The Psychology Department at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is admitting a new cohort of 19 students in the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology (Specialization: Clinical Mental Health Counseling) in Fall 2018, following a one-year pause in new admissions to restructure the program.

The M.A. in Counseling Psychology is the only program in the UH System that trains clinical mental health counselors. The two-year, 60 semester-hour program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and its curriculum meets the state of Hawai’i’s requirements for a licensed mental health counselor. Students are trained to work effectively in culturally-diverse environments by highly-skilled faculty with a broad range of expertise in various areas of psychology.

A total of 125 students have received their degrees since the program began in 2005, and another nine will graduate in May. The number of students in the program each year has fluctuated from as few as seven to as many as 19. Accessibility has also been an issue.

“We have continuously received inquiries from people living outside of Hilo who were interested in the program, but could not come to Hilo to attend the sessions,” said Dr. Bryan Kim, professor of psychology and program director. “Because the program was designed for face-to-face, in-person classes during the Fall and Spring semesters, these individuals were unable to participate.”

The program’s strategic plan was revised to utilize videoconferencing technology through the UH System’s Hawai’i Interactive Television System (HITS). Beginning in Fall 2018, the program can be accessed via distance learning facilities such as the HITS classrooms at the Hawai’i Community College Palamanui campus in Kailua-Kona and the polycom room at the North Hawai’i Education and Research Center in Honoka`a.

“We’re very excited about these changes to make the program more accessible,” Kim said. “We now hope to enroll cohorts of 15 to 20 students on a consistent basis.”

Mental Health Counseling is a growing field with employment opportunities in a variety of settings, including community health centers, schools and universities, drug, alcohol and vocational rehabilitation, child welfare and family assistance agencies, residential care facilities, employee assistance programs and private practice. Kim said recent events, such as school shootings, have only increased demand.

“The tragedies that have occurred due to mental illness have brought greater attention to the mental health needs in our community, state and nation,” Kim said. ”Our program seeks to address this growing need for professional mental health care.”

Christine Park, a licensed mental health counselor who is currently pursuing a doctorate degree, received her MA in counseling psychology from UH Hilo as part of the program’s first cohort and noted that graduates of the program are well-prepared to meet the demand for high-quality, effective mental health care.

“The faculty care about the success of students and provide a challenging and supportive learning environment that prepares emerging counselors,” Park said. “I learned foundational and advanced counseling skills, which are essential to my work in the community and have enabled me to pursue a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision.”

The next admission cycle will begin with the priority deadline of January 1, 2019 and final deadline of February 28, 2019. For more information, visit http://counseling.uhh.hawaii.edu/.

Dr. Bryan Kim, a professor of psychology and director of the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (Specialization: Clinical Mental Health Counseling) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, has been named Editor of The Counseling Psychologist.

The publication, founded in 1969, is the official journal of the Society of Counseling Psychology, which represents the discipline and profession of counseling psychology. Kim is the first Asian-American selected as editor of the journal. He begins a one-year term as editor-elect in August 2018, followed by a six-year term as editor.

Kim joined UH Hilo in 2006 from the University of California at Santa Barbara where he was a tenured associate professor. Prior to that, he was a tenure-track assistant professor at the University of Maryland. At both institutions, he taught in the counseling psychology doctoral programs.

His research focuses on multicultural counseling psychology, psychotherapy process and outcome, counselor training, and measurement of culture-specific constructs.

He currently has over 80 publications, which include nine psychological instruments.

Three University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo students were recently selected to participate in a student leadership conference sponsored by the Tomodachi Daiwa House.

Kye Harford, Haruka Kono and Kotaro Yogi were among 40 students nationwide selected to attend the conference, which was held in Los Angeles, CA April 5-8, 2018. All expenses were covered for the participants.

The theme of the conference was “US-Japan Business and Community Partnerships: Practical Insights for Tomorrow’s Global Leaders.” It brought together students with personal, academic and/or professional interests in US-Japan relations. The focus was on broadening participants’ understanding of US-Japan relations, sharing leadership lessons, and imparting skills to help prepare them for global careers. In trainings and workshops, students built cross-cultural networking skills and explored leadership values, learned about career opportunities from leaders representing a variety of sectors, and met like-minded peers.

Harford and Yogi plan to graduate from UH Hilo in May 2018. Harford is a Geology major while Yogi is pursuing a Linguistics degree and certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Kono is a sophomore studying Biology. All three are international students originally from Japan.

