Congratulations to Dr. Richard Hill, whose third book, Robert Louis Stevenson and the Great Affair: Movement, Memory and Modernity, was published February 2017 by Routledge.  Dr. Hill, who was the editor of the book, reflects modestly on news of the publication saying, "By a bizarre stroke of serendipity, that means I had two books published within three months of each other.” Dr. Hill authored Robert Louis Stevenson and the Pictorial Text: A Case Study in the Victorian Illustrated Novel, which was published in November 2016, and  Picturing Scotland through the Waverley Novels: Walter Scott and the Origins of the Victorian Illustrated Novel, which was published in 2010.

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Encouraging Hawaii keiki to pursue science and mathematics as a college and career path is the goal of “I Am A Scientist,” a Chaminade University mobile outreach program. Now in its eighth year, the program recently achieved a notable milestone.

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More than 10,000 school children have benefitted from the program, which makes science entertaining yet educational through hands-on projects for different grade levels. At last count, the program tallied over 300 classroom visits, 21 visits to Chaminade teaching laboratories, 19 community events and more than 4,300 volunteer hours.

“This represents a lot of effort and devotion by a lot of people who have given so much of themselves to make this program successful,” says Lori Shimoda, a research associate with the university’s Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) division. “Chaminade scientists care not only for the students on our campus, but also those who have yet to even think about college.”

Founded by Shimoda in 2009, “I Am A Scientist” is funded through NSM using grants from Air Force Research Laboratories and the G.N. Wilcox Foundation. Chaminade faculty, researchers, staff and students volunteer their time to visit schools across Oahu.

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Presentations involve hypothesis-driven experiments that employ biotechnology techniques and modern laboratory equipment transported from Chaminade, such as microscopes, lab coats and petri dishes. The curriculum is aligned with Hawaii Department of Education standards, thus making it relevant for teachers and students.

One of the popular presentations is “Germs on Me,” an experiment that shows how an infection – like a cold or the flu – can spread rapidly through a classroom. Students are given tubes filled with a clear liquid and asked to share it among their classmates. Then one student is given a tube containing a non-toxic base component. After the sharing is complete, the “infected” tubes turn pink.

Another presentation is “Gene Genius,” which involves collection of the students’ own DNA. From this activity, students learn about the genetic code and the future of genomics in medicine and forensic science.

“I'm thankful for the support and encouragement of Dr. Helen Turner– our Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – and to our faculty and staff who juggle their daily responsibilities to help at our events,” Shimoda says. “And a special thanks to our Chaminade students who take time out of their day to attend our teaching events.”

“I Am A Scientist” is a funded mobile outreach program under Chaminade’s Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. In collaboration with university faculty, staff and students, this initiative supports science awareness and education in Hawaii public schools.

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It was a privilege to hear from Mr. Chris Marvin, principal for Marvin Strategies, a strategy and communications consulting practice that specializes in social innovation, civic engagement, defense policy, and the veteran narrative. He is also the founder and former Executive Director of Got Your 6, a nonprofit campaign that advocated for accurate portrayals of veterans in film, television, and popular media. He served for seven years as a US Army officer and Black Hawk helicopter pilot, and is a combat wounded veteran of the war in Afghanistan.

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His mission is to change how the public portray veterans. Veterans, as shown in various movies, are portrayed as heroes or victims. He made it questionable as to why we have these stereotypes of veterans and why we only thank them but not bother to learn more about their life. Mr. Marvin is motivated to help the public understand that veterans are a part of the community, a group that should not be segmented out. His mission inspired him to become a social entrepreneur through Got Your 6. Through this organization, he collaborated with Hollywood by networking with TV shows and movies to assist in how military characters should be portrayed. He continues his mission on working with the veteran community as well as integrating his leadership skills and entrepreneurism to create social change and shift cultural perceptions.

Mr. Marvin revealed that one of his biggest challenges is being labeled only as a veteran and not who he truly is as a person. Through his inspirational speech, he provided us with advice on positive impact. His speech took us on an educational journey, learning not only about veterans but also about ourselves. Mr. Marvin left us with this message: “Find projects that you are interested in and involve those you enjoy working it.”
 

Written by: Hogan Entrepreneurs Program student, Desiree Depondicchello
Speaker Session with 3/1/17

When Sheehan Chase entered Chaminade University at the age of 28, he entered a community of learners that would nurture and challenge him to go beyond what he thought were his limits. 

Chase had been out of school for a while before he finally returned. He purposely chose Chaminade because of its Marianist connection. As an alumnus of Archbishop Riordan High School, which is sponsored by the Marianists and under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco, he was familiar with Marianist educational values and was seeking community. He was not disappointed. He found that students and faculty were involved and engaged. So was he, and he thrived in the smaller-sized classes.

“Chaminade has given me a great community and a small tight-knit place to grow in,” said the senior majoring in communications.

His growth took a quantum leap when he entered Chaminade’s Hogan Entrepreneurs program.

To be eligible for the program, students had to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better and then continue that performance while in the program. They had to have a record of leadership or entrepreneurial experience and demonstrate evidence of creative thinking and the ability to consider the ethical dimensions of their actions. 

Once part of the program, Chase and his fellow student-entrepreneurs learned about the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, the external environments of entrepreneurial organizations, the issues which affect entrepreneurial success and management of entrepreneurial ventures.  Then there were the professional development workshops which develop students’ skills in areas such as professional communications, business etiquette and protocol, media relations, sale and cross-cultural management.

In addition, one of the great benefits offered was that of access to the Hogan Mentors-in-Residence, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, and the Leadership-Coach-in-Residence -- a cadre of expert advisors and business leaders available for students to meet with one-on-one. These experts have been an invaluable resource for student-entrepreneurs.

