COMMENCEMENT I SPRING 2019 • 1ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019, 10:00 AM HPU.EDU
CommencementFALL 2019
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W E L C O M E T OHAWAI‘I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY’S
COMMENCEMENTCEREMONY!
93rd
If you are reading this message, you have cause
for celebration. For whether you are a graduate,
a graduate’s friend or family member, or HPU
faculty and staff, your investment and belief in
education led you to be here on this special day.
Congratulations, the Class of Fall 2019 joins an
alumni ‘ohana more than 45,000 strong worldwide.
Graduates, have you registered for your FREE photo with President Gotanda?Each walking graduate is entitled to receive a complimentary 5”x7” printed copy of their “handshake” photo. To receive this complimentary photo, please visit hpu.edu/graduation and select the Ceremony tab for further instructions.
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PROGRAM President John Y. Gotanda, Presiding
Provost and Senior Vice President Jennifer Walsh, Ph.D., Master of Ceremonies
Welcome MusicHPU Hawaiian Ensemble
United States Flag Bearer
Luis Salazar, class of 2020
Hawai‘i State Flag Bearer
Kaimana Idica, class of 2021
HPU Flag BearerElana Boise, class of 2020
Processional
Welcome ‘Oli.Instructor of Hawaiian Language Tracie Lopes
HPU Hula Ensemble
Star-Spangled BannerSarah Johnson
Hawai‘i Pono‘ïAthena Iokepa
Welcome and Introduction of GuestsProvost and Senior Vice President Jennifer Walsh, Ph.D.
Valedictory SpeakersChristine Tamayo, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kit-U Wong, Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Commencement Address
Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan ’93
Presentation of Candidates
Conferring of Degrees
Degrees in Course
President’s Remarks
Hawai‘i AlohaHPU Hawaiian Ensemble
Recessional Please remain in your seats until the last graduate has recessed to the lei greeting area behind the tower. Mahalo!
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HPU Hawaiian Ensembleunder the direction of Teresa McCreary, Ph.D.
HPU International Vocal Ensembleunder the direction of Alec Schumacker, D.M.A.
Star-Spangled Banner(The Defense of Fort McHenry)
September 20, 1814
Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Lyrics by: Francis Scott Key
Hawai‘i pono‘ï, People of Hawai‘i, Nänä i kou mö‘ï, Look to your king,
Ka lani ali‘i, The royal chief, Ke ali‘i. The chief.
Makua lani e, Royal father, Kamehameha e, Kamehameha, Nä käua e pale We shall defend
Me ka ihe. With spears.
Hawai‘i Pono‘ï
Lyrics by: King Kaläkaua, 1874 Music by: Captain Henri Berger, Royal Bandmaster
American Sign Language InterpretersSabina A Wilford, CI/CTMichele Morris, CI/CT
E Hawai‘i e ku‘u one hänau eKu‘u home kulaïwi nei
‘Oli nö au i nä pono lani ouE Hawai‘i, aloha ë
Hui:E hau ‘oli nä ‘öpio o Hawai‘i nei
‘Oli ë Oli ë!Mai nä aheahe makani e pä mai nei
Mau ke aloha, no Hawai‘i
E ha‘i mai kou mau kini lani eKou mau kupa aloha, e Hawai‘i
Nä mea ‘ölino kamaha‘o no luna maiE Hawai‘i aloha ë
Hui
Hawai‘i Aloha
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About our Valedictory SpeakersValedictory speakers at Hawai‘i Pacific University are selected on the basis of grade point average
and service to the community.
Christine Tamayo, Bachelor of Science in NursingChristine Tamayo is from Honolulu, Hawai‘i and is the youngest and only daughter born to Genie and Editha Tamayo.
She will be graduating from Hawai‘i Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Instilled with a passion
to help others, Tamayo chose to pursue nursing for its truly humbling and rewarding career and finds it an honor and
privilege to be with individuals during a time of vulnerability. During her time at HPU, she was an active member
of the Student Nurses’ Association and fundraised and volunteered with local organizations, such as Hawai‘i Pacific
Health and the Blood Bank of Hawaii. Tamayo is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
of Nursing. After graduation and passing the NCLEX, she will become a cardiac telemetry nurse in Washington and
plans to eventually bring back what she learns to the islands. She will continue to encourage those who can to donate
blood because of the tremendous reward of saving lives - plus it’s free!
