tHe inaUgUration of President geoffrey Bannister, Ph.d.

Hawai‘i Pacific University’s foUrtH President

octoBer 13, 2011

a beginning, an inauguration

I ulu ka lala i ke kumu.The branches grow because of the roots.

Order of Procession

Chief Marshal

Student Government Association President

Delegates of Institutions of Higher Education

Faculty

Dean of the College of Business AdministrationDean of the College of Humanities and Social SciencesDean of the College of Natural and Computational SciencesDean of the College of Nursing and Health SciencesAssociate Vice President for Off-Campus Programs

President of Oceanic Institute Executive Administrator for Governance and Corporate SecretaryVice President of Alumni and University RelationsVice President of Enrollment ManagementVice President of FinanceVice President of Human ResourcesVice President of Institutional Research and Academic Support

Former President of Hawai‘i Loa College

Board of Trustees

Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Inaugural Speaker

Vice President of Academic Affairs

President

Color Guard

Inauguration CeremonyOctober 13, 2011 • 10:30 A.M. • Hawai‘i Loa Campus

ProcessionalSelected compositions by John Philip Sousa HPU Symphonic Band, Patrick Hennessey, Ph.D., Conductor

WelcomeJohn Kearns, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs

The Presentation of the ColorsUniversity of Hawai‘i Army ROTC Color Guard

Star Spangled Banner Hawai‘i Pono‘ıMalia Ka‘ai Barrett

Oli AlohaTracie Lopes, Instructor of Hawaiian Language

Mele Hula Hanohano Nuuanu i ke Kawelu Halau Ka La Onohi Mai O Haehae

Haka Tika Tonu and Ka MateBrigham Young University-Hawaii New Zealand Chapter

Inaugural SpeakerLinda Johnsrud, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Hawai‘i

Musical InterludeKa Mo‘i Kalakaua March, Henry Berger

Installation of the PresidentMichael Chun, Ph.D., Chairman, Board of Trustees

Inaugural AddressGeoffrey Bannister, Ph.D., President

ClosingVice President Kearns

RecessionalQueen Kapi‘olani March, Henry Berger

Reception and LunchFront Lawn

About Inauguration, A New Beginning

University presidential inaugurations are special ceremonies that bring academic communities together to officially welcome a new president into office. This public introduction allows the new president to share future goals for the university. It also features the installation: a moment in which participants wear their academic regalia and the symbols of office are presented to the new president.

Hawai‘i Pacific University is joining in this tradition for the first time, making the inauguration of Dr. Geoffrey Bannister a significant milestone in HPU history. The ceremony incorporates HPU’s international reach through the display of more than 100 country flags. HPU’s pride in local origins here in Hawai‘i is represented by an oli, a hula performance, and Hawaiian music selections courtesy of Clarke Bright, bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band. The University’s location in the Pacific and Dr. Bannister’s New Zealand roots are celebrated by the haka of the Maori people of Aotearoa.

Celebrating the Inauguration: A Sea Warrior Service Day

This afternoon, as a sign of commitment to the Hawai‘i community, HPU students, staff, and faculty will take part in service projects at:

Ho‘oulu ‘Aina – Kokua Kalihi ValleyHelp restore ancient agricultural terraces with native Hawaiian species at Ho‘oulu ‘Aina property. Kokua Kalihi Valley serves Kalihi Valley residents and is community organized and operated.

Beach Clean-up – Sherwoods, Waimanalo Bay BeachBring back the natural beauty of Sherwood Forest and Waimanalo Bay Beach by picking up trash and debris.

Early Education Center – Seagull SchoolsSpend time playing and helping children at the Early Education Center. Seagull Schools develops and operates early education facilities at affordable rates.

Helping the Homeless –Institute for Human Services Help the homeless and at-risk people by cleaning and sorting at the shelter. Institute for Human Services provides respite and solutions for the homeless and at-risk people.

Trail Clearing –Hawai‘i Nature CenterClear trails of vines, plants, and local streams in beautiful Makiki Valley. The Hawai‘i Nature Center provides environmental education programs for children, adults, and families.

Local Youth –Palama SettlementJoin in recreational activities with youth from the Kalihi and Palama neighborhoods. The Palama Settlement provides facilities, services, and programs to support and improve lives.