The program offerings and the network of experts ignited Chase’s entrepreneurial passions. He already had an idea for a business seeded in his mind before entering the program. He had created a journal of his grandmother’s life that was so impressive, people encouraged him to start a business. Could he do it?

When Chase shared his idea with his Hogan advisors and mentors, they urged him forward. Dr. John Webster, the director of the program, was the one who advised him to focus on developing a prototype and perfecting that prototype. Following Dr. Webster's advice, Chase prepared his grandmother’s book with her oral history to perfection.

Chase showcased the work to the Hogan Advisory Board and landed his first client. In December 2016, Chase’s business "Tale to Tell" was launched. As a communication major and a Hogan entrepreneur, Chase was uniquely qualified to blend the telling of a good story with a business niche. 

“For any student with business ideas, the Hogan Entrepreneurs program is a great facilitator and a great provider of resources,” said Chase, who delved into program offerings with gusto and met regularly with Hogan experts regarding his new business.

Chase’s network of Hogan people did not let him stop at just having a business. They pushed him to compete in the state regionals of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, which recognizes the best in student-led business innovation. Hosted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization of Hawaii, the competition judged competitors as entrepreneurs and on their business plans. 

Chase made his presentation to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs and competed with college business students from across the state. He had his doubts, but his mentors were confident. In January, Chase was recognized as one of this year’s top three regional finalists and was mentioned in Hawaii Business.

“I love Chaminade and what it has done for me,” Chase said. Chase is especially grateful for the Hogan Entrepreneurs because it equipped him with new skills, extensive connections, and the mindset to start new things wherever his career may lead him. “It has been such a great experience,” he emphasized. 

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Fortunate enough to have all four of his grandparents still living and in their nineties, Sheehan Chase felt that time was short and writing their biographies would be a way to document the family histories together. If he could capture the stories, he would also be able to share their lives with the children he might have someday. Beginning in 2013 with his grandmother (because she had the most pictures to share), Chase listened to her stories and helped gather her photos and mementos. His project was well received. “I got so much positive feedback that the entrepreneurial seeds were planted,” Chase said.

Chaminade University students with dreams of someday attending medical school went to Arizona this spring. Sponsored by the Office of Health Professions and Undergraduate Research, about a dozen students explored the campuses of Grand Canyon University (Phoenix), Midwestern University (Glendale), A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) and A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA). In addition, students attended a graduate fair at Grand Canyon University.

“This trip was both life-changing and a huge eye-opener for me,” said Chaminade first-year student Hi'ilei Ishii-Chaves. “During the course of this trip, I felt that I really stepped out of my comfort zone.  I built new relationships, tried new foods and participated in events I would never do.” Ishii-Chaves is seriously considering ATSU but needs to do further research on whether becoming a medical doctor or an osteopathic doctor is the better fit for her. 

Chaminade student Rea Mae Garcia enjoyed the problem-based learning style that she experienced at ATSU in which students were presented with a patient with real complaints.  Patient vitals and lab work results were shared, and students had to figure out causes for the complaints. She was also fascinated by the anatomy laboratory.  “I got to hold the kidney, the brain and the brain stem,” she said.  The ATSU visit finalized her decision.  “When I went back to the hotel that night, I wrote out interview questions and tried to answer them…I love it there, and I hope to go there for medical school,” Garcia emphasized adamantly.

Accompanied on the trip by Mrs. Patricia Lee-Robinson (associate provost and director of the Office Health Professions Advising and Undergraduate Research) and Dr. Amber Caracol Noguchi (Health Professions advisor), the students connected with Chaminade alumni for dinner.  The Chaminade alumni, who were also current medical students, shared their wisdom on the challenges faced and the strategies used to overcome them. 

Chaminade student Angela Williams was reassured by Chaminade alumna Jacquelynn Pratt ’06 who explained that life as a medical student was not easy and gave Williams some survival tips.  “I learned that her (Jackie’s) biggest struggles were with weather adjustment and homesickness,” reflected Williams. “I am afraid that I will face the same problems.  However, studying and socializing in the new school will hopefully keep me busy.”

Chaminade University has formal articulation agreements with ATSU-ASHS and ATSU-SOMA, which are both in Mesa, Arizona. Articulation agreements permit early admission for qualified Chaminade applicants to health profession programs. ATSU-ASHS agreements have opened doors for Chaminade students seeking the degrees of Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.), Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.), and a Master of Occupational Therapy (M.S.).  ATSU-SOMA offers a pathway to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.

 “This trip helped me focus on my goals and career,” wrote Williams. “I am so glad that Chaminade University has articulation agreements with many schools around the nation including ATSU-SOMA.  I appreciate this given opportunity and would like to express my heartfelt gratitude by saying thank you.”

Chaminade University has forged 23 formal articulation agreements with 11 schools. Articulation agreements permit early admission for qualified applicants to health profession programs. For more information, go to https://www.chaminade.edu/health-professions-advising/articulation-agreements

The Office of Health Professions Advising and Undergraduate Research assists Chaminade students seeking advanced academic opportunities. The Office of Health Professions Advising and Undergraduate Research provides students with information and advising about careers they may wish to pursue after graduation, guidance for planning their academic and professional timeline, and expertise to strengthen their applications to their desired program of study. More information can be found at https://www.chaminade.edu/hpa

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Chaminade alumni from left to right: Roni Hewett '15 (A.T. Still University's Physical Therapy Degree Program in Arizona)
Chauntelle Maduli '11 (A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine)
Jacquelynn Pratt '06 ( A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine)

Chaminade alumni, Adam Hoffman and Juno Chung have “taken the road less traveled” and it was an honor to hear their road to success during our Hogan Wednesday Speaker Session. 

