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Aloha, When Kayla Nix, the president of Chaminade Student Government (CSGA), shared her gratitude for her professors at a recent meeting that included students, staff and faculty representatives, it confirmed for me why we do what we do at Chaminade day in and day out. She reflected on the Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis and the kindness of her professors who have “taken leaps of faith” in believing in her and other students’ potential. She thanked the faculty for being “heroes” for the students. She will graduate this May with many others, ready for the world beyond Chaminade. Our faculty members continue to astound me with their innovative approaches to the classroom and their passion for their students. One example is associate professor, Gail Grabowsky, PhD, who is highlighted in this issue. She is known for making Hawaii’s environment — ocean and mountains — her classroom. She continues to ensure that the Environmental Studies curriculum is relevant and thorough, preparing graduates competent in their fields and who will have impact on the world for good. Chaminade’s influence extends from Hawaii’s ocean and mountains, across the Pacific to southern coast of China. Our most recent commencement included graduates from the inaugural class of the Chaminade MBA program offered in partnership with the Macau Institute of Management. Launched in March 2014, the program is the only U.S. Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree currently offered in Macau. This issue features the program and partnership and the efforts of faculty and students to bring about this shared success. As we approach the end of another academic year, I commend the campus community for its dedication to the high calling of providing a post-secondary education for our students. There are two persons that I would like to make special mention of as they make a transition this June: 1) Our dean of Students, Grissel Benitez-Hodge will retire; 2) and Fr. George Cerniglia, SM, who will conclude his term as rector, but will continue as university chaplain. Later in the magazine, there is a special Mahalo for them, but I would like to personally express my thankfulness for their presence here and their enduring dedication to Chaminade. We have been blessed. With gratitude,

Bernard J. Ploeger, SM, PhD Fr. George Cerniglia, SM ( rector), Grissel Benitez-Hodge (dean of Students) and Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM take a break together between meetings.

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Table of Contents 4 Going Global

inaugural class of macau mBa graduates

6 Thrill of Victory

intercollegiate athletics gala—a grand slam

8 Health Career Pathways atsu visit inspires students

9 Caring for the Earth

marianist values aligns with laudato si

10 Forensic Sciences—Partners with DPAA cooperative agreement signed

11 Marianist Values Recognized

three Honored for their marianist spirit

12 Gail Grabowsky, PhD: Looking after Creation

from ocean to mountain and class lab to taro Patch

14 Allison Jerome: Marathon Woman “she Believes she could. so she did”

16 Martin Moore: A Servant Leader in the Making “Bring the thunder”

18 Mahalo

father george cerniglia, sm grissel Benitez-Hodge

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Going Global by Spencer Kealamakia

The Inaugural Class of Chaminade Macau MBA Students Graduates

Mackey Leong was wary about returning to Macau. It had been close to a decade since he’d left home for California, arriving all those years ago as an entering freshman at Alhambra High School. After graduation, he attended California State University Los Angeles, where he received a BBA in marketing management. Los Angeles felt like home, too. But, he was leaving now, leaving behind friends, memories, and the melting-pot culture of the U.S. West Coast. “I had friends and classmates from Russia, Brazil, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan,” he said. But, I think it was less of a melting pot and more like a salad. I was a tomato from Macau.” Like many Chinese students, he’d sought an education in an English-speaking country so he would be more competitive back home. The combination of English language proficiency and a pair of diplomas from accredited U.S.

Eight of the 18 graduates were able to make the trip to Hawaii to participate in Chaminade University’s fall commencement. The students who were able to participate posed with their professors: (from left to right) Jordan Zhi Neng Gan, Rico Kam Wa Chiang, Virginia Wai Ieng Chong, Professor Maria Brownlow, Gaby Ka Ian Ieong, Dean Scott Schroeder, Professor Paul Sklansky, Professor Richard Kido, Teniers Veng Hou Leong, Wendy Oi Yan Wong, Mackey Chon Kit Leong, Ivo Leong, and Professor Caryn Callahan

educational institutions were especially valuable assets to have in a Macau economy that was opening its primary industries—hospitality, tourism, and gaming—to outside investors. “The transition was not easy,” Mackey said. “But, I did see potential opportunities in Macau’s rapidly-growing economy.” Years earlier, in 2002, the government had ended a decades-old monopoly system in its gaming industry and encouraged investment

from international companies and brands, particularly those with ties to other gaming destinations, such as Las Vegas. When he returned to Macau, Mackey worked in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, serving as the venue provider for the Venetian Casino Macao, one of several Macau properties owned by Sands Corp. Mackey was a lifelong learner, eager to understand all aspects of a company’s operations and to find new ways to think about conducting business. The presence of American companies and American business styles in Macau further convinced him to pursue more education. The Chaminade MBA offered him the chance to earn an American MBA, the only American MBA in Macau, without putting his career on hold. zzz Plans to offer a Chaminade MBA in partnership with the Macau Institute of Management (MIM) go as far back as 2007, said Scott Schroeder, dean of the Chaminade School of Business and Communication. Sai Cheong Chui, a founding member of the Macau Management Association (MMA) and a board member of MIM, wanted to partner with an American university to offer the first American MBA program in Macau. Chui was was also a Chaminade alumnus. Not only had he received his BA from Chaminade in 1976, but he’d been a member of the university’s inaugural class of MBA graduates in 1978. “Naturally, his first pick was Chaminade,” Schroeder said. However, it wasn’t until 2010 that work on the project began to move forward, spearheaded by the former director of graduate programs, the late Michael Fassiotto, and in collaboration with Dean Schroeder and MBA Program director, Elizabeth Stone. A year later, the partnership between Chaminade and MIM was formalized. Classes began in March 2014 with Randall Chang and Paul Sklansky teaching the first two courses of the program—Leadership in Organizations and Managerial Ethics, respectively. They made their way to Macau and spent a week getting to know the students

