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DECEMBER 21, 2022
Starting in fall 2023, Chaminade University will provide the same
tuition rate as University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s annual resident undergraduate tui- tion to local high school grads or first-time college students entering as a freshman. “We are pleased to launch this Hawai‘i Guarantee for local students to provide both an affordable education and a clear path to a four-year grad- uation,” states president Dr. Lynn Babington. “Across the country, less than half of students graduate on time. Our Hawai‘i Guarantee is de- signed to help students map out their academic journeys and receive the course of- ferings and advising support needed to get them there.” For more info, visit cham- inade.edu ... The Queen’s Health System welcomes new directors, two of which are East O‘ahu residents. Jennifer Moran of Kaimukī has been promoted to direc- tor of neuroscience services, while Hawai‘i Kai’s Chris- tine Griffin has been named its director of nursing prac- tice and policy. Congrats! ... Kapi‘olani Community Col- lege grad Janice Ishihara has been appointed as Kōloa Landing Resort’s director of group sales. Ishihara, who has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and sales in the hospitality indus- try, is now responsible for the resort’s business develop- ment for its corporate meet- ings and incentive market ... Michael Terry of ‘Āina Haina has been elevated to director of operations at UHA Health Insurance. In this role, Terry will oversee the pro- cessing of claims and the administration of contracted services and serve as chief
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negotiator for all contracts ... East O‘ahu’s Jason Thune has been promoted to vice president of fiber strategy and deployment at Hawaiian Tel- com. Thune began his career at the company as an intern in 1998 and has held various leadership roles throughout the years since then ... Poets, singers and storytellers are invited to submit their work to PlayBuilders of Hawai‘i, which is located in Hawai‘i Kai. The organization is
Tasha Mero
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Don Robbins
Jason Thune
seeking short plays, poems or songs about caregivers and/or those who need care. The submission deadline is Jan. 1. Send any questions or submissions to Carol at polcovar18@gmail.com ... Want to see your pet featured in our Pet of the Week sec- tion? Submit your photos, along with your pet’s name, age and area of East O‘ahu you live in, and a fun tid- bit to share with readers ... tmero@midweek.com
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