The Tomodachi Initiative is a public-private partnership, born out of support for Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake that invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges as well as leadership programs. It aims to foster a generation of young American and Japanese leaders who are committed to and engaged in strengthening US-Japan relations, appreciate each other’s countries and cultures, and possess the global skills and mindsets needed to contribute to and thrive in a more cooperative, prosperous, and secure world.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites the public to a talk on “Diversity and its Discontents: How Multiculturalism Failed Us” Wednesday, May 2, 5-6 p.m., UCB Room 100. Light refreshments will be served.

Guest speaker Gary Y. Okihiro, Ph.D. is a nationally acclaimed scholar, founder and teacher of Asian American and comparative ethnic studies. He is a visiting professor of American Studies at Yale University, a professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University, and the founding director of Columbia's Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race. He has taught, directed and developed the comparative ethnic studies programs at Humboldt State University, Santa Clara University, and Cornell University.

Okihiro is the author of 14 books, and his research focuses on the United States, including Hawaiʻi, southern Africa, Asian studies and world history. He is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Studies Association and Association for Asian American Studies, received an honorary doctorate degree from the University of the Ryukyus (Okinawa), and is a past president of the Association for Asian American Studies.

The talk is sponsored by the UH Hilo Chancellor’s Diversity Committee and the Droste Foundation.

Anyone requiring auxiliary aids or special accommodations to participate should contact Patsy Iwasaki at piwasaki@hawaii.edu or 932-7074 by April 26.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Kapili Choir and University Chorus join the Hilo Community Chorus to present We Sing the Spring Sunday, May 6 at 2 pm in the Performing Arts Center.

The first half of the concert features a performance of John Rutter’s composition, “Requiem.” The seven-movement work builds on traditional Catholic and Anglican liturgy for a service of mourning while incorporating more contemporary idioms.

The second half showcases each of the choirs in their own set of songs, with styles ranging from the Baroque to popular melodies of Hawai’i, including selections arranged by island musicians Michael Springer and Rodney Wong.

We Sing the Spring is conducted jointly by Amy Horst and Tom McAlexander and accompanied by Walter Greenwood on piano. Featured performers include Performing Arts major Adrianna Zablan as soprano soloist, Kamehameha Schools teacher and composer Herb Mahelona on cello, and local musician Merry Kay Kiyan on oboe.

Tickets are $10 General, $7 Discount and $5 UH Hilo/Hawaiʻi CC students (with a valid student ID) and children, up to age 17. Tickets are available by calling the UH Hilo Box Office at 932-7490, Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 2 pm, or ordering online at artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu. For disability accommodation, contact Dori Yamada at 932-7496 (V), 933-3334 (TTY) at least 10 working days prior to the event.

A celebration was held today on campus to mark the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo designation as a Blue Zones Approved TM worksite. The Blue Zones concept of healthy living is modeled on the best practices of places where people not only live longer by reaching the age of 100 at an astonishing rate, but also enjoy a higher quality of life.

“UH Hilo now joins a number of businesses and organizations working together to transform Hilo into a Blue Zones community by adopting healthy best practices,” said Interim Chancellor Marcia Sakai. “As an institution of higher learning, we are already well-versed in developing healthy minds. We can now look forward to taking that next step to promoting overall physical well-being.”

UH Hilo clinched its designation on March 2, 2018 by getting at least 25 percent of its employees to sign the Blue Zones Personal Pledge and implementing the following actions to promote well-being:

• Creation of a wellness committee, and an annual engagement plan outlining wellness program activities and communication strategy

• Formation of a UH Hilo webpage dedicated to Blue Zones Project information

• Designation of parking stalls with signage encouraging people to park further away for added steps

• Hosting Purpose Workshops to help people discover their gifts, talents and purpose

• Organized healthy cooking demonstrations

• Formed Walking Moai groups to connect with others and enjoy walking together

Blue Zones Project Organizational Lead Jana Ortiz-Misiaszek noted that worksite approval isn’t the finish line, but rather, the first of what she hopes will be multiple milestones.

“UH Hilo has been a wonderful partner in well-being and provides opportunities to make the healthy choice the easy choice on campus,” Ortiz-Misiaszek said. “We now look forward to seeing how they evolve.”

