At the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, learning is moving beyond the classroom and gaining national attention.

Two faculty members, Xuan Xie and Olga Sideleva, have been selected for a competitive national cohort focused on civic learning and economic opportunity. The initiative is led by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities in partnership with Public Agenda. Only 15 educators were chosen in the country.

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo is the only university with two representatives.

The program brings faculty together to redesign courses to help students connect what they learn with real careers, while strengthening ties to their communities.

Community marketing

Xie, an assistant professor in the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo , has already been doing that. In her marketing course, students work directly with Hawaiʻi Island businesses.

“I am passionate about integrating community-engaged learning into my curriculum,” she said. “I hope this program empowers me to create impactful, community-centered learning experiences that enhance students’ economic mobility.”

Her approach reflects ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo’s overall mission, said Todd Inouye, director of the College of Business and Economics.

“That’s especially meaningful in a rural community where employment rates and educational attainment lag other parts of the state.”

Ocean learning

Sideleva is bringing that same mindset to science as a biology lecturer in the (CNHS). She is reworking her oceanography course to focus on real-world application, from environmental research to career pathways on Hawaiʻi Island.

“Through this approach, students learn to see oceanography not only as an academic discipline, but as a meaningful tool for civic responsibility, sustainable economic opportunity, and community well-being on Hawaiʻi Island,” Sideleva said.

“CNHS is committed to curricula that embrace community engagement across our programs — whether to advance environmental and cultural protection of ʻÄå¾±²Ô²¹, social justice, or economic development,” said CNHS Dean Simon Kattenhorn.

Both faculty will bring new strategies back to Hilo, preparing students for careers and community service.

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates April 2018 faculty and staff anniversaries.

50 Years

Springer, Hisami K
Librarian, Library Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Suzuki, Sandra K
Library Technician, Library Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

30 Years

Anthony, Leona M
Instructional and Student Support, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Demello, Lee A
Office Assistant, Emergency Medical Services, Kapiʻolani CC

Emmsley, Ann N
Professor, Vocational Education, Maui College

Kikuchi, Susan
Institutional Support, School of Travel Industry Management, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Matsumoto, Karen K
Secretary, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Mueller, Charles
Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Pagotto, Louise
Interim Chancellor, Chancellor’s Office, Kapiʻolani CC

20 Years

Amano, Pamela M
Institutional Support, College of Business, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Hirose-Wong, Shannon
Associate Specialist, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kanehiro, Christopher
Institutional Support, School of Nursing, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kimura, Rene M
Academic Support, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Matsumoto, Kathy K
Institutional Support, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Pactol, Brian J
Vice Chancellor, Administrative Chancellor’s Office, Windward CC

10 Years

Fernandes, Sasha
Assistant Specialist, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Goetze, Erica
Associate Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Gomes, Farrahmarie K
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Hupp, Kenneth E
Info, Events and Publications, University Relations, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Kashiwagi Kunimitsu, K
Institutional Support, Budget and Finance, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Le, Hang M
Lecturer, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Legaspi, Erwin V
Academic Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Lin, James C
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Nagata, Kay M
Instructional and Student Support, Student Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Robello, Scott A
Janitor, Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Tomita, Keri A
Institutional Support, Administrative Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Uyeda, Grant F
Institutional Support, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Watai, Kelcie K
Institutional Support, Budget and Finance, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Yabui, Mark Y
Institutional Support, Research Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates March 2018 faculty and staff anniversaries.

40 Years

Callies, David L
Professor and Kudo Chair of Law, School of Law, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Karl, David M
Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Robinson, Suzette T
Academic Affairs Program Officer, Academic Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

30 Years

Chang, Neal W
Agricultural Research Tech, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Chee, Jean T
Secretary, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Chigawa, Steven H
Instructional and Student Support, Enrollment Services, Windward CC

Gerber, Joan I
Academic Support, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Hochstein, Robert W
Professor, Vocational Technology, Leeward CC

Honnaka, Robyn Y
Institutional Support, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kam, Lisa M
Secretary, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Lau, Stuart D
Instructional and Student Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Pandya, Naresh
Assistant Professor, Natural Science, Kapiʻolani CC

Shintani, Audrey C
Institutional Support, College of Natural Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Sugii, Nellie C
Junior Researcher, Lyon Arboretum, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Uyeda, Linda K
Account Clerk, College of Engineering, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