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Adam works for Hangar Technology, a software technology company focused on harnessing the opportunity presented by the mass-adoption of drone hardware and the market demand for the data these drones can provide. Adam began his presentation with our Hogan motto: “Doing business things that make social sense and doing social things that make business sense,” and explained how important this is in our everyday lives. He encouraged us to use vision boards, write down our goals to help the process of manifestation, have a clear mindset, never settle, embrace our fear of failure, find our passion, get outside our comfort zone, never lose confidence, act like we are the CEO, and to always focus on the next assignment. Adam shared with us his daily morning affirmation, which is “I am in alignment with my mind and heart and I will think about things that I want, not what I don’t want.” I was surprised that Adam, just like me, believes in the law of attraction; it is rare to know someone who believes in this. It was also interesting to learn that Adam meditates daily and writes down daily gratifications and affirmations as well. In addition, he shared with us his “feedback loop” which consisted of the many different things that he does to stay focused and keep his mind clear of distractions.

Juno Chung is the owner of Koa Pancake House, Koa Cafe, My Outlet Clothing and co-owner of JCBL Products. It was amazing to hear his story and experiences that led him to where he is now. Juno is an inspiration to many people who are going through or have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Juno compared his life to the Matrix because he feels that he is “the chosen one” from the family to run the Koa Pancake business. In addition, he was offered pills to help him overcome his depression and anxiety, and he also joked about getting into a lot of fights similar to the main character, Neo, in the Matrix. During the process of Juno finding his outlet to life, he was given a great advice by his psychologist. His psychologist told him that when making decisions change the “or” to an “and” because anything is possible as long as you put your mind to it. Don’t limit yourself. One of my favorite quotes from Juno’s presentation was “as an entrepreneur, you always have the freedom to do what makes you happy.”

“Never be afraid to set higher goals and reach for the moon, because if you miss you’ll land amongst the stars” - Adam Hoffman and Juno Chung.

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Written by: Hogan Entrepreneurs Program student, Kristle Henry
Speaker Session with Adam Hoffman & Juno Chung: 3/8/17

Chaminade University announced that Eddie Flores, Jr. pledged $25,000 to fund the Eddie Flores, Jr. Restricted Scholarship. The scholarship will be in partnership with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce and will be for deserving first-year or already enrolled students at Chaminade University to help them achieve their higher education goals. 

Chaminade University will administer the scholarship, and the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Foundation will assist in publicizing the availability of the scholarships and forward all applications received to Chaminade University. The scholarship recipients will also be presented at the Filipino Chamber of Commerce’s annual Filipino Entrepreneur and Scholarship Banquet.

Pre-service teachers from Chaminade University were invited to present at the 2017 Hawai‘i Science Teachers Association Conference.  Held at Punahou School on March 4, the conference was an opportunity for science educators across the state to connect and promote science education in the schools.  In-service teachers and professionals working in science fields presented on a range of topics such as planetary curricula, science fellowships and grants, water management, oceanography and globalized education.

The Chaminade seniors held their own with in-service teachers as they presented on two different learning experiences that are currently part of the Chaminade Elementary Education program. All will graduate in May 2017 with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. 

Students Leimana Kane, Sarah Vinluan, Shirley Xiao and Nicole Molina with their professor, Katrina Roseler, Ph.D. presented on “NASA for Educators.” They recounted their NASA summer experience from the Minority University Research and Education Project, a weeklong, fully-funded institute at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View California. They also provided grade appropriate standards, aligned classroom activities aligned with NASA resources, and answered teachers’ questions.

"To prepare for the conference, I had to recall what we did and how it might be helpful to use NASA data for their lesson," said Xiao. "Even though I don't have a lot of teaching experiences, I was still able to teach something new to teachers who have more experience than me."

Currently a pre-service teacher at Hokulani Elementary School, Kane noted that presenting was a great experience for her as a future teacher, especially when sharing with parents and other faculty members. "It was a great opportunity to see my classmates and teacher present and learn from them," she remarked.  "It was a great chance to network with other teachers and hear their thoughts about what we talked about."

Vinluan realized from the experience that "teaching professionals are always learning and gaining new knowledge to improve their teaching." She added, "Teaching professionals are constantly teaching one another and sharing ideas. I will strive to do the same in the future and become a lifelong learner."

Kane and Dr. Roseler also presented on “Science and Engineering through a Problem-Based Learning.”  They discussed the varied implementations of investigations related to the Ala Wai watershed including how students explicitly engaged in science and engineering practices.  They also discussed the learning opportunities created in classrooms that addressed the water pollution concerns surrounding the Ala Wai watershed. 

“Our Chaminade pre-service teachers are already beginning to participate in professional development experiences alongside in-service teachers,” Dr. Roseler noted with pride. “Research indicates that elementary teachers have limited confidence with respect to scientific knowledge/practices and science teaching skills. However, this group of pre-service educators is challenging that model by sharing their ideas and developing their confidence in the area of science knowledge and teaching through participation in this statewide conference.”

Dr. Roseler emphasized how these pre-service teachers were asserting their identities into “their chosen community of practice – teaching” and concluded,  “As one of their mentors in science education, it is my responsibility to encourage these pre-service teachers to spread their wings, share their experiences and support their recognition in the field of education.”

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Chaminade pre-service teacher Leimana Kane and Dr. Katrina Roseler

Faith-motivated responses to Hawaii’s homelessness epidemic was the topic of “Housing the Houseless,” a well-attended panel discussion at Chaminade University. Moderated by Hawaii News Now TV reporter and weather anchor Ben Gutierrez, the March 12 event was part of the Mackey Marianist Lecture Series: Catholicism in Prophetic Dialogue.