Hawai’i Medical Service Association brought the Blue Zones Project initiative to Hawai’i to create a healthier, happier Hawai’i. For more information about the Blue Zones Project, contact the East Hawai’i team at bluezonesprojectbigisland@sharecare.com or visit http://hawaii.bluezonesproject.com/.

The public is invited to a talk by a renowned veterinarian from Australia who will speak about how knowledge about animals contracting rat lungworm disease (RLW) can help fight the spread of the disease. The talk will be held at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo May 1, from 6 - 7 p.m., in the Science and Technology Building, Room 108.

Richard Malik, from the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science, will speak about “Rat lungworm disease: A one health approach using animals as sentinels.” He first diagnosed rat lungworm disease in dogs in Sydney in 1989, and has researched the incidence and development of the infection in companion animals, wildlife, and human patients. Malik also is a consultant in small animal medicine with a special interest in infectious diseases of companion animals.

The talk is sponsored by the UH Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy.

Henk B. Rogers, a Dutch-born video game entrepreneur and leading clean energy advocate, delivers the keynote address at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Spring Commencement Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. at Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium.

Students have petitioned for degrees and/or certificates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences (589), Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management (22), Business and Economics (57), Pharmacy (143), Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language (48), and for various post-graduate credentials (19).

Rogers spent his early career as a video game developer and publisher in Japan where he produced the country’s first role-playing game, The Black Onyx. He went on to revolutionize the video game industry by securing the distribution rights for the tile-matching puzzle video game Tetris, which remains a bestseller and global icon of gaming culture. Today, he serves as chairman of Blue Planet Software, the sole agent for the Tetris franchise.

Rogers has dedicated the past decade to the research, development, advocacy and implementation of renewable energy sources in Hawai’i. He founded Blue Planet Energy Systems in 2015 to advance his mission of ending the use of carbon-based fuel worldwide. He led the development of Blue Ion, a pre-packaged energy storage solution combining industry-leading LiFeP04 battery technology with proprietary system architecture and energy management software. Blue Ion offers a safe, reliable, fully automated renewable energy solution, which he has used to declare his homes in Honolulu and Kailua-Kona completely energy independent.

Blue Planet Foundation, founded by Rogers in 2007, is the state’s leading non-profit clean energy advocate. Blue Planet has worked to make Hawai’i the first state in the nation to target 100 percent renewable energy for electricity and ground transportation sectors. The organization’s signature annual energy report card has become a key marker for assessing the state’s renewable energy efforts and areas for advancement. The organization is now expanding its effort nationwide.

Other clean energy initiatives founded by Rogers include Blue Startups, Hawai’i’s first venture accelerator for local technology entrepreneurs, and Blue Planet Research, which is working on off-grid energy solutions and exploring the hydrogen economy.

Matthew Ruiz Jr., a Sociology major, represents the graduating class as student speaker. Ruiz was born in Wailuku, Maui and graduated from Maui High School in 2013. He transferred to UH Hilo in fall 2016 after earning an associate degree in liberal arts from Hawaiʻi Community College. At UH Hilo, he has maintained a 3.7 GPA, made the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List each semester, and was awarded a CAS Dean’s Scholarship in Fall 2017 and Spring 2018.

Outside the classroom, Ruiz works with Admissions and New Student Programs in the Division of Student Affairs as well as a paraprofessional tutor at Chiefess Kapi`olani Elementary School. He currently serves as vice-president of the UH Hilo Education Club and is a member of the UH Hilo Sociology Club.

Ruiz plans to enter UH Hilo’s Master of Arts in Teaching program in Summer 2018. His ultimate goal is to return to Maui and teach at Lihikai Elementary School in Kahului, which he once attended.

A postdoctoral researcher and two students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo are part of a scientific team embarking on a pair of research expeditions to one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world this summer.

Dr. John Burns is one of the Principal Investigators of a $900,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Papahānaumokuākea Research and Conservation Fund. The award is sending researchers from the Bishop Museum and the University of Hawai’i to the remote Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, which is located in the northwestern sector of the Hawaiian Island chain, and spans nearly 140,000 square miles. UH Hilo’s share of the grant is approximately $100,000 and supports the hiring of a graduate student and an undergraduate.

“The Northwestern Hawaiian archipelago supports unique and diverse habitats that are largely unexplored, along with many fish and wildlife species found nowhere else on Earth,” Burns said. “The goal of this project is to collect various data to see how environmental change is altering low-lying sand and coral reef habitats, which impacts key species such as fish, sea turtles and monk seals.”