Kit-U Wong, Master of Education in Educational LeadershipKit-U Wong was born in Macau but has called Hawai‘i home since she was seven. After graduating from Maryknoll
School, Wong earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Scripps College and has been sharing her love for learning
and economics at Maryknoll as a teacher ever since. She will be graduating from Hawai‘i Pacific University with a
Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Wong was named Teacher of the Year by the Hawai‘i Council on
Economic Education in 2018 for developing innovative strategies to inspire her students to succeed in economics and
personal finance. In addition to teaching, she also serves as Maryknoll School’s dean of social studies and mathematics.
In her spare time, Wong enjoys reading, writing, and traveling.
Commencement Speaker
Major General Arthur “Joe” LoganMajor General Arthur “Joe” Logan, former Adjutant General, Hawai‘i, is an HPU alumnus with a distinguished career
of service in Hawai‘i and abroad. As Adjutant General, Logan oversaw the training and readiness of 5,500 Hawai‘i
National Guard soldiers and airmen and served as the Homeland Security Advisor to the governor and the Director of
the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency.
From 1982-2002, Logan also concurrently served in the Honolulu Police Department. He completed his Bachelor of
Arts in Justice Administration and Management at HPU in 1993, while serving with the National Guard. Logan went
on to earn his Masters of Strategic Studies in 2004, at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
During his 40 years of military experience, Logan received numerous awards and decorations, including the Legion of
Merit, Bronze Star, and Meritorious Service Medal.
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Graduating students wearing honors regalia are members of local, nation-al, or international honor societies. Honor cords, pins, or medallions iden-tify students as members of one of the societies or programs listed below:
Alpha Chi: Blue and green cords. Membership is limited to the top 10% of juniors and seniors based on their HPU GPA and completion of 30 credits at HPU.
Alpha Epsilon Delta: Red and violet cords. Membership is limited to students with at least a 3.2 GPA in science courses and a major interest in medicine.
Alpha Lambda Delta: Red, gold, and white cords. Membership is limit-ed to students in their first year at HPU who have achieved a GPA of 3.5.
Alpha Sigma Lambda: Maroon and gold cords. Membership is limited to undergraduate students at least 27 years of age who have a GPA of 3.2.
Beta Beta Beta: Green and red cords. Membership is limited to students enrolled in biological sciences with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Chi Alpha Sigma: Gold medallions. Membership is limited to students in HPU athletics who have earned the equivalent of an intercollegiate varsity letter and have maintained a GPA of at least 3.4.
Delta Mu Delta: Purple and gold cords. Membership is limited to under-graduate and graduate students in the business degree program having a minimum GPA of 3.4 and 3.6 respectively.
Kappa Mu Epsilon: Lapel pins. Membership is limited to undergraduate students majoring in mathematics who have earned a GPA of 3.0 or better and rank in the upper 35% of their class.
Lambda Pi Eta: Red and white cords and lapel pin. Membership is limit-ed to students majoring in communication who have a minimum cumula-tive GPA of 3.25 for all communication courses.
Mu Kappa Tau: Royal blue cord and lapel pin. Membership is limited to undergraduate or graduate marketing students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and undergraduate students who are either in the top 10% of their junior class or top 20% of their senior class.
Phi Alpha: Single gold cord. Membership is limited to students enrolled in the social work degree program who have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.25 in social work courses.
Phi Alpha Theta: Lapel pins and sashes. Membership is limited to stu-dents majoring in history ranking in the top 35% of their class with a GPA of at least 3.1 in history classes.
Pi Sigma Alpha: Medallion. Membership is limited to students majoring or having taken at least six upper-division credits in political science and have a cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Psi Chi: Blue and silver cords. Membership is limited to students in psy-chology who have a cumulative GPA of 3.45 and rank in the top 35% of their class.
Sigma Delta Pi: Lapel pins. Membership is limited to students studying Spanish language and culture who have a GPA of 3.0 in their Spanish courses and rank in the top 35% of their class.
Sigma Tau Delta: Red and black cords. Membership is limited to stu-dents majoring in English or minoring in Writing, Film Studies, or Litera-ture who have a cumulative GPA of 3.44.
Sigma Theta Tau: Orchid and white cords. Membership is limited to nursing students who have a GPA of 3.0 (3.5 for graduate students) and are of junior or senior status with a ranking in the highest 35% of the nursing class.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon: Maroon and white cords and lapel pin. Member-ship is limited to students in the study of information systems, computer science, and computer information systems who have a GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate students or a 3.5 for graduate students.