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Panelist Peter Savio, a real estate broker/developer and social worker, characterized homelessness as a symptom of a greater problem – that being the high cost of housing in the Aloha State. As a result, many renters are just one paycheck away from losing their homes.

Savio called for construction of affordable housing units financed by low-interest government loans. He also favors expansion of home ownership through equity-building rent-to-own projects that create “hope and opportunity” for lower-income families and individuals.

Panelist Terry Walsh, the new president and CEO of Catholic Charities Hawaii, believes in a “housing first” approach to getting people off the streets. First provide shelter and meals for these needy individuals, Walsh said. Then tackle more deep-seated challenges such as alcohol abuse, drug addiction and mental illness.

“It takes a community to address this problem,” Walsh emphasized. “All of us together.”

Rounding out the panel were Dave and Bernie Reeves, retired teachers from Chaminade College Preparatory School in West Hills, California, and chairs of the Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee at St. Ann’s Parish in Kaneohe.

Bernie Reeves, who volunteers for the state’s annual point-in-time homeless count, said the crisis is worse than the numbers indicate. That’s because many street people decline to provide information about themselves to outreach workers.

According to the statewide count from a single night in 2016, there were 7,921 homeless in Hawaii, up 4 percent from the previous year. More than half those counted lacked shelter of any kind.

“You have to organize individuals to solve problems,” Dave Reeves urged. Homeless people can help themselves to an extent, he said, “but they cannot do it alone.”

The Mackey Marianist Lecture Series has been sponsored for 20 years by Chaminade, Saint Louis School and the Marianist Center of Hawaii. The twice-annual lectures are dedicated to the memory of Chaminade’s first president, Father Robert R. Mackey, SM.

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The Hogan Entrepreneurs program launched its first Hogan Mentors Night to rave reviews and a packed house. Held Feb. 22, the event introduced the Hogan mentorship offerings to its students and alumni in an innovative way. Divided into five per table, the students eagerly waited for the opportunity to ask their questions from the Hogan in-residence mentors, entrepreneurs, and leadership coach. The mentors switched tables every 10 minutes, speed-dating style. 

“Everyone was engaged in the conversations--not one shy student in the room,” said Eloisa Rising, Hogan Entrepreneurs program specialist. “Students showed interest in each mentor. I overheard at one table success stories, at another table students sharing their future career plans, and at another table, a mentor was giving advice.” 

Hogan student Lena Farden, who was on track for her MBA with a nonprofit focus by 2018, was grateful to meet the mentors. “As a grad student and driven professional, access to mentors is a key growth strategy for moving your ideas, your goals or your career onto a successful trajectory. With a mentor, you have someone who has been through the hard lessons to help guide you -- someone who can believe in your project and more importantly, in you.  After that, you have no excuse not to get started with building your success,” Farden shared.

Drumming up excitement at the event were the Mentors-in-Residence  Mike Herb, Rob Kay, John Gleeson, Rob Kinslow and Gen. Dwight Kealoha; Entrepreneurs-in-Residence  Rechung Fujihira and Russel Cheng;and Leadership Coach-in-Residence Scott Simon. The in-house cadre of experienced business people has proven to be an invaluable resource for many a budding Hogan entrepreneur.  These outstanding business people give their time, energy and advice freely to those willing to take advantage of the venue.  Be it encouragement or cautionary flags, practical advice or strategizing on the big picture, they make it a point to serve the Hogan students one-on-one.

“Although entrepreneurs are known as independent workaholics, having a mentor is something that you will eventually need-- someone to talk to when producing your upcoming product or service,” said Gabe Torno, a December 2016 MBA graduate from Chaminade and a Hogan alumni. “I learned that as an entrepreneur, it is very helpful to have a few mentors -- not just one -- to keep in your circle of networks.  As an entrepreneur, you can't do everything by yourself.”

The interactive event forged new relationships between students and mentors. Rising noted that after the event students contacted her to set up one-on-one meetings with the mentors. “The event was very effective and we will definitely do this again next year,” said Rising.

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About the Hogan Entrepreneurs Program

Learning the Life and Culture of the Entrepreneur

In the Hogan Entrepreneurs program, students learn first-hand from experienced Hawai'i business leaders and entrepreneurs about the business of getting a new idea up and running.
For more information, go to http://www.chaminade.edu/hogan/about-hogan-entrepreneurs-program 

For bios on in-residence mentors, entrepreneurs and leadership coach, visit:

Mentors-In-Residence   at  http://www.chaminade.edu/hogan/mentors-residence

Entrepreneurs-In-Residence at www.chaminade.edu/hogan/entrepreneurs-residence

Leadership Coach-In-Residence at www.chaminade.edu/hogan/leadership-coach-residence

It was late afternoon when Chaminade students gathered in the Vi and Paul Loo Student Center to listen to guest speaker Kerry Cronin speak on The Rules of Dating: A Conversation about Dating and Hook-Up Culture. The title was intriguing enough.  Cronin’s boisterous style – cheerful, friendly and nonjudgmental – made her easy to like. Her subject matter piqued their interest as she drew them into a conversation about dating and hooking up.

Cronin covered the basics of dating and the need for social courage. Statistically, students on college campuses may be having sex.  Some may need help with decisions about that, and some may not. However, the larger majority just needs help on basic social cues, which the culture does not give them.  When she described dating, Cronin intentionally downplayed the issue of sex and focused on the importance of relationships. In general, students seemed more concerned with how to actually ask someone out on a date. 