The designated site for the research is French Frigate Shoals (Kānemiloha‘i), an ecologically important atoll where more than 90 percent of Hawaiian green sea turtles nest and a large portion of the Northwest Hawaiian Island monk seal population reproduces.

Burns’ research calls for production of high resolution 3D models and 360-degree panoramic video of the coral reef habitats to measure the impact of environmental stressors such as coral bleaching, disease and sea level rise.

“Our 3D mapping and video, combined with the other research activities, is designed to provide a comprehensive picture of how the underwater habitats and associated organisms are responding to environmental change,” Burns said. “By increasing our understanding of these systems and the threats they face, we can develop tools to proactively manage the valuable resources in this area.”

In addition to the onsite activities, several educational and awareness initiatives are under development. The 3D images and panoramic video utilized in Burns’ research are designated for creation of interactive exhibits at Bishop Museum and NOAA’s Mokupāpapa Discovery Center in Hilo.

“These outreach activities provide an excellent opportunity to bring the monument to the public,” Burns said. “Integrating the 3D data and 360-degree video into virtual reality-based exhibits allows us to offer a first-hand view of these spectacular environments.”

The Papahānaumokuākea Research and Conservation Fund is part of NFWF’s broader Hawaiʻi Conservation Program. For more information on these initiatives, visit www.nfwf.org/hawaiiconservation.

Several members of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo community were honored at the 2018 End of the Year Awards and Recognition Celebration on Thursday, May 3.

University Housing Director Miles Nagata received the Excellence in Service Award.

Nagata oversees University Housing on a 24/7 basis to provide student residents a home-away-from-home. He and his team work closely with administrators to expand and enhance the number of available beds, and for the past two years has worked to address affordability and occupancy. His support for campus initiatives cuts across multiple units, and colleagues look to him for historic knowledge, best practices or the most practical way to get things done. He also supports various events, like the Division of Student Affairs annual fish fry, where he joins colleagues in catching, cleaning and cooking fish.

The Koichi and Taniyo Taniguchi Award for Excellence and Innovation was presented to Communication and English Lecturer Patsy Iwasaki.

Iwasaki infuses her teaching with storytelling artistry in graphic novel and video format. Her graphic novel Hamakua Hero: A True Plantation Story and the video documentary of the same name have provided rich distillations of island history for UH Hilo students, along with other readers and viewers. The documentary is an ongoing project on the legacy of island businessman and labor martyr Katsu Goto that has evolved into a community-based production involving numerous individuals from UH Hilo.

The Distinguished Service Award for Improving Student Life was presented to Jim Mellon, executive director of Global Education and Exchange and director of International Student Services and Intercultural Exchange.

Mellon has expanded intellectual, cultural and social learning by securing $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support initiatives that include the Student Support Services Program and the Pacific Islander Student Center. International Nights, an event that celebrates the students’ cultures, is another beneficiary of funding secured by Mellon. He helps first-year international students transition to UH Hilo through a Host Family program that connects them with families in the local community. Mellon also connects international students to the community through the Global Ambassadors Program, where they discuss their home cultures at island schools and before community, professional and civic organizations.

The Pūlama ʻIke Award, which recognizes a significant contribution to developing and promoting the spirit and mission of the University, was presented to Performing Arts Center Manager Lee Dombroski.

Dombroski positions UH Hilo as an island-wide community arts resource by developing an annual season of performances for the public ranging from music and dance to educational arts. The artists who perform also become a source of educational opportunities for UH Hilo students by offering masters classes in their respective fields. Dombroski provides free arts performances to school children, and makes PAC facilities and services available to outside promoters and events. She creates new opportunities to showcase the arts, and expands community outreach and participation by partnering with business and community organizations, creating fundraising events and obtaining grants.

Natalie Quinajon, student assistant, Office of Admissions, was named Student Employee of the Year.

Quinajon plays an important role in Admissions’ communication with the public, primarily by monitoring and answering email inquiries, which often requires deciphering complex questions to determine the best course of action. She also serves as the primary tour coordinator by scheduling tour guides and meetings with faculty and Admissions counselors. Quinajon is thorough and mindful when providing information, and exhibits a calm, kind demeanor when speaking with students and parents. This academic year she took on the additional task of transferring Admissions files to the Registrar, which she completed for both the fall and spring semesters.

