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We’re always looking for ways to improve service to our Campus Report readers, so we created a short, 10-question, online, easy-to-figure-out reader survey in an attempt to do just that. We’re even asking for your opinions and suggestions about the name “Campus Report.” Your input will help us make this communication tool more effective in connecting our campus community. Just click this link to go to the survey any time between now and THIS FRIDAY, May 19: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=894112091484. We thank you in advance for your extremely valuable feedback.

Gomes, Pruet participate in federal Pacific Islanders Technical Workshop
By Kapono Dowson-Ryan

What does it mean to be a Native Hawaiian serving institution? That was the question presenter Henry Halenani Gomes, associate provost for Chaminade day undergraduate students, was asked to answer at Kapiolani Community College on Sat., May 13, by a group of national and community leaders attending the Pacific Islanders Technical Workshop sponsored by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Also presenting with him was Dr. Verlieann Malina-Wright, vice-principal of the Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘O Anuenue, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s K-12 Hawaiian Language Immersion School in Palolo, representing the Department of Education. Malina-Wright shared not only her school’s approach to education, but also the value of the partnership that the school has with Chaminade. Claire Pruet, Chaminade’s director of Student Resource Development, coordinated the Chaminade exhibit with Gomes.
 
Federal as well as local participants view Chaminade University as having a unique model for responding to Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander educational issues. Chaminade does not have a Hawaiian studies major or a Hawaiian language program, yet on average its Native Hawaiian student accounts for about 10 percent of the student population. In the last academic year, more than 13 percent of the fall 2005 undergraduates were Native Hawaiian, and the Pacific Islander student population was about 12 percent. Compare this to Hawaii in general, where Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders combined only make up about 9 percent of the state’s total population.
 
The Office of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders coordinates the activities of the President’s Advisory Commission and the Interagency Working Group. This office is currently housed under the Department of Commerce, which is the lead federal department responsible for implementation of the Executive Order. Its purpose is to increase economic opportunities for and improve the quality of life of approximately 14 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders living in the United States and U.S. and Pacific Island jurisdictions. Saturday’s federal presenters focused on establishing relationships with federal agencies and included grant opportunities, employment and student career internship information, as well as financial literacy issues.

Service Learning students present at conference in Washington state
The Service Learning gang has had a busy semester. In addition to a faculty presentation at the WASC conference, four CUH students presented at the ninth annual Continuums of Service Conference in Bellevue, Wash. This year’s theme was “Engaging Leadership: New Visions, Voices, and Models.” They generated exciting conversations and ideas from a large audience. “Our facilitation of the discussion at the conference yielded many tools and different perspectives on the pressing questions around sustainability. The synergy was exciting for me,” said Celia Pang, one of the student presenters from Tanna’s business law and ethics class. “Everyone who came to our presentation was there for the same reason … exploring sustainability, student leadership and the importance of service-learning in reaching out into the community.”

Donna Diaz, another BU480 student presenter, agreed. “Through the conference, we were able to share our knowledge and experiences, but we actually gained a wealth of material on how to better manage and sustain our projects.”

Presenter Kapualani Mashima said, “The skills and experience we gained through our BU480 course and numerous presentations have helped us to prepare for our diverse career paths. We all need to feel empowered to stand up, speak out, and make changes to ensure a better and brighter future for all!” she said.

Candice Sakuda, director of Service Learning, also attended a special day-long pre-conference session titled, “Service-Learning and Indigenous Communities Forum,” which addressed service to Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, as well as Native Americans. Tanna and Gail Grabowsky gave a presentation on service-learning as a means to achieve a “deep fix” for social issues, exploring ways to move beyond “band-aid” service to offering service that helps solve problems (through advocacy, legislative testimony, research, etc).

Dahlia Asuega, a Service Learning community partner, brought the entire conference to tears and laughter with her inspirational keynote speech. She spoke of Mutual Housing’s Palolo efforts and their appreciation for service-learning’s role in the changes that they’ve been able to realize. She recognized Sakuda and Chaminade several times, along with UH-Manoa and KCC, in the speech.

Incoming students from Yap earn prestigious Gates Millenium Scholarships
Incoming freshmen Chandra Legdesog and Julian Tharngan of Colonia, Yap, were recently awarded 2006-07 Gates Millennium Scholarships. A news release from the Yap State Department of Education stated, “As Yap strives for economic sustainability and a clearly defined political identity, students such as Julian and Chandra will be at the forefront occupying leadership roles. The insight and perspective these two will gain as students at Chaminade University will allow them to significantly contribute to the elevation of the general welfare of the Yapese people.” Legdesog and Tharngan both submitted 22-page applications for the award.

Kona Brewing Company president Davis speaks to Hogan students by Evan Walker
Our last speaker of the year was Mattson Davis, President of the Kona Brewing Company. Davis began his work in the restaurant business in 1992 in Kona.  He explained what craft beer is, and why it is the key to Kona’s success. He said, “You never know true success until you learn that you don’t have enough money to back up your checks.”  So why go to Kona Brewing Company? He explained that Hawaii is heavily marketed as “something special.” It has, “a power” and is a well-recognized piece of paradise. He concluded his talk with the slogan for Kona Brewing Company: “Delivering aloha 12 oz. at a time.”

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

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Hawai’i Vocal Ensemble Arts Ensemble Presents “An American Songbook”
WHO:  Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble, Timothy Carney, Music Director
WHAT:  An American Songbook
WHERE:  Mystical Rose Oratory
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sat., May 20, and 4 p.m. May 21
HOW:  For tickets, call Honolulu Box Office at 550- 8457, or visit http:www.honoluluboxoffice.com

New training site on Intranet
There is a new site on the Chaminade Intranet (not Internet) for employee training and development, featuring a video on daily office exercises and several training programs. The information can be found at http://intra.chaminade.edu/training/, but since it is on the Intranet, the content is only accessible on campus. For more information about the site, please contact Corinne Fukishima at extension 657.

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Planning for an event?  Remember to consider parking
When planning your special events or programs on campus, be sure to take into consideration parking. As you plan for visitor parking, please realize that there will be members of the CUH 'ohana that will be displaced. To cut back on the inconveniences and annoyances, event / program organizers should try their best to give ample notice to the campus community regarding parking changes. Here are some suggestions on how to do that:

• Campus Report – Notice possibly included in your Campus Report event information both the week before and the week of the event.
• Plenty of Signs the day of the event – Check with facilities
• Special announcment to deans and their secretaries – possibly with an e-mail which gives plenty of notice of upcoming parking situation to be relayed to their departments, especially if their building areas are affected
  
• Special parking update(s) – emailed campuswide possibly one to two days before the event

Everyone understands the need to adjust for special visitor parking and is glad to help. But adjustments can be made more easily if ample and timely notices are given. Also upcoming construction would make notices even more essential. Mahalo to everyone for your kokua (help)!

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