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HOSA Club Celebrates Win at State Competition

Nursing students with their award at HOSA competitionThe Chaminade HOSA-Future Health Professionals club began in the spring semester of 2018. By summer, they had two wins under their belt from a statewide and international competition.

Now the club has added two more awards to its list of accomplishments after competing in this year’s Hawaii HOSA Fourteenth Annual Student Leadership Conference, which was held at the Hawaii Convention Center from February 26–27.

Chaminade is one of eight postsecondary institutions and 23 high schools in Hawaii that participated in the statewide HOSA competition. HOSA is an international organization with 57 chapters around the world. It provides opportunities for students interested in healthcare to build their skillset, knowledge and leadership abilities through competitions, networking events and community service.

Nursing students with their award at HOSA competitionChaminade’s HOSA club competed and placed in the Public Health and Extemporaneous Health Poster categories. A team of seven students, led by HOSA club president Rosemarie Maltezo, won first place for their Public Health team video presentation on disaster preparedness. Sophomore Jeni Marin Ruis won second place for her live poster presentation on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 6|18 Initiative, which aims to reduce healthcare costs by addressing six expensive health conditions like asthma and high blood pressure.

“The feeling of winning in the different categories is exhilarating,” Maltezo said. “Hard work does pay off, with months of prepping and planning.”

Both groups will take their projects to the HOSA International Leadership Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, this summer. At last year’s international conference in Texas, Chaminade’s HOSA club won second place in the Public Health category for its video on dating violence.

Hogan Marketplace

In an effort to continue to facilitate the growth and success of student entrepreneurs, the Hogan Program Marketplace was created. This is a marketplace where Hogan students, as well as recent alumni, share with the community the products and services of their small businesses. The first marketplace was a success and some of the students who participated are listed below.

Nina Torio at the Hogan Marketplace

Nina Torio, a business administration major from Hawaii, recently started Toriogal Hand Lettering: Written with Love, where she sells signs that she stylized with calligraphy.

Follow her on Instagram: @shoptoriogal

Danielle Sheemesh at the Hogan Marketplace

Danielle Sheemesh, an anthropology/Latin American studies graduate from Israel, and founder of Gazoz, served up a farm to cup drink that uses fresh ingredients harvested daily to create a beautiful fizzy fruit beverage.

Follow her on Instagram: @drinkgazoz

Esther Lambright at the Hogan Marketplace

Esther Lambright, from Hawaii, and owner of Captured Imagery Photography, explained to soon-to-be professionals the importance of presenting a good image to companies and customers alike.

Follow her on Instagram: @capturedimagery

Pohaikealoha Artates

Pohaikealoha Artates, an environmental studies major from Maui, used the Marketplace to promote her up and coming Oliko’s Collection, a Hawaiian boutique that sells inspirational casual wear.

Follow her on Instagram: @olikos_collection

Kealohilani Wong at the Hogan Marketplace

Ke’alohilani Wong, a business administration major from Hawaii, and Lillianna Flynn, a business administration major from New York, were selling Krispy Kreme donuts to fundraise for their summer study missions.

Fabian Patterson at the Hogan Marketplace

Fabian Patterson, a psychology major from Hawaii, launched a new clothing line for his company Change-iz Fitness. His line is a symbol of commitment, that no matter what obstacles people face, they have what it takes to “Be Your Change.”

Follow him on Instagram: @changeizfitness

Savannah Delos Santos at the Hogan Marketplace

Savannah Lyn Delos Santos, a marketing major from Saipan, took this chance to utilize a skill she developed on her study mission to India. At the Marketplace she created beautiful and intricate designs on customer’s hands with Henna.

Follow her on Instagram: @SavHenna

Lu Jin at the Hogan Marketplace

Lu Jin, an MBA student from China, and founder of Lulu Hawaii sold her extraordinary desserts and was kind enough to provide people with free samples.

Follow her on Instagram: @lulujinhawaii

Kai Rivera provided entertainment at the Hogan Marketplace

Kai Rivera, a business administration major from Okinawa, with an interest in music and art, provided the Marketplace with live music, creating the perfect ambiance for a successful event. He recently released his music album Junkie.

Follow him on Instagram: @kai.emilio

Chaminade University Announces Dr. Lance Askildson as New Provost

Dr. Lance Askildson (provost)HONOLULU (March 11, 2019) – Chaminade University has named Dr. Lance Askildson as its new Provost, effective July 1, 2019. He will serve as Chaminade’s chief academic officer, cultivating and supporting a world-class faculty of teaching scholars while developing and promoting the University’s academic mission and vision. He will replace Dr. Helen Whippy, who is set to retire.

“I’m confident that Dr. Askildson will lead our academic enterprise to new heights,” said Dr. Lynn Babington, President of Chaminade University. “His deep commitment to our mission and values and demonstrated success of collaboration within communities will be critical as we develop a vibrant and sustainable Chaminade with strong fiscal discipline and accountability.”

Dr. Askildson comes to Chaminade with more than 15 years of distinctive higher education experience across three institutions. He most recently served as Vice Provost & Chief International Officer at Kennesaw State University, where he also holds a tenured faculty appointment in Applied Linguistics. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Provost and Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Languages & Cultures at the University of Notre Dame. He also previously served as an academic administrator and faculty member in the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Askildson said of his appointment, “Chaminade University’s excellence comes not only from its compelling portfolio of academic programs and its distinctive Marianist and Hawaiian identity, but from the institution’s apparent dedication to its faculty, staff and students who are committed to an education in service to others. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to contribute to this transformative institutional mission and ethos.”

An interdisciplinary scholar of second language acquisition, language learning technology and international studies, Dr. Askildson has been widely published in academic journals. He is also a frequent invited speaker and consultant on the internationalization of higher education, language program assessment and leadership.

Active in academic and professional organizations, Dr. Askildson is the former Executive Secretary of the International Association for Language Learning Technology; the current chair of the United Nations Institute for Training & Research regional training center in Atlanta; a trustee and board member of the Center for the Advanced Study of International Education; and an advisory board member of the federally funded Title VI National Foreign Language Resource Center on Language Assessment & Evaluation based at Georgetown University.

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About Chaminade University
Chaminade University of Honolulu provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment that prepares graduate and undergraduate students for life, service and successful careers. Established in 1955, the university is guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, which include a commitment to serving the Native Hawaiian population. Chaminade offers an inclusive setting where students, faculty and staff collectively pursue a more just and peaceful society. For more information, visit www.chaminade.edu.

#BalanceforBetter on International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Chaminade University faculty and students take a minute to weigh in on what a gender-balanced world means to them:

Joe AllenDr. Joe Allen
Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
“A gender-balanced world recognizes the differences and the similarities between and within various genders and celebrates them. This celebration means the provision of equal opportunity, sharing the gifts that each of us brings to the table and embracing the idea that all individuals should be treated with fairness and dignity. Gender is a lesser category of one’s humanity. This should not be forgotten.”

Ke'alohi CanadyKeʻalohi Canady ’20
Business Marketing major from Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
“I believe we should live in a world where men and women have an equal opportunity to achieve their greatest dreams. A gender balanced world looks like everyone embracing inclusivity and being more open-minded.“

 

Kate PerraultDr. Katelynn Perrault
Assistant Professor, Forensic Sciences and Chemistry
“A truly gender-balanced world is not purely a numbers game. It is about creating a culture of gender balance. We need to actively work to create space in which women no longer feel the need to live in hyper-awareness—where we do not need to be on guard for subtle comments or behaviors that undermine our expertise, opinions or view that we deserve a spot at the table.”

Kiso SkeltonKiso Skelton ’21
Historical and Political Studies major from American Samoa
A gender-balanced world serves as a community where people embrace diversity and value all genders. It is important to have a gender-balanced world because we are stronger when we come together as one, and our purpose in this gender balanced world is to lift each other up, not the other way around. Furthermore, all genders are entitled to all opportunities that will positively impact them.

Dr. Lynn BabingtonDr. Lynn Babington
President
“A gender-balanced world is one where gender equality is a given—where people, regardless of their gender preference, have the same access to education and good jobs, and are equally represented in leadership positions and decision making. Gender balance, along with diversity and equality, in all sectors of society is critically important if we hope to build a strong and sustainable world.”