The first Mentor Recognition Awards were presented to faculty and staff, who were nominated by students and new alumni for their contributions to student success. This year's recipients are:

• Cheryl Ramos, Professor of Psychology

• Hōkū Pihana, Keaholoa STEM Scholars Program Coordinator

The event also recognized retired employees and those receiving various years of service awards.

Due to the seismic activity today, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will be closing its Hilo campus facilities effective immediately to allow students and employees to attend to personal business and priorities.

Individuals should feel safe to remain on campus in buildings, including students living in residence halls. All structures on campus were designed and built to resist seismic ground motion per County code and State requirements.

Campus will reopen tomorrow, Saturday, May 5, 2018, and continue with normal operations, including the Library and Student Life Center hours, if there is no additional seismic activity.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is offering Introduction to Wing Chun Kung Fu with Justin Reinicke on Tuesdays, May 16-June 20, 6-7:30 pm in the UH Hilo Old Gym. Cost is $75.

This class will cover basic Wing Chun theory, structure and skills, and application for self-defense. Movements are taught at slow to medium speed, and the class is good for all levels. Ages 12 and up are welcome.

Reinicke has been practicing Wing Chun Kung Fu for 11 years. He currently works at the UH Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy as an instrument specialist.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is offering the Master Food Preserver Certificate Program at the Hawai‘i Community College at Pālamanui kitchen facility. Classes will be held on Fridays, June 1 and 8 from noon – 6 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays, June 2 - 17, from 9 am-3 pm. This program is offered at a reduced cost of $200 thanks to the support of an anonymous donor. All required supplies are included, as well as a textbook and manual.

Individuals interested in developing their own jams and jellies, canning acid foods, pressure canning low acid foods, pickling and fermenting, drying, freezing, and the art of charcuterie, are encouraged to become certified Hawaiʻi Master Food Preservers.

Lead instructor, Luisa F. Castro, Ph.D., is a certified Master Food Preserver (Class of 2014) and has taught agricultural professionals about food safety on the farm for over a dozen years. She has organized and co-taught the Hawaiʻi Master Food Preserver Certificate Program since its inception in Fall 2014, coaching over 100 students about safe food preservation and storage. Instructor Kalen Kalekoma is a chef, farmer, market manager, and entrepreneur.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will be awarding over 860 degrees and certificates to students at the University’s Spring Commencement Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. at the Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for registered ADA guests, and 8 a.m. for the general public.

To better accommodate graduates’ families and friends, additional seating that was not previously available at past ceremonies will be open for general seating. Commencement will also be streamed live in the air conditioned Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lu`au Hale on 799 Pi`ilani Street. The University encourages everyone to plan appropriately for what is expected to be a large crowd. In the event of an emergency, the evacuation plan for the stadium will be followed. This will require that all walkways, stairways, and exits remain clear during the ceremony. Please show aloha to all of the volunteers and employees working the event.

Henk B. Rogers, a Dutch-born video game entrepreneur and leading clean energy advocate in Hawaiʻi, will deliver the keynote address, and Matthew Ruiz Jr., a Sociology major from Wailuku, Maui, will represent the graduating class as student speaker.

The ongoing Kilauea activity remains a serious concern for many of our 'ohana members, and we continue to care for the safety and well-being of all those affected. There is no increased health hazard on the Hilo campus due to the eruption. However, due to increased gas emissions, there is a possibility for sporadically heavier vog concentrations at times. University officials are monitoring the situation closely and participate in regular Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense briefings.

Two University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo students are recipients of the UH Hilo Semester at Sea scholarship to participate in the Fall 2018 voyage.

Naneaikealaula V. Thomas, an English major, Hawaiian Studies minor, and Chancellor’s Scholar, and Cody Pacheco, a Geography (Environmental Science) major, Hawaiian Studies minor, are both graduates of Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Campus.

The scholarship will cover 60 percent of the lowest cabin cost for each recipient. The program will embark on September 9 from Hamburg, Germany and disembark on December 23 in San Diego, California, where they will have traversed to 11 different countries and four different continents (Europe, Africa, Asia, North America).

The Semester at Sea Scholarship is available to full-time and classified UH Hilo students who meet the following criteria:

• Acceptance to Semester at Sea Program

• 3.0 UH Hilo GPA

• 24 completed college credits

• Financial need

• Excellent recommendation

• Preference to first-generation college students

To learn more about study abroad opportunities, contact the Center for Global Education and Exchange at 932-7488 or visit www.hilo.hawaii.edu/studyabroad.