According to Cronin, the purpose of dating is to determine if one wants to be in a relationship. This first level of dating is reconnaissance work. You have to be focused because you are trying to find out if you are really interested in and attracted to someone. Many students would prefer to find out about somebody in a group, but a group has its own dynamic.  

Connecting with someone one-on-one is different in that your attention is on someone else, and you are allowing someone else’s attention to be on you.  This takes courage because you have intentionally placed yourself into a vulnerable position. She stressed that this kind of dating as being alcohol-free and lasting for at least an hour so that you can figure out the depth of your romantic and sexual interest.

These days, the hookup culture has become very appealing. The hookup scene is motivated largely by a desire for a connection, but it is a desire hampered by a lack of courage. The biggest difficulty is having the simple courage to ask somebody if he or she would want to sit down for an hour and talk.  

Students appreciated her straightforwardness and honest approach to the discussion as she advised them on how to go about the business of dating. 

“Being in a relationship for 10 years, I was not too familiar with the hooking up culture and what that meant. It was nice to be able to relate to other students who have been engaging in this type of activity,” said Sashalee Torres, a senior majoring in Forensic Sciences. “She was really funny and extremely relatable. I felt comfortable speaking with her after the talk. She was not speaking poorly of the hooking up culture but trying to get a better understanding of it.”

Toni Mitsumoto, also a senior majoring in Forensic Sciences decided to attend Cronin’s talk because she thought it would interesting to learn about the hookup culture, “Especially when you're living in a generation where it's so common to hookup, and you never really take a second to think about it and how it affects us,” she said.  “My favorite part of the talk was when she read some of her students’ reflections. Some were really sweet, and it was nice to hear their point of views on how dating is compared to just hooking up. It was very relatable and made the talk more engaging.” 

Mitsumoto said that she would definitely take some time to reflect on how the hookup culture played a role in her own life. “And who knows, maybe I will participate in her assignment and ask someone on a date! That would be interesting!" she added.

Torres would even be interested in taking a class on the subject. “I think that maybe there should be a club or class that discusses relationships and how to date. This would be beneficial for students who are not familiar with that area of their lives.”

Cronin, who serves at Boston College as the associate director of the Lonergan Institute and the Faculty Fellow at the Center for Interdisciplinary Perspectives program, works extensively with undergraduates in retreat programs. She also teaches classes on dating, which include dating assignments and dating scripts, and is quite popular. A regular speaker on college campuses, she addresses topics of student culture and formation. Her talks on dating have a wide internet following. As part of its Health and Wellness program, the Office of the Dean of Students with the Office of the Rector sponsored Cronin's special speaking engagement at Chaminade University.

At a Marianist Education Associates meeting earlier that day, Cronin explained to faculty and staff that there were two syllabuses in the formation of students as they go through college.  The first syllabus dealt with content, tests, and academics.  The second syllabus dealt with students endeavoring to find friends, resolving issues, practicing adulting, discovering joy, finding their gifts, and ridding themselves of baggage.  “Students want us to walk with them as they try to navigate through college life,” she said. “It’s part of educating the whole person.”

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From left to right are Bro. Edward Brink, S.M. (Chaminade's rector), Boston College professor Kerry Cronin and Allison Jerome (Chaminade's dean of Students). Kerry Cronin's special presentation at Chaminade University was sponsored by the Office of the Rector and the Office of the Dean of Students.  To hear more on the rules of dating, visit Kerry Cronin - Rules of the 1st Date​ on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxurOz4lbb8​

Chaminade University associate professor of English Allison E. Paynter, Ph.D. was one of a select group of faculty members chosen nationwide by the Council of Independent Colleges and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to participate in a special American history seminar on "Slave Narratives.” The multidisciplinary seminar for faculty members in history, English, and related fields used the slave narrative--as well as some other assigned secondary reading--to comprehend the lived experience of slaves in the transition from bondage to freedom. From a pool of 66 highly competitive nominations, 27 faculty members were selected to participate in the seminar held June 19-24, 2016 at Yale University.

The Gilder Lehrman Yale Fellow presented her findings to her Chaminade colleagues at the March 8 Vita in Verbo session. Her PowerPoint presentation titled “Why Teach Slave Narratives?” introduced different narrative forms: confessions, memoirs, and autobiography.  At Yale, she studied the slave narrative approach and its importance as a genre in studies, regardless of the discipline or field.

Paynter demonstrated that slave narrative was integral to pre- and post-Civil War American history and culture.  Rhetorical choices and stylistic techniques informed American literature during the post-Civil War through dialogue, American sensibility, and the psychology of escape and freedom.  American writers influenced by slave narratives included Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mary Todd, Harriet Wilson, Mark Twain, William Edward Burghardt "W. E. B." Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, and Ralph Ellison. Contemporary films inspired by slave narratives included Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003); Manderlay (2005); 12 Years a Slave (2013); Tula: The Revolt (2013); Birth of a Nation (2016); Free State of Jones (2016); 13th (2016); Roots and Underground miniseries (2016).

Paynter pointed out that slavery continues to inform popular culture in America, but stereotypes and fallacies abound. Students should have a foundation by which to analyze this "American institution" called slavery. She gave stereotype examples such as Uncle Tom, Aunt Jemima, Zip Coon, Sambo, and Pickaninny.

Paynter is currently writing an article on the powerful and disturbing book Kindred, which she teaches in her class. She also recommended the novel Underground Airlines: What Price Freedom? for additional reading. She noted that though the 13th amendment was created in 1865 to ensure slavery would never return to America, there was still in existence modern slavery in the form of sex trafficking.

It was a privilege to hear from Dr. Rob Yonover, founder and CEO of SEE/Rescue Corporation. He is a scientist and inventor of survival technologies used by the U.S. and foreign military. He is also a member of our Hogan Advisory Board and author of Hardcore Inventing: Invent, Protect, Promote, and Profit From Your Inventions and Brainstorm Islands: Invent to Survive.

