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Spring 2008 Commencement Ceremony Held June 14

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:11:20 -1000

The College held its Spring 2008 Commencement Ceremony for Associate in Arts degree graduates on Saturday, June 14 at 4:00 pm in the HTIC Auditorium. The Commencement Address was delivered by Dr. Dan Boylan, Professor of History at the University of Hawaii, West Oahu, and a well-known commentator on local and national politics.

Also highlighting the afternoons ceremonies were speeches by two graduating students who were selected as class representatives: Ms. Kyung-Hee (Kelly) Kim and Mr. Yuki Moriya.

As a part of Ms. Kim's speech, she thanked members of the Learning Community noting that: "In this diverse, yet family-like, caring environment, I was inspired so much by one of the best groups of professors that I have ever encountered in my life and received many essential feedbacks and encouragements both inside and outside of the classroom to achieve my dream. Throughout it all, I have learned the important value of ethics, as well as what it means to be an effectively capable global citizen, and to respect individuality in harmony."

Mr. Moriya made a point in particular of thanking his classmates for their help and support. As a part of his speech, he commented that "Without my friends' help, I might have left HTIC much earlier. I often had difficult problems to deal with, but I had friends to help me in these situations. However, by getting over these problems and experiencing these hardships, we can happily graduate today. I believe that the precious experience we had here today will change our lives to the right and better direction."

The Faculty, Staff, and Administration of HTIC commend all of the Spring 2008 graduates for their hard work and successful completion of the Associate of Arts Degree program!

Silver Medalist to Instruct at Annual International Summer Judo Camp in July

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:16:00 -1000

Hawaii Tokai International College will mark its 8th year hosting the International Summer Judo Camp on its Honolulu, Hawaii campus from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18. The Special Guest Instructor for the Judo Camp is Mr. Masahiko Ohkuma, a World Silver Medalist and current Ogaki Nihon University High School Coach.

The International Summer Judo Camp is open to all Judokas (Judo practitioners) ages 8 years and older. Participants must provide proof of valid membership in one of the following national organizations: the United States Judo Federation (USJF), United States Judo Inc. (USA Judo), or the United States Judo Association (USJA). Membership may be purchased through HTIC prior to enrollment and participation. International athletes must provide proof of insurance and membership in their own national organization prior to participation.

The cost for the 2008 Summer Camp is as follows:

Category 1 - Resident (Overnight) Camper
$320 (US) per person for the entire week. This includes dormitory stay/meals.

Category 2 - Day (Commuter) Camper
$50 (US) per person for the entire week, regardless of number of sessions attending. MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED.

The Aloha Open Judo Tournament will be held following the HTIC International Summer Judo Camp on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Castle High School in Kaneohe.

For more information, please contact: Derrick Kerr, camp director: dkerr@tokai.edu or (808) 983.4187.

Sessyu School of Ikebana Holds Exhibition in HTIC's Auditorium

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:45:06 -1000

An exhibition of Ikebana (Flower Arranging) from the Sessyu School was open for public viewing in HTICs auditorium on May 30 31. The centerpiece of the exhibition was a large arrangement of cherry blossoms and proteas arranged by Mrs. Setsuko Matsumae, who is an accomplished teacher of Sessyu School flower arrangement and tea ceremony. Mrs. Matsumae deliberately chose to arrange the cherry blossoms, delicate Japanese flowers; and protea, which thrive on the southern slopes of Mauna Loa and Haleakala, as a celebration of long-standing friendly Japan-US relations. Matsumae sensei is wife of Tokai University Educational System President, Dr. Tatsuro Matsumae.

Sessyu School members also provided Japan Studies Association grantees and Ikebana International members and guests with samplings of three different varieties of tea, including Matcha, the green tea that is customarily served during Japanese tea ceremonies. Over 100 guests from the local community enjoyed the exhibition celebrating traditional Japanese arts.

In addition to the Sessyu exhibition, the HTIC auditorium also held a display of the late Edo period art of Sagemon, which is indigenous to the Yanagawa region of Kyushu. "Sagemon" refers to hanging ornaments that are suspended from the ceilings of homes during Girl's Day celebrations (hinamatsuri) as expressions of a family's love for the child and hope that she will live a happy, healthy and long life.

