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Years of Service 

December 15, 2022

Faculty and staff reach impressive milestones 

The mood was anything but Bah-Humbug. In fact, it was the complete Dickensian opposite. Soap bubbles floated through the air, greeting guests as they climbed the steps to the Sullivan Library Lawn. Staff, faculty, family and friends competed in friendly games of cornhole. Music blared and the atmosphere was convivial. Even the Grinch (Richard Kido) showed up in a bright pine green suit wearing his Santa Claus hat. 

Meanwhile, in the background, Christine Denton and her merry elves—Clair Weichhaus, Lisa Trumbull, Lloree Gamiao and Makana Craig—could be seen scurrying around in preparation for the evening’s festivities, laying out trays of food, stacking beverages into coolers and arranging koa bowls in anticipation of the annual Years of Service ceremony.

‘Twas an event that not only marked Chaminade’s annual Christmas party but also afforded the university the chance to recognize the years of service of some of its faculty members and staff. Among them was Joshua Thinsew ’12, who quipped that he now has twins: a five-year honor and now one for 10. Holding up his koa bowl with gold inscription, the decade-long IT specialist said he was going to proudly place this one next to his other. 

President Lynn Babington, Ph.D., was also recognized for her fistful of years of service, remarking that she is proud to serve Chaminade. “Joining the Chaminade ‘ohana has been a tremendous honor and privilege, and I’m grateful for all of your hard work and commitment to our educational mission,” Dr. Babington said. “My commitment to our students, faculty and staff remains steadfast, and I look forward to continuing to lead with compassion, vision and a community-first approach.”

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Celebrating Years of Service

Below is the complete list of Chaminade employees celebrating their years of service milestones:

Five-Year Award

  • Lynn Babington, President
  • Jonathan Baker, School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Hilary Corcoran, School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Guanlin Gao, School of Business and Communication
  • Blendine Hawkins, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
  • Kahoalii Keahi-Wood, Center for Strategy & Innovation
  • Makepa Matin, Facilities
  • Travis Mukina, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
  • Claire Nishiguchi, School of Humanities, Arts and Design
  • Katelynn Perrault, School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Lorin Ramocki, School of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Claire Reddy, ’19, Chaminade University Montessori Lab School

10-Year Award

  • Deven Bukoski, ’18, Human Resources & Legal Affairs
  • David Carter, School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Denise Cooper, School of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Gail Grabowsky, School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Abby Halston, ’05, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
  • Kahala Kabalis-Hoke, ’18, Athletics
  • Chrystie Naeole, School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Pamela Silva-Patrinos, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
  • Mark Speck, School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Joshua Thinsew, ’12, Client Services
  • Aaron Williamson, School of Business and Communication

15-Year Award

  • Dayna Bareng, Residential Life
  • Derek Chung, Network and Desktop Services
  • Darren Iwamoto, ’98, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
  • Hieu Nguyen ’09, Institutional Research
  • Helen Turner, School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

20-Year Award

  • Ronald Becker, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
  • Clifford Bieberly, School of Business and Communication
  • Janet Davidson, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
  • Philamerico Dela Cruz, ’10, Management Information System
  • Richard Kido, School of Business and Communication
  • Sharon Lepage, Sullivan Family Library
  • Tomasa Pillos, Campus Maintenance

25-Year Award

  • Collin Lau, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
  • Tracy Trevorrow, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

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