20 Years

Chu, Marshal A
Information Technology, Auxiliary Enterprise, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Duyao, Andrea A
Institutional Support, Administrative Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Pauka, Kirstin
Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Tome, Carrie H
Academic Support, Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Yanagi, Ann H
Secretary, Library Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

10 Years

Aiu, Kauaalohi, M
Instructor, Nursing, Kapiʻolani CC

Antonio, Tawny L
Instructional and Student Support, Enrollment Services, Leeward CC

Bantum, Erin O
Associate Researcher, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Busche-Ong, L
Instructional and Student Support, Vocational Technology, Honolulu CC

Duckart, Frank R
Information Technology, Information Technology Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Fernandez, Analyn F
Institutional Support, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Fogelgren, Benjamin C
Associate Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Foo, Lori L
Instructional and Student Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Guo, Jing
Associate Professor, School of Social Work, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Gushiken, Kellie S
Institutional Support, Research Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Hedges, Jerris R
Dean, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Huebler, Deborah T
Director of Campus Services, Auxiliary Enterprise, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kagawa, Dana M
Media Design and Production, Auxiliary Enterprise, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kim, Erin J
Information Technology, Administrative Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Kojiro, Shana M
Institutional Support, Administrative Director’s Office, Hawaiʻi CC

Mirza, Adly A
Lecturer, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Morimoto, Karen H
Institutional Support, Budget and Finance, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Pasi, Amelia M
Lecturer, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Rita, Denice S
Office Assistant, Enrollment Services, Windward CC

Sakamoto, Annette L
Office Assistant, Administrative Director’s Office, Maui College

Santos, Jon F
University Security Officer, Administrative Director’s Office, Leeward CC

Takahashi, Troy M
Instructional and Student Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Tom, Marita D
Institutional Support, Budget and Finance, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Wu, Yolanda C
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates August 2017 faculty and staff anniversaries.

40 Years

Morse, Johnathan
Professor, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Nakayama, Harry K
Professor, Allied Health, Kapiʻolani CC

Okada, Betty
Office Assistant, Dean’s Office, Hawaiʻi CC

30 Years

Ciotti, Joseph E
Professor, Natural Sciences, Windward CC

Cleveland, Erik R
Associate Professor, College of Agriculture, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Herman, Louis G
Professor, Political Science, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Hoshino, Sandy Y
Professor, Counseling and Guidance, Leeward CC

Kameʻeleihiwa, L
Professor, Hawaiʻinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Meech, Karen J
Astronomer, Institute for Astronomy, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Miyasato, Terri S
Institutional Support, University of Hawaiʻi Press, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Miyose, Dean Y
Building Maintenance, Auxiliary Service, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Okinaka, Alton M
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Riggs, H R
Interim Dean, College of Engineering, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Tanga, Dennis C
Assistant Professor, Vocational Technology, Maui College

Vitousek, Kelly M
Associate Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

20 Years

Baker, Tammy R
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Biagioni, Edoardo S
Associate Professor, College of Natural Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Bremser, Sarah
Professor, Humanities, Kapiʻolani CC

Cassity, Brian L
Professor, Humanities, Kapiʻolani CC

de Pillis, Emmeline G
Professor, College of Business and Economics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Delucchi, Michael A
Professor, Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Emoto, Claude K
Information Technology, Information Technology Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Fukui-Stoos, Lorianne
Instructional and Student Support, Enrollment Services, Hawaiʻi CC

Ginoza, Alan I
Athletics, Intercollegiate Athletics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Grabar, Andrew
Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Hefner, Carl J
Professor, Social Science, Kapiʻolani CC

Inouye, Susan B
Professor, Language Arts, Kapiʻolani CC

Johnson, David T
Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kataoka, Yukio
Professor, Language Arts, Kapiʻolani CC

Kimura, Iris F
Professor, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Koikari, Mire
Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Krot, Alexander
Researcher, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

May, Stanley K
Professor, Business Education, Leeward CC

McCumber, James K
Building Maintenance Supervisor, Student Housing Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Mills, Peter R
Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Murakami, Violet S
Professor, Humanities, Hawaiʻi CC

Nadamoto, Christine A
Associate Professor, Nursing, Kapiʻolani CC

Naito, Karl Y
Assistant Professor, Dean’s Office, Kapiʻolani CC

Norfleet, Barbara C
Assistant Professor, Language Arts, Kapiʻolani CC

Salzman, Michael B
Professor and Chair, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Skorikov, Vladimir B
Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Suryanata, Krisnawati
Associate Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Teruya, Jenny N
Associate Professor, College of Business Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Umetsu, Debora A
Institutional Support, Administrative Director’s Office, Honolulu CC