Thirteen students from public and private high schools in Hawaiʻi have been awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

The award, valued in excess of $29,000, covers four years of tuition for students graduating from a Hawaiʻi high school who earned either a GPA of at least 3.5, a combined 1800 SAT (reading, writing, math) or a composite score of 27 on the ACT while demonstrating leadership and/or community service.

All Chancellor Scholars are required to enroll as full-time students, and earn a minimum of 24 credits each academic year. They must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and participate in leadership activities and/or community service with other Chancellor Scholars.

The 2018-2019 Chancellor Scholarship recipients and their respective high schools include:

• Michelle Biete, Leilehua High School

• Rod Neil Burbano, Honoka`a High School

• Maria dePillis-Shintaku, Waiakea High School

• Caleb Kow, Kealakehe High School

• Amanda Kurano, University Laboratory School

• Christian Lopez, Kapolei High School

• Nevan Lowe, Waialua High School

• Alyssa Mathews, Waiakea High School

• Tara Marie Takafuji, Waiakea High School

• Trayden Tamiya, Waiakea High School

• Emily Travis, Mililani High School

• Chloe Waters, Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Campus

• Megan Woolsey, James Campbell High School

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo honored members of its faculty with excellence in teaching awards during this year’s Spring Commencement held on May 12.

Dr. Steven Lundblad, professor of geology, is the recipient of the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Lundblad is recognized as a popular and creative teacher, a remarkable mentor and a resource for students. His teaching style is described as dynamic and interactive, with a wonderful mix of entertaining and thought-provoking lectures, in-class activities, discussion, group work and demonstrations. Through his Geoarchaeology laboratory, Lundblad provides opportunities for students to assist in cutting-edge research, present findings at national conferences, and co-author scientific papers. Those who know him as a teacher and colleague say Lundblad produces better students and better scientists.

The Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching was presented to Dr. Patricia Hensley, assistant professor of nursing.

Hensley has earned a reputation as a dedicated nurse, educator and student advocate with a passion for teaching what she loves. Hensley works tirelessly to make complicated subjects easier to grasp by utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including study aids, critical-thinking exercises and hands-on activities. She sets high expectations for her students, and they respond by putting in the extra time and effort required to become the best possible nurses they can be.

The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching was awarded to Lisa Parr, instructor in marine science.

Parr is committed to ensuring every student achieves their highest potential. Her teaching style and classes are specifically designed to engage and challenge students and fit each class dynamic. She also serves as site coordinator for the Marine Option Program and co-director of the scientific diving field course, Quantitative Underwater Ecological Surveying Techniques. To address the demand for advising, Parr created a Peer Advising Group that helps ensure no one is denied a timely graduation due to inadequate planning.

The following students in the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Business and Economics made the Dean’s List for Spring 2018:

Andraya Aleigh Albright, Kaleigh Ann Anderson, Madelyn Malaea Anderson, Ashleigh Karen Arntson, Irine Diane Bilangel Bautista, Jeryl Dadulla Bautista, Camille Beltroy, Jean Marie Bennett, Peter Fabian Betham Jr., Samuel Anton Boomhower, Marson Nicolas Cabay, Caitlin Marie Cahill, Cullen Kealii Cariaga, Elijah J.O.A. Cruz, Lexi Cora Dalmacio, Allison Leilani Dupre, Melanie Shanice Pu'ukani Ale'alani Ebreo, Mitchell James Echavez, Lindsay Baker Emerson, Cayla Michelle Agulay Esposo, Cyanne Malia Meihoong Fernandez, Manuel M. Fernandez, Gabriel Adam Fry, Christine Joy Halabas Galdones, Francine Andrei Bautista Gallego, Darcy Malia Gaylord, Genseric Ghiro, Derek William Hansen, Priscilla Rose Harber, Jeongwon Hwang, Nicole Kaleiokamalamalama Ignacio, Janine Makanalani Iseri, Hana Jung-Okuda, Riannan Rae Kadrlik, Juvette Kamaka`ala Kahawaii, Jordan Roy Kamimura, Zoe Ayaka Kimura, Nicole Anela Konanui, Polina I. Kozinskiy, Koa Kamalani Kubera, Kathryn Ann Kunkel, William Joel Lewis, Victoria Magana Ledesma, Seth Thomas Master, Evan James Merrier, Kai Minegishi, Michelle Ann Morris, Tailani Morse, Amber Akemi Nagata, Casey Kenji Nakatsu, Wyatt John Nelson, Tahra Mikako Nishimoto, Christian Stahn Nicodemus Ohly, Adam Takaaki Onishi, Patricia Samantha Garnace Orozco, Jesus Alejandro Ortega, Annika Elizabeth Demaris Otterson, Kahiau Raymond Tatsumi Peralta, Alyssa Marie Reinking, Vester Matt Robester, Alicia Chanes Rodriguez, Kyungmin Ryu, Arnold Anthony Silva Jr., Jewelee Kaleikaumaka Sniffen, Shelby Blue Steele, Garnett Gani Stone Jr., Jaron Takeo Sugimoto, Nolan Anthony Cruz Taianao, Jubylen Godoy Teehee, Liam J.K. Tsue, Calvin Daishi Uemura, Onosa'i Va'a, Kodie Frances Wareham, Sienna Lynn Wareham, Eric LaMont Wattree III, Travis Keoni Winters, Talia Marie Wolfe, YingYan Sun Wong, Kristen Michie Yagi, Steve Oh Young, Yuye Zhao, Austin Joseph Zoran.