University Scholar: Gold-ribboned honors medallion signifies a Univer-sity Scholar who has maintained at least a 3.4 GPA in addition to complet-ing nine honors-designated courses in their degree program, participated in extracurricular activities, and completed a senior presentation.
Honors Regalia
Academic honors and degrees for this ceremony are calculated based upon grades earned prior to commencement. Final honors and degrees are conferred when the University Registrar posts the degree to the student’s official transcript. Students graduating with HPU honors are wearing an honors sash as follows: Associate degree students graduating With Honors
(with overall 3.4 – 4.0 HPA) receive a blue sash; Bachelor degree students graduating Summa Cum Laude (3.9 – 4.0 HPA), Magna Cum Laude (3.7 – 3.89 HPA), and Cum Laude (3.4 – 3.69 HPA) receive a green sash; and Master degree students graduating With Distinction (3.8 – 4.0 HPA) receive a gold sash.
Academic Honors and Degree Conferral
Graduates and faculty participating in HPU’s commencement ceremonies wear traditional academic attire. Associate and bachelor’s degree candidates wear black gowns with straight sleeves. Master’s degree candidates wear black gowns with oblong sleeves and hoods with colors that represent their degree programs. Doctoral candidates wear black gowns with bell-shaped sleeves, including three velvet bars, black velvet panels down the front with
the university logo, black velvet tam, and hoods with the colors that represent their degree program. Faculty may wear the regalia representing the univer-sity from which they received their terminal degree. At HPU, graduates may also wear lei in addition to honors cords, sashes and stoles. Tassel colors represent the various degree programs. They include:
Academic Regalia
Master’s Degrees Tassel Hood Bachelor’s Degrees Tassel MA White White with Blue and Green BA White MATESOL White White with Blue and Green BPA Peacock Blue MBA Drab Drab with Blue and Green BS Gold MEd Light Blue Light Blue with Blue and Green BSHS/BSPH Gold MSIS Gold Gold with Blue and Green BSBA Drab MSMS Blue Gold with Blue and Green BSN Apricot MSN Apricot Apricot with Blue and Green BSW Citron MSW Citron Citron with Blue and Green All Associate Degrees Tassel Associate Black
Bachelor’s Degrees Tassel BA White BEd Light BlueBPA Peacock Blue BS Gold BSBA DrabBSHS/BSPH Gold BSN Apricot BSW Citron
All Associate Degrees Tassel Associate Black
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Holomua Me Ka ‘Oia‘i‘o“Forward in Truth”
COLLEGE OF BUSINESSDean
William Rhey, Ph.D.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Associate of Science
***Summa Cum Laude (HPA 3.9–4.0) **Magna Cum Laude (HPA 3.7–3.89) *Cum Laude (HPA 3.4–3.69)
•With Honors (HPA 3.4–4.0) †With Distinction (HPA 3.8–4.0)
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Hanako Adachi***Mandy Lee Arcitio*Carrie Anne BalisaFelipe Barreneche*Kevin Allen BrownRonaldo S. Bru***Han-Hsiang ChangCalvin Po-Ying ChenFanding ChenJoseph CornorMark A. Davis
Malin Jeanette Pharrelle Eeg*Elan W. Funk*Christopher Kini HigaMichael Emil Awapuhi O Ikaika Kenney Johnson
Maile Anne Ho‘oheno Ke Keiki Lee
Alana Lima*Anna LinDaizsha Moire LlopisFrank Walter Lonnon, Jr.