Wang, Enbao
Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Williams, Betty L
Associate Professor, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Yano, Christine R
Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Yoshihara, Mari
Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Zuern, John D
Associate Professor and Acting Director, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

10 Years

Ackermann, Bettina
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Ahsan, Samina
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Anderson, Jean M
Assistant Professor, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Asuncion, Carrie-ann
Institutional Support, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Balutski, Brandi J
Junior Specialist, Hawaiʻinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Bariyanga, Joseph
Associate Professor, Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Bautista, Lola Q
Associate Professor, School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Bock, Jeffrey R
Instructional and Student Support, Children’s Center, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Bueno, Racquel S
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Cawdrey, Michael G
Assistant Professor, Social Sciences, Leeward CC

Cepeda, Karla E
Instructor, Nursing, Kapiʻolani CC

Chen, Qi
Associate Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Coffman, M
Associate Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Crockett, Charmaine C
Academic Support, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Dewitt, Tom S
Associate Professor, College of Business and Economics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Faucci, Anuschka
Academic Support, College of Natural Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Ford, Shawn M
Assistant Professor, Language Arts, Kapiʻolani CC

Furuto, Linda H
Associate Professor, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Ganesathasan, Menaka
Institutional Support, Research Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Gazan, Richard S
Associate Professor, College of Natural Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Goodyear-Kaʻopua, J
Associate Professor and Acting Chair, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Groeniger, Scott D
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Hayes, Michael T
Associate Professor, Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Helm, Susan E
Associate Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Hernandez, Kelly-ann
Institutional Support, School of Law, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Higa-King, Jennifer
Interim Dean, Dean’s Office, Honolulu CC

Hoomanawanui, Sherilyn
Associate Professor, College of Language, Literature and Linguistics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Hoover, Maya F
Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Hu, Meidor
Associate Professor, Humanities, Hawaiʻi CC

Im, Seongah
Associate Professor, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Inake, Rachel L
Assistant Professor, Dean’s Office, Leeward CC

Irvine, Christine K
Professor, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Johnson, Gene H
Associate Professor, College of Business and Economics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Judd, Jeffrey S
Associate Professor, Social Science, Leeward CC

Jung, Boo C
Associate Professor, College of Business Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kimura, Aya
Associate Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kjos-Hanssen, Bjoern
Professor, College of Natural Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Krieger, Linda H
Professor, School of Law, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kuntz, Wendy A
Associate Professor, Natural Sciences, Kapiʻolani CC

Kuwaye, Glenn-dee N
Instructor, Counsel and Guidance, Hawaiʻi CC

Lau kong, Malia K
Assistant Professor, Humanities, Windward CC

Lee, Chae H
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Lin, Ingrid Y
Associate Professor, School of Travel Industry Management, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Litton, Creighton M
Associate Professor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Lovell, Eileen P
Associate Professor, School of Nursing, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Lum, Audrey K
Office Assistant, Auxiliary Enterprise, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Machosky, Brenda E
Professor, Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Mark, Debra
Associate Professor, School of Nursing, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Maruyama Jr, Donald K
Associate Professor, Food Services, Leeward CC

McQuiston, Katherine
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Mohr, Michel
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Momohara, Melvin P
Maintenance Mechanic, Administrative Director’s Office, Kauaʻi CC

Morita, Lance K
Assistant Professor, Language Arts, Leeward CC

Nishimura, Amy N
Professor, Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Ogoshi, Richard M
Associate Biofuel Agronomist, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Price, Jonathan P
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Rasor, Jeremy
Instructional and Student Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Reilly, Andrew H
Associate Professor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Robertson, Scott P
Professor and Associate Chair, College of Natural Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Romaniello, Matthew P
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Rossi, Pualiʻiliʻi
Instructor, Humanities, Kauaʻi CC

Ruiz, Efren
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Scharnhorst, Anne F
Associate Professor, Nursing, Maui College

Schiffner, Amy L
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Schoefield, Larry C
Janitor, Intercollegiate Athletics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Schwartz, Jonathan L
Associate Professor, Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Shaffer, Eric P
Associate Professor, Language Arts, Honolulu CC

