THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY – AND TUESDAY
When Bro. Jerry Bommer invites folks up to Hale Malia, they know it’s going to be a good time. Every semester he likes to get the faculty and staff together for a pau hana on the patio. “It’s to create a family atmosphere,” he said. “It is important to get to know the people we work with as part of the mission of Chaminade.” So the staff and faculty head up to the brothers’ residence for pupus, cold drinks and good conversation. “They’re nice people,” said Bro. Jerry. “When you get them together, it’s a good party.” But it is not just the people who work here who are invited to Hale Malia. Bro. Jerry is hosting a Mardi Gras party for the students Tuesday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. There will be refreshments, drawings for prizes including an iPod, Mardi Gras beads, entertainment and more. Bro. Jerry said his job as campus rector is to create awareness of the school’s mission. “Family spirit is really a key element for the Marianists.”

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING CONTACTS
Stacia Garlach, Publications Editor/Creative Director (Campus Report, Chaminade Quarterly, others): (808) 735-4789, sgarlach@chaminade.edu
Kapono Ryan, Public Information Officer (PR and media relations): (808) 735-4797, kryan@chaminade.edu
Wera Panow-Loui, Marketing Officer (Marketing and Advertising): (808) 440-4259, wloui@chaminade.edu

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