Luis A. Luyo**Jacob Peter MalachNoelle KS Mercado**Clifford Thomas Miller***Natalie Mei Lani Nishioka*Veronika Ondrusova*Carlo Alejandro Amian Paez*Zen Roten*Kelsey Laine SandovalJonathan Covington ShawbellJeffrey Adam Terrill
Gora Elisa Thiemann*Kimberly Louise TimmermanJasmine Dayle ViernesKelsey Margaret WallaceCarmen E. Wantowski*Chi Kin WongTakuro YoshidaShuhang Zhao
John Landi•
Master of Arts in Organization Development and ChangeDebora Echeverria Danielle Kinikini
Master of Arts in Organizational ChangeKathleen Gately Miranda†
Master of Business AdministrationLisandro Salomon AvilesDarnell C. Bettis†Corin Morales BoumaJavier Risco Garcia†
Justin Michael Householder, Sr.Jasmine Kanoelani Fuyuko KauhaneElyssa Mary LongoKyanee Tonja Shenée McAllister
Rudolph Mina, Jr.Samantha Elizabeth Pierre†
Master of Science in Information Systems
Blair Huapala Agena† Chaoqing Guo Jacob Daniel Stedman
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***Summa Cum Laude (HPA 3.9–4.0) **Magna Cum Laude (HPA 3.7–3.89) *Cum Laude (HPA 3.4–3.69)
•With Honors (HPA 3.4–4.0) †With Distinction (HPA 3.8–4.0)
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DeanHalaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi, Ph.D.
Bachelor of Science in NursingJamaica Andres Agno*Stephanie Agonoy*Zhaira Mae Agrade*Shane La‘akea Alpichi**Are‘A Ka‘imi‘ola AmaralSophie Elaine Anderson*Abigail Elizabeth Apgar***Jecel Mae Barit**Jordan Daniel Batchelor***Alexis Gardner Battle **Brandon Bradley Censer
Bello, Jr.**Brian Ross BowmanMarie Claire BumanglagKristen Castillo Calamayan
Joseph Maron Corpus CaragMaria Rizza Rarama Castaneda*
Chastity Dela Cruz Deperalta*Vi Phuong Diamond*Jamie Dadiz DomingoSharmaine D. Dulig**Mark Lopaka Ernst**Leichelle Joy Rabago Eugenio*
Jennifer Erin FoxJessica GarciaGeorgia Leona Havens**Nicole P. HoeVirginia Ann Hudson*
R.S. HundertmarkJaslyne Alyssa Kam*Shannon KarnoskiAriana Bianca KnowlesBrandon K. F. LeeMegan Elizabeth Mansheim*Melody Abrigo MejiaJessica Ryan Miller Joanna Lee Miller*Taylor Kikumi MiyashiroGretchen Baniaga-Gomez
Morales*Darlene Echalar Palma**Stephanie Louise PriceSierra C. Ramo*
Jerome John Barreto Reutirez**
Jasmine Nichole SagaysayErica Babes Sanchez**Kiana Riane-Biano Santiago*Suzanne Marie Stokes***Taylor Ae Cha Midori Takano**
Christine Galutan Tamayo***Rebekah Grace Tandberg*Michael Jay TannerSarah Cathleen Veal***Charlene Villanueva*Rhys McKinley Wynbrandt*
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIETY
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Charlene Bernardo Agoot* Queenie Undan Castro Keahi Christel Peters Justin Fabricante Quario
Sandra Sadako Kakiuchi
Master of Public Health
Bryan Raboy Sarte†
Master of Science in Nursing
Erica Shea Adcock
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***Summa Cum Laude (HPA 3.9–4.0) **Magna Cum Laude (HPA 3.7–3.89) *Cum Laude (HPA 3.4–3.69)
•With Honors (HPA 3.4–4.0) †With Distinction (HPA 3.8–4.0)
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Communication
Brittany Farrah Bardsley-Marcial***
Appolonia Jean BarnettNolan Clay Barringer
Daisy-Lynne Antonio BatuyongDavid Howard Davis*Conor C. DevineMary Carmen Felder
Isabella Belen FloresDylan J. LightJacob Kainalu Lum LungVictor Stephen McDaniel II
Dillon Robert NeirJesus Ortega PachecoSharlene Denice Paulino-Leguizamón*
Kenneth Aaron Bjorn* Megan Nicole Cantu*** Daniel Wayne Lambert Shanna Yvonne Niehaus**
Kelli Mims Flanagin†
Steven James Gransky† Mitchell Martinez† Sine Ranch Olesen†
DeanAllison Gough, Ph.D.