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Seeing the need for survival, Dr. Yonover came up with multiple inventions which include the RescueStreamer, LIFE/FLOAT technology, Emergency Supplemental Flotation System or PocketFloat, and the Emergency Pocket Water Desalinator. One of his upcoming inventions includes a water bicycle.

Dr. Yonover invents on simplicity, necessity, and survival. “The simpler the idea, the broader the patent.” His inventions will not only save lives but will also be protected by other companies that would try and copy his ideas. His main clienteles are the U.S. and foreign military, and one of his goals is to expand his inventions to civilians as Honecessary survival gears. The secret behind his success is his passion, and confidence in his products and brands.

Written by: Hogan Entrepreneurs Program student, Lee Fujino
Speaker Session with Robert Yonover 3/15/17

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The Clarence T. C. Ching Conference Center in Eiben Hall was packed with students, faculty, staff and representatives from local community organizations at Chaminade University’s annual celebration of service learning.

Representatives greeted you from SHINE Hawai'i as soon as you walked through the door. They shared how involved students had tutored immigrants in English and on passing citizenship tests.  Environmental + Interior Design had a large number of projects on display including plans for the spaces at Holy Nativity School in East Oahu. There were nursing projects and business projects, environmental projects and teaching projects.

Alex Morris, a business major working on Professor Kido's FAFSA project, said "I can afford school.Helping these students to find the means to afford a college education was like doing something that you would do for yourself but to someone who is not me." 

Joshua Fukumae, a senior majoring in Communications and Marketing, served as an intern with Jarret Middle School helping to develop and maintain the school's website.  "I worked for a client to make sure that the website presented information in a concise way," he said. Fukumae practiced skills that he would need in his career as well as served a client who needed help.

Guests from Palolo Elementary School also attended the celebration for a special recognition.  The SIFMA Foundation,  an educational non-profit organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of the financial markets for individuals of all backgrounds, awarded two teams at Palolo Elementary School first and second place in the Hawaii Elementary School division of The Stock Market Game for fall 2016.  Both teams were coached by business students from Chaminade University who were led by Accounting professor Wayne Tanna.  The Stock Market Game™ is an online simulation of the global capital markets that engages students in grades 4-12 in the world of economics, investing and personal finance, and prepares them for financially independent lives.  Medals and certificates were given out to the young winners, who received them with great pride.

The director of Service Learning, Candice Sakuda was pleased with Chaminade’s impact.  According to Sakuda, learning through service has been ingrained in programs for decades with the impact of service learning coming through the convergence of civic engagement in the Catholic Marianist tradition. 

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Fr. John F. Bolin Excellence in Scholarship

This award is designed to recognize full-time faculty for achievement of excellence in scholarship.

Eligibility

1. Chaminade full-time faculty member who has been with CUH for at least 3 years.

2. Work to be considered must have been completed within the last 5 years.

Criteria for Faculty Selection

• Received national or international recognition; and

• Had relevant work published in a peer-reviewed publication or taken part in a juried exhibition of creative work or have been involved as a participant in a professional organization, conference or showing.

• The Faculty Policy Manual IV outlines the following types of scholarship for CUH faculty (pg. 27):

  • The Scholarship of Discovery

  • The Scholarship of Integration

  • The Scholarship of Application

  • The Scholarship of Teaching

Nomination

• The nomination can be made in writing by students, faculty and staff to Dr. Janet T. Davidson, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs (jdavidso@chaminade.edu) who will inform all nominees within one week after the deadline. The deadline for nomination is April 28, 2017

Documentation

• Narrative, no longer than 3 page:

  • Include philosophy, objectives, and vision of scholarship as connected to creative work and/or advancing knowledge.

  • Implementation and application of the philosophy to research design, publications, creative works, and/or conference papers.

  • Copies of published research reports, creative work, conference papers, and other publications.

  • Any additional relevant, supporting documents that nominees consider significant.

• Copy of CV

The deadline to submit the supporting paperwork is July 1, 2017

Selection of Fr. John Bolin Scholar

The selection will be carried out by a committee consisting of:

• Seven full-time faculty members representing six academic divisions and a library faculty.

• One full-time faculty member of the Society of Mary.

The committee is responsible for evaluating documentation and selecting the most qualified application. The Associate Provost of Academic Affairs will announce the Fr. John Bolin Scholar no later than the first Faculty Senate meeting of the 2017-18 academic year. The Fr. John Bolin Scholar Award consists of:

• A plaque to be displayed permanently at the Sullivan Family Library.

• $1,500 award paid through the paycheck of the award recipient.

Serving as an elementary school counselor offers numerous psychological rewards for Chaminade University alumna Kelly Asato. One of the greatest, she says, is building relationships with students and their families during that early and critical phase of an educational journey.

“There is a tremendous amount of responsibility to make sure that the student has a positive experience in school that will lay the foundation for the rest of their time in middle and high school,” Asato says.

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“Through these developmental years, students learn how to communicate, problem solve, work together with their peers and build study skills necessary to be competent learners,” Asato points out. “Knowing that I played some role in that developmental process is very rewarding and gratifying.”

At Ma'ema'e Elementary School in Honolulu, where Asato has worked since 2010, she counsels the same students as they progress from kindergarten through fifth grade. So naturally she becomes attached to the keiki and their parents.

“For me, the simple ‘thank you’ and ‘we appreciate what you have done to help our child’ is enough to help me get through the rough days and keep going day in and day out,” Asato says.

