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 afternoon’s 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!

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.

An exhibition of Ikebana (Flower Arranging) from the Sessyu School was open for public viewing in HTIC’s 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.

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.

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!