In addition to the large display, the teachers of the Yanagawa Sagemon Association held a workshop for the Japan Studies Association grantees. The grantees learned how to make their own "mari," a central component of the Sagemon display whose round shape symbolizes the gentle nature of the Japanese people.

Grant Writing Workshop in Honolulu, HI | June 30 - July 1, 2008

Sat, 31 May 2008 14:19:00 -1000

Hawai´i Tokai International College and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Honolulu, June 30 - July 1, 2008. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend.

Purchase orders, checks and cards are welcome. Multi-enrollment discounts are available. Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment.

Tuition is $425 and includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 220MB resource CD that's packed full of tools and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary, walk-ins are not allowed.

For more information including venue location and maps, graduate testimonials and instant, online enrollment, please visit

http://GrantWritingUSA.com

Contact:

Cathy Rittenhouse
Grant Writing USA
800.814.8191
cathy@grantwritingusa.com

Wendy Matsumura
Primary Host Contact
808.983.4121
matsumura@tokai.edu

More than 5,000 agencies across America turn to Grant Writing USA for grants training. Grant Writing USA delivers nationwide training programs and workshops that dramatically enhance performance in the areas of grant writing, national foundation and government grant maker research and relations, program planning, and personal and organizational excellence. Each element plays an important role in grant writing success and all are covered in this, Grant Writing USA's signature two-day workshop.

HTIC Honolulu Triathlon Team Wins 1st Place!

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:49:37 -1000

Congratulations go out to the three members of the HTIC Triathlon Club for winnning first place in the Co-ed Relay of the 2008 Honolulu Triathlon, which was held on May 18 at the Ala Moana Beach Park. Students Masato Ariga, Ryohei Suzuki, and College Preparatory Program Instructor Rosalie (Rose) Paradise won this event with a remarkable time of 2:14:10.

The win is particularly noteworthy considering this is the first time these three competed together and the first time ever for Ryohei and Masato to enter a triathlon. The HonTri team represents not only HTIC, but also their home countries of Australia and Japan. Congratulations Rose, Masato, and Ryohei!

The HTIC Triathlon Club is currently recruiting new members and preparing for upcoming events, such as the June 29th Fire Cracker Sprint Triathlon and the 28th Annual Honolulu Tinman Triathlon on July 20. Please come out and give the team your support!

Brazilian "Capoeira" Demonstration on Campus

Tue, 20 May 2008 14:36:30 -1000

On May 14, Ms. Jamie Nakama, of Capoeira Besouro Hawai`i (www.capoeirabesourohawaii.com), performed a capoeira demonstration with the help of Mestre Kinha and fellow capoeiristas (capoeira practitioners). Mr. Kinha, who is from Rio de Janeiro, is the director of Capoeira Besouro Hawai'i.

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian blend of martial art, game, and dance created by enslaved Africans in Brazil during the 16th Century. Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, extensive use of groundwork, sweeps and kicks.

Ms. Nakama is scheduled to teach "Introduction to Capoeira" and Cultural Anthropology during the HTIC Summer Term.

HTIC was proud to host this unique example of Brazilian culture as a campus event.

Congratulations to Dr. AnnaMaria Preston

Wed, 7 May 2008 16:49:35 -1000

HTIC wishes to congratulation Dr AnnaMaria Preston for her induction into Pi Lambda Theta in April. Pi Lambda Theta is a very selective national honor society of educators that was founded in 1910. PLT serves as a forum for sharing and developing ideas and for promoting leadership and professionalism. Membership is extended only to students and professionals who satisfy certain academic eligibility requirements.

Dr. Preston currently teaches American Studies and Sociology for the Liberal Arts Program at HTIC.

Winter '08 Econ 120 Students Volunteer at PAAC Global Vision Summit

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:29:47 -1000

On Saturday February 23, 2008 all 12 students from ECON 120, along with Professor White and Christopher Ritzau from HTIC Academic Services, attended the PAAC Global Vision Summit held at HTIC. The theme for this year was "Economic Development & Environmental Impact." The students served as volunteers by assisting with auditorium and room set ups, and also attended sessions of the conference.