Skye HaragaSkye Haraga ’21
Biochemistry major from Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi
“Gender diversity is about representing all genders. ʻAʻole pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi.’ (Knowledge is not limited to one school). You are not limited by your gender.”

 

Ashely HillAshley Hill ’22
Education major from Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi
“To me, gender balance is something that everyone should be entitled to. As our society is changing we need to continue to shed light on the importance of gender equality. I believe that if we maintain this shift toward gender balance, not only in the workforce but in our communities, the world will be a more efficient society.”

Andrew InesAndrew Ines ’19
Business Administration major from Kalihi, Hawaiʻi
“Gender equality is important because women deserve just as much credit as us men do. Women can be just as strong as men.”

Chaminade Hosts Honolulu District History Day

2019 History Day student displaysOn Saturday, March 2, more than 200 junior high and high school students from 11 public and private schools participated in Honolulu District History Day at Chaminade University.

The Honolulu district is one of nine districts to participate in the statewide Hawaii History Day, which is supported by the Hawaii Council for the Humanities. History Day is the result of a year-long program that encourages elementary to high-school students to study history through a research-based approach. Throughout the program, students create a presentation based on their research and submit it for evaluation by a panel of judges. Projects can take the form of an exhibit, documentary, performance, paper or website.

2019 History Day student displays“History Day turns students in grades 6–12 into real historians,” says Michio Yamasaki, Chaminade professor and chair of the Hawaii Council for the Humanities Board of Directors. “They do original research on a topic, studying primary sources, such as letters, diaries and photographs.”

According to this year’s History Day theme, Triumph & Tragedy in History, students from the Honolulu district submitted more than 100 projects on a range of topics like the Stonewall Riots, the Hanapepe Massacre, the Spanish Flu and more.

Based on evaluations conducted by 43 judges at Honolulu District History Day, three Junior Division (grades 6–8) projects and three Senior Division (grades 9–12) projects from each category advanced to compete at the statewide competition.

Those who passed the Honolulu district competition will join students from across the state to participate in Hawaii History Day on April 13 at Windward Community College. Projects to advance from Hawaii History Day will be presented in June at National History Day, held at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Island Insurance Foundation Supports Science Learning

Island Insurance check presentationHONOLULU – The Island Insurance Foundation, the charitable arm of Island Insurance, a subsidiary of Island Holdings, Inc., donated $15,000 to Chaminade University towards renovations and upgrades of its science labs and office space for science faculty.

Over the past decade, Chaminade has transformed its Division of Natural Science and Mathematics programs with improvements like adding new lab facilities, faculty and research staff, and revamping the undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum. As a result of these positive changes, Chaminade’s Forensic Sciences program was nationally recognized in 2018 and its School of Nursing program was recently tied for first in the nation by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing based on the number of graduates who passed the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

“Chaminade has provided quality higher education to the people of Hawaii for nearly 70 years,” said Dana Tokioka, President of the Island Insurance Foundation. “Our support will enable the university to provide even more educational opportunities for many years to come.”
“We are so grateful to the Island Insurance Foundation for this generous gift,” said Lynn Babington, Ph.D., President of Chaminade University. “The renovations and upgrades to our science labs will enhance our ability to deliver cutting-edge science education to our students.”

 

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The Island Insurance Foundation was established as the charitable arm of Island Insurance, Hawaii’s largest locally-owned and managed property and casualty insurance carrier, offering a full range of property and casualty protection. Established in 1940, Island Insurance holds a financial strength rating of “A” by A.M. Best and is the only Hawaii-based company to be recognized as one of the Top 50 property & casualty insurance companies in the nation by the Ward Group for 11 consecutive years. For more information, visit its website at: www.islandinsurance.com.

 

Chaminade University of Honolulu provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment that prepares graduate and undergraduate students for life, service and successful careers. Established in 1955, the university is guided by its Catholic, Marianist aid package and liberal arts educational traditions, which include a commitment to serving the Native Hawaiian population. Chaminade offers an inclusive setting where students, faculty and staff collectively pursue a more just and peaceful society.