The following students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester:

Class of 2021

Clifford Agcaoili, Trang Bui, Aileen Bulatao, Nichole Chaffin, Brandon Chagami, Lauren Domingo, Sean Domingo, Angina El, Tailai Guan, Brooke Higa, Taylor Hiraga, Jake Hoctor, Feng Ming Huang, Jenna James, Patsylynn Jetley, Melody Keshavarz, John-Michael Kimhan, Da Hai Lee, QiXin Li, Kimberly Lin, Noelle Lovesy, Brittany Luna, Christian Macaspac, Josephine McDonald, Shane-Earl Naeole, Lan Thi Hoang Nguyen, Nu Nguyen, Destinee Ogas, Rebecca Oshiro, Calvin Ostler, Jaymee-Rae Pang, Elaine Phan, Henry Quach, Tiana Ramos, Norlyn Ranchez, Sera Shimizu, Johnson Siu, James Soe, Deena Tanimoto, Christian Villalta, Donald Waddell

Class of 2020

Brandi Chun, Joshua Dillon, Jensine Melody Domingo, Courtney Elam, Amelia Furlan, Jhoana Paula Gonzales, Taylor Hori, Kamala Lizama, Tracy Lopez, Mary Lui, Anna Claire Masuda, Jarin Miyamoto, Shahrzad Mohammadi, Tony Moua, Stacey Nguyen, Kathleen Nguyen, Brent Ocker, Tyler Peterson, Robyn Rector, Shaina Saiki, Reid Shimada, Samantha Texeira, Jared Toba, Thuy-Mi Tran, Kelsey Trujillo, Thi Hong Vo, Brooke Zarriello

Class of 2019

Sydney Barney, Deniz Bicakci, Athena Borhauer, Clarissa Buted, Rene-Scott Chavez, Torrence Ching, Katrina Downey, Samantha Gonzalez, Cathlyn Goo, Leigh Heffner, Faith Hicks, Vance Hill, Preston Ho, Trish Huynh, Stacy Huynh, Cami Kanahele, Gurinder Kaur, Logan Kostur, Kevin Lei, Kate Malasig, Veronica Morales Colon, Jennifer Nguyen, Kelsey Noetzelmann, Kara Paulachak, David Pham, Gam Phan, Rachel Randall, Kamran Sahba, Jae Sung Shim, Desiree Shouse, Clement Tran Tang, Shannon Trinh, Ashley Uehara, Nancy Wong, Veronica Wong, Krystin Yasay, Carrie Yeung

The following students in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo received Dean’s List recognition for the Spring 2018 semester:

Megan Albertini, Christa Amuimuia, Tiera Arakawa, Jennet Chang, Joseph Cleary, Alexandra Cummins, Abigayle deLaveaga, Ariana Dolan, Daniel Dunnom, Jesse Felts, Brandon Field, Vanessa Gramlich, Batina Grossett, Reid Hamasaki, Emily Huneck, Tori Kobayashi, Kassie-Lynn Miyataki, Darian Obara, Orion Orellana, Eissas Ouk, Michael Pamatat, Logomalu Papalii, Romance Romero, Nanae Sajiki, Aaron Shipman, Rachel Soans, Gavin Strang, June Talamoni, Mark Tanouye, Marcellus Thomas, Jodie Van Cleave and Dimitra Varelis.