Shimoda, Scott M
Institutional Support, Budget and Finance, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Skilling, Liam
Associate Specialist, School of Law, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Spencer, Ashley
Institutional Support, Nursing, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Stokes, Alexander
Assistant Researcher, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Stotzer, Rebecca L
Professor, School of Social Work, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Taba, Glen S
Instructor, Vocational Technology, Kauaʻi CC

Takamatsu, Heather H
Assistant Professor, Counseling and Guidance, Leeward CC

Tanigawa, Darrick G
Institutional Support, Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Tano, Chris Q
General Laborer, Administrative Director’s Office, Windward CC

Trujilo, James G
Instructor, Vocational Engineer, Kauaʻi CC

Vallesteros, Judelyn
Instructor, Nursing, Kapiʻolani CC

Wang, Haidan
Assistant Professor, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Wataoka, Audris M
Office Assistant, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Wissman, Brian D
Associate Professor and Chair, College of Arts and Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Yan, Tao
Associate Professor, College of Engineering, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Yang, Haining
Researcher, Cancer Center Hawaiʻi, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Yin Jing
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Yonezawa, Shioko
Assistant Professor, Language Arts, Honolulu CC

Zhang, Wei
Associate Professor, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Fall 2017 tuition payment deadline is August 30

Tuition and fees for students registering July 26 to August 30, 2017 must be paid in full or enrollment in the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Installment Payment Plan by Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 4 p.m. (HST). If full payment or enrollment in the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Installment Payment Plan is not posted to your MyÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ account by Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 4 p.m. (HST), you will have a financial obligation and a hold will be placed on your account. Please refer to the Fall 2017 Registration Guide for detailed information.

Full payment can be made by MasterCard, VISA or any credit card accepted by the Discover Network such as Discover, Diners and JCB, pinless debit card or web check (checking or savings account) or sign up for the Installment Payment Plan over the web by connecting to . Check payments can be mailed to University of Hawaiʻi Cashier’s Office, 2600 Campus Road, QLCSS 105, Honolulu, HI 96821-2222.

Students should allow a minimum of 5 days for mail delivery to meet the payment deadline. Students should use the Mail-In Payment Remittance Form in the Fall 2017 Registration Guide to mail in their payment. Campus mail and drop off payments are not accepted. Payment by cash or check can be made in person at the Cashier’s Office, Student Services Center, First Floor, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For students’ convenience, the Cashier’s Office will have extended window service hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 30, 2017.

Students who are due a refund should verify their mailing address is correct and sign up for eRefund on their MyÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ portal.

Fall 2017 faculty and staff tuition waivers

Eligible University of Hawaiʻi employees (this does not apply to graduate assistants) may enroll in credit courses in the university system and use a Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver to pay for a maximum of 6 credit hrs per semester. Employees must first apply for admission (submit a ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Admission Application Form to the Admissions Office) by the appropriate deadline and be admitted before registering for classes.

Employees should disregard the scheduled registration time given to them by MyÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ since Faculty/Staff Tuition Waivers are valid only for classes registered during the late registration period (August 21 to August 30). Employees must register on MyÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ. Faculty and staff who register before the late registration period will be assessed all applicable tuition and fees. No refunds will be made.

Tuition and fees must be paid in full by Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 4 p.m. (HST). Absolute last day to process Fall 2017 Faculty/Staff/Spouse/Domestic Partner Tuition Waivers will be Monday, September 11, 2017, 3:30 p.m. (HST). Please refer to the Fall 2017 Registration Guide for detailed information.

For more information, contact the at (808) 956-7554 or via email.

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Willard Wilson Distinguished Service Award is intended to recognize an employee whose commitment and performance has made a significant impact on the University of Hawaiʻi System.

To submit nominations for the 2017 awards, donwload the eligibility, criteria and nomination form from the Willard Wilson Distinguished Service Award webpage. Information about past award winners can also be found on the site.

The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, August 14, 2017 by 04:30 p.m.

For more information please contact Courtney Domingo at the at (808) 956-8207 or by email.

The University of Hawaiʻi President’s Award for Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance is a systemwide award that recognizes the dedicated efforts of an individual from any facilities management office who has exhibited sustained superior performance in a maintenance, landscaping, custodial, shop or trucking position.

To submit nominations for this year’s award, download the eligibility, criteria and nomination form from the President’s Award for Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance website. Information about past award recipients can also be found on the site.