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before transitioning classes to an online learning space. “The challenges of virtual teaching,” said Chang, “are to build trust between student and instructor, openly transfer knowledge to share information, and for the instructor to find ways to motivate the students, even though they may be thousands of miles apart.” Chang couldn’t rely on body language to fill the gaps left by language and had to “make doubly certain that all communications were clear and that there was no ambiguity or hidden meanings.” Later courses would be taught by Caryn Callahan and Maria Brownlow, who were able to make the trip to Macau to meet their students in person. Callahan made a slight detour with a group of Hogan Entrepreneurs students, stopping in to Macau after visiting Hong Kong. Hawaii Chaminade MBA faculty Gholam Khaleghi, George Vozikis, Joel Johnson, and Richard Kido later taught Macau MBA courses online. “We were all very enthusiastic to be participating in the launch of the Macau program,” said Callahan. Maria Brownlow echoed the statement, adding that the Macau students were excited to learn. “The students were very bright,”

Brownlow said. “They worked hard on their projects and collaborated well together.” On the Macau side, MIM faculty and staff provided on-ground assistance with facilities, technological guidance and academic support. “The MIM administration and faculty were outstanding to work with,” said Sklansky. “And, the students were exceptionally talented and motivated.” As Mackey had done, many of the students attended high school or college or both in an English-speaking country and were already firmly in the workforce. This was the case with classmate Wendy Wong, who had graduated from UH Manoa with a BA in Travel Industry Management and had begun work on an MBA at Hawaii Pacific University when she returned to Macau unexpectedly. Finding the Chaminade MBA Program through MIM was serendipitous. “I was a mother and working as senior advisor at the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of the Macau Government,” Wong said. “But, I wanted to learn more about finance.” She wondered how finance could affect an economy like Macau’s, where, she said, 80% of government revenue comes from taxes levied on the gaming industry.

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“The gaming industry in Macau is now the dominant industry,” said Sklansky. “It is a very dynamic and exciting place, extremely different from the quiet, provincial area I remembered from Macau in the 1980s.” zzz In December 2015, both Mackey and Wendy, and several classmates, were able to travel to Hawaii with their families to attend the Chaminade spring graduation ceremony at the Blaisdell Arena. Dressed in cap and gown they crossed the dais and collected their diplomas. Afterward came leis and pictures, lots of pictures. “Being at graduation reminded me of being back in L.A.,” Mackey said. “It was a milestone achievement. And, it was great to bond with the professors and students, and to experience the Honolulu culture.” Wendy was able to make a vacation out of her visit to Hawaii. While here “My family and I were absolutely thrilled by the warm welcome of Chaminade faculty and staff,” Wendy said. “Graduation was a memory that sparkled our family’s trip to Hawaii.”

The Thrill of Victory— Chaminade’s Intercollegiate Athletics Gala a Grand Slam by Diane Peters-Nguyen

Silversword pride was at an all-time high as some 410 student athletes, guests, and staff gathered at the February 26 intercollegiate athletics gala.

The sold out event was held at the Ala Moana Beach Hotel’s Hibiscus Ballroom, which was festively decked out in blue and white with a giant balloon 60 above the stage to commemorate Chaminade’s 60th anniversary. The main event of the evening—the induction of The Clarence T. C. Ching Foundation and Vaughn G. A. Vasconcellos into the Silversword Hall of Fame —was preceded by a surprise mini-concert by “Brother Nolan” Conjugation, who treated the delighted audience with his signature hit “Pua Lane” and a medley of Molokai songs in Vasconcellos’ honor. (Of note, when Chaminade’s President ascended the stage, he introduced himself as “the other Brother.”) Emcee Lei Kaholokula, whose usual gig is on the KITV morning news, added spice and humor to the evening. Last year Lei and her brother, Baron Kaholokula, who both attended Chaminade, released their first single CD comprised of original family music. Lei’s mother and kumu hula, Puamohala Kaholokula, accompanied Lei to the gala and performed an impromptu hula during Brother Nolan’s performance. With the strong leadership of event chair, Dr. Edison Miyawaki, the athletics gala raises critical support for Chaminade’s ten Division II athletics teams, and last year surpassed the $1 million mark last year.

All five of the Clarence T. C. Ching Trustees, headed by Chair Jack Tsui, took the stage. In 2008, the foundation provided a $5 million grant— one of the largest in Chaminade’s history—for the renovation and naming of the main administration building on campus. Clarence T. C. Ching was remembered in a video tribute as an extraordinary individual who was awarded an honorary degree in 1969 for his instrumental role in helping found the university. Vasconcellos is the current chair of the Board of Regents and long-time supporter of Chaminade Athletics through student-athlete scholarships, the Hui ‘Āhinahina Booster Club, the Intercollegiate Athletics Gala and the annual golf tournament. In honor of his late brother, Albert Akana Burns, Vasconcellos donated $50,000 in student athlete scholarships. Earlier this year, Vasconcellos contributed a major gift of $150,000 towards the construction of the new Coaches’ Office Complex and will have the women’s volleyball coach’s office in his name. Past gala honorees include Merv Lopes (2009), Dr. Larry Price (2010), Lee Donohue ’77 (2011), Mike Vasconcellos and Jim Leahey (2012), Carolyn Berry Wilson and the 1982-83 Men’s Basketball Team (2013), Kathleen “Kitty” Wo and Steven H. Lesnik (2014), Jean E. Rolles ’93 and Dr. Lawrence K. W. Tseu (2015).

1. L to R: Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger, SM, PhD; Trustee Raymond Tam, Trustee Kenneth Okamoto, Chair Jack Tsui, Trustee Catherine Ching, Carolyn Berry Wilson, and Bill Villa.

