Summer 2009 Newsletter

Vol.1 Issue 1 2600 Campus Road, QLCSS 308 Œ Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822 Phone: (808) 956‐6186 Œ Fax: (808) 956‐6837 Email: copuhm@hawaii.edu Œ www.hawaii.edu/cop Graduating
from college has not only been a personal goal for many COP students,
but a long-life dream of their parents and their many supporters. On May 16th,
family and friends of eighteen COP alumni celebrated as they
marched on stage to receive their well deserved college
COP Alumni Graduates diploma. At the end of this summer, seven more COP
alumni will be graduating from the University of Hawai‘i at
Mānoa. Congratulations to all COP alumni graduates:
Welcome COP 2009 Bachelor’s Degree: 2002: Jami Ablan, Kauanoe
Mossman, David Velasco. 2003: Kyle Higa 2004:
Recognizing Alumni
Ashlee Alfonso, Charity Baloran, Matthew Bruening,
Ava Cavaco , Matthew Coelho, Sydney Coelho,
Leadership
Krystle Coloma, Lina (Reyes) Crowell, Matthew
Sweet Success!
25 COP Alumni Graduate, Earn Degree
David Velasco COP 2002 Fredeluces, James Funtanilla), Janice Gabriel, Ryan
Hoan,
Rajat Jetley
Cindy Li,
Angelica
Rabang, 2005: Jarrett Ku, Leila Lagundino, Mariel
Seveses, Christine Vo Master’s Degree: 2002: Jonah
Chang-Purdy 2004: Marc Sim
In the News Shantel Allagonez Michael Alves Kainoa Andrade Stephanie Barbosa Ashley Baros Jannalyn Marie Barsatan Christian Cacalda Chantalle Anne Cacpal Rachel Cameros Sophia Carba Lorelei Castillo Myra Joy Cortel Briana Dacoscos DesiRay DeLuze Jerico Dollopac Ashlie Duarte‐Smith Ryan Duque Kayla Ehia Mariah Flanigan‐Garcia Garrison Garma Emily Goris Isreal Gregory Richard Hernandez Jayginaleen Ifenuk Jeremy Imose John Kaawa Leitan‐Lee Kaili‐Mauhili Waylon Kaina Reece Katada Ryan Keremius Kayla Koanui‐Kong Kawika Kwon Rusty Largo Lydia Linogon Jessica Llanes Insight to Summer
Cale Llewellyn Caitlin Maile Christopher Major Jessica Marote Maka Marquez Nathan McCloud Aaron Mochizuki Malie Moe Mhanivel Moresca Jenna Noga George Oliveros Chelsea Otsuka Deezerie Pacris Michael Pader Brendon Paracuelles Sini Pepa Chy’ann Peters Ronald Phouksouvath Keoki Reis‐Moniz Desiree Rosa Joel Sana Shaydene Santos‐Colburn Phylicia Scott Shelby Sim Camille Simon Stanton Souza Michael Stone Olivia Suga Charli Talon Brandon Tanoue Devyn Tavares Benjamin Tran Gabrielle Tulonghari Christian Woo‐O’Brien Suzi Yuk COP 2009 Student Orientation
Written By: Kory Solatorio ’07 and Riva Torno ’06
As we all know, the recruiting, screening, and
selection process for COP students is a long and
arduous process. This year, it took over six months
to select 70 students to participate in this summer’s COP
2009 program. As the COP staff had months of decision making, the
new COP 2009 students had just one day of student orientation to learn
about what is in store for their summer, to meet their new classmates,
and decide who they would want to room with, before the summer
program began.
The COP 2009 Student Orientation
was held on May 13th at UHM’s
Campus Center Ballroom. The
whole day was dedicated to
preparing the students for the
summer: what to pack, what classes
they’re taking, what dorm they’ll be
staying in, and who their roommate
will be.
Remember to
be openminded and
respect other
people…
-Advised
Mariel Seveses
Cop ‘05
To help answer the multitude of
questions, COP alumni offered
advice. “Remember to be open-minded and respect other people
and everything should be fine”, advised Mariel Seveses (COP ‘05).
Sydney Coelho (‘05) recommended COP ‘09 to find their passion and
make a difference in their community.
Another portion of the orientation was ice breakers and hands on
activities. At first everyone seemed
shy and intimidated, but towards the
end of the day, everyone opened up
and enjoyed themselves. All it
took was just that one day and
friendships started to blossom.
Before the day even concluded,
the
students
exchanged
information and made plans to
go out to the beach together.
It will be a great summer to
look forward to.
Congratulations!
Recognizing COP Alumni Graduates
Matthew Coelho As the 2009 Spring semester neared its end, the COP staff organized its
first ever COP Alumni Graduation Party to recognize graduating COP
alumni. Family and friends of the graduating COP alumni were invited
down memory lane as COP advisors Mike and Gina talked about the trials,
tribulations, and congratulatory moments of the graduating alumni. Also in
attendance were COP alumni Kumu Kaliko Baker (’90) and Kumu Haili
Baker (’90) to give the graduates words of advice as they embark on a new
chapter in their life. COP Retention Coordinator, Tasha, also surprised the
graduates with their very own COP stoll to wear as they marched during the
graduation ceremony.