The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, August 14, 2017 by 4:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Courtney Domingo at the at (808) 956-8207 or by email.

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates July 2017 faculty and staff anniversaries.

50 Years

Bess, Henry D
Professor, College of Business Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

40 Years

Melish, John S
Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Nakagawa, Deborah K
Assistant, Community Colleges, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

30 Years

Chong, Gwen K
Academic Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Nakamura, Andrea L
Library Technician, Hamilton Library, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

20 Years

Buenconsejo-Lum, Lee
Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Dalmiya, Vrinda
Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Fiesta, Walter S
Sprinkler System Repairer, Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Mattos, Jodie h
Librarian, Hamilton Library, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Nakamura, Joann M
Secretary, University Health Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Ostrowski, Robert A
Janitor, Administrative Director’s Office, Windward CC

Pauka, Kirstin
Professor, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Pinho-Goldman, Janet
Secretary, College of Arts and Humanities, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Rodwell, Gary D
Information Technology, Chancellor’s Office, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Teranishi, Gwen S
Office Assistant, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Wisneski, Deirdre M
Assistant Softball Coach, Intercollegiate Athletics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

10 Years

Azevedo, Helen S
Janitor, Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Castillo, Mary G
Janitor, Intercollegiate Athletics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Cobb-Adams Jr, Gus K
Instructional and Student Support, Enrollment Services, Windward CC

Fo, Guy K
Instructor, Maintenance Repair, Honolulu CC

Fulgencio-Arre, Maria
Institutional Support, School of Nursing, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Gandule, Anselmo S
Janitor, Administrative Director’s Office, Leeward CC

Gurung, Namrata
Institutional Support, Center Center Hawaiʻi, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Hale, Elizabeth
Cashier, Administrative Director’s Office, Windward CC

Higa, Stacy K
Academic Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Hinshaw, Virginia S
Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Izon, Maureen B
Secretary, College of Engineering, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Jugas, Tasha
Instructional and Student Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kahale, Kyle-francois
Assistant Professor, Vocational Technology, Hawaiʻi CC

Kanei, Colsen K
Janitor, Intercollegiate Athletics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Kashiwada, Alissa L
Instructional and Student Support, Enrollment Services, Kapiʻolani CC

Khaafidh, Dawn
Assistant Professor, Language Arts, Kapiʻolani CC

Komoda, Edd M
Chemical Treatment Worker, Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Kupihea, Kehaulani
Piko Project Culture Practitioner, Student Service, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Lammers, Marc O
Associate Researcher, School of Ocean, Earth, Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Llewellyn, Clarke E
Professor, School of Architecture, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Mamizuka, Morgan L
Academic Support, School of Ocean, Earth, Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Manuel, Irene
Janitor, Administrative Director’s Office, Honolulu CC

Matsunaga, Ruth S
Institutional Support, Auxiliary Enterprise, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

McFall-Ngai, Margaret
Director of Research, School of Ocean, Earth, Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

McKown, James R
Instructor, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Medeiros Jr, David C
Instructor, Maintenance Repair, Honolulu CC

Mohandie, Cindy L
Library Assistant, Library Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Nagahiro, Arynn R
Institutional Support, College of Engineering, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Okada, Colleen K
Information Technology, School of Travel Industry Management, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Paul, Laura P
Jr Specialist, School of Social Work, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Pinkerton, Mitchell H
Research Support, College of Engineering, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Ruby, Edward G
Researcher, School of Ocean, Earth, Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Shannon, Maureen T
Graduate Chair, School of Nursing, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Shelton, Tina M
Info, Events and Publications, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Sorensen, Trevor
Specialist, College of Engineering, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Soria, Marissa V
Janitor, Administrative Director’s Office, Kapiʻolani CC

Stibbard, Melissa N
Academic Support, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Taniyama, Kristi L
Institutional Support, Intercollegiate Athletics, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

Yoshioka, Jon M
Associate Professor and Chair, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates June 2017 faculty and staff anniversaries.