8. Vaughn Vasconcellos and student athletes. First row, L to R: Megan McClanahan (WSOC), Marissa Liberato (WSOC), Jarin Harada (MGLF), Amber Manuel (SB), Kaohi Gomera (WXC). Back row, L to R: Ryan Look (MGLF), Kevin Hu (MBB), Kiran Shastri (MBB), Ellissa Bio (WXC/WTEN), David Ware (MBB), Avinash Singh (MSOC)

2. Chaminade student and musician Nick Kurosawa performs on a festive stage before the formal program. 3. Dean Grissel Benitez Hodge and Vince Hodge mingle with guests. 4. Kumu Hula Pua Kaholokula offers an impromptu hula to Bro. Nolan’s Moloka’i medley. 5. L to R: Nelson Moku, Gabe Lee, Erlinda Mesick, Regent Ralph Mesick, Jennifer Moku and Regent Jerry Correa. 6. Saint Louis School President Glenn Medeiros poses with guests. L to R: Fr. Allen DeLong, SM, Fr. Patrick McDaid, SM, Bro. John Campbell, SM, Tammy Medeiros and Ron Yoshida 7. Emcee Lei Kaholokula poses with alumnus and ‘oli Chanter Kaipo Leopoldino, ‘14

9. 2016 Narcissus Pagent Queen Ashley Sauyu Fu, accompanied by Regent Dr. Lawrence Tseu and Narcissus Scholarship Pageant Chair Miki Choy 10. L to R: Chaminade Regent Dan Goo, Judy Goo, Bill Villa, Jean Rolles, Suzie Martin, Chair and Honoree Vaughn Vasconcellos, Regent Martha B. Smith

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Hosted by Chaminade’s Office of Health Professions Advising, Dr. Margaret Wilson (dean of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine), Dr. Christopher Halliday (dean of Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health) and Lori Haxton (vice president Student Affairs), held informational sessions that were well-attended by interested students. The sessions also highlighted on articulation agreements between ATSU and Chaminade. These articulation agreements permit early admission for qualified applicants to health profession programs. Currently Chaminade University and ATSU have the following agreements: A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) • Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) • Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)

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1. Family members of current ATSU students gathered together for dinner. 2. Jeanette Peterson, Lori Haxton, Dean Margaret Wilson, Dean Christopher Halliday, Dean Gwenevere Anderson focused on nursing. 4

3. Guest speakers and students attended the Interview Skills Workshop held on February 2, 2016 at the Ho’okipa Room. 4. Student, Joseph Lynn, in the “hot seat” live mock interview with Dean Margaret Wilson and Dean Christopher Halliday at the Interview Skills Workshop 5. Students at the Interview Skills Workshop (L to R): Joseph Lynn, Jaymee Rae Panf, Shelby Ford, Joseph Blankman, Emma Smith, Milliejoan Mongalo, Brandi-Lee Gonzales, Clarke Antonio)

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Caring for the Earth Chaminade University has sought ways to bring attention to Pope Francis’ Encyclical

“Laudato Si” in alignment to its Marianist values of faith and social justice. Pope Francis writes, “Many things have to change course, but it is we human beings above all who need to change.” The change comes through education and spirituality. During the course of the semester, three major speakers encouraged the campus community to reflect and act.

Laudato Si Dinner and Discussion with Archbishop Auza The Most Reverend Bernardito Cleopas Auza was the featured guest speaker at a special event held at Chaminade University on January 19 in Clarence T. C. Ching Conference Center. At the event co-sponsored by the Humanities and Fine Arts Division, the Office of the Rector and Campus Ministry, the Filipino Roman Catholic Archbishop presented on Laudato Si, the second encyclical of Pope Francis which came out in May 2015. Subtitled “On Care for Our Common Home,” the encyclical criticizes consumerism and irresponsible development from a global view. Conversation was provocative as individual perspectives were expanded. Auza serves as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations. Though the diplomatic position does not have the status of Permanent Representative and thus cannot vote, the Holy See sits in the UN as part of the non-voting delegation with permanent observer state status. It is one of two states with this status, the other being the State of Palestine.

Professor in Residence Connects Pope’s Encyclical to Hawaii Dr. Elisabet Sahtouris (Professor in Residence—School of Business and Communication) presented the lecture and dialogue series Visions of Challenge and Hope for Hawai‘i. The three part lecture series focused on Pope Francis’s Encyclical and its implications for the people of Hawaii. She presented each part twice over the course of January 12 to February 2 at Mystical Rose Oratory. From cosmological contexts, human roots and integral ecology to analysis and action, the series was provocative and inspiring, always leading to an in depth dialogue with audiences. Sahtouris is an internationally known evolution biologist, futurist, speaker, author and sustainability consultant to businesses, government agencies and other organizations.

Marianist Sister Connects Marianist Values to Laudato Si Staff and faculty from Chaminade University and Saint Louis School with Marianists gathered in February at Clarence T. C. Ching Conference Center for lunch to listen to Sr. Leanne Jablonski FMI, PhD, a Hanley Sustainability Institute Scholar-in- Residence for Faith and Environment and a Marianist sister at University of Dayton. In addition, Sr. Jablonski directs the Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC) in Dayton, Ohio, which specializes in restoring communities of land and people and focuses on ecological restoration through research and service-learning, bridging the faith and science communities, and environmental justice. She also coordinates the Ohio Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign of the Ohio Council of Churches and the Environmental Justice working group of the Ecological Society of America. Her presentation, “Caring for Our Common Home Together: A Dialogue with Pope Francis’ Encyclical — Laudato Si,” correlated Marianist values with the encyclical. Core messages of science, creation and the poor were tied to the Marianist charism and education characteristics. She connected the vision of Pope Francis to insights from founders, Blessed William Chaminade and Venerable Mother Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon. Sponsored by the university’s Office of the Rector, she also shared her message at a breakfast with Chaminade’s Marianist Educational Associates (MEAs). The more informal conversation encouraged personal responsibility in dealing with issues of climate change.

1. Archbishop Auza 2. Sr. Leanne Jablonski, FMI and Chaminade’s Marianist Educational Associates 3. Annual joint luncheon with Sr. Jablonski as keynote speaker 4. L to R: Glen medeiros, Sr. Jablonski, FMI, Fr. George Cerniglia, SM, and Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM

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Chaminade University and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Sign Cooperative Agreement Chaminade University and the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) solidified their ties recently, as officials from both institutions signed a 2-year agreement for academic exchange and cooperation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement provides a framework of a scientific academic exchange program between institutions. Chaminade faculty and students and DPAA staff will benefit from the free and open exchange of technical expertise in the form of consultation, guest lectures, short-term training and internships. Chaminade University and DPAA, pursuant to the MOU, have agreed to provide access to facilities, equipment, and educational material when appropriate and mutually beneficial. “The MOU potentially allows for greater opportunities for student internships at undergraduate and graduate levels,” said David

Carter, Ph.D., director of Chaminade’s Forensic Sciences program. “It also reinforces the use of the university’s forensic sciences field areas for research and training by DPAA.” DPAA is the lead U.S. government organization for the identification of unaccounted for American personnel from past military conflicts. To achieve its mission, the DPAA staffs a state-of-the-art forensic anthropology laboratory in Hawaii. Well-trained forensic anthropology technicians are an essential component of the laboratory. Chaminade University is the only higher education institution in Hawaii that offers undergraduate and graduate-level degrees in Forensic Sciences Gen. Francis John Wiercinski (Ret.), a Chaminade governor, was instrumental in introducing the university to the newly appointed commanding officer of DPAA.

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1. L to R: Miranda Jans, PhD; Stephanie Ah Sam, BS ’06, MSFS ’08; David Carter, PhD; Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM, PhD; Michael Linnington (Director of DPAA); John Byrd, PhD; Vince Sava 2. L to R: Retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, director of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, and Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM, president of Chaminade University, joined forces in an MOU agreement which provides a framework for a scientific academic exchange program between their two institutions.

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These three individuals have made a positive impact on our community and exemplify the Marianist spirit on our campus. Dr. Gail Grabowsky The Chaminade Award, recognizing a faculty or professional staff member who has exhibited a continuous commitment to Marianist values in education by promoting the dignity and rights of people, was presented to Dr. Gail Grabowsky. Serving as an associate professor in Environmental Studies, she is a dedicated professor, who is academically invaluable, loved by her students and a genuine inspiration to others Allison Jerome The Marianist Award, recognizing a staff member who has exhibited a continuous and extraordinary commitment to the Marianist value of family spirit, was presented to Allison Jerome. She currently serves as the assistant to the Dean of Students. Martin Moore The Founder’s Award, recognizing a student who has exhibited a commitment to Marianist values by his/her outstanding generosity, respect for others, and spirit of faith and who is an exemplary role-model for the Chaminade community, was presented to Martin Moore. Martin’s influence has been in leadership and in faith and service.

L to R: Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM, Dr. Gail Grabowsky, Martin Moore, Allison Jerome, and Fr. George Cerniglia, SM at Chaminade University’s Heritage Awards Ceremony

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Gail Grabowsky, PhD: Looking After Creation

Fins—check. Snorkel and face mask—check, check. Sunscreen, towel, swim gear, clipboards, paper and pens— more checks. Students prepared for their outdoor lab class with Gail Grabowsky, PhD, associate professor and director of Chaminade’s Environmental Studies program. Today it might be off to the beaches to view corals, seaweed and count species of fish. Tomorrow it could be field trips that include hikes on trails weaving through parts of the Ko’olau Mountains or working in a muddy lo’i (taro patch) near a river stream. After students complete their outdoor work, they bring the data back to the classroom labs. Students don their lab coats, adjust microscope diopters, complete tests and record their findings. Dr. Grabowsky shared one of her favorite quotes from Michael Soulé, founder of the Society for Conservation Biology: “Facts about extinction compute, but they don’t often convert,” he had said. She then explained, “We do need to teach the science and the facts, but to get the world to change, we will need more than that. In order to convert, you got to get people to be out in nature, to feel it, to sense it, and to fall in love with it.” Chaminade centers itself between the ocean and mountains. No more than 10 minutes away from either, Grabowsky has incorporated multiple outdoor environments into her classroom with a vigor. High energy herself, she lights up her students’ lives, as she makes environmental issues relevant to life. Former university president Sue Wesselkamper had encouraged Grabowsky to help Chaminade develop an environmental studies program. “President Sue said we needed to look after creation, that creation was part of the community, and that from a Catholic perspective,

students and a genuine inspiration to others.”

we should have a program that looked after creation,” recalled Grabowsky. The program, once offered as a minor, is now offered as a major. It has evolved from teaching environmental sciences to include the teaching of ethics and values, as well as behavioral sciences. She said that she appreciated the small classes and the university’s Catholic component. “Here we can talk about evolution. We can talk about the implications of scientific research. But we don’t just stop there. We can ask if this is a problem, and bring values into the discussion,” she explained. Originally from California, a competitive swimmer who played collegiate volleyball at Duke University, she attained her bachelor’s degree and doctorate. Arriving in Hawaii to research sea urchins, she took up paddling, made Hawaii her home, and since 1997, has been infusing environmental passion into her Chaminade students. For her, the university’s ethnic diversity has added richness to the program. Her students are from Hawaii, Pacific Islands, the Pacific Northwest, South America, and the continental U.S. with an expansive range of values and experiences. “She is academically invaluable, loved by her students and a genuine inspiration to others,” said Fr. George Cerniglia, SM, as he prepared to give this year’s Chaminade Award to her. Everyone there cheered. Even the ‘āina seemed to add its approval as a distant rainbow formed from ocean to mountain. Above: Dr. Gail Grabowsky received this year’s Chaminade Award. Across: For nearly two decades, Dr. Gail Grabowsky has taken her classroom from the ocean to the mountains and from the laboratories to the taro patch.