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Military StudiesDarryl Kaiu Lindsey Darin John Nieuwsma Victor Omolo
Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable DevelopmentSierra Malia Vaughn
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Bachelor of Science
Master of Science in Marine Science
Christopher Brian ArandaMark Anthony ArcitioAlicia Marie BrunoElena Grace Buri**Krzysztyanka CallejasAnnica Nissa C. CanoTaylor Nicole GarnerMaxime Gayte**
Sarah Lynette JohnsonStephanie Rose KennedyTerrence Tyon KingBrooke Taylor KinseySavannah Maeann LawrenceAnissa Justine LeeHangYunli Lu*Isaiah Kaholokula-Gasper Mina*
Alexis Jessica MourgenosBrandon T. Murakami*Annia I. NiusuluIsabelle Haylie Star Pawlak*Abby Nicole PruittDimuthu RanasingheRachel Simone SantosShelby Nichole Schulten*
Jusyl Protacio TimbobolanDouglas Jaxon Vadner*Maely Emelle Gianchand Villagomez
David Scott Williams
Lauren Nicole ChamberlainKelsey Michele Doughten
Alexander Dominic Filardo†Mathias Schakmann Soerensen
Sheena Claire Weller Cathryn Claire Wood†
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES
DeanBrenda Jensen, Ph.D.
***Summa Cum Laude (HPA 3.9–4.0) **Magna Cum Laude (HPA 3.7–3.89) *Cum Laude (HPA 3.4–3.69)
•With Honors (HPA 3.4–4.0) †With Distinction (HPA 3.8–4.0)
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COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
DeanManish Sehgal, ABD
Associate in Supervisory Leadership
Bachelor in Public Administration
Fualole Gaston
Maurice D. Williams*
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Francis S. Agustin Charline Shanté Hawkins Quincy-James Quijano Julian• Amanda M. Peles
Lakesia Rochelle BrownCastor Troy Pascion CarinoDarrell Alex Degrazia
Shekia Lacreesha Josiah•Sarai‘a LaShay LambouthsJuvynezz Uson Lazo
Allison Macabinlar Leybag•Kiana Christiana Alexandria Middleton•
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education
Melvin Clinton Baldwin IIITricenn Glenn Rivera*
Carlisa Denise Short Marquell Chamar Steed Jerrod J. Sunderland***
Kelsie Lynn Peterson** Haley A. Turner*
Candice Nichole Bower† Tiffany M. A. Chaiko† Kit-U Wong†
Bachelor of Science
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Public Administration
Charles Warren Cordill Jr*Sabrina Monique Garcia
Angie C. Kerns**Christian R. Porras**
David James Przybysz*Whitney Alexis Robinson
Lisae’lia Diamonique Taylor**
Joanna CapuanoDaniel Louis Crosson
Amanda Kylene LigginsMelinda Kay Manchee†
Christy Ann Siapno-Equila Ramos
Osvaldo David Rosario†
***Summa Cum Laude (HPA 3.9–4.0) **Magna Cum Laude (HPA 3.7–3.89) *Cum Laude (HPA 3.4–3.69)
•With Honors (HPA 3.4–4.0) †With Distinction (HPA 3.8–4.0)
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GRADUATE SEATING CHART
STAGE
College ofNatural and
Computational Sciences
College ofLiberal Arts
College of Professional Studies
College ofBusiness
College ofHealth and Society
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On behalf of the Hawai‘i Pacific University Alumni Council, congratulations on your graduation from Hawai‘i Pacific University. Celebrate with family, friends, loved ones, and classmates as this is a special day for all of you. Today you will join the HPU Alumni ‘Ohana comprised of over 45,000 individuals around the world. Last year, the Hawai‘i Pacific University Alumni Council was formed with 21 alumni spanning 8,000 miles representing Hawai‘i, California, Washington, Colorado, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., Sweden, Norway, and Brazil with the goal of connecting HPU Alumni around the world. Within the last year and a half, we kicked off our inaugural Honolulu Alumni Pau Hana bringing 70 alumni back to campus for a night of memories, laughter and networking. We hosted pau hana events, sponsored Grad Fest, wrote letters for a cause and celebrated the graduating class with a toast to the future, relaunched the Alumni Luau, co-hosted Student Welcome Receptions, Grad Fest Fall 2019, HPU’s 54th birthday and more pau hanas. It is my hope to see you at a future event and that you remain connected with the University and the Alumni. After today, many of you will depart Hawai‘i onward to your next journey around the world, but never forget you will always have an ‘ohana of over 45,000 fellow alumni. This is not a “goodbye forever,” but rather an “until we meet again,” as we will gladly welcome you back to the islands with open arms. Stay connected and updated on the latest news and events by emailing [email protected] today!Again, congratulations to the class of 2019. Go Sharks!
Mahalo,Avery Fukeda ‘15HPU Alumni Council President
P.S. Want to join your classmates on the senior class gift wall? Go to hpu.edu/seniorgift to donate today.
Aloha Class of 2019!
JOIN THE ALUMNI ‘OHANA AT HPU.EDU/ALUMNI
hpu.edu linkedin.com/school/hawaii-pacific-university/ @HPUAlumni/HPUAlumni
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Disclaimer: While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, changes may occur after printing. This program is printed prior to grades being issued for this term; degrees and honors are based upon the last graded term. Final degrees and honors are determined by the Registrar’s
Office. This publication does not legally confer degrees or honors status.
Richard C. Hunter Chairman, Board of Trustees
James A. Ajello
Martin Anderson Trustee Emeritus
Steven K. BakerTrustee Emeritus
Jeffrey M. Boromisa
Michael J. Chun, Ph.D. Trustee Emeritus
Joachim P. Cox
Layla J.L. Dedrick
John Y. Gotanda President
Fred P. (Gus) Gustavson
Karen L. Huffman
Linda Lingle
John A. Lockwood Trustee Emeritus
Violet S. Loo
Stephen B. Metter
James C. Polk
Henry F. Rice Trustee Emeritus
James S. Romig Trustee Emeritus
Donald M. Takaki
Raymond P. Vara, Jr.
Lance K. Wilhelm
Allen L. Zecha, Ph.D. Trustee Emeritus
ALUMNI PLEDGEAs an alumnus of Hawai‘i Pacific University,
I pledge to take the meaningful values, lessons, and experiences I’ve receivedAnd use them to make a lasting and positive impact in our communities.
I pledge to look closer at the issues that define our generation, to see further into why our actions matter, and to do more to ensure we leave this world better than when we found it.
I pledge to cherish the meaningful relationships I’ve built at HPU, and to continue building an active, global society.
I pledge to embrace the value of diversity in our community, and to bring empathy, compassion, and a global awareness wherever life may take me.
I pledge to preserve the traditional values of Hawai‘i, both in the islands and throughout the world.
To act pono, by upholding righteousness and integrity in our communities.
To tend to my kuleana, by taking responsibility for my actions and looking out for others.
And to spread the message of aloha by showing endless compassion to all.
I am forever changed by these lifelong values, lessons and experiences,
Which have shaped me into a thoughtful leader, a global citizen, and most of all, a proud member of the HPU ‘ohana.
Mahalo to the staff, faculty, students and alumni who made this event a special celebration for our graduates, their families, and guests.
David Barrowclough Elana Boise, Class of 2020
Keyla ButtsJoanna CapuanoBrooke Carroll
Carlin GeremiasMegan Hiramoto
Joan Ishaque
Elizabeth VangRichard Vermeesch
Lyndia WagnerStephen Ward
Nicole WechselbergerTara Wilson
Rachel WymanLianne Yamamura
Adrienne LampitelliLinda LauMaile Lee
Chris MartinKevin Matsukado
Linda Michaud-EminChristen Sakamoto
Jada SantosJoseph Tillotson
FALL 2019 COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alumni Council
Avery Fukeda ’15, PresidentAngela Jimenez ’15, Vice PresidentTimothy Ball ’12Justin Brown ’14 Celina Barrios ’05, ’10Dominique Bushong ’14 Kenny Cabanting ’16 Snyra Campollo ’15 Dallas Correa ’15Jason Cutinella ’07 Loryn Guiffre ’10 Olena Heu ’07, ’13 Nathaniel Howard ’16Ryan Hurley ’05Stian Kronborg ’18 Sara Leide ’15 Milena Mega Rocha ’17 Sandra Moerch-Petersen ’15 Elisse Soo Hoo ’15Scott Nolan Smith ’07 Maaauna Viengmany ’16 Daryn Vorderbruegge ’15 Jasmine Willis ’16 Matthew Wong ’12
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A UNIVERSITY ON THE MOVECREATING A STUDENT-CENTRIC UNIVERSITY
HPU has moved forward to provide a world-class urban campus, where our students will live, learn, and pursue their life-long passions while engaging more with our community. Central to our vision is delivering on the promise to provide a hub of student life at Aloha Tower Marketplace with centers for student learning in close proximity at Pioneer and Waterfront Plazas.
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Preparing graduates to be leaders in a global society
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