COP 2005 MENTORING: Helping Fellow COP Students
Share your college experience, knowledge, inside tips and
tricks on how to survive the first year of college with
incoming COP 2009 by becoming their Alaka‘i or mentor.
Contact Tasha Valenzuela at tvalenzu@hawaii.edu if you
want to be a peer mentor, Alaka‘i
Director: Michael Maglaya Counselor: Gina Maesaka Retention Coordinator: Tasha Valenzuela Manawa Kūpono Program: Kira Lee Manawa Kūpono Program: Julie Afong Office Assistant: Tammy Suekawa‐Silva Volunteer: Leslie Tyson Kamakana Aquino (‘07) Evette Bass (‘05) Jovana Shigetani (‘08) Kory Solatorio (‘07) Riva Torno (‘06) COP STAFF STUDENT ASSISTANTS Again, CONGRATULATIONS
COP Alumni Graduates!
If
you
want to
be
recognized with a COP stoll upon
graduation, get involved! Give back to the
program that made it all possible for
you. Volunteer your time and participate in
activities sponsored by COP or even become
a COP Alaka’i mentor.
For more Information,
contact Retention
Coordinator,
Tasha
Valenzuela
at
956-6186.
Ashlee Alfonso COP 2005
Written By Kamakana Aquino ‘07
eadership can be defined as the position or function of a leader, ability to lead, or an act or instance of leading,
guidance,
or direction. I came into leadership because I wanted to make a difference in our school and my
community.
My interests lie within the Hawaiian language and culture. When I found out that there was no Hawaiian Club here
at Mānoa, I took the initiative upon myself to learn more. With help and encouragement from various advisors, I
decided to organize a Hawaiian club at Mānoa. I soon learned that there once was a Hawaiian club, so I found friends
to help me organize and resurrect Hui Aloha ‘Āina Tuahine. Active members in this club continue to perpetuate and
promote
the Hawaiian language, culture, and history within UH and the community. We hold meetings, participate,
and chant at various events and conferences.
Experience
I gained as President of Hui Aloha ‘Āina Tuahine gave me confidence to run for the Associated Students
of the University Hawa‘i (ASUH) Senator position, representing the undergraduates of Hawai‘inuiākea School of
Hawaiian
Knowledge and the School of Pacific and Asian Studies. I was successfully selected to represent my school
and now I am hoping for much more new experiences that may come my way. I know that this is a growing and
learning experience that will be very beneficial for my life.
I encourage
all of you to be aware of what’s going on and to get involved on our campus, whether it may be in
student
government, clubs, or sports. Realize your passion, search for people with common interests, and make an
impact.
Get active and stay involved. Like the C.O.P. motto “To Be The Best You Can Be”, that is what I am
striving
to
accomplish and so should all of you!
24 (M) First Day of Class 2 (W) Last day to add courses 31 (M) Last day to drop 7 (M) Holiday: Labor Day L
AUGUST classes without “W” SEPTEMBER COP is planning for a in the year !!!!! If you would like to help plan the event, please contact COP Office at 956‐6186. In the News
What are COP Alumni Up to Now?
Jasmine Enos-Amanonce ’07: Jasmine’s outstanding record of
academic achievement earned her the recognition of being selected one
of ten Presidential Scholars. This honor provides her with UHM college
tuition for two years and includes a one-time $2000 travel grant.
Kacie Galarza ’02: Kacie just welcomed her second baby girl, Alyssa
Arnold on July 6th. Her first daughter, Lily Arnold is 1 years old!
Congratulations!
Bronson AhTou ’06 and Jovana Shigetani ’08: Selected to attend the
Summer 2009 Student Development Seminar in Oregon.
The following COP Alumni were elected as ASUH Senators for this
academic year: Bronson AhTou ‘06, Kamakana Aquino ‘07,
Clifford Badua ‘06, Ergel Valenzuela ’07, and Justin Ragasa ’07.
Congratulations!
UH Mānoa’s
NEW
Parking Policies
Effective July 1, 2009, new parking
rates will take effect at the University
of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus. It will
be in effect over the next two years.
Parking permits rates will increase
25% for the upper campus and 15%
for the lower campus for the first
year. For the second year, 10% for
both the upper and lower campus
permits.
Lower campus daily flat parking rates
will be $4 prior to 4:00 p.m. Upper
campus daily parking rates are $4 per
hour prior to 4:00 p.m. After 4:00
p.m., a flat parking rate of $5 will
apply to the entire campus.
Additional information:
• Same day unlimited re-entry will be
allowed at no additional cost with a
paid daily flat rate parking ticket.
• Evening parking permits are
available to students at a monthly flat
rate.
• Fall 2009 UPASS (discounted bus
passes) will be available for purchase
by students with valid UH IDs at the
Campus Center Ticket, Information
and ID Office, and the UHM Parking
Office.
Please visit the University of Hawai‘i
at Mānoa Parking Web site at
www.hawaii.edu/parking for the new
rate schedule and for more detailed
information.