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Allison Jerome: Marathon Woman The lights are still on in the back room of Clarence T. C. Ching Hall. Allison Jerome, director of the newly-created Office of Retention, Advising and Career Preparation, was on another marathon advocating for students. Whether it was writing an extensive grant, developing a new program to ensure student success, or organizing events relevant to students’ professional development, whatever the workload demanded, she was there. She felt the burn much like that when she undertakes a physical marathon or triathlon. But that did not deter her. Instead she remembered the goals she set for herself and methodically moved towards accomplishing them. “If it’s going to benefit the students, I am going to make sure it gets done,” said Jerome, who has been at Chaminade since November 2004 and worked as the associate dean of Students for a number of years. “I went out on a break once and met a student who shared how what we did had helped her. We really made a difference in her life. After our conversation, I went back to the office, had a cry and began to work harder than ever,” recalled Jerome. Fr. George Cerniglia, SM, at

were friendly. I want to make sure our students have the same encouragement.”

the Heritage Awards Ceremony said, “Her peers have described her in this way: a person with family spirit, respectful of others, dedicated to the welfare of the students, open, generous, and effective in her job.” Encouraged by people throughout her career, she accomplished much. Growing up in the small town of Farmingdale, New York, she was a first-generation college student who went on to attain her advanced degree, as well as travel the world. “I had people who helped me, were approachable and who were friendly,” she explained. “I want to make sure our students have the same encouragement.” Since 2005, Jerome has done five marathons, five half-Ironman and one full-Ironman triathlons. Each involved long stretches of work, arduous discipline, no immediate gratification, which she pushed through to finish the race. She shared her two favorite mantras, which she uses for both physical and work goals: • “She believes she could, so she did” • “Relentless forward progress”

“It’s about proving you can do the impossible,” she said.

1. Finishing the marathon portion of 2013 Ford Ironman Cozumel, in Mexico. 2. Receiving her Marianist Award, Allison Jerome celebrated with her husband Craig and Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM. 3. Collaboration with Office of Native Hawaiian partnerships and Campus Ministry to create video on similarities between Marianist values and Native Hawaiian values. Bro Brandon Alana, RaeDeen Karasuda, Kaipo Leopoldino. 4. Crossing finish line at 2014 New York City Marathon. 5. Serving alongside students during CUH 100 Day of Service at Ulupo Heiau. 6. Helping to feed hungry students during finals week Crunch Brunch with Justin Tuiasosopo - former Grad Assistant, and Angela White - former Assistant to Dean of Students.

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Martin Moore: A Servant Leader in the Making When Martin Moore ’16 received Chaminade’s 2016 Founders Award, Fr. George Cerniglia, SM pointed out Moore’s leadership qualities, such as serving Chaminade Student Government Association (CSGA) as its vice-president and president, his work with the Office of Student Activities and Leadership (OSAL), and his role as president of the Micronesian Club. Besides his leadership, there is his academic excellence, his commitment to service and social justice issues. So how did a “bratty pre-teen who questioned God about everything” (his words, not ours) become a man of faith, who exemplifies Marianist values and characteristics? Moore began his first year at Chaminade in August 2012 after graduating from Xavier High School in Chuuk, Micronesia. His mom is from Palau, one of the western most islands in Micronesia. His dad, a former Navy man, was from Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Moore grew up in the suburbs of Pennsylvania. When his father died from health complications, his mother moved back to Palau with his brother, sister and him. Moore was only 12. The loss of his father shattered him. “I did not have anyone to teach me to drive or

to shave. I was livid at God for taking away my role model, for taking away my dad,” he explained. “Little did I know that this was the foundation of my faith journey.” In addition, Moore had never been to Palau. “Although it was a culture shock at first, it was refreshing to be welcomed by the family I had always heard of but never met,” Moore said. “I began to understand who I was. Growing up, I always knew I was Palauan, but it was shallow.” The culture shock, his anger at circumstance and loss, and seeing his immediate family going through their own suffering, made him that bratty pre-teen boy who questioned God on everything. Yet, he still knew that God was God, and that he had a need to seek forgiveness and protection, but he wrestled. As he prepared to receive his first Holy Communion, his involvement in his parish’s religious education program inspired a new spiritual devotion. In high school, he became involved as a sacristan and found the value of liturgical service and prayer. Grounded in his religious values and having a rich prayer life, he journeyed to Chaminade. At Chaminade, Moore

made close connections with people who shared his faith and became active in La’akea Marianist Lay Community as well as became one of three students to represent Chaminade at the 2015 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, DC. Moore was also fortunate enough to intern in summer 2015 for the Department of Interior in the Office of Insular Affairs at its main office in Washington, DC, under assistant secretary Esther Kia’aina. This federal office oversees the relations between the seven U.S. affiliated territories and island nations. Interns were tasked with issues according to their respective islands of interest. Moore was tasked with the Compact of Free Association (COFA) nations. “It was probably one of the best summers I could ever ask for,” he said. Moore will graduate this May with a BA in International Relations and minors in English and Hawaiian-Pacific Studies. “I am passionate about Pacific Island cultures and its people. It is something I identify with,” he said. His biggest social justice interests are homelessness, education and underrepresented minorities. “When I die, I want to be known as

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Forensic Science Professor Gets National Attention Associate professor and director of Chaminade’s Forensic Science program, David Carter PhD, was quoted in two national media outlets recently: The Atlantic / Science December 10, 2015 Meet the Necrobiome: The Waves of Microbes That Will Eat Your Corpse by Ed Yong http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/ 2015/12/meet-the-necrobiome-the-predictable-microbes-thatwill-eat-your-dying-corpse/419676/ Newsweek / Tech & Science December 10, 2015 Using the Human Microbiome to Predict Time of Death by Sena Christian http://www.newsweek.com/2016/01/08/usinghuman-microbiome-predict-time-death-403513.html Carter had been part of a national team of forensic scientists, researching the use of bacteria around a decaying body and the use of necrobiome in estimating times of death.

