CIFAL Honolulu
United Nations CIFAL Global Network Reception
CIFAL Honolulu at welcomes the United Nations Institute for Training and Research’s CIFAL Global Network to a special reception—an evening of food, fun and fellowship.
5:15 PM
Welcome
Gail Grabowsky, PhD
Executive Director, CIFAL Honolulu
5:18 PM
Opening Oli
Kahoali’i Keahi-Wood and Ho’oulu Scholars
5:21 PM
Opening Prayer
Fr. Martin Solma, SM
Chaminade Chaplain
5:23 PM
President’s Welcome
Lynn Babington, PhD
President
5:25 PM
Opening Remarks
Nikhil Seth
United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, Executive Director of the UNITAR
Lance Askildson, PhD
Provost & Chairman of the Board, CIFAL Honolulu
5:45 PM
Inaugural Remarks
Josh Green, MD
Governor-Elect
Matthew Gonser
Chief Resilience Officer and Executive Director, Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency, City and County of Honolulu
6:00 PM
Mahalo, Recognitions and Dinner
Gail Grabowsky, PhD
6:48 PM
Pacific Island Welcome and Chant
Kobe Ngirailemesang
Student Emcee
6:53 PM
Student Performances
Hawaiian Hula – Hawaiian Club
Samoan Ma’ulu’ulu – Samoan Club
Micronesian Stick Dance – Micronesian Club
Tinikling – Filipino Club
7:21 PM
Closing Remarks
Gail Grabowsky, PhD
Executive Director, CIFAL Honolulu