After Asato obtained her undergraduate degree on the Mainland, she returned home to Hawaii for graduate school and to pursue a counseling career. In 2009 she earned a master’s of science degree in counseling psychology with a school counseling emphasis.

“Knowing that Chaminade had a master’s program that specialized in not only counseling psychology but also allowed students to choose their emphasis was ideal for me,” Asato says. “And that was the primary reason why I choose Chaminade over other institutions.”

The most beneficial aspect of her university experience, Asato says, was being embedded at local schools during the practicum and internship parts of the program. That gave her the knowledge and skills required for transitioning into the Hawaii Department of Education (DOE).

“I appreciated that many of the teachers who taught the classes for the program actually had experience working in the DOE, currently as school counselors or in other capacities,” Asato says. “That wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience was definitely beneficial to my growth as a student.”

The Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) program is part of the Division of Behavioral Sciences. The program includes three concentrations: School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, and Marriage and Family Counseling. MSCP prepares graduates for careers in community and school settings. Graduates assist children, youth and adults in adapting to various educational, family, organizational and societal demands. The program includes the foundational use of standards established by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Join us in congratulating nursing faculty, Dr. Julie Elting, who was awarded a Japan Studies Institute (JSI) Fellowship. The Fellowship supports Dr. Elting's participation in the JSI on "Incorporating Japanese Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum," to be held at San Diego State University from June 5 to June 18, 2017.

The Japan Studies Institute (JSI) offers college and university faculty members without prior experience in Japanese studies the opportunity to learn from scholars, business leaders, artists and journalists about Japan, both past and present. The institute encourages participants to develop strategies for incorporating Japanese studies into courses on their campuses. The Institute involves two weeks of intensive seminars, lectures, readings, films, and cultural activities related to Japanese history, culture, literature, government, business, language and education. Previous programs have included topics as diverse as wartime and occupation Japan, social relations and the changing role of women in Japan, Japanese foreign policy and regional relations, classical music, ikebana, calligraphy, introductory Japanese, Japanese film in the classroom, and philosophical and religious traditions in Japan. Classes are held Monday through Friday, from morning until late afternoon. The formal program is complemented by a number of off-campus and evening activities. Institute faculty will include scholars, representatives from the local Japanese community, artists, journalists, and government officials. 

Sixth graders from Blanche Pope Elementary School (Waimanalo) visited Chaminade University on March 9 to experience the “I Am a Scientist” (IAS) program offered by the division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM). Chaminade has engaged students from DOE schools, charter schools and home school organizations in the IAS program since 2009. More than 10,000 school children have benefited from the program, which makes science entertaining yet educational through hands-on projects for different grade levels. At last count, the program tallied over 300 classroom visits, 21 visits to Chaminade teaching laboratories, 19 community events and more than 4,300 volunteer hours. Though this was the 22nd time that Chaminade hosted a school group on campus, it was the first time for Pope Elementary.  

Donned in white lab coats and safety glasses, the 33 Waimanalo students conducted hands-on experiments focused on DNA and mutation utilizing cutting edge technology and equipment under the guidance of experienced scientists.  They engaged in three primary activities: 1) performed an experiment to visualize DNA by extracting their own DNA; 2) performed and experimented to learn about the DNA code; 3) and learned the consequences of mutation. They investigated heredity traits of their parents and compared them to their own traits. They also created a DNA poster of themselves titled “Inherited Traits vs Learned Traits.”

IAS director and NSM research associate Lori Shimoda led the activities assisted by Chaminade students and faculty. Over the years, she and her team have found the program rewarding.  For Shimoda, seeing the awe, even the joy on students’ faces as they made their discoveries confirmed that science must be experienced to become personally meaningful.

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Chaminade faculty assisted the sixth graders with their DNA strands.

Nearly 400 people attended Chaminade University’s 2017 Intercollegiate Athletics Gala, held on March 16 at the Ala Moana Beach Hotel.  They came to celebrate the induction of Chaminade president Bro. Bernard Ploeger, S.M., Ph.D. and Chaminade alumnus and 191 Maui Invitational MVP George Gilmore, Jr. ’04 into the 2017 Silversword Hall of Fame.

Filled with well-wishers – family, friends, colleagues, university supporters, and student-athletes-- the ninth annual gala event bustled with excitement. The crowd in the Hibiscus Ballroom quieten as the two honorees prepared for their entrances.  As they were separately ushered into the room, emcee Lei U ‘I Kaholokula shared with the crowd the clear impact the men had on the university and on the community at large.

George Gilmore, Jr. ’04, after earning junior college all-America honors in men’s basketball at Santé Fe Community College in Florida in 1990, followed his coach to Chaminade University. In his first game in the 1991 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational, he scored 23 points against Iowa State. He followed that with 28 points against Toledo then 33 versus Loyola Marymount. He finished the 1991-92 season second in the nation in scoring with a 28.3 scoring average while earning Division II All-America honors. The following year proved to be his landmark season when he set the Maui Invitational scoring record by pouring in 93 points in the three-game tournament, earning him the tournament’s Most Valuable Player honors, one of only two Chaminade players to hold that distinction.  He graduated from Chaminade in 2004. Today, the Kailua resident, in alignment with Chaminade’s mission and values, works at the Kapolei Detention Home helping to mentor at-risk youths turn their lives around.

Bro. Bernard Ploeger, S.M., Ph.D., who concludes his service as Chaminade University president on June 30, 2017, will have served Chaminade for 23 years: eight years as its president, plus the prior 15 years in other leadership capacities.  He is considered the chief architect in developing and carrying out the University’s strategic plans since 2008.  One of the major key levers of success in those strategic plans has been to renew Chaminade’s participation in intercollegiate athletics as a point of pride for alumni and for campus and community supporters. Ploeger has been instrumental in encouraging Chaminade’s competitive success in regional and conference sports, has helped ensure an increase in outreach in Hawaii, and has pressed for financial support in securing program facilities.