“... I have an opportunity to help someone do something good for society, that means I used my gifts for the right reasons.”

not only an advocate for change but an advocate for equality. Whatever the venue may be, I want someone to remember me because I was able to inspire them. Not to boost my ego at all, but because if I have an opportunity to help someone do something good for society, that means I used my gifts for the right reasons,” he said. A fan of Grey’s Anatomy, Moore remembered an ER doctor who said sometimes you just had to ‘bring the thunder’. “I think that is why I take my leadership roles and responsibilities seriously because I need to ‘bring the thunder’,” Moore shared enthusiastically.

1 & 3. Moore ‘16 Receiving the Founders Award 2. At the Lincoln Memorial, National Mall in Washington DC, summer 2015 interns for the Office of Insular Affairs are from left to right: Cajay Jacobs (from US Virgin Islands studying at Cornell University), Martin Moore ‘16 (from Palau studying at Chaminade University), James Camacho (from Saipan, CNMI studying at UH-Manoa), and Fuatino Solaita ‘14(from American Samoa— studying for MBA at Chaminade) 4. At Martin Luther King, Jr March with CUH Contingent 5. Prepping lei to drape on Fr. Chaminade’s statue

Faculty News: Scholarly Publications Accepted Suh, J., & Hargis, J. (October 2015). Visual syllabus schedule design. Glokalde eJournal, 1(4). Iwamoto, D., Hargis, J., & Vuong, K. (November 2015). The effect of Project-Based Learning pedagogical model on achievement through the evaluative lens of student perceptions. International Journal for Scholarship of Technology Enhanced Learning. Grabowsky, G., & Hargis, J. (December 2015). A longitudinal assessment of academic time allocation. Transformative Dialogues: Teaching & Learning Journal, 8(2). Hargis, J., Carlson, B., Suh, J., Chun, H., Kaui , T., Lockard, L., Kido, R., Peterson, C., Allen, J., & Soto, M. (January 2016). Backward Design Course Redesign. Proceedings from the Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 3-5, 2016. Suh, J., & Hargis, J. (February 2016). An interdisciplinary approach to develop key spatial characteristics that satisfy the millennial generation in learning and work environments. Transformative Dialogues: Teaching and Learning Journal.

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Mahalo Father George Cerniglia, SM

Mahalo Dean Grissel Benitez-Hodge

While he was still serving in Provincial Administration, Father George Cerniglia, SM would visit Chaminade University in hopes of ultimately being assigned to the Honolulu campus. Former president, Sue Wesselkamper, and current president, Brother Bernard Ploeger, SM, had made a strong case for the university, and Fr. George felt called. It would take four years, prayers and patience, before he finally arrived to serve in fall 2010 as rector and chaplain at Chaminade. Fr. George had always found great meaning in working with young college students. He had taught at the University of St. Michael’s College in Toronto where he had received his doctorate in Ministry (DMin) and had found young people to be open, enthusiastic and inspiring. In addition, he found a special joy in helping them with their faith formation. He also found meaningful the helping of young Brothers with their formation. So when he was finally assigned to Chaminade, he was grateful and excited. During the last six years, his work has been extensive. One of his goals has been to ensure that Marianist values continued to be a part of the university’s mission and identity. He not only worked with students through Campus Ministry but he worked with staff and faculty through its Marianist Educational Associates program and with local Marianist Lay Communities. Now he will once again be able to focus on students as chaplain for the university. Stone said it best, “Father George, over the years you have been our rector. You have been a shining light for all of us. Thank you, and God bless you as you transition to Campus Ministry where I am sure you will continue to be a bountiful blessing.”

When you walk with the dean of Students along Second Row, students brighten up as Grissel Benitez Hodge’s smiles. She greets them with a “How you doing?” As if they were family —for in her eyes, they ARE family. A nurturer but not a coddler, she advocates for her students from the board room to the residential hall room to the classroom. “In my work, I have always felt a strong connection to students. From the beginning of my career in higher education 40 years ago, students have been my inspiration and purpose,” she said. Identifying with Chaminade’s first-generation college students, she remembered her college start as a non-English speaking migrant from Puerto Rico—a young mother and wife. “I’ve had to learn that success in life comes from hard work and the support giving by others as well as from your passion and drive to help others to move along,” she explained. During her long career in higher education at three universities, she said that Chaminade has impressed her as the one that is fully living out its mission and values. “The Catholic and Marianist Values have been a driving force but it has not been without challenges. Having never worked for a faith based institution, I’ve had to learn to understand what all of this means,” said Dean Grissel, who serves as a Marianist Educational Associate (MEA) and belongs to a Marianist Lay Community group. “I continue to remind myself of Chaminade University’s purpose.” For now you can still find her at Silversword games cheering loudly for the home team, at student events held by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership, leading the Chaminade contingent of the Martin Luther King, JR parade or encouraging students to develop their personal best. She has been here since August 2002, and the community will deeply miss her when she retires this year and leaves Hawaii.

60th Anniversary Life at Chaminade University has changed since 1965 as seen in through the historic video now in our archives. It has been made available for easy viewing on the Chaminade University 60th Anniversary Celebration website. The footage was presented to the university by emeritus professor of English, Albert Lum, PhD. For a trip back to yesteryear including its fashion, the campus landscape, as well as Honolulu airport and Waikiki, go to: http://chaminade60.com/2016/02/10/glimpse-of-the-past-1965/ Despite the multiple changes in outward appearances, Marianist values have continued to be the foundation by which the university strives to serve and educate the whole person.

“We were a very idealistic group. We were dreamers…and a community of people who wanted to learn together.”