50 Years

Tom, Roy H
Research Support, College of Natural Science, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

40 Years

Partika Jr, Harry
Information Technology, College of Social Science, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Tarumoto, Curtis T
Air Conditioning Mechanic, Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Toguchi, Charlotte C
Professor, Language Arts, Kapiʻolani CC

30 Years

Hui, George S
Researcher, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Le Marchand, Loic
Researcher, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

O’neal, Vaughnelle
Secretary, Dean’s Office, Leeward CC

20 Years

Lum, Kenneth K
Institutional Support, Budget and Finance, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Quemuel, Christine A
Interim Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

10 Years

Bankowski, Matthew J
Associate Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Barnette-Dombrowski, L
Information, Events and Publications, Administrative Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Chow, Jenny S
Instructional and Student Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Garcia, Ana L
Assistant Professor, Dean’s Office, Kapiʻolani CC

Gonsalves, Michael
Information Technology, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Hayashi, Junie
Assistant Professor, Dean’s Office, Leeward CC

Kerton, Marti S
Institutional Support, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Kim, Ji-yeon
Associate Specialist, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Knezek Jr, Bernard D
Information Technology, Information Technology Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Li Hagan, Alice
Director, Outreach College, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Makekau-Whittaker, K
Lecturer, Outreach College, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Momohara, Kristin
Instructional and Student Support, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Nishida, Joy
Information Technology, Chancellor’s Office, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Njoroge, Njoroge M
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Humanity, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Ritter, Joseph M
Facilities Planning and Design, Institute for Astronomy, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Rosa, Anne N
Academic Support, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Saito, Faith K
Instructor, Counseling and Guidance, Honolulu CC

Shimizu, David M
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Shinchi, Clifford T
Institutional Support, Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Takeno, Dwight S
Institutional Support, Research Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Tanabe, Curtis K
Institutional Support, Research Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Tran, Anna B
Institutional Support, Budget and Finance, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Yama, Joanne K
Institutional Support, Research Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Yamada, Janice N
Private Secretary, Provost’s Office, Kapiʻolani CC

Yuan, Gang
Information Technology, Research Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates May 2017 faculty and staff anniversaries.

40 Years

Boychuck, Rodney B
Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

30 Years

Dang, Michael D
Janitor, Administrative Director’s Office, Kapiʻolani CC

Dudoit, Stephanie A
Accountant Clerk, Outreach, Maui College

Kalua, Dwight K
Building Maintenance Worker, Administrative Director’s Office, Maui College

Nagoshi, Lyn Y
Institutional Support, Hamilton Library, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Tome, Melissa M
Instructional and Student Support, Information Technology Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Uruu, Gail L
Research Support, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Watanabe, Faye K
Library Assistant, Dean’s Office, Windward CC

Young Jr., Alexander
Carpenter, Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Systems

20 Years

De Soto, Paul
Groundskeeper, Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Systems

Fernandez, Michelle E
Library Technician, Library, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Han, Jae T
Building and Grounds Supervisor, Administrative Director’s Office, Leeward CC

Nakata, Lloyd A
Information Technology, Cashier’s Office, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Nyuha, Aaron J
Institutional Support, Community Colleges, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Smith Jr., John R
Specialist, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Takanishi, Lyn Y
Institutional Support, Institute for Astronomy, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

10 Years

Akiona, Evelyn L
Institutional Support, Research Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Ashida, Christina A
Instructional and Student Support, Office of the Registrar, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Bowman, David G
Supervising Library Technician, Hamilton Library, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Buto, Lisa S
Instructional and Student Support, Admissions and Records, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Chang, Leng C
Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Denault, Anthony J
Software Engineer, Institute for Astronomy, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Evans, Sam
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Hayes, Michael T
Associate Professor, Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ West Oʻahu

Higa, Sheldon Y
Account Clerk, Administrative Director’s Office, Hawaiʻi CC

Kekina, Donna S
Institutional Support, Administration, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System

Kiyohara, Ken
Academic Support, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Kuioka, Reid M
Jr. Specialist, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Losalio, Watson J
Secretary, Institutional Support, Hawaiʻi CC

Mier, Marissa F
Office Assistant, Continuing Education and Training, Leeward CC

Ohta, Baron M
Instructional and Student Support, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Stuart, James P
Academic Support, College of Business, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Tan, Ghee T
Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hilo

Terlaje, Julie G
Jr. Specialist, Student Affairs, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Wang, Koon-Hui
Associate Professor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Waskey, Angela K
Janitor, Administrative Director’s Office, Maui College

Watari, Joycelyn M
Library Assistant, Dean’s Office, Maui College

Yamamoto, Wendy K
Secretary, Public Service, Windward CC

Yoda, Stephanie E
Instructional and Student Support, University Health Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Mānoa

Young, Mark W
Information Technology, Information Technology Services, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ System