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Spring Commencement Exercises - University of Hawai`i at Hilo
Spring Commencement Exercises May 16, 2009 Ua Ao Hawai‘i Words by Larry Kimura Chant melody by Kalena Silva Kau e ka wena o ke ao i ka lani The announcement of dawn appears as a glowing streak upon the heavens, He wekeweke i ka pö pilipuka It is a narrow opening in the darkness heralding the day, He ‘elele o ka poniponi hikina It is a messenger of purple glimmer from the east. Kau ke kähe‘a wana‘ao i ka ‘äla‘apapa Streaks of red stain long cloud formations, La‘i ana i luna o ke kükulu o ka lani lä Reposing serenely upon the pillars holding up the heavens; ‘O ka‘u ia e huli alo nei i ka ulu ë I turn to gaze upon this, focusing on growth and the rising of a new day, ‘Ae, ua ao ë. Yes, day has arrived. Hö mai lä kö mälamalama Bestow upon us your radiant light I ka honua nei i ka mauli ola Here upon the earth, filled with the spirit of life. Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘ölino nei Hawai‘i is in the brightness of day, it shines, brilliant Mai ka pi‘ina a ka welona a ka lä From its boundaries from the east to the west. Kähiko ‘ia i ka ‘ike manomano It wears as its finery a myriad of knowledge, Ka ‘ike köli‘u mai o kikilo mai Of deep insight from the depths of antiquity. ‘O ka‘u nö ia ‘o ka pülama My sole duty is to embrace and to cherish, A pa‘a ma ka ipu o ka ‘ike ë. So it may be firm in the repositories of enlightenment. ‘Ae, ua ao ë. Yes, day has arrived. He mele no Hawai‘i ua ao. This is a poem for Hawai‘i which has seen the light of day. University of Hawai‘i at Hilo 2009 SpringCommencement Program Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium • 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2009 Prelude Waiäkea High School Warrior Band ................................................................................Mr. William Sever, Band Director Greetings Ms. Judith Fox-Goldstein.......................................................................................................Commencement Committee Chair Processional Pomp & Circumstance......................................................................................................Waiäkea High School Warrior Band Elgar/Grundman Mr. William Sever, Band Director Salutations Welcome.....................................................................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Ua Ao Hawai‘i.................................................................................................................Dr. Kalena Silva, Faculty & Students Kimura/Silva Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language The Star-Spangled Banner ................................................................................................................................Mrs. Terry Sever Smith/Key Certificate in Teacher Education Hawai‘i Pono‘ï...........................................................................................................UH Hilo Showcase Singers & Assembly Berger/Kaläkaua Conducted by Ms. Amy Yamasaki Introductions.............................................................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Greeting........................................................................Dr. Linda Johnsrud, Vice President for Academic Planning & Policy, University of Hawai‘i Excellence in Teaching Awards Dr. Rose Y. Tseng....................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Dr. Linda Johnsrud.....................................................Vice President for Academic Planning & Policy, University of Hawai‘i Regent Carl Carlson...................................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Board of Regents Award for Excellence in Teaching Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching Student Address “What is next?”................................................................................................................................................... Patricia Walters Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Anthroplogy; Subject Certificate, Women’s Studies Keynote Address Mr. Jerry Yang........................................................................................................................ Chief Yahoo & co-founder, Yahoo! Presenting the Candidates Dr. Philip Castille.............................................................................................................. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Bachelor’s Degrees Dr. Rose Y. Tseng....................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Dr. Linda Johnsrud.....................................................Vice President for Academic Planning & Policy, University of Hawai‘i Regent Carl Carlson...................................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Dr. William Steiner................................................. Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management Dr. Randy Hirokawa...............................................................................................................Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Marcia Y. Sakai....................................................................................................... Dean, College of Business & Economics Dr. Kalena Silva.............................................................Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language Certificates in Teacher Education Dr. Kalena Silva.............................................................Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language Dr. Richard Biffle........................................................................................................................... Chair, Education Department Master’s Degrees Dr. Eric Im........................................................................................................Interim Director, China-U.S. Relations Program Dr. Steve Herman.......................................................................................................................Assistant Professor, Psychology Dr. Donald Price...................................................... Program Chair, Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Dr. Kalena Silva.............................................................Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language Honorary Doctoral Degree Dr. Rose Y. Tseng....................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Dr. Linda Johnsrud.....................................................Vice President for Academic Planning & Policy, University of Hawai‘i Regent Carl Carlson...................................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Mr. Jerry Yang............................................................................................................. Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa Mele for the University Pulelo Ha‘aheo...........................................................................................................UH Hilo Showcase Singers & Assembly Kamanä/Silva/Wilson/Bernardino Conducted by Ms. Amy Yamasaki Acknowledgments Dr. Rose Y. Tseng....................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Recessional Triumphal March from Aida............................................................................................Waiäkea High School Warrior Band Verdi/Bullock Mr. William Sever, Band Director This is a non-smoking facility. This document is available in alternate format upon request. This facility is wheelchair accessible and sign language interpreters are located to the right of the stage. Keynote Address Jerry Yang Chief Yahoo and co-founder, Yahoo! Jerry Yang, a Taiwanese native raised in San Jose, California, co-created the Yahoo! Internet navigational guide in April 1994 with David Filo and co-founded Yahoo! Inc. in April 1995. He served as chief executive officer of the company from June 2007 to January 2009. Mr. Yang, a leading force in the Internet media industry, has been instrumental in building Yahoo! into the world's most highly trafficked Web site and one of the world's most recognized brands. Since the company's founding, Mr. Yang has been a key member of the executive management team. His focus at Yahoo! over the years has included corporate strategy, Yahoo!'s technology vision, strategic business partnerships and international joint ventures, and recruiting key talent. In addition to serving on the Yahoo! Board of Directors, Mr. Yang currently serves on the board of directors of Cisco Systems, Yahoo! Japan, and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., and is also on the Stanford University Board of Trustees. Mr. Yang holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University and is currently on a leave of absence from Stanford's electrical engineering Ph.D. program. Student Address Patricia Michaels-Hausman-Walter Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and anthropology Patricia Michaels-Hausman-Walter, who will earn Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and anthropology, along with a certificate in women’s studies, will serve as the student speaker as she challenges the graduating class to use the power of their education to change the world. A non-traditional student, Walters’ success at UH Hilo is the latest chapter in an inspiring story of triumph over adversity starting with her enrollment in UH Hilo in 2003, 12 years after suffering a traumatic brain injury. The accident initially left her in a vegetative state. After months of rehabilitation, Walters regained her ability to communicate and, though, she still faces long-term learning disabilities, she has managed to overcome challenges through hard work, determination and spiritual strength. Active in campus affairs, Walters served two years as president of the UH Hilo Chapter of PSI-CHI National Honor Society for Psychology and has held numerous offices with the Psychology Club. She also served as president of Freedom Equality Movement and is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. Walters plans to return to continue her graduate education in psychology and hopes to eventually open a wellness center for women who have suffered similar traumatic injuries. Alumni Message Dear Graduates, On behalf of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association, I want to congratulate you on your fine academic achievements. Today we commemorate your time here at UH Hilo, and you will undoubtedly reflect on the many memories you have created here. I urge you to take pride in recognizing the diverse talents of your fellow schoolmates, and give them your congratulations as well. Today we are all faced with a challenging economic environment. A shaky financial and labor market awaits you. However, armed with your degree and a positive attitude, you will be wellequipped to succeed in your chosen career. You have taken the necessary step: earning a college degree to enable this reality. I encourage each of you to stay connected to your alma mater. The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association provides opportunities for alumni in the local community to come together for social and intellectual enrichment. We rely on the collective strengths and capabilities of our members to create a strong, perpetual bond between former students and the University. It is this “UH Hilo ‘Ohana” that wishes you, the Spring 2009 Graduating Class of the University of Hawai’i at Hilo, the very best in all your future endeavors. CONGRATULATIONS and ALL THE BEST! Sincerely, Kapena Lum Financial Advisor, American Savings Bank President, UH Hilo Alumni and Friends Association UH Hilo, BBA 2002 A Message from the Student Association President If I sit still, then I will root. If I reach, then I will hold. If I let go, then I will fall If I fall, then I will fail. If I fail, then I will change If I change, then I will grow If I grow, then I will have pain. If I hurt, then I will feel uncomfortable If I feel uncomfortable, then I will seek comfort If I find comfort, then I will sit still And If I sit still, then I will root. Life is all a dance between perspective and relationship. It is important to understand perspective in order to create and maintain positive relations with other humans and our environment. We have inherited a world in transition. I believe it is our responsibility and opportunity to redirect the focus of living to the foundations of existence, which seeks balance through perspective and relationships. Rock-it Red Vulcans! Lani Dawn Thur-Fine President University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Association The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Association cordially requests that you join them for refreshments at the UH Hilo Campus Center Dining Room, 12:00-1:30 p.m. University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Spring 2009 Candidates for Graduation Honorary Doctoral Degree Jerry Yang Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa Master of Arts Monica Adams Athena Dawn Gray Auli‘i Kiami Canencia Edward Makoto Johns Counseling Psychology Counseling Psychology Suk-Yee Lily Chan-Harris Counseling Psychology Aimee Nicole Deliramich Counseling Psychology Childhood Physical and Sexual Abuse and Adult Mental Health Outcomes Clarissa Carolyn Fernandes Counseling Psychology Acculturation, Internalization of Western Appearance Norms, and the Development of Eating Disorders among College Students in Rural Hawai‘i Toyoko Matsumoto Counseling Psychology China-U.S. Relations Convergence of Western & Chinese Traditions in the New Guohua Painting of China: Impact of Study Abroad Japan Counseling Psychology Drag Families In Hawai‘i: An Exploration of Mahuwahine Social Support Systems Kyoko Nozaki Hawaiian Language and Literature Laura Ellen Marie Pacheco Counseling Psychology Leslie Ka‘iu Kimura Counseling Psychology Kananinohea Kapāokalāikawaiola Chang Kawai‘ae‘a Māka‘imoku Chantelle M Schieven China-U.S. Relations Indigenous Language & Culture Revitalization Xueyuan Zhang Brandi Lee Kaiolohia Say Masaoka China-U.S. Relations Indigenous Language & Culture Revitalization Master of Education Leesa Jo Robertson Master of Science Trisha Brooke Atwood Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Effects of Hydrological Forcing on the Structure of a Tropical Estuarine Food Web Brandon Cody Chapin Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Integrating Literature, Industry Participant Knowledge, and Fishery Data to Formulate Management Recommendations for a Targeted Marine Aquarium Species, Centropyge potteri (Pomacanthidae), in the Hawaiian Islands Katie Ann Gaut Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Application of the Nonpoint Source Pollution and Erosion Comparison Tool (N-SPECT) Model for Resource Management in the Waiulaula Watershed, Island of Hawai`i Abelardo Antonio Rojas Umaña Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Amy Sanae Shimabukuro Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Master Hooding Mentors: China US Relations Dr. Jerry Calton Counseling Psychology Ms. Myhraliza Aala Dr. Gay Barfield Dr. William Concepcion Ms. Charlotte Grimm Ms. Ginger Hamilton Ms. Barbara Heintz Ms. Heidimarie Koop Ms. Nancy Matthews Dr. Ruth Robison Dr. Melisa Secola tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science Dr. Kevin Hopkins Dr. Richard MacKenzie Dr. Tracy Wiegner College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Kiersten Sachie Akahoshi Elizabeth Janet Band * Curtis Kelii Camacho Aaron P. 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Spitalsky Indigenous Teacher Education Indigenous Teacher Education Indigenous Teacher Education Indigenous Teacher Education Indigenous Teacher Education Indigenous Teacher Education * Honors Candidate ❖ Chancellor’s Scholar Honor Societies Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Association Honor Society Shirley Dellinger Andrew Misitano Alexander Kay Keri Rolon Margaret Maloney-Lee John Rolf Roth Jauslyne Wong Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society of the National Communication Association Precious Alejo Peter Super Elizabeth Brown Keira Yabusaki Shauna Ige Alexandra Cohen Holly Gomez Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society Regan Hamakawa Lisa Leffingwell Nicole Rahberg Delilah Rieker Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society Alexandra Cohen Shane Gibler Liann Marks Thalassa Quebec Eric Santos Alena Seim Laura Springer Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society Cecily Ballio Jennifer Baptista Melissa Bartholomew Auli‘i Canencia Suk Yee Chan-Harris Athena Gray Lauren Hill Edward Johns Lorraine Jonsdottir Devonne Like Michelle Lopez Stefanie Morgan Kyoko Nozaki Tama Trentacoste Patricia Walters Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society Caron Badis Amanda Cabreros Mallory Durel Amy Horwitz Tabatha Janado Anne Lawson Leah Monterrosa Brittany Neal Mellissa Petro Allan Quitoriano Marisa Rosehill Gina Ross Acknowledgments A warm MAHALO to those whose valuable efforts contributed to the planning of the Spring 2009 Commencement: Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Philip Castille; Assistant Vice Chancellor Dr. Kenith Simmons; Secretary to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Ms. Jenny Wakida; Commencement Committee Chair Ms. Judith Fox-Goldstein; Commencement Committee Ms. Mary Ann Tsuchiyama, Ms. Sharay Uemura, and the UH Hilo Conference Center Announcers.......................................................................................... Mr. Kalani Makekau-Whittaker, Ms. Kainoa Ariola University Congress.........................................................................................................................................Dr. Cedric Muir Faculty Marshals.................................................................................................................... Dr. Tam Vu, Dr. Richard Biffle, Dr. Susan Jarvi Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee........................................................................................... Dr. Todd Belt, Chair Usher.................................................................................. Ms. Mary Ann Tsuchiyama, Ms. Sharay Uemura, Coordinators Facilities & Decor...................................................................................................... Mr. Kolin Kettleson, Auxiliary Services; UH Hilo Conference Center; Mr. Paul Moffet, Ho‘olulu Park Complex; Mr. Randy Nevins, Palms Student Speaker Selection Committee..............................................................................................Ms. Rayna Morel, Chair BOR Award for Excellence in Teaching Marshal .................................................................................. Dr. Judith Gersting BOR Award 2006 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Marshal...................................................................... Ms. Nadine Wolff, Chancellor’s Award 2008 Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching Marshal..............................................................Dr. Todd Belt, Frances Davis Award 2008 Program................................................................................................................ Academic Affairs; Administrative Affairs, Graphic Services; Media Services; Office for Student Affairs, Office of the Chancellor; UH Hilo Student Association; Office of University Relations Sign Language Interpreters........................................................................... Ms. Malina Dravis-Tucker, Ms. Tara Trujillo Special thanks to: Hui Ka Ua for kukui nut lei provided for graduation candidates, Ms. Bridget Awong, Ms. Barbara Bostwick, Mr. James Cromwell, Mr. Walter Dudoit, Mr. Joseph Estrella, Ms. Ginger Hamilton, Ms. Myrtle Hara, Ms. Karla Hayashi, Ms. Marcia Heller, Mr. Ken Hupp, Ms. Alyson Kakugawa-Leong, Ms. Gail Makuakane-Lundin, Mr. Craig Mori, Mr. Curtis Nishioka, Mr. John Oshima, Ms. Lennett Pavao, Mr. Robin Takahashi, Ms. Yu Yok Pearring, Ms. Margaret Shiba, Ms. Susan Shirachi, Ms. Janis Shirai, Mr. Bryan Simmons, Ms. Susan Yugawa, Ms. Cathy Zenz, Aunty Luana Kawelu/Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, and the staff and students of Nawahïokalani‘opu‘u. Lehua cover art by Dietrich Varez. The Star-Spangled Banner Poem by Francis Scott Key Music by John Stafford Smith 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 rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Hawai‘i Pono‘i Music by Henri Berger Hawai‘i pono‘ï Nänä i kou mö‘ï Ka lani ali‘i Ke ali‘i. Lyrics by David Kaläkaua Hawai‘i’s very own, Look to your sovereign lord, Your chief that is heaven-born, Who is your king. Hui: Makua lani ë Kamehameha ë Na käua e pale Protector heaven-sent, Kamehameha great, To vanquish every foe Me ka ihe. With conquering spear. Hawai‘i pono‘ï Nänä i nä ali‘i Nä pua muli kou Nä pöki‘i. People of Hawai‘i’s land, Look to your native chiefs, Your sole surviving lords, The nation’s pride. Hawai‘i pono‘ï E ka lähui ë ‘O käu hana nui E ui ë. People of Hawaiian stock, My nation ever dear, With loins begirt for work Strive with your might. Pulelo Ha‘aheo Words by Kauanoe Kamanä, Kalena Silva, William H. Wilson Music by Haunani Bernardino Pulelo ha‘aheo ke ahi a nä lehua a‘o Hilo Hilo o ka mälamalama, lamakü o nei ao Ka ua Kanilehua ka‘u e pülama mau ai Hilo i ka uluwehiwehi, wehi kau i ka wëkiu Hui: E kü a‘e e Hilo, lei i ka na‘auao Ho‘okahi ka umauma, ho‘okahi pu‘uwai. English Translation by Kauanoe Kamanä, Kalena Silva, Kenith Simmons, William H. Wilson Lehua blossom flames leap high above Hilo, Hilo, proud bearer of the torch of wisdom, light for all to share. I shall always cherish the Kanilehua rain; Hilo, lush with vegetation, a lei reaching to the highest peaks. Chorus: Rise up, O Hilo, wear proudly the mantle of enlightenment; Let us stand united in purpose, mind and heart. UHHSA RECEPTION This document is available in alternate format upon request. This facility is wheelchair accessible, and sign language interpreters are located to the left of the stage. Parents, relatives and friends: To find your graduate after the Commencement Ceremony, look for the first letter of his or her last name posted on the walls encircling the main floor of the Stadium. Congratulations to all of you!
