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4 Ke Kalahea 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 Hawaiì, 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 Haàheo 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 Haàheo 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 Hawaiì 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 Hawaiì at Hilo. Papers on Hawaiian topics were written by Shane Gibler, “Tahiti and Hawaiì’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 Laàkea 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 Hawaiì at Hilo and plans to eventually teach ancient History as a Professor.
The student newspaper of the University of Hawaiì at Hilo and Hawaiì Community College 5 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, Kauaì. 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. Classifieds Single’s Dream One bedroom, 1 bath home. Utilities and satellite dish included. $500 a month. 968-8759 ACCOUNT MANAGERS/ SALES REPS. Wanted. Pays $3000 a month plus benefits and takes only little of your time. 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