The focus of the conference, attended by 160 Oahu high school students, was to discuss and resolve to support global economic environmental principles to reduce global warming. Groups of students acted as delegates from 12 countries including the USA, Japan, India, Russia, Poland, the Marshall Islands and others.

In a first exercise students learned about the opportunities of low, middle and upper class society as they were given a monthly budget and tasked to decide how to allocate spending for necessities and luxuries. This activity gave students an understanding of scarcity of limited resources.

Students then went on to country breakout sessions. Each country looked at its economic resources and its ability to limit pollution activities. Students learned both economic and political realities of their country. Their assignment was how to negotiate their countries position in the afternoon summit.

The afternoon Summit brought all 12 countries together to negotiate an accord to limit pollution. In the afternoon session it was interesting to see the students argue for or against the issues as representatives of the 12 countries. Interestingly, the Marshall Islands had the most at stake as global warming of just a few inches could render their nation under water.

The entire conference related to Macroeconomic and International economic issues studied in the course text. ECON 120 Students wrote and submitted summaries of their learning experiences.

Welcome to the 2008 Winter Term

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:50:00 -1000

Happy New Year! On January 14, HTIC held its Winter Convocation welcoming back returning students, faculty, and staff. Chancellor Yoshikawa and other speakers used this occasion to extend best wishes to the entire HTIC ohana for an enjoyable and successful Winter 2008 Term.

Each term a special Convocation theme that relates to our mission statement is selected and carried through in activities throughout that term. This terms theme was Becoming a Global Citizen! Convocation attendees were encouraged to participate in activities, both on campus and off, that foster the skills and knowledge necessary to be competent global citizens.

This month HTIC also extends a warm aloha to the 23 SHIP students from Japan who arrived on January 4 for a two-month stay at HTIC and the 20 Hanyang University students who will arrive from Seoul, Korea on January 23 to study in an intensive 3-week program. We hope the classes for all these students successfully challenge them to become more fluent in the English language and that each day brings fun, new friends, and adventures as global citizens living in a foreign country.

Other new faces on campus this term are the Kapiolani Community College Freeman Japan Program participants: Grace Bezilla, Amber Miller, Jaemi-lise Yoshioka, Anthony Dowdell, James Edmondson, Jason Hoe, Derek Luangrath, Charles Monsell, Scott Pirscher, Alex Shanklin, and Jason Testa; and the Freeman China Program participants, Kalinda Matthews-Harris, Layae-Ann Tobosa, Shannon Cuadro, Jessie Brockl, and Jennifer Klung. Students in the Japan program are also HTIC students as they are enrolled in Dr. Wendy Matsumuras History 251, History of Japan, and are scheduled to continue their language studies at Tokai University's Shonan campus in Shizuoka, Japan from April 1 through July 31. We hope their time at HTIC assists in their development as global citizens and prepares them to study abroad successfully.

Joining us on campus this term are several new adjunct faculty: Toake Endoh and Minoru Kimoto, and returning adjunct faculty Jeanie Bouthillier, Robert Peters, and John White.

Best wishes to all for an intellectually fruitful winter term that results in inspired global citizens!

HTIC Community Sends Holiday Cheer to Soldiers

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 14:49:38 -1000

The students, faculty and staff at HTIC decorated a holiday banner for the soldiers of the U.S. Naval forces VP 47-CM02 (Kaneohe Marine Corps Base), who are spending this season apart from their family and friends in Hawaii. The 325 soldiers of VP 47-CM02, who are known as the Golden Swordsmen, are commanded by CDR Steve Deal. The banner (shown above left), decorated with Japanese, Hawaiian, Korean, Samoan, and English messages, was sent in mid-December to the soldiers' site of deployment at Tallil Air Base in Iraq, which is located 310 kilometers southeast of Baghdad.

The idea for a holiday banner was proposed by HTIC Learning Center Head Librarian, Loraine Oribio, who saw its creation as the perfect opportunity for students to become more politically-aware and geographically-informed global citizens. Ms. Oribio reserved space in the learning center for the banner so students, faculty and staff could write messages of good wishes and encouragement to these soldiers, all separated from family and friends in and around Honolulu, Hawaii during the December-January holiday season.