Fall Commencement Exercises

DECEMBER 15, 2007

Ua Ao Hawai‘iWords by Larry Kimura Chant melody by Kalena Silva

Kau e ka wena o ke ao i ka lani

The announcement of dawn appears as a glowing streak upon the heavens,

He wekeweke i ka pö pilipuka

It is a narrow opening in the darkness heralding the day,

He ‘elele o ka poniponi hikina

It is a messenger of purple glimmer from the east.

Kau ke kähe‘a wana‘ao i ka ‘äla‘apapa

Streaks of red stain long cloud formations,

La‘i ana i luna o ke kükulu o ka lani lä

Reposing serenely upon the pillars holding up the heavens;

‘O ka‘u ia e huli alo nei i ka ulu ë

I turn to gaze upon this, focusing on growth and the rising of a new day,

‘Ae, ua ao ë.

Yes, day has arrived.

Hö mai lä kö mälamalama

Bestow upon us your radiant light

I ka honua nei i ka mauli ola

Here upon the earth, filled with the spirit of life.

Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘ölino nei

Hawai‘i is in the brightness of day, it shines, brilliant

Mai ka pi‘ina a ka welona a ka lä

From its boundaries from the east to the west.

Kähiko ‘ia i ka ‘ike manomano

It wears as its finery a myriad of knowledge,

Ka ‘ike köli‘u mai o kikilo mai

Of deep insight from the depths of antiquity.

‘O ka‘u nö ia ‘o ka pülama

My sole duty is to embrace and to cherish,

A pa‘a ma ka ipu o ka ‘ike ë.

So it may be firm in the repositories of enlightenment.

‘Ae, ua ao ë.

Yes, day has arrived.

He mele no Hawai‘i ua ao.

This is a poem for Hawai‘i which has seen the light of day.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO

2007 Fall Commencement ProgramNEW GYMNASIUM - ATHLETIC COMPLEX • 9:00 A.M., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2007

PreludeUniversity of Hawai‘i at Hilo Orchestra

Maestro Ken Staton, Conductor

GreetingsDr. James Gaines ...............................................Vice President for Research, University of Hawaiÿi

ProcessionalFanfare ............................................................................ University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Orchestra Elgar/Bullock Maestro Ken Staton, ConductorPomp and Circumstance March, Op.39/1 Elgar/ Bullock

SalutationsWelcome ..........................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Ua Ao Hawai‘i ........................................................................Dr. Kalena Silva, Faculty & Students Kimura/Silva Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language

The Star Spangled Banner ...............................................................................Ms. Courtney Turner Smith/Key

Hawai‘i Pono‘ï .............................................................................................. Commencement ChoirConducted by Ms. Kamaka Gunderson

Introductions ..................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Greeting ..................................................................................XXXXXXXXX, University of Hawai‘i

Greeting ............................Mrs. Pascale Pinner, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Alumni & Friends

Excellence in Teaching AwardDr. Marlene Hapai ..............................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Mr. Michael A. Dahilig .......................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Student Address“Beyond the Bittersweet Uncertainty” ................................................................... Mr. Jeffrey Byrne Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Keynote AddressMr. Dustin Shindo ................................................................ Chairman and C.E.O., Hökü Scientific

Presenting the CandidatesDr. Phillip Castille ...................................................................Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Bachelor DegreesDr. Rose Tseng ................................................................. Chancellor, University of Hawaiÿi at Hilo

Regent Marlene Hapai ........................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Regent Michael Dahilig ......................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Dr. James Gaines ...............................................Vice President for Research, University of Hawai‘i

Dr. William Steiner ...................................................................................................................Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management

Dr. Randy Hirokawa ................................................................................................................Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Marcia Sakai ........................................................................................................................Dean, College of Business & Economics

Dr. Kalena Silva ....................................................................................................................Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Keÿelikölani, College of Hawaiian Language

Masters DegreesDr. Eric Im ............................................................................ Interim Director, China-U.S. Relations

Dr. Richard Biffle .....................................................................................................Chair, Education

Mele for the UniversityPulelo Ha‘aheo……………………………………… .................................. Commencement Choir Kamanä/Silva/ Wilson/Bernardino

AcknowledgmentsDr. Rose Y. Tseng ............................................................ Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

RecessionalTriumphal March from Aida .......................................... University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Orchestra Verdi/Bullock Maestro Ken Staton, Conductor

The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Association cordially requests the pleasure of your company at

a reception at the Campus Center Plaza immediately following this commencement ceremony.

Music to be provided by the Richard Lee Ensemble.

Keynote AddressDustin Shindo, a Waiakea High School graduate, earned an MBA from the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia and a BA in accounting from the University of Washington. He is one of Hōkū Scientific’s co-founders, and has held his positions since the company was established in 2001. In 2005, he led the company through an initial public offering. Today, Hōkū Scientific is one of only two Hawaiÿi-based companies to be traded on the NASDAQ Global Market. At 34, Dustin is one of the youngest CEOs of a publicly traded company in the country. As a diversified materials science company focused on clean energy technologies, Hōkū Scientific has three businesses: Hōkū Materials; Hōkū Solar; and Hōkū Fuel Cells. Hōkū Solar, an integrated solar panel installation business, offers turnkey installations of photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial and residential markets. Hōkū Materials is building a polycrystalline silicon (polysilicon) manufacturing plant in Pocatello, Idaho, with an initial planned production capacity of up to 2500 metric tons per year, with shipments beginning in the first half of 2009. Hōkū Fuel Cells has developed proprietary fuel cell membranes and membrane electrode assemblies for stationary and automotive proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Prior to Hōkū Scientific, Dustin founded Mehana Brewing Company in 1995. The Hilo-based microbrewery is now the largest bottling brewer in Hawai`i, shipping products to several states and Japan. Four years later, he established Activitymax, Inc., a software company that develops reservation software for the travel industry. As CEO, he managed development of the company’s software applications and spearheaded contracts with several of Hawai`i’s largest travel companies. Dustin also served as a business consultant with The Lucas Group, a strategic consulting firm in Waltham, Massachusetts. Recently, he collaborated with several University of Hawaiÿi professors to hellp found Kai Sensors, which is developing technology to detect heart rate and respiration without wires or contact. This is an exciting example of what can be achieved when businesses and the University work in cooperation.

Student AddressJeffrey Byrne, a communication major, will represent the graduating class as its student speaker. Born in 1985 in Placentia, California, he graduated with high honors from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana in 2003. An outside linebacker and special teams player on the Monarchs football squad, Jeffrey teamed with future University of Hawai`i Quarterback Colt Brennan. His teammates and coaching staff selected him for the Kodak Player of the Year award in his senior year, when the team earned a berth in the state Division I Championship.Jeffrey enrolled at UH Hilo in December 2005 after graduating with honors from California’s Fullerton College where he earned an AA in liberal arts. At UH Hilo, he has maintained a 3.61 GPA and is a member of the Lambda Pi Eta National Honors Society. As a new and enthused proponent of community service, Jeffrey participates in beach cleanups and supports skate park fundraisers. This semester, he partnered with a fellow student to facilitate a study circle at the Ola’a Community Center for children ages 10 -15. A similar project is in the works and anticipated to involve the YWCA’s Teen Court.

A Message From The Student Association President

Aloha UH Hilo graduates,

Congratulations on your commencement! Now what? Are you ready to go out into the world? Are you ready to repay your student loans? Are you ready to move out of your parents' house?

Don't worry, you'll be fine. The world is as ready for you as you are for it. You can always get a deferment on your loans, and your parents won't mind if you live with them forever.

As you venture out into the dawn of the 21st century keep in mