Graduation 2008 - University of Hawaii at Hilo

Spring Issue 7: May 6, 2008
Ke Kalahea
The student newspaper of the University of Hawai`i at Hilo and Hawai`i Community College
Graduation 2008
Senior Profile e dition
acknowledging Four Graduates
obtaining Women’s Studies
Certificates
page 5
Health Beat
Summer
Blues
page 3
Photos by Sharisse Buenafe
top 10 Ways to Spend Your
Summer Like a uHH Student.
page 8

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Spring issue 7: May 6, 2008
Editor-in-Chief
Joni Fishback
fishback@hawaii.edu
Assistant Editor
Sharisse Buenafe
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ryan Kerbs
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UH Hilo News Editor
diveena Marcus
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HawCC News Editor
Luke Linhoff
llinhoff@hawaii.edu
Arts & Culture Editor
decemeil dixon
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Sports Editor
Patrick Fleming
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Faculty Advisor
Patsy iwasaki
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Bethany trieb
Contributing Writers
Joelle d’arienzo, Ji Eun Kim
Business/Account Manager
alohi Gronquist
Advertising Manager
Howard Suguitan
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Forward from the Editor
Aloha and welcome to our very last issue of Ke Kalahea. I present
to you our Senior Edition, stock full of profiles of students
graduating this semester from both the University of Hawa`i at
Hilo and Hawai`i Community College.
Added in this edition are a few informative pieces such as the
Becoming Culturally Aware Project and Dr. Binder’s publishing
in a prestigious academic journal regarding his findings on complex
systems.
As the last week of instruction comes to a close and finals quickly
approach, I wish all of you the best of luck. For those who are
As the world turns...
Joelle d’arienzo
Contributing Writer
The circle is an ancient form that has been
known to man since the dawn of civilization.
What is its significance? How can we
imagine the magnitude of its importance?
According to one professor, “Life is cyclic,”
yet she concludes that “it’s a positive circle.”
Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers has really come
full circle. Since her days studying in New
Jersey to her time spent traveling and teaching
throughout the world, she has been one
to note how the world turns.
Kaulfers, conscientious, neat-kept and
dedicated, is currently an instructor of
Biological Science at Hawai`i Community
College in the University of Hawai`i
system. She recently gained her instructor
position, a service that has done her justice
since her history as one of the schools
longest-running lecturers in science. After
12 years, she has finally achieved her deserved
place as a full-time instructor. One
thing that stands out about Kaulfers, besides
her gentile and inviting manner, is her vast
resource of knowledge.
Kaulfers began her academic career in
Upper Montclair, New Jersey at Montclair
State University while majoring in Biology.
Originally, she had planned to go to
Florida State University to major in Marine
Science but was “hijacked into genetics”
by a female professor in the field. After
graduating with Bachelor’s Degrees in Biology
and Chemistry, she continued on to
pursue a Master’s in Tissue Culture. While
developing this knowledge she attended the
Tissue Culture Consortium in Lake Placid,
New York focusing on genetics and tissue
culture. She was fortunate enough to spark
the interest of an instructor in the genetics
department at the University of Hawai`i at
Mânoa. Professor Stuart helped forward
Kaulfers’ rotation into the UH system by
helping her achieve a grant from the National
Science Foundation.
Kaulfers’ exciting scholastic history
doesn’t end there. While studying as a
graduate student she was able to teach in
the summers at the University of Hawai`i
at Mânoa while double-timing for the full
term at the College of Micronesia in Majuro
through the UH system. She later went on
to instruct at Hawai`i Pacific University in
Honolulu. In addition, her experience in
Saipan proved valuable from 1993 to 1995
when she taught high school biology in the
Northern Marianas region . “The people are
wonderful,” she remembers, “The experience
for me was truly amazing.”
A seasoned traveler, Roberta has been to
Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Australia, Bali, the Philippines,
and Palau, just to name a few. However,
she claims her greatest highlight to be
her excursion to Mt. Everest in Nepal. For
the sum of $2,000 an individual is invited to
trek up to the Everest base camp as Kaulfers
has, that is, if they’re not equipped to make
the descent to the peak, which costs $60,000!
“China’s another one of my favorite places.
I’ve been to China four times,” she said.
One of her trips included the attendance of
a Women’s Conference. When asked about
her thoughts regarding the current situation
in China and the recurring problems
with Nepal she simply stated, “It’s a reality
check for China,” the upcoming summer
Olympic games excluded; “This is a good
time for recognition of Tibet… people are
just really angry.”
Just as the world turns, these days of
our lives as American citizens are becoming
increasingly less glamorous. Kaulfers
addresses this issue with expertise, “This
is the reality check; we are consuming
way too much.” She observes that when
you are out of work or non-complacent
in financial terms, “You learn to live with
what you have.”
Kaulfers is a strong advocate of recycling,
“I recycle things to its last life.” When asked
what citizens can do to help the environment
she commented, “There are a lot of
things people can do on their own… I recycle
all of my papers.” She even goes so far
as to use the recycled-paper mulch in her
garden. She also believes that we have an
advantage in Hawai`i with its lush tropical
heat, bountiful water supplies and clean air.
“We live in an area where you could live
sustainably so easily. Theoretically, we could
live from what’s growing in our backyards;
there’s no excuses.”
Kaulfers involvement in the Sierra Club
on both the national and local level has provided
her a stimulating way to experience
the Big Island. When she first moved here
she became acquainted with the landscape
through her work as a hiking leader with
graduating, CONGRATULATIONS and happy wishes on your
future endeavors.
Speaking for the entire staff of Ke Kalahea, it has been our pleasure
to be your voice and serve as an outlet for information.
I would also like to personally thank our staff for their hard
work over this semester and to those who are leaving us at the
end of the month, you will be missed.
Mahalo nui loa and have a great summer,
Sharisse Buenafe, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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the Sierra Club. With sustainability becoming
more intensely vital in our developing
world`, Kaulfers recognizes its crucial
significance for the future. She says, “You
know, it’s not for me, I’m too old already,
this is for the future generations.” Catchment
water systems, organic methods of
agriculture, compost recycling, compact
fluorescent light bulbs…what can we do as
children of this earth to make sure the cycle
has turned in a positive light? According to
Kaulfers, “My dream on the Big Island is to
stop development, if not limit it to areas that
are not in conservation districts or contain
native vegetation.” She advocates for more
support of the “2% Bill” recently passed
to allocate funds for protected lands and
recreation facilities. She also would like to
see expanded renewable energy with wind
power and solar energy, “we have those
capabilities.”
For Kaulfers, the circle has really come
around, in late 2004 she married Randy
Kaulfers who, 25 years ago, was her college
sweetheart. She recognizes how coincidental
it is that she is still involved in the same
subject matter that she was 25 years ago.
Trends will come and go and then come
back again. Your mothers blouse from the
70s may still be cool today. For Roberta
Brashear-Kaulfers, Hawai’i should remain
the same “This is a place to enjoy, the Big
Island is a beautiful place.” “Explore, enjoy
and protect;” the motto of the Sierra Club
can give us insight into what’s ahead: to
treasure the precious environment that
human beings should continue to value.
This will keep the revolving door of positive
change open, for if you take care of the
earth, she will take care of you.

The student newspaper of the University of Hawai`i at Hilo and Hawai`i Community College 3
Summer Blues
Joni Fishback
Editor-in-Chief
Health Beat
As the academic year comes to an end,
students and faculty look to the summer
months ahead. From work responsibilities,
to summer classes, the summer may
not be as relaxing as might like, but at least
it is summer.
However, along with the summer months
comes a different set of body aches and pains.
You might not be as likely to get a common
cold, but there are some other things to be
aware you could have to deal with.
According to an article on natural remedies
for summer ailments, there are certain
ailments more common in the summer
season.
One obvious condition is sunburn, caused
by overexposure to sunshine. Another condition
is dry skin, caused by a lack of moisture,
or lubricant, in the skin.
Both of these are easily treatable, and
preventable by using sun block to prevent
sunburn, aloe to treat it, and lotion to help
heal dry skin.
However, there are also some summer
ailments less expected. One such thing is
food borne illness. Micro-organisms grow
faster during the summer months because
of the increase in heat, and because people
are more likely to be outside cooking, this
increases the likelihood of the spread of
these bacteria.
The best way to prevent food poisoning is
to do the same basic things. Make sure you
wash your hands, even if you are out and
about just pour some water over your hands
to at least rinse them off. Also try and keep
food refrigerated, if at all possible, as leaving
it out in the heat increases the likelihood of
contamination.
All in all, the summer is something to
look forward to. There are campouts and
parties. There is a little more time to go to
the beach (maybe), or perhaps just a little
more sunshine to lie out in. Whatever your
summer activities, make sure you know
what some of the risks are as well, and how
to protect your body throughout the summer
months.
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HawCC Student Government
President removed from
office following student
conduct code hearing
Luke Linhoff
HawCC News Editor
Former HawCC senator Ron Scovil has informed
the paper that Antoinette Wilson has
been removed from the Hawaii Community
College’s student senate. A student conduct
code committee found her guilty of offense or
offenses found in the student conduct code.
She has since been removed from office as
the student government president following
this hearing. According the HawCC’s website
the student conduct code is a method of
procedure against: “Impermissible behavior,
as described in this category, includes that
which directly or indirectly interferes with or
disrupts the processes of teaching, learning,
research, and administration, or those processes
or conditions furthering or facilitating
these activities.î The exact charges brought
against Wilson causing her removal by the
committee are not made public.
Wilson was elected vice president but was
moved up to the position of president by
default when the elected president stepped
down. Wilson has been attending HawCC
since 2003 and attending classes in multiple
departments. According to several past
members, who served on the student government
with Wilson, there was as series of
ongoing problems between members of the
senate. According to one past member the
main problem described was that “there has
been an abuse of power.” While talking to
Wilson shortly before her removal from office
about past conflicts between members, she
stated that, “it was mostly due to personality
conflicts and differences.” Student government
advisors Kelly Lau and Ola Jenkins also
agreed with this.
In the last year there have been multiple
members on the senate who have stepped
down. Several members of the student senate,
incuding former secretary Peter Veseskis,
have told Ke Kalahea they stepped down after
being elected to office specifically because of
Wilson, some citing “discrimination” and
“unbecoming behavior.” Prior to the results
of the hearing, both advisors Jenkins and Lau
said they fully support Wilson. They said
that, while there have been difficulties in the
past, the current senate is fully supportive of
Wilson and is “finally conflict free.“ Wilson
echoed this in an opinion article about a
recent impeachment she supported of another
member of the senate in our last issue when
she states, “The members that are still here- we
value and respect each other” (issue 6 April
22, 2008). Wilson also has the opportunity to
appeal the above hearing results
For further information on the rules of the
conduct code, the link to the HawCC student
conduct code is http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/studentsvcs/coc.htm.
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Spring Issue 7: May 6, 2008
Be a Cultural Ambassador through Becoming Culturally Aware Project
Article and photos by - Ji Eun Kim
Contributing Writer
Becoming Culturally Aware Project (BCAP)
helps international students at University of
Hawai`i, Hilo become cultural ambassadors in
the local community.
Organized by International Student Services,
BCAP helps break stereotypical ideas about
other countries around the world by having
cultural ambassadors enlighten and educate
people about the many cultures represented
on the UH Hilo campus.
Another objective is to give the international
students more contact with the local culture. By
being exposed to American and Hawaiian culture,
ideology, etc., international scholars attain
a better understanding of the United States.
BCAP members give presentations about their
own culture to school, mostly for elementary
and junior high school, civil organizations, and
church groups.
This year, 11 participants of BCAP: Rie Takemoto,
Yuki Okui, Dan Abe, and Noriko Kato
from Japan; Pearl Habuchmai, 2008 BCAP Student
Coordinator from Pohnpei; Wen chi Chang
from Taiwan; Kyung Won Min, Dong Woo Ji, and
Ji Eun Kim from Korea; Agnessa Lundy from
Bahamas; and Joao Baptista Da Cruz Cardoso
from Timor
Leste went to Waiakea Intermediate School and
Ha`aheo Elementary School. They did presentations
about the daily life of their countries, family
structure, house and home life, food, manners
and customs, clothing, language, traditional
games and sports, education, and so on.
Dong Woo Ji, one of the Korean participants
said, “I was so happy to have the opportunity to
share Korean culture with Hawaiian children.
Especially when kids tried to follow the motions
of Taekwondo, Korean traditional martial art,
they were so excited and so was I.”
One of the children of Ha`aheo Elementary
School said it was great to know about Korea
and the presentation was so fun and interesting.
If you want to have a great chance to get to
know local children, have more knowledge of
your own culture, and influence local people’s
perspectives toward your country, be a member
of BCAP.
To apply for BCAP, you can pick up an application
from International Student Services
(Room 206, Student Service Building), or contact
Pearl Habuchmai (974-7313, phabuchmai@
yahoo.com).
Five UH Hilo students honored at the 24 th
annual History Conference at UH Manoa
Diveena Marcus
UH Hilo News Editor
The National Historical Society, Phi Alpha
Theta, Phi Alpha Beta Epsilon Chapter and the
University of Hawai`i at Manoa History Department
sponsored “Tradition, Resistance and
Change,” on March 15, 2008 at the 24 th annual
regional history conference. Paper presenters
included students from universities throughout
the state including five students from the University
of Hawaii at Hilo.
Certain History majors and/or minor students
submitted papers to this event. The chosen writers
presented their papers at this conference with
all expenses paid. At the end of the conference
awards were given for best papers submitted.
The papers were an average of 16 pages, presented
via power point and no longer than 20
minutes. Then after the paper was presented
there was time for open discussion.
Five honor students were selected from the
University of Hawai`i at Hilo. Papers on Hawaiian
topics were written by Shane Gibler, “Tahiti
and Hawai`i’s Abolishment of the Tapu and
Kapu Systems,” and by Laura Springer, “Keeper
of the Gods Verses the Ni’aupio’o Heir.” Papers
on American History Topics were by Easten
Cueva, “Henry David Thoreau: A Plea for Social
Reform,” and Holly Hunter-Nelson, “Schools
and Schools: The Evolution of Women in 19 th -
20 th Century.” One paper on Ancient History
was presented by La’akea Yoshida, “Clodius
Pulcher, Ceaser’s Willing Puppet: The Boa Dea
Affair and Its Effect on Cicero and the Fall of
the Republic.”
According to Yashida: “This year was the most
that people have ever gone from UHHilo... we
surprised them. It was fulfilling for us to see
how our stuff stacked up… even a writer from
Midweek wrote about Easten’s article. The great
thing was to be able to meet up with professors
who have interests in the fields there giving you
feed back.”
La’akea Yoshida’s paper is on a small political
and religious event that helps to lead to the
fall of the Roman Republic and Julius Caesar
coming into power. Yoshida was a co-winner
of the undergraduate paper of the year at the
conference. Yashida is the president of the Phi
Alpha Theta chapter at UH Hilo under the head
of History Professor Kerri Inglis. Inglis was also
a judge at the conference. You can view La`akea
Yashida’s award paper in the upcoming edition
of Hohonu, UH Hilo’s academic journal, which
will be published at the end of the semester.
Yashida is a junior at the University of Hawai`i
at Hilo and plans to eventually teach ancient
History as a Professor.

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Acknowledging Four Graduates Obtaining WS Certificates
Diveena Marcus
UH Hilo News Editor
Women’s Studies is a program within the
academic structure of the University of Hawaii
at Hilo that investigates the status of women in
the U.S. and around the world in history and
within current issues. WS students explore
gender roles and expectations across cultures
and through time while studying genderbased
issues through multi-disciplinary approaches
i.e. historical, literary, psychological,
linguistic, philosophical, anthropological and
political disciplines. Thus, revealing and exposing
the effects of discrimination, stereotyping,
and prejudice on individuals and on
social institutions. In addition female role
models are examined in various cultures,
religions, times periods and fields.
The Women’s Studies Certificate is an
equivalent to a minor and one can obtain a
Major in the Liberal Studies Program. This
spring four seniors will be obtaining a Women’s
Studies certificate along with their main
major disciplines.
Ryan Anderson
Ryan Anderson is from Mendocino,
California. Ryan is graduating from UH
Hilo with an Administration of Justice
Degree and a Minor in Political Science
with a Women’s Studies Certificate. Ryan
chose to pursue a WS Certificate because
he is a strong believer and advocate for
equality and social unity for all of humankind.
He is pained to see people willfully
and intentionally oppressed or exploited
regardless of their race, age, or sex. Ryan
feels his efforts for pursuing a WS is his
beginning step for action to bring equality.
Ryan’s plans after graduation:
“To serve people. We must promote
equality for all while maintaining and
celebrating diversity. I hope to be a part
of reform for our prison system and correctional
facilities. To improve the education
for America’s children, to federally
decriminalize harmless or medical use
of marijuana, and raise the federal minimum
wage along with many other home
improvements that we desperately need.
Alternatively I may go onto law school or
return to serve the military as a commissioned
officer.”
Shelley Bereman-Benevides
Shelley originates from Florida but has lived
in Hilo most of her life. She is graduating with
a Psychology major and a WS certificate.
Shelly chose to obtain a WS certificate
because she had already taken several WS
classes and se was advised to apply for the
certificate. She also found the classes to be
interesting and informative.
“I have learned that equal rights under the
law still does not mean equal treatment. I have
been made aware of the plight of women
worldwide, but particularly in the United
States where we are supposedly “advanced”
socially, but in actuality lag pitifully behind
some other countries in family values. I have
learned that I am not too old to learn! When I
hear people say they feel they are “too old” to
go to school, I point out the fact to them that I
am 57 years old and am in college for the first
time in my life.”
After graduation Shelley plans to continue
working with children with autism in some
capacity, possibly as a consultant or in specialized
education programs designed for
children with autism.
Stephanie Bukoski
Stephanie is from Waimea, Kaua`i. She is
graduating with a Political Science, a minor
in History and a WS certificate. Stephanie
chose a WS certificate because she got involved
with the Women’s Center on campus.
She then began to take a few courses that
were cross listed with her major and minor.
She was then approached by her professor
that informed her that she was already over
half way through the certificate requirements.
She realized her schedule was open
to finish the certificate and has been happy
its worked out.
“I have learned about myself the most
through this experience. It has opened my
eyes to what people have done to be here
today especially for women’s rights. I say
people because it was not only women who
support the role of gaining their rights but
men as well. I feel that everyone should have
the opportunity to take some Women Studies
courses both male and female because it will
give you a great view about who you are. I
have become more of who I am through my
experiences at UH Hilo. I know what I want in
life. I have great mentors here on this campus
that has given me a wealth of knowledge and
the push to go on into the world. “
Right after graduation Stephanie will be
flying off to Lawrence, Kansas for an eightweek
summer internship at the University of
Kansas Student Success Program. After her
eight weeks, she will be heading to North
Carolina where she hopes to receive a position
in their Americorps Vista Program at
the University Campuses for a year. I hope
through these experiences I will be able to get
into a Master’s program in Student Affairs in
Higher Education.
Abigail D. Popoitai
Abigail is from Papua New Guinea and
is graduating with a Political Science Major
and a Certificate in Women’s Studies. Abigail
had already accumulated enough credits to
obtain the WS certificate from both UH Hilo
and UH Manoa, so she decided to put those
credits towards a certificate. Abigail has
been actively involved on campus in the last
three years at UH Hilo. She was a Business
Manager for SAC in 2005. She was the Vice
President of UHHSA in 2006. Abigail has
been involved in many campus committees
such as the China-US Center Student Committee,
Vice Chancellor Search Committee,
Safe Walk, and others. She also was an active
member of NASPA for the last two years. In
addition Abigail was involved with International
Student Association, Student Activities
Council, as well as Kanilehua, the Art and
Literary Journal of UH Hilo and HawCC.
She also was an Orientation volunteer (Fall
06 - Spring 07) and fully fledged orientation
leader (Fall 07-Spring08).
What are her plans after graduation? “Sleep!
I have no grand plans as of yet but I will be
returning home.”
“I’m an EWC scholar, I have a two year
home requirement on my scholarship that I
have to fulfill, so I’ll most probably be working
with an NGO come August putting my
degree and certificate to use. “
Those interested in finding out more information
about the Women’s Studies program
and how it may fit in with your courses contact
Prof. Amy Gregg at agregg@hawaii.edu.
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Spring Issue 7: May 6, 2008
Isaac Crosson
Physics Major, Math Major, and Philosophy
Major
Isaac was born in Hilo Hospital and has
lived in Hilo and on the Big Island all his
life. He says it has taken him five years to
finish college instead of the usual four, with
three degrees.
Isaac has been doing research in computational
physics for two years, and he has
also developed a tutorial course about physics
programming that he has lectured at UH
Hilo this Spring as PHYS/ASTR 260. He has
also been tutoring in the physics and math
departments for 4 years.
“We at UHH have many world-class professors
so it is up to us, the students, to pursue
the top-quality education that is available to
us here.”
After graduation Isaac will be attending
graduate school at the University of Washington
in Seattle, where he plans to pursue
a Ph.D. in physics with a specialization in
physics education research.
Chloe Kubo
English Major
Born in Hilo and a resident of Glenwood HI,
Chloe attended Hilo High School, then went
to UH Manoa for two years and returned
to Hilo to finish her B.A. Chloe has been
the editor for Hohonu academic journal at
the University of Hawai`i at Hilo.
“I’ve learned how enjoyable it is to be part
of an academic community, especially at
UH Hilo. I have been constantly amazed
by the insightfulness and creativity of my
classmates. It has also been such a wonderful
experience to be part of a university at
which you really have the opportunity to
get to know your professors. They provide
an incredible education and are sincerely
interested in helping you to reach your full
potential as a student, community member,
and person. My undergraduate experience
has been truly wonderful.”
After graduation Chloe plans on taking
the year off from school, during which time
she will be working and preparing for the
LSAT. She plans to then apply to law school
for the fall semester, 2009. Her ultimate
goal is to teach an “ethics in law” course.
Chloe hopes to develop a social program
that helps to prepare high school students
for the work force if they do not intend to
enter college.
Jessica Garcia
English Major
Minor in English Literature and Earth and
Space Science
Jessica grew up in Holualoa, Hawai`i... on
the Kona side of the island. While at UH
Hilo Jessica worked as a writing tutor in the
Writing Center, and was copy editor for Ke
Kalahea student newspaper. She’s been a part
of the Dan Zan Ryu JuJitsu club while at UH
Hilo. Through the dance department Jessica
has been able to perform in the end of semester
“Great Leaps” program numerous times.
She’s also participated in and created dances
for the “Choreographer’s Showcase” (through
the choreography class). This semester she’s a
dancer in her friend’s senior thesis, as well as
taking the Showcase Singers class. Through
these two activities she’ll be able to perform
in “Great Leaps” again this semester, as well
as take part in the chorus performance May
10-11 (they’re doing opera!).
“While at UHH I’ve learned the importance
of balance: balance especially between social
interactions and academic necessities. I’ve also
found that during the end of semester crunch
time (last three to four weeks of the semester)
study breaks, be it taking a 10 min. walk,
going for a run, watching a movie, chilling
with friends, going to the beach for an hour,
whatever it is, it is an essential when trying
to keep one’s sanity…that and sleep!”
After graduation Jessica plans to become
an elementary school teacher. She has been
accepted into the UH Hilo Teacher Education
Program. This is an extra year for student
teaching and certification for the State
of Hawai`i... so she’s not actually “leaving”
quite yet!
Rex Like
Psychology Major
Born and raised on Maui, Rex moved to
the Big Island of Hawai`i nine years ago. Rex
is married and has two children, a daughter
that is four-years old and a two-year old son.
He says of his children, “They have been the
gasoline to my heavy work truck.” Of his wife,
“Without the love and support of my wife, I
wouldn’t have made it through college.”
Rex has been studying Psychology at the
University of Hawai`i at Hilo for the last 2.5
years and has been a member of the Psi Chi
Honor Society Psychology Club and the National
Dean’s list for three years.
Rex has been working for Hawai`i Behavioral
Health for two years. He finds it a very
good company to work for, plus, it gives him
the opportunity to practice what he learned
from his Psychology classes. He also works
part-time at the Hawai`i Community College
Learning Center as a Reading and English as
a Second Language tutor. He enjoys working
there because it gives him the opportunity
to build relationships with people from different
parts of the world. Moreover, it gives
him the opportunity to improve his reading
and writing skills. In addition, Rex has been
paddling for Puna Canoe club for three years
and loves it.
“Overall, it’s been a struggle trying
to balance work, home, and school. Yet,
all things are possible if you maintain a
positive attitude, strengthen your weaknesses,
and love everything around you.
I have learned that maintaining a positive
attitude and being a part of a supportive network
is very important for college life.”
After graduation, Rex plans on taking a year
off of school, so he can prepare for graduate
school, gain some work experience, and spend
some quality time with his family. His overall
goal is to become a college professor like the
many “greats” here at UHH.
Ruby Faagau
Majro: Administration of Justice and Philosophy
Ruby’s hometown is San Francisco, California.
After graduation she plans on entering
UC Hastings Law School in the fall of 2009.
She hopes to finish law school by 2012 and
become a part of the San Francisco Public
Defense team.
Ruby has enjoyed her stay in Hawai`i and
has been a part of various extracurricular
activities. She has been a member of the Ka
Nani No Napua Halau under Kumu Pretty
since April 2007; an active member of her
church ‘Overcoming Faith Christian Center’
that meets on the UH Hilo campus , a member
of ILAU leadership club and supporter of the
Philosophy club.
In the fall of 2007 Ruby interned at Hilo
Public Defender Office and worked alongside
attorneys and the investigator of the Big
Island of Hawaii.
Being at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo
gave me a value for ethnic pride, usefulness
of networking, the power of a friendly rapport
with counselors, and a boost of confidence
in my academic abilities: taking on a
second major.
Jessica Gard
History Major with a concentration in European
History
Minors in English and Anthropology
Jessica is from the eastern coast of the
U.S. in the Boston area. She has lived in
Hawai`i for the last 3.5 years while attending
the University of Hawai`i at Hilo.
Jessica presented papers at the regional annual
Phi Alpha Theta conference at Manoa in
2006 and earlier this year. She attended the
biennal conference of all Phi Alpha Theta
chapters as a delegate from UH Hilo and
presented a paper.
Jessica has been the president of the history
club and participated in the Political Science
Club. She has volunteered at the Hawai`i
Island Food bank.
“Because the school is small and Hilo is a
small town, I got the opportunity to know my
professors, classmates and community more
which resulted in my learning how to better
relate to people. Densely populated areas and
institutions do not tend to promote development
of people skills; UHH does”.
After graduation Jessica plans to attend a
MA program at Bread Loaf School of English
this summer, which she is pretty psyched
about. After that she plans on going to work
full-time for a year before heading to a graduate
program in History. She says she’s on
the fence between education or publishing,
so she’s looking for some work experience to
help her decide
Eric Sunao Gonsuales
Eric Sunao Gonsalues is a senior here at the
University of Hawaii Hilo and will be graduating
this May with a degree in Psychology.
He is originally from Wahiawa on O`ahu but
has lived and studied here in Hilo for the last
four years. Eric is an employee for Sears, at the
moment, and plans to attend graduate school
for Counseling Psychology with an emphasis
in K – 12 counseling. Besides Psychology, Eric
says he has learned that the connections you
make with people can last a lifetime when you
put forth the effort to keep in touch.
Ryan Garret Hamamoto
Ryan Garret Hamamoto is a senior here at the
University of Hawai`i Hilo and will be graduating
this May with a degree in Economics. He is
originally from Santa Rosa California, but has
lived and studied here in Hilo for the last two years.
He started at UHH after transferring from Santa
Rosa Junior College. Ryan has been involved in
the Society for Leadership and Success and also attended
the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
University Symposium. He plans to move to LA
with some of his friends to pursue a writing career.
Eventually he would like to go to graduate school
and earn a law degree or continue what he has
learned in economics. Ryan says he has learned a
lot about himself in his two years here, both in and
out of the classroom. “The biggest thing for me is
that I feel like I grew up a lot at UHH”.
Lori Ann Makale’a Tavares
Lori Ann Makale’a Tavares is graduating
this May with a major in Administration of
Justice and Human Services with a minor in
Substance Abuse. Lori is originally from Honolulu
and Waiana’e in O`ahu and has been a
student here at UHH for one and a half years.
Lori has been involved with the student government,
she was a court monitor at Hawai`i
Community College and she worked with
the choir at the New Hope Church. When
we asked her what she has learned here at
UHH she said, “If you see someone with out
a smile, why not give them one of yours…It’s
all ‘G’ just stay focused on G.O.D.” Lori’s long

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term goals are “to open a house for abuse
women, work with women coming out of
the jail system and remind them it is never
too late. Just believe!!!! “E no hu’e maile o
wau Keakua…”
Joni Michele Fishback
Culinary Degree (2005), and also received the
Human Services Certificate in December 2006.
Rosie has been the Vice President of Student Government,
and plans to open a restaurant to spread
love through her cuisine. She also wants to have
free cooking classes for the keiki in the community.
Besides her passion for cooking, Rosie says
she has learned how to completely and fully love
herself for who she is. “Before you can love anyone
you must first learn to love yourself and when you
learn how to do that your life will dramatically
change for the better.
Ryan Kerbs
in Hawai`i and Nepal, was a volunteer for
American Red Cross and American Cancer
Society, the president of the university dance
club, an active member in the society of leadership
and success, as well as an Auxiliary
Nurse Officer for the Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air
force. After graduation Carol plans to regroup,
rest and distress, support her son through the
Pre-medical program, obtain a job in acute
care, and go back to school for her Master’s
in the Nurse Practitioners Program.
Thomas Ramirez
Thomas Ramirez is graduating this May
with a major in Psychology and a minor in
Political Science. Originally from East Bay,
California, Thomas has been a student here at
University of Hawai`i Hilo for two years and
a member of the University of Hawai`i Hilo
Student Association (UHHSA) for one year.
When asked, what one thing he had learned
during his time here at UHH, Thomas replied,
“Hilo is the S#!t, but it needs more music with
a venue.” After graduation Thomas said he
plans on DJing, bartending, and eventually
going to work for the Federal Government.
continued on page 10
Joni Michele Fishback is graduating this
May with a major in Communications and
a minor in Political Science. Originally from
the United Kingdom, Joni has attended classes
here at UHH for three years. She was a writer
for Ke Kalahea and eventually became the
Editor-in-chief of our student newspaper, a
position she has held for the last year. Joni is
also a volunteer for the American Red Cross
Disaster Relief Hilo chapter. When we asked
her what she had learned during her time
here in Hilo, she said, “I have a learned too
many things to list, but perhaps the main
thing I have learned is that no matter how
much one may know, there is always something
new to learn.” In the future Joni plans
to earn a Master’s degree in Health Journalism
at the Coventry University in the United
Kingdom.
Jet Heng
Jet Heng is a Liberal Arts student from
PRC or (The People’s Republic of China) and
is currently involved with ASUH-HAWCC
and is on his last semester here at the UH
while serving five consecutive semesters at
HawCC. After graduation he intends to run
or Hilo County Council District 4 in 2008;
and states the one thing he learned here was
“giving his talents and time back to the community.”
Rosie Colon
Ryan Kerbs is graduating from Hawai`i
Community College with an Associates of
Arts in Liberal Arts and a Certificate of Completion
in Digital Media Arts. He is originally
from Knoxville, Tennessee and was raised in
New Market, Tennessee but has been living
in Hawai`i for 4.5 years. Outside of academics,
Ryan has been a volunteer at the Hilo Seventhday
Adventist Church on Saturday mornings.
He is responsible for the audio-visual system
for the church service, which involves management
of all microphones, digital sound recordings,
and visual displays such as PowerPoint’s
and videos. On campus, he has worked for Ke
Kalahea, the student newspaper, as the Layout
editor. He has also volunteered with programs
such as the Earth Day Fair.
There are many things Ryan has learned in
his time in Hawai`i Community College. His
interest is art and graphic design, so he would
say that the most valuable things he learned
was from the Digital Media Arts program. He
learned how to use the most powerful design
programs in the industry, and has been able
to make a considerable amount of profit from
these skills already. For the past couple of years
he has been the Graphic Designer for Hilo Art
& Glass Supply as well as Ian Brown Artworks
and a couple of other businesses.
After graduation he is planning to attend
Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. He has
applied to the college, and is waiting to hear
his status. If he is accepted, he will be working
towards a Bachelor’s of Science in Graphic
Design. After achieving this goal, he hopes to
work for a Christian multi-media company,
such as Amazing Facts or It Is Written.
Carol Ann Jensen
Wanna see
your work
in print?
Ke Kalahea
Is looking for writers and photographers.
kalahea@hawaii.edu / Campus Center 215
PHD Comics www.phdcomics.com
Rosie Colon is a senior here at the University of
Hawaii Hilo and will be graduating this May with
a degree in Business. She was born and raised in
Bronx New York but has lived and studied here in
Hilo for the last six years. She started at Hawai`i
Community College in August 2002 to get her
Carol Ann Jensen has been in Hawai`i since
1999 and was in Nepal, Atlanta, GA, and
Michigan before that. She is currently in the
BSN Nursing Program and has been at UHH
for five years or one year too long in her eyes.
Her extracurricular activities included medical
humanitarian aid and pastoral counseling

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Spring Issue 7: May 6, 2008
“Complex”
Bethany Trieb
Staff Writer
The quality and importance of research,
the in-depth findings of one person’s thought
processes, and finally, the intellectual pathway
of achievement and knowledge into “complex
systems,” are you ready?!
I would like to share with all readers of the
Ke Kalahea that a professor at our university
(yes…our University in Hilo) has thought
about “complex systems” for fifteen years,
resulting in a very important advancement
in the world of science.
A professor of Physics, Dr. Philippe M.
Binder, has published his story in Science. Science
is, “the academic journal of the American
Association for the Advancement of Science and
is considered one of the world’s most prestigious
scientific journals.” I wish to point of
the significance of this journal, Science, on a
basis that, the reputation of publishing articles
in this journal is marked as a “fundamental
breakthrough” in the respected field of science;
Binder’s being “complex systems.” This
journal is considered “one of the very few elite
scientific journals [in science],” and one must
be of great knowledge and understanding [in
the sciences] to be allowed this great opportunity.
The fact that a journal like Science has
agreed to publish Dr. Binder’s work, means
that, “the article will reach an estimated audience
of a million scientists who read this
journal worldwide.”
Dr. Binder’s findings on, “complex systems”
is a breakthrough in this area of science, which
is why he has been granted the ability to have
his work published in the Science journal.
Binder declares, “although I am a theoretical
physicist, “complex systems” includes examples
from biology, chemistry, computation,
mathematics and the social sciences, and this
is reflected in my paper.” Obviously, the importance
of research in many different fields
has brought Dr. Binder to his discovery.
Dr. Philippe M. Binder, a graduate of Yale
University in Physics knows a plethora of information
about something that many of us
may never even contemplate a single thought
on. I have been challenged to put into consideration
what Dr. Binder has introduced, and
I am also challenging those who read this
article to reflect on something so deep into
the brain of a man, that again, you and I may
never think of this at any other time. To find
the deserved recognition owed to Dr. Binder
for the quality of his explanation, and many
years of thought and research on “complex
systems” may be the essence to my writing.
What comes to mind when the words
“frustration in complexity” are said, read,
written, stated, and enunciated? I must start
from scratch. The dictionary meaning of
frustration is: “to disappoint or to oppose successfully;
prevent from accomplishing a purpose.”
The dictionary meaning of complexity
is: “composed of many different interconnected
parts.” One must consider, “defining
complexity is frustrating,” (the opening sentence
to Binder’s story), and yes, complexity
is difficult and frustrating to define due to the
fact that it means, “many different interconnected
parts.” Binder later explains the essence
of complexity, “a system without dynamical
frustration will either settle to equilibrium or
grow without bounds.”
To all those who are not scientists, (including
myself), I wish to help you take an understanding
of what Dr. Binder has discovered.
When I first read about his findings, I didn’t
quite comprehend this breakthrough. My
attempt at fathoming, which may also allow
readers to understand will be drawn from
this article, and my own interpretation of
something as profound and intellect as Dr.
Binder’s shall be feasted upon by the readers
of this article, “Complex.”
A sentence; one sentence, that to me can
explain a great depth of what Dr. Binder has
found is written, “the common thread between
all complex systems may not be cooperation
but rather the irresolvable coexistence
of opposing tendencies.” Dr. Binder states, “the
main point is to provide a new look at complex
systems. Instead of focusing on cooperation
(where new behavior arises from the sum of
that of the parts), I look at frustration, which
means that a “system” may want to do several
different things at the same time, and none
of them dominates.” “The paper is the result
of fifteen years of thinking about complex
systems.” When I read that, I draw pictures, I
try to contemplate it into my own translation,
I try to perceive Dr. Binder’s interpretations
so I may also be capable of explaining this to
readers. Sudden realization: what is written in
the Science journal is “often incomprehensible
to anyone except for researchers in the field
[of science] and advanced students.” Thus, Dr.
Binder’s findings are so important, full of intellect
and in such high academy that he should
simply be congratulated on his the work he
has accomplished and the quality of it.
I do understand a portion of what Dr. Binder
has found, though,
which I will say to
help readers better
understand also.
There are many
complex systems
in the world we
inhabit. What is
the common feature
of these complex
systems? It is
not cooperation,
but it may be explained
in terms
of the fact that
there are opposing
trends to these
complex systems.
Opposing trends
that may never be
able to defeat each
other and these
opposing trends
exist in most complex
systems. Opposing trends must exist together,
making complex systems what they
are: complex. There is much more depth to
Binder’s research that I can not explain, but
I wish to have informed more than one of
the common students or faculty members of
our university with a fact: Dr. Binder’s hard,
qualifying work that has been integrated and
specialized so well into his findings of depth
and intricacy that he has been allowed an article
in Science. Congratulations Dr. Philippe
M. Binder on your accomplishment!
“I think the Big Island, and UHH, are potentially
great places to develop more complex
systems-related activities because of the
unique natural and social conditions that we
find here.” A statement made by Dr. Binder
indicating there is more work to be done in
this area of science; especially on The Big
Island.
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Top 10 Ways to Spend Your
Summer Like a UHH Student.
Luke Linhoff
HawCC News Editor
10. The fall back plan summer:
Learn to juggle. Then get really good at juggling. Think
of this as your fall back plan if you cant find a job after
your graduate; you can always juggle torches on Waikiki
for money right?
9. The biggest gainer summer: Find a super cheap
place to stay for the summer, work an easy job, and blow
ALL the money you make on Gourmet food. This choice
will make you gain 20 lbs, but you will live like a celebrity
before your liposuction appointment.
8. The biggest loser summer: Find a super cheap
place to stay for the summer, work an easy part time
job and spend ALL your free time at the gym. Getting
incredibly muscular and eating eggs all day. Note: you
will also be able to fight crime fall semester with your
huge biceps.
7. Be a professor’s work horse summer:
Find a professor and help out with their research.
When teachers are not teaching, they are still working
on their own projects. However, don’t plan on making
any money this one is for volunteers only.
6. The rippin’ summer:
Go buy a cheap long board and learn to surf. Get
good enough to short-board the next winter swell. A
good tan comes with this choice for free!
5. The get out of da’ states summer:
Spin a globe, find some crazy country, find a job there
online, and move out da’ states. Learn a bit of the local
language hopefully some unusual obscure dialect then
go home and impress your friends.
4. The 40 ounce summer:
Drink…. a lot.
3. Annoy the crap out of your neighbors summer:
Go downtown to the music shop, buy some crazy instrument
you have never heard of, and practice really
loud all summer. Screw lessons, just teach yourself!
2. The parasitic summer:
Go home and live off your parents. Yes, the place
were the fridge magically fills its self and dishes clean
themselves. AKA paradise.
1. The lamest summer possible:
Take a really hard, boring class ALL summer. Organic
chemistry 1 & 2 with both labs will do nicely!
Don’t worry if you don’t need it for your major, just take
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Vulcans news
Moore Brings More…to
the Student Life Center
Starting June 1, 2008 Timothy Moore with
assume his position as director of the University
of Hawaii at Hilo’s new Student Life
Center. After a nation wide search, the selection
committee choose a candidate with “an
extensive knowledge and experience” said
Luoluo Hong, the vice chancellor for student
affairs. “Moore has an abundance of positive
energy and enthusiasm, which will serve him
well in this position.”
Moore has earned a bachelor’s degree in
physical education and a master’s degree of
Arts and Teaching in Sports Administration
from the University of Louisville, Kentucky.
He has an extensive background at college
level recreational sports. For the last 17 years,
Moore has gained experience in many areas,
such as facility planning, budget oversight,
program development, and program assessment.
“He has all the qualifications to be an
outstanding director.” Hong boosted.
When Moore was asked how he felt about
his new position, he said, “I’m honored to
have been selected for this position and look
forward to fulfilling the vision of creating
a comprehensive and thriving recreational
program that will become the focal point
of an involved and connected community
campus.”
The Student Life Center is scheduled to
open this fall.
Student awarded
2-year Scholarship
Brian Yannutz, a sophomore majoring in
marine science at the University of Hawaii at
Hilo, has been awarded a National Oceanic
Sports
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and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Hollings Scholarship.
Each year, approximately 100 two-year
scholarships are awarded to eligible college
sophomores, depending on final funding appropriations.
As an award recipient, Yannutz
will receive two years of academic assistance
up to $8,000 for full-time study during the
nine-month academic year, and a 10- week,
full-time summer stipend-supported internship
($650/week) at a NOAA facility.
“I hope to use this award as a stepping stone
for other opportunities with NOAA and to
pursue a doctorate degree in marine biology,”
Yannutz said. “Eventually, I’d like to conduct
research on the Great Barrier Reef and help
stop the exploitation of the world’s oceans
through international collaboration.”
Baseball news
The University of Hawaii at Hilo baseball
program will move to the NCAA Division II
level beginning with the 2008-09 season in
anticipation of baseball becoming the 11th
Pacific West Conference sport.
“We are taking a pro-active approach to
this expansion,” Vice-Chancellor for Student
Affairs/acting Athletic Director Dr. Luoluo
Hong said. “This situation will keep all of
our programs on the Division II level, help us
with scheduling and create an opportunity
for post-season play.”
an all Sports Banquet on april 29th
The University of Hawaii at Hilo All-Sports
Banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 29 at
Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale.
Check-in starts at 5 p.m. with the program
beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and reservations
can be made by calling 974-7520.
The program will include the announcement
of the Vulcan Male and Female Athletes
and Academic/Athletes of the Year, and Team
of the Year.
Thirty-two players, who will have completed
their athletic eligibility at the end of
the academic year, will be recognized for their
contributions to Vulcan Athletics.
The list includes: baseball players Joe Davis,
Emil DeAndreis, Jeffrey Germain, Dustin
Gilmore, Michael Higa, Dayne Ogawa, Tyler
Safford and A.J.Satele; basketball players Vince
Alvarado, Rashad Bilal, Chrystal Hodson,
Rocky Jorgensen, Krystlelyn Omlan, Samuel
Wilhoite and Chelsea Yasuda; cross country
runners Kari Andrews and Evan Meza; golfer
Kiilani Matsuyoshi; soccer players Mariama
Cole, Marc Fournier, Kristen Grant, Ryan
Neill, Elsha Tivera, Neil VerColen, Karen
Weatherby and Tristam Whitman; softball
player Brittany Dock; and tennis players
Ana Carolina Ardila Cuervo, Mitchel Gelina,
Ned Hayley, Tomas Mikulasek and Susan
Souksavath.
Sports Scores March 14-16
From april 14 th – 23 rd
Men’s Golf
April 14 th and 15 th
the University of Hawaii at Hilo got 11 th place
at the 35 th Annual Buzzini/Stanislaus invitational
on the turlock Golf and Country Club.
April 21 st
the University of Hawaii at Hilo got 2 nd place
at the 2008 Pacific West Conference Championship
at Palmer Course at turtle Bay resort.
Softball
April 16 th
the Vulcans lost 10 - 5 in game one
and tied 1 – 1 in game two against
Hawaii Pacific University
April 17 th
the Vulcans lost 5 - 4 and 11 – 1 in a doubleheader
against Hawaii Pacific University
April 20 th
the Vulcans lost 5 – 4 against Chaminade
University in a Pacific West Conference
Hawai`i Community College
2008 Commencement Ceremony
Friday May 16, 2008
7:00 pm
Edith Kanaka`ole
Multi-Purpose Stadium
For more information contact:
974-7611
Baseball
April 20 th
the Vulcan’s lost 8 – 2 to Sacramento
State University
April 22 nd
the Vulcan’s lost 13 – 4 to San
Jose State University

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Spring Issue 7: May 6, 2008
Hilo Palace Theatre Courtesy of hilopalace.com
Friday evening, May 16 at 7:00PM
Saturday morning, May 17 at 11AM
Hilo’s Center Stage Dance Studio in association
with The Palace Theater proudly
presents the world premiere of: The Goodnight
Gecko Ballet.
This exciting new work is based on the very
popular children’s book written and illustrated
by Kaua`i resident, Ms. Gill Barnet.
Ticket prices: $12 general, $8 for children 12
and under. Call 934-7010 for information.
Sunday, May 18,2008 at 2:30PM
KANILEHUA SPRING CONCERT
The program will feature classical and
pops pieces from Renaissance madrigals
to Basin Street Blues, from Mendelssohn to
Cole Porter.
$12 general , $10 students and Seniors
(aged 65 and over).
Tickets on sale at Basically Books, CD
Wizard, Kea’au Natural Foods & Kilauea
General Store. Credit card sales available at
the Palace Theater at 934-7010.
May 20,2008 at 7:30PM
Special Film Showing - “REVOLUTION
GREEN”
A renewable documentary narrated by
Woody Harrelson featuring Willie Nelson.
A true story of biodiesel in America.
“Revolution Green is a highlight of the Maui
Film Festival line-up.” -Variety Magazine
“If you learn about Biodiesel one day in
your life, that’s a huge day… it was for me.”
-Willie Nelson
$7 General, $6 Student/Senior, $5 Palace
member.
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 7:00PM
A Benefit for Community and Family Harmony
- «ALOHA SHOW»
Variety show benefit for community and
family harmony with proceeds donated to
Turning Point for Families. Performers will
be: Renowned poet Kealoha, Big Island bands
Moe Moea, Basic Human Tones and Mixjah,
Lady D, Gloria Baraquio, Two Souls, Aerynn,
Dance Performance, Fashion Show, Comedy
and Art Show.
$15 in advance / $20 at the door ($10 children,
students and seniors in advance/ $15
at door).
Available at CD Wizard and The Palace
Theater. Call 934-7010.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
RAINBOW FILM FESTIVAL
The Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural
Foundation (HGLCF) will be presenting The
Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival at the Honolulu
Academy of Arts, again, May 22-25. This
year, for the first time, there will be a one-day
Rainbow Film Festival at the Palace Theater
in Hilo on Saturday, May 31. Two different
programs will be presented consisting of one
feature film preceded by one short film.
Please visit our website at www.hilopalace.
com during May to read about the films selected
and screening times or call the Palace
at 934-7010.
Lisa Hilina’i Lyon
Lisa Hilina’i Lyon is graduating this May
with a major in Hawaiian Studies and a minor
in Music. Lisa is from Hilo and has been a student
here at the University of Hawai`i Hilo for
six years. She has been involved with extra curricular
activities on campus and in our community.
Lisa went to Carnegie Hall with some of the
University singers in the musical theatre. She is a
nurse at Nawahiokalani’o’pula immersion school
and participated in an event where she brought
young students to the Nursing department for
career day. When asked what one thing she has
learned during her time here at UHH, she said,
“to be patient and persistent,” and after graduation
she will, “Continue to promote the use of
the beautiful Hawaiian language.”
Antoinette Caroline Wilson
Marla Teresa Nora
Marla Teresa Nora is graduating in May with
a Bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of
Hawai`i at Hilo. She has attended UHH since
Fall 2003 and has involved herself in Make A
Difference Day, senior citizen care, childcare
services and highway and beach clean-ups. After
she graduates she hopes to get a job at the Kona
Community Hospital.
The one thing she has learned here is “how
to see problems from many different points
of view.”
Christopher Finnegan
ages, from all ages. It doesn’t matter where a
person is from or were they are in life, the impact
of how they change your life, for good or bad,
is all that matters!”
Jeffrey Charles Brown
Jeffrey Charles Brown is a Sociology major
that has been at the UHH since August of 2006
and is a resident from Denver, Colorado. He is
currently involved in the HCC Hawai`i Court
Monitoring Program; and plans to take some
time off and enjoy the island before deciding on
graduate school. The one thing that he learned
while here was a “great sense of appreciation for
community, ohana, and aloha” while enjoying
Hilo as an amazing place to be.
Anna Tova Karsin
Anna Tova Karsin has been living on the Big
Island since eighth grade but has lived in both
Tahiti and New Zealand as a young child.
She is graduating this May with a B.A. in
Chemistry and B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology
from the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, which
she attended for the last 4.5 years. After graduation
she intends to go to graduate school. “I’m
taking a trip to Europe then moving to O`ahu to
study tropical medicine at UH Manoa.”
While attending UHH she has involved herself
with the campus by doing “directed studies
research and working for the HawCC-based
forest team for the last year and a half.”
Her favorite part of UHH was the small
class sizes and opportunities to be involved in
research that would normally be reserved for
graduate students at a larger school. In terms
of the one thing she’s learned while here is “the
value of a finished project!”
Her advice to freshmen, “do your homework!”
Antoinette Caroline Wilson is graduating
from Hawai`i Community College. She is
originally from Manoa Valley, O`ahu and has
attended HawCC since Fall 2003 and during
her time received an Associate’s in Liberal Arts
and certificates in Substance Abuse Counseling,
Hawaiian Lifestyles, and Human Services. She
has involved herself in HawCC Student Government,
Phi Theta Kappa, and Unukupukupu’s
fundraising vice president from 2005 to 2007.
After graduation she is going to pursue her college
degree in nursing.
The one thing she has learned while being
here is “that knowledge is like a diamond, it is
multifaceted with beautiful colors that sparkle,
that symbolize all the different areas and skills
that we learn as we progress on our path of learning
academics, service learning, social and all
levels of learning. I will always be a learner.”
Dayne Mende
Dayne Mende is a current Biology student set
to graduate this semester with a Bachelors’ of
Arts, and is an original Hilo resident who transferred
from UH Manoa two years ago, while
studying there for about five years. He plans to
attend pharmacy school or explore work in the
field of Biology after graduation; and states that
time management is the one thing he learned
from his time here for “ it really is possible to
squeeze 26 hours of work into a 25 hour day.”
Christopher Finnegan is graduating this May
with a Bachelor’s in Physics and Astronomy
from the University of Hawai`i at Hilo. He has
attended UH Hilo since Fall 2004, originally from
New Jersey. His aspirations after he gradutes is
to “get the money, graduate school and several
nobel prizes.”
He is currently part of the Goju Ryu Karate
Club and has been since 2005, tutors physics and
volunteers at the `Imiloa Astronomy Center.
The one thing he has learned while being here
is, “I like money, it’s fun. Astronomy makes my
brain hurt and physics makes it mushy. Oh, and
I love Martial Arts.”
Mona Kaualoku Livsey
Mona Kaualoku Livsey was born in Florida,
but grew up in California, Arizona and
Hawai`i and now has been in Hawai`i for the
last 30 years.
She will be graduating this May with a Bachelor’s
in Psychology having attended HawCC
from 2001 to 2003 and UHH from 2003 to present.
She has involved herself in the HawCC
Student Government, BOSP, Ke Kalahea, SAC,
the Fee Board and Human Service Club. After
she graduates, she hopes to take a few classes
in graphic arts and if she can work with more
students in a different capacity, but initially, “I
will take a break and let my brain breathe!”
The one thing she has learned since being
here is, “No matter how old you get, you are
always growing and learning. We learn at all

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Volcano Art Center Calendar of Events Courtesy of Volcanoartcenter.org
May 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
6 Mondays, May 12 - June 30, 2008 (skip
5/26, 6/2)
Beginning: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.; Intermediate:
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
“Pilates Matwork” with choreographer Celeste
Anderson Staton, who is trained in authentic
Pilates Matwork techniques and can modify
the work to benefit any level of student. This
6-week class focuses on building core strength
of the central body while lengthening muscle
and instilling a sense of well being for the whole
person. $48 (financial aid available). Call (808)
967-8222. Register Online!
Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:30 a.m. - 11:30
a.m.
“Third 2008 Na Mea Hawai’i Hula Kahiko
performance!” See traditional hula and chant
performed outdoors on the hula platform
overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Na Pua
Ha’aheo o Kona under the direction of kumu
hula Roy Palacat. Hawaiian crafts demonstrations
at Volcano Art Center Gallery 9:30 a.m.
- 2 p.m. in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-
8222.
Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 12:00
noon
“Niaulani Forest Work Day.” Enjoy the open
air while volunteering to help preserve the
beauty and diversity of the native, old growth
rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani
Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa
& Old Volcano Roads). Held on the third
Sunday of each month, these work days are a
unique opportunity for individuals, families,
and groups to connect with nature and with
each other while assisting in a variety of needed
tasks, plus learn about the rich mixture of flora
and fauna on the 7.4 acre property. Free. Call
(808) 967-8222.
Monday, May 19, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
“Native Plant Propagation” workshop with
botanist Tim Tunison. Understand the nuances
and niches of many native plant species
and learn propagation techniques for use
in landscaping and native forest restoration.
This workshop is held on-site in the gardens
and backyard forests of Volcano Village, and
you go home with several varieties of seeds
and cuttings to grow and plant! $60 includes
plants and illustrated information packet
(financial aid available). Call (808) 967-8222.
Register Online!
Monday, May 26, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
June 2008
Daily, through June 1, 2008 9:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
“Form & Function,” an exhibit of wood
sculpture, furniture, and more by Jeff Roth.
Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes
National Park. Free (Park entrance fees
apply). Call (808) 967-7565.
Sunday, June 1, 2008 2:00 p.m.
‘Ohana Sunday at Niaulani: “Storytelling:
White Dog in the Moonlight” with Leilehua
Yuen, the third in a series of 2008 lectures on
the art and culture of Hawai’i. Where does reality
end and myth begin? Or, better yet, where
does myth end and reality begin? Growing up
in the districts of Hilo and Puna, Yuen spent her
early years steeped in stories about the volcano
goddess Pele, with Hi’iaka (Pele’s sister) and
Hopoe (Hi’iaka’s companion) far more present
than Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty--especially
since the five-year-long Mauna Ulu eruption
was a prominent part of her childhood. Join
this local writer, artist, educator, and cultural
practitioner for a presentation of the myths,
legends, and family stories--plus attendant oli,
mele, and hula--that shaped the world in which
she grew up. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani
Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa
& Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
Monday, June 2, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
Opening reception for “Hot Flashes: Ceramic
& Glass” exhibit by Amber Aguirre. Volcano
Art Center Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National
Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply).
Call (808) 967-7565.
Daily, June 7 - July 20, 2008 9:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
“Hot Flashes: Ceramic & Glass” exhibit by
Amber Aguirre. Volcano Art Center Gallery
in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park
entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. “Introduction to Permaculture,” a workshop
with D. Hunter Beyer, a leading local
permaculture consultant with 20 years of experience
in the field. Permaculture’s aim is to
meet human needs locally with small scale,
thoughtfully managed, sustainable, energygenerating
systems designed around nature.
This workshop touches on basic principles such
as home gardens, backyard orchards, animal
forage systems, traditional land management
systems, and more. $50 (financial aid available).
Call (808) 967-8222. Register Online!
Monday, June 9, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
Saturday, June 14, 2008 1:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m.
“Beginning Silk Painting” with artist Patti
Pease Johnson. This afternoon workshop
presents a fun and easy way to experience the
unique qualities of painting on silk. Students are
encouraged to play with colors using a brush
to apply liquid dyes directly onto silk. With
this free-form style of silk painting, student
achieves an abstract design. The finished piece
is a unique, stylish, wearable scarf! Beginning
and experienced artists ages 16 & up welcome.
$55 includes supplies (financial aid available).
Call (808) 967-8222. Register Online!
Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 12:00
noon
“Niaulani Forest Work Day.” Enjoy the open
Tsunami Education, Preparation and Recovery
Project for Downtown Hilo
Are you prepared for the next Tsunami?
The Pacific Tsunami Museum, in partnership with the County of Hawai‘i
Planning Department announces the launch of a Tsunami Education, Preparation and
Recovery Project for Downtown Hilo.
This project was designed to give a voice to the Downtown Hilo community on
tsunami awareness and preparedness. We will do this through a series of small ‘talk
story’ sessions where participants will form “think tanks” to voice concerns about
tsunami preparedness and recovery. These sessions will help us tailor our education
efforts to community needs. We plan on holding several one hour ‘talk story’ sessions
throughout February, March and April. In addition, we will be providing tsunami
awareness materials, refreshments, and hold a drawing for a tsunami disaster
preparedness kit at each session.
At the same time, the Pacific Tsunami Museum will be conducting surveys in the
downtown area to gauge public awareness of tsunami hazards. The survey team will be
going on foot to the businesses stretching from Wailuku Drive to Mamo Street and back
to Keawe Street. The survey team will also be surveying downtown residents so please
look for us starting in early March.
The culmination of these ‘talk story’ sessions will be an all-day “Tsunami Safe
Disaster Fair” held on Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at Connections Public Charter School
(Kress building). This interactive event will feature information, displays, and
presentations from the following supporting partners and special guests:
- Hawai‘i County Police Department
- Hawai‘i County Fire Department
- Hawai‘i County Civil Defense
- Hawai‘i County Research and Development
- Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers
- The Hilo Downtown Improvement Association (HDIA)
- Kanoelehua Industrial Area Association (KIAA),
- Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group, and
We warmly invite you share your mana‘o through our ‘talk story’ sessions and to
attend the Tsunami Safe Fair on April 19th , 2008. Scheduling information can be found
at http://www.hcrc.info/disaster-preparedness or if you are interested in hosting a ‘talk
story’ session (approx. 10-12 people) please contact Christian Kay at the Hawai‘i County
Planning Department at 808-961-8288 ext. 254.
Take care of yourself - take care of others.
see VaC Events on page 12
Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:30 a.m. - 3:30
p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 5:00 p.m. - 7:00
p.m.

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Spring Issue 7: May 6, 2008
Volcano Art Center Calendar of Events from page 11
air while volunteering to help preserve the
beauty and diversity of the native, old growth
rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani
Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa
& Old Volcano Roads). Held on the third
Sunday of each month, these work days are a
unique opportunity for individuals, families,
and groups to connect with nature and with
each other while assisting in a variety of needed
tasks, plus learn about the rich mixture of flora
and fauna on the 7.4 acre property. Free. Call
(808) 967-8222.
Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 2:30
p.m.
“Intermediate Silk Painting” with artist Patti
Pease Johnson. This workshop introduces students
to the process of painting on silk using
wax and the tjanting tool, which creates a resist
line for the dyes. This technique enables the
artist to achieve more realism in completing a
painting. Students learn how to stretch the silk
on a frame, use the wax tjanting tool, and mix
colors directly onto silk. Some experienced with
silk painting recommended but not required.
Open to ages 16 & up. $55 includes supplies
(financial aid available). Call (808) 967-8222.
Register Online!
Monday, June 16, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
6 Saturdays, June 21 - July 26, 2008 10:00
a.m. - 12:00 noon
“Movement & Meditation: Dance for Body &
Mind,” a six-session class with dancer Shizuno
Nasu. Experience movement while balancing
body and mind, centering the self, and creating
energy via physical expression. Class includes
warm-up exercises to stretch and shape the
body and dance movements which are based
on Hara Tanden Chi Energy. This Asian movement
technique increases concentration and
enlightens the spirit through relaxation and
graceful body movements based on F’u (wind),
Sui (water), and Ka (fire). Open to adults of
any level, from beginning to experienced. $75
(financial aid available). Call (808) 967-8222.
Register Online!
Saturday, June 21, 2008 7:30 p.m.
“Hawaiian Music Concert” with Stanceford
Kaina & Leo Nahenahe O Pohai Kealoha. Don’t
miss this evening of traditional Hawaiian music
featuring the sweet falsetto singing styling and
sassy hula ‘auana of these talented Hawai’i
island musicians, singers, and dancers. Kilauea
Military Camp Theater in Hawai’i Volcanoes
National Park. $15 adults / $13 seniors 65 & up
or children 12 & under ($2 more at the door).
Call (808) 967-8222. Order Tickets Online!
Monday, June 23, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.
“Making a Scene - Movement, Epiphany &
Transition in Prose,” a writing workshop with
author Louise Wisechild. Books and short
stories are composed of a series of scenes and
transitions which enable the reader to smoothly
follow the action. Effective scenes combine setting,
character, and action to move the story
forward. As the plot crescendos, the main character
has a realization, an epiphany, a change
in circumstance. Learn to develop and revise
scenes at the beginning, near-end, and end of a
story and to use simple plotting. All levels and
genres welcome. $55 (financial aid available).
Call (808) 967-8222. Register Online!
Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:30 a.m. - 3:30
p.m.
“Kilauea Summit Native Plant Communities,”
a workshop with botanist Tim Tunison.
Understand the ecological factors that create
the mosaic of native plants present in Kilauea’s
summit region, get a broad overview of these
ecosystems, learn how to read the landscape,
and identify some common and interesting
species that make up these plant communities.
Tunison leads interpretive walks through the
Ola’a rainforest as well as through the dry ‘ohi’a
scrubland and montane forests of Hawai’i Volcanoes
National Park. $55 includes illustrated
information packet and educational CD (financial
aid available). Call (808) 967-8222.
June 29 - July 10
“Big Island of Hawai’i Odyssey: Earth, Sky,
and Sea - Intergenerational Program.” This 12
day/11 night program, designed for those 55
and older and accompanying youth, ages 9
to 12, visits Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park,
Waimea, and Kailua-Kona, where you can explore
new life forms on a live volcano, gaze at
the stars, and swim with sea turtles and colorful
reef fish... all on one island. $1,956 adult,
$1,856 youth. Call (808) 967-8222. Registration
Information!
Monday, June 30, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.