Open Doors to Overcome Homelessness – Affordable Housing and Homeless AllianceHelp the homeless through work at the Affordable Housing and Homeless Alliance. The organization works collaboratively to build stronger programs and policies.

Wetlands–‘Ahahui Malama i ka LokahiReconstruct the log walk in the Na Pohaku habitat by hauling logs and digging in the mud. ‘Ahahui works to preserve native species, ecosystems, and the importance of their relationship to Hawaiian culture.

Sea Warrior Service Day at The Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, September 2011

Geoffrey Bannister, Ph.D.Hawai‘i Pacific University’s Fourth President

Geoffrey Bannister, Ph.D., is Hawai‘i Pacific University’s fourth president. Dr. Bannister comes to HPU with extensive experience in higher education, having served as the 17th president of Butler University in Indianapolis for 12 years. He previously was dean of Liberal Arts and dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University.

He has advocated for international education as president of both the Study Abroad Foundation and Cultural Experiences Abroad, one of the largest study-abroad providers in the nation. He was also founding president of the Forum on Education Abroad, an organization devoted to the field of study-abroad education.

Born in the United Kingdom and raised in New Zealand, Dr. Bannister received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geography from the University of Otago. He earned a Ph.D. in geography from the University of Toronto, began his career in higher education in the United States, and became a U.S. citizen in 1989.

Dr. Bannister is leading a university-wide strategic planning initiative with the objective to expand and strengthen academic programs, increase alumni engagement, and improve the University’s connectedness by reaching out to local industry and fostering international student and faculty exchanges.

History of Hawai‘i Pacific University

Eureka Forbes, Paul C.T. Loo, Elizabeth W. Kellerman, and The Reverend Edmond Walker, four prominent and public-spirited citizens, recognized the need for an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college in Honolulu. They applied for a charter of incorporation for a not-for-profit corporation to be called Hawai‘i Pacific College (HPC), which was granted by the state in 1965.

In 1967, Dr. James L. Meader became HPC’s first president. Dr. Meader helped develop a comprehensive educational program to meet higher educational needs for the state.

In 1968, Dr. Meader retired and Reverend George A. Warmer became the school’s second president. Under his leadership, HPC implemented academic programs in liberal arts and cooperative education.

Four years later, HPC established its School of Business Administration to address the state’s need for professionally trained business leaders. Chatt G. Wright was appointed dean, and that same year, seven students graduated in the first commencement class.

President Warmer retired in 1976 and Chatt G. Wright became HPC’s third president. Under his leadership, HPC continued to expand and develop throughout the 1980s, and in 1990 became Hawai‘i Pacific University (HPU). Three new graduate degree programs were launched: a Master of Business Administration program in 1986, a Master of Science in Information Systems program in 1989, and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management in 1991.

In 1992, Hawai‘i Loa College, a small, independent, liberal arts college located on the windward side of O‘ahu, merged with HPU. This merger of two academically strong institutions helped to expand HPU’s role as a leader in higher education for Hawai‘i and the Pacific Basin.

The Oceanic Institute, a 56-acre aquaculture research facility at Makapu‘u Point, became an HPU affiliate in 2003.

In March 2010, HPU’s Board of Trustees announced that President Wright would retire from his position. In February 2011, Geoffrey Bannister, Ph.D. was selected and became HPU’s fourth president on July 1, 2011.

Hawai‘i Pacific University Board of Trustees

Michael J. Chun, Ph.D., Chairman

James A. Ajello

Martin Anderson

Steven K. Baker

Carleton K.L. Ching

Samuel A. Cooke, Trustee Emeritus

Jean F. Cornuelle, Trustee Emerita

Joachim P. Cox

Layla J.L. Dedrick

Christina D. Doane

ADM. Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.)

Rear Admiral F.P. “Gus” Gustavson, USN (Ret.)

Conrad W. Hewitt

Michael D. Hong

John A. Lockwood

Violet S. Loo

Wilmer C. Morris, Trustee Emeritus

James C. Polk

Henry F. Rice, Trustee Emeritus

James S. Romig

Michele K. Saito

Stephanie L. Saito

Lily S.F. Sun

Raymond P. Vara, Jr.

Allen L. Zecha, Ph.D.

Mission Statement

Hawai‘i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai‘i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation.

Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society.

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