– Fr. Steven Tutas one of the five founders of Chaminade University

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Renewal of Vows More than 40 couples renewed their wedding vows at Mass on Sunday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, in Mystical Rose Oratory. The annual renewal of vows has been sponsored by Chaminade University’s Office of Alumni Relations since 2009. Participation has grown over the years. 1. Fr. Paul Fitzpatrick, SM blessed the couples and their families and encouraged them to continue to love one another 2. Milton Sagon and Fay Molina Sagon, BA ’64 3. Arielle Joy Regis (student), Arial Pilcher Mendoza, BA Communications ’12 & Marvin Mendoza, BA Business Admin. ’11 4. Lianne, MSCP ‘98 and Christopher Casupang, MAPL ’03, MED ’08 5. Terri Arquero-Wong, BBA ’86 and Patrick Wong 6. Ruth and Orby Groves, BGS ’76 7. Elise, BS ’85 and Joe Johnson

1960s Wayne T. Ishihara BA-GENERAL BUSINESS (MARKETING) ’68

Wayne T. Ishihara shared that the Consul General of Japan has recognized him with a special commendation for his contributions to strengthening the friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and Hawaii as the president of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Wayne currently serves as senior vice president of Retail Operations of American Savings Bank, FSB and is responsible for the operations of the branch system, which includes branch operations, branch administrative services, central cash vault and the customer service center at American Savings Bank, FSB. His service to the community has been expansive. To list just a few, he has served as president of the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber, Kanoelani PTSA, West Oahu YMCA, and the Hawaii Jaycees. In addition, he has served as chairman of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. H. He has served as trustee, director and/or officer of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber (and Junior Chamber) of Commerce, Hawaii Jaycees, the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), the Hawaii Mental Health Association, the Japanese American Research

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1970s John Bradford BS – GENERAL STUDIES POLITICAL SCIENCE ’76

Kansas State Representative John Bradford currently serves on the Kansas State Legislature for Kansas State District 40. This is his fourth year of service at the capitol in Topeka in this capacity. His bachelor’s degree from Chaminade in Political Science with a minor in History continues to align well with his passion for civic engagement.

Thomas K. Aiu BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ’79

Hawaiian Airlines has appointed Thomas K. Aiu to director of Corporate Security. Aiu will manage all aspects of security investigations involving fraud, waste, abuse,

misconduct and theft prevention, as well as providing security for employees, facilities and aircraft. Aiu brings to Hawaiian Airlines more than 30 years of federal law enforcement expertise. He most recently served as an adjunct professor of Graduate Studies in Criminal Justice Administration at Chaminade and was a federal investigator for the Office of Personnel Management. Aiu retired as a decorated senior special agent with the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, where he supervised and managed multi-agency task forces in Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami. Aiu currently serves as executive director of the Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring Hawaii’s fallen law enforcement officers. He is also the Hawaii News Now Law Enforcement expert, providing on-air analysis on local and national law enforcement matters. In addition, Aiu holds a juris doctorate degree from the University of Hawai‘i—William S. Richardson School of Law.

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1980s Joan Nacino BBA ’85

Joan Nacino has been with Aloha Marine Line (formerly known as Aloha Cargo Transport) since 2005. Before that, she worked for Young Brothers. In addition, she serves as the recording secretary for a women-in-construction group, which meets twice a month. Joan hopes to become more involved with Chaminade and its alumni activities in the coming year.

Chat Sutton BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ’87

Chat Sutton, who lives in Maryland, currently serves as the Assistant Federal Security Director of Law Enforcement for the Department of Homeland Security TSA Federal Air Marshal Service; stationed at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC. In addition, he does community service, volunteering at local soup kitchens and homeless shelters regularly each month.

Lawrence Hibbard BS COMPUTER SCIENCE ’87

Lawrence Hibbard, who lives in Florida, gives his job title as “retired.” After receiving his degree, he completed 27 years in the United States Coast Guard. He then went on to teach at the University of Phoenix for 12 years. From there he worked at Disney World in Florida and is now retired. Currently he joins his wife Audrey in working with homeless Veterans in Florida.

Teri Pinney MBA ’89

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supports rural community outreach and education programs, along with building an aquaculture academy. In addition, her successful company— T. Pinney & Associates LLC—continues to grow. Teri returns to Honolulu every year and hopes to visit the campus the next time she is here. “Life continues to be good! My Chaminade MBA has helped me in many ways…even all the way over here in Florida,” she said.

Matthew Howard BBA ‘89 Chaminade University Board of Governors

Matthew “Matt” Howard will deliver the keynote speech at Chaminade University’s 2016 Spring Commencement this May. Matt serves on the Technical Advisory Board for In-Q-Tel’s Lab41 initiative, a challenge lab working to address mission-critical problems for the U.S. Intelligence Community in big data analytics. He also serves as a consultant to the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, which supports the Rapid Reaction Technology Office in assisting the Department of Defense in identifying technologies that can address critical defense needs. Matt was previously a consultant to the Defense Venture Catalyst Initiative program for the Department of Defense. He also holds one patent in mobility and four in cyber security.

1990s Christine Baleto BS BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ‘91

According to KUAM New, late February, Christine Baleto was appointed by Guam’s Governor Eddie Calvo to serve as director of the Department of Administration. She had been general manager of Market Wholesale since 2005 and franchise owner of PacificFroots. Baleto is a graduate of Oceanview High School, Chaminade University and the University of Guam. Her appointment will now have to be confirmed by the Guam legislature.

Dr. Anton Shufutinsky ASSOCIATES OF ARTS ’98 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – BIOLOGY ’00

Dr. Anton Shufutinsky recently retired from the United States Navy Medical Service Corps after

more than 22 years of military service. He currently serves at the directorate level as an associate director in Environmental Health Sciences at Merck & Co, West Point, leading a department that provides direct support services to the Merck Research Laboratories, Merck Manufacturing Division and Merck Global Facilities Management. Merck West Point performs pharmaceutic and vaccine research and manufactures vaccines critical to global health. He is also the executive director of the Association of Interdisciplinary Doctors of Health Science (AIDHS).

2000s Christopher Nakahashi BS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ’05

Christopher Nakahashi continues to be deeply involved with community service. On average he puts in 55 hours per month into his volunteer service. He works with Protect Kahoolawe Ohana, Maui Nui Botanical Garden, Hoolawa Farms, and with organizations maintaining Hawaiian sacred sites.

Adam Hoffman BS ACCOUNTING ’07, MBA ’09

Adam Hoffman was a Hogan Entrepreneur program guest speaker this spring. Since graduating almost seven years ago with his MBA from Chaminade, the Hogan Entrepreneur graduate has “indeed taken ‘the road less traveled’ and has prospered and grown wonderfully along the way,” wrote John Webster, Hogan Entrepreneur director. Adam is a product of a Marianist high school with its values very much intact after a journey that started in China (where he taught English and learned all about planning and distribution), moved on to California, where he worked directly for Noel Lee, the founder of billion dollar Monster Cable. He is now in Austin with the well-known 3DRobotics, developer of the world’s first “smart” drone called Solo. He is its manager of Product to Channel Marketing. Adam opened his presentation to Hogan students with a slide depicting the Hogan motto “doing business things that make social sense and doing social things that make business sense” and then donated to the Hogan Program, a brand new Solo drone valued at $2000.

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Kaiwipunikauikawe¯kiu Lipe MSCP ’08

Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Lipe, PhD presented five sessions on “Basic Hawaiian Pronunciation and Oli (Chant): Building Capacity as a Native Hawaiian Serving Institution” early this spring. The sessions were hosted by Chaminade’s Office of Native Hawaiian Partnerships. Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Lipe is a Native Hawaiian mother, daughter, wife, hula dancer, and scholar. Her dissertation won the dissertation of the year award for research in post-secondary education at the 2015 American Education Research Association annual conference. Currently she is a specialist faculty in Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge at University Hawai’i-Manoa focusing on Native Hawaiian affairs.

2010s Kaipo Leopoldino BS CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ’14

Kaipo Leopoldino joined fellow alumni Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Lipe ’08 for one of the ‘oli sessions taught on campus. He taught the group He Mele No Kaminaka, the mele he wrote for Chaminade in his freshman year, while he was serving as president of Chaminade’s Hawaiian Club.

In Memoriam Edward K.O. Eu Emeritus Regents

Hanako Higa BGS BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ‘79

James L. Tucker Jr BGS HISTORY ’78

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Creating your legacy through a will, trust or related plan will help keep your assets in order while providing reassurance and stability for you and your beneficiaries. You can also designate a charitable gift in your plans that will allow you to: • receive income and valuable tax savings during your lifetime • maintain flexibility in retaining assets that you may need during your lifetime • make a significant charitable contribution that might not be otherwise be possible There are many ways to plan your legacy. We can help find the right option for you. Contact the Institutional Advancement office at 808.739.4672 or [email protected] via email.

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Silversword Athletics: Fall 2015 by Kevin Hashiro

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The team put an entertaining product on the floor with nearly a dozen 100-point games, the most times the team has hit the century mark in scoring in the history of the program and making a strong push to qualify for the PacWest Tournament at the end of February. Three Swords achieved career milestones by reaching the 1,000-point barrier with senior Kevin Hu and juniors Kuany Kuany and Kiran Shastri. W om e n ’ s bask e tball

(Left to right: front row Bobbi Montibon, Sabrina Angle; back row Kennedi Akana, Shana Kawakami) The Chaminade University women’s basketball team ended the 2015-16 season on February 27 at McCabe Gym. The Point Loma game marked the culmination of the collegiate careers of three seniors: forward Kennedi Akana and guards Sabrina Angle and Shana Kawakami, as well as junior guard Bobbi Montibon. Akana finished as the ‘Swords’ all-time blocked shot leader with 71. Angle wrapped her career as the team’s all-time career 3-point shooter with 119. Kawakami departed as the third-leading scorer in program history with 644 points. Montibon ended her two-year stay at Chaminade with 27 career points. The four-year senior class of Akana, Angle and Kawakami, aided by departing junior Montibon, became with 16 wins the “winningest” class in the program’s 10-year history.

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The Swords are already showing vast improvement, led by senior Kim Takara who accounted for three wins at the start of the season. Sophomore Michelle Bucher and freshmen Kaua Beamer and Emma Haurillon showed poise in their first-ever collegiate matches. M e n ’ s golf

In their first tournament of the spring championship season, the Swords came close to toppling BYU-Hawaii at the Turtle Bay Palmer Course. They rallied from a six-shot deficit at the end of the first 18 holes and put a scare into the Seasiders in the end by falling shy of victory by just two shots in the 36-hole event. Junior Mark Uekawa carded a second-place finish individually, just two shots behind the winner. S oftball

The young team showed they were ready to play early in the season by pulling out wins over quality opponents. Freshman infielder Rainelle Matsuoka had a two-home run game against BYU-Hawaii, becoming the first Sword with a multi-homer game in three years. Senior pitcher Chelsea Camello did not allow a run in her first 12 innings pitched and senior outfielder Keani Passi, an All-American volleyball player in the fall, made the transition to the diamond by hitting two home homers in a doubleheader against Saint Martin’s University.

S t u d e nt- Athl e t e A dvisory C ommitt e e

The Chaminade SAAC had several successful events during the year, including the hosting of the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii for the men’s and women’s basketball games on Feb. 20. SAAC also held one of their most successful fund-raising years ever by selling t-shirts, having a Penny Wars drive and sold Valentine’s Day bears and snacks. SAAC raised over $2,500 during the year with all proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Hawaii.

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Celebrating 60 Years of Changing Lives: Made Possible by You Since our founding, Chaminade has changed the lives of more than 21,000 graduates. From educators, counselors and members of law enforcement to scientists, business leaders, health professionals and more—they have been transforming the world for 60 years. You have made this possible. Through your generosity and giving each year to the Fund for Chaminade, you have helped generations of Chaminade students realize their dreams.

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In celebration of this milestone year, our board has decided to designate the 2015-16 Fund for Chaminade to support student scholarships. Fifty percent of our current student body are first-generation students, and 97 percent of our undergraduates receive scholarships, grants and other financial aid. Scholarships are vital to their success. Please give today. Your support ensures our distinctive education remains accessible for all students of promise— for 60 years to come. Make your gift by June 30 at www.chaminade.edu/gifts.

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