The crowd applauded loudly in a standing ovation. The processions were followed by Kaipo Leopoldino’14 offering the Hawaiian'oli  "He Mele No Kaminaka" (Song or Chant of Chaminade), which Leopoldino had composed when he was a Chaminade student. Chaminade regent Bro. William Campbell, S.M. delivered the invocation. Video tributes for the two men played as dinner was served. The student-athlete speaker Megan McClanahan ’18, who originates from Nebraska and plays women’s soccer at Chaminade, shared her gratitude for the sports’ program and Chaminade's academic program, which led to her acceptance into George Washington University Medical School. 

Soon it was time for the honorees to share a few words. Gilmore spoke about his hardships in his early upbringing and his gratitude at being at Chaminade.  Not only did he shine athletically at the university, but he also met his wife at Chaminade.  Bro. Ploeger said that he had mentioned Gilmore as a possible inductee in the past and felt honored to be inducted at the same time as Gilmore.

After each spoke, each received a traditional Native Hawaiian implement -- a sword created from the bill of a swordfish and crafted by alumnus Gordon “Umi” Kai ’73. Chairman of the Board of Regents Vaughn Vasconcellos was moved to tears during his closing remarks as he spoke of Bro. Ploeger’s influence on Chaminade. Both Ploeger and Gilmore have left unique marks on the University and the community at large. Chaminade was grateful and proud.

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Guests at the head table were all smiles as they celebrated the induction of George Gilmore, Jr. '04 and Bro. Bernard Ploeger, S.M. into Chaminade's Silversword Hall of Fame.

With the strong leadership of event chair, Dr. Edison H. Miyawaki, the athletics gala is has raised $1.5 Million over the last nine years in support of Chaminade University’s 10-sports intercollegiate athletics program. 

See Bro. Bernie Ploeger's, SM, video tribute here.
See George Gilmore, Jr. '04 video tribute here.

7th Annual - 2018 Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences & Education Conference 

Honolulu, Hawaii

Date: January 3, 4, 5 & 6 2018

Papers Submission Deadline:  July 31, 2017

Details:

For information please visit their website: http://huichawaii.org

For submission via our online form, please click here. 

For email submissions please refer to the following instructions: Call for papers

The 2018 January Hawaii University International Conferences (HUIC) Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences & Education 7th Annual Conference welcomes and invites papers (in English only) from all areas of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences & Education.  The conference will be held from January 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2018  at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, in Honolulu Hawaii. The conference's main objective is to provide a platform for researchers, educators, academicians, and industrial professionals from all over the world, to present their research results and developments in their related fields.

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Topics
Original contributions on topics covered under broad areas but not limited to:

•          Anthropology
•          American Studies
•          Archeology
•          Architecture
•          Art
•          Art History
•          Art Management
•          Art & Sciences
•          Communications
•          Creative Writing
•         Dance
•          Drama, Film, Television, and other Media
•          Economics
•         English and Modern Languages
•         Ethnic Studies
•          Folklore
•          Geography
•          Graphic Design
•          History
•          International Relations and Studies
•          Justice Administration/Criminal Justice
•          Landscape Architecture
•          Language and Literature
•          Linguistics
•          Military Science
•          Music
•          Performing Arts
•          Political Science
•          Philosophy
•          Product Design
•         Psychology
•         Public Policy
•         Religion
•         Second Language Studies
•         Sociology
•         Social Science
•         Speech/Communication and Translation
•         Theatre
•         Urban and Regional Planning
•         Visual Arts
•        Women’s Studies
•        Inter-disciplinary and other areas of Arts and Humanities

Education Topics and Focus Areas
Original contributions on topics covered under broad areas but not limited to:

•             Academic Advising and Counseling
•             Art Education
•             Adult Education
•             Business Education
•             Counselor Education
•             Curriculum, Research and Development
•             Distance Education
•             Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education
•             Education Administration
•             Education Foundations
•             Education Measurement and Evaluation
•             Education Psychology
•            Education Policy and Leadership
•            Education Technology
•            ESL/TESL
•            Health Education
•             Higher Education
•             Human Resource Development
•             Indigenous Education
•             Kinesiology & Leisure Science
•             Language Education
•             Music Education
•             Reading Education
•             Rural Education
•             Science Education
•             Secondary Education Studies
•             Sociology
•             Social Studies Education
•             Special Education
•             Speech/Communication and Translation
•             Student Affairs
•            Teacher Education
•             Theatre
•             Urban and Regional Planning
•             Visual Arts
•             Women's Studies
•             Inter-disciplinary and other areas of Education

Submitting a Proposal/ Submission Policy:

Via email or regular post mail HUIC, PO Box 29056, Honolulu, HI 96820

1. Create a Title Page for your submission.

The title page should include:

• The Title of your paper/proposal and the following:

1.      Topics/Areas
2.      Presentation format: Papers, Workshop, or Poster
3.      Synopsis: A brief description of your presentation
4.      Name(s) of the author(s)
5.      Department(s) and Affiliation(s)
6.      Mailing Address(es)
7.      E-mail Address(es)
8.      Contacts/Phone Number(s)
9.      Fax number(s)
10.      Corresponding/presenting author if different than lead author
11.      A photo of yourself (optional)
12.      Attach a copy of your paper(s) in either MSWord or PDF format

Abstract/Proposal Guideline:

Please visit our website (http://huichawaii.org/ssec/call-for-papers) to view formats and guidelines or simply fill out our online form.

Mahalo! (Thank you!)