Annual Kick-Off Event
The Hogan Annual Kick-Off Event is an event that celebrates the new academic year and is held at the Pacific Club. Students have the opportunity to meet and network with Hogan Advisory Board members and more than 100 business leaders.

Lecture Series
Every Wednesday evening, Hogan students meet for 90-minute off-the-record discussions with entrepreneurs and business leaders. Lectures are held during the fall and spring terms and are dynamic interactions between students and Hawaii’s entrepreneurial leaders. Students learn about different business environments and industries and are truly inspired. For information, please contact us at (808) 440-4280.
Entrepreneurial Study Missions
Every year, Hogan students have the opportunity to travel to South Korea and India on business study missions. These often results in life-changing experiences.
Korea
The internships and cultural visits are with entrepreneurs in the capital city of Seoul.
India
The company and cultural visits are with entrepreneurs in Bangalore, Mysore and New Delhi.
Korea and India Interest Groups
In preparation for their trips, Hogan students attend events and workshops during the 2nd semester, which provide them with business and political insights on China and India.

Community Outreach
Throughout the program, Hogan students participate in sponsored service learning projects.
Community Service
Each year, students serve their community by dedicating 25 hours of their time. Students choose how and where they donate their good will within the state of Hawai’i. Many organizations seek volunteers, such as Red Cross and Humane Society among others. Students are encouraged to identify opportunities early and begin service without delay.
It the student is having trouble locating a community service opportunity, they may visit Chaminade University’s Service Learning as a good resource to begin their search. Service hours cannot be done in conjunction with a class required service learning project.
Students serving community service must submit through the Presence Platform.
Career Development
Hogan Internship Program
Internship opportunities are available to further develop students’ real-life experience as well as knowledge and skills.
Interns will participate in relevant work experiences in a position approved by the Director. The interns will update the director regarding the work performed, how it applies to the objectives set forth and its relevance to classroom experiences, twice during the internship. At the conclusion of the internship, the interns will submit a 2 page written report or deliver a 5-7 minute oral presentation, which will provide to the Director a review of their overall intern experience, including assessment of the organization.
For more information, visit the Chaminade portal, to download:
- Public Policy Forums List of Speakers
- Internship Booklet
Nonprofit Business Plan Competition
The Hogan/American Savings Bank Nonprofit Business Plan Competition at Chaminade University is open to nonprofit organizations planning to start new ventures that will benefit society.
The competition is held every other year and aims to encourage excellence in nonprofit planning and help make new and innovative social enterprises a reality. The competition also hopes to stimulate public interest in the nonprofit sector.
Induction and Graduation Ceremony
Every April, the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program’s graduation and induction of its students is held in the Mystical Rose Oratory. The ceremony includes a special presentation of the Hogan Program’s Lifetime Entrepreneurial Achievement Award and recognizes eight outstanding student-entrepreneurs.

Calendar of Events
Mark your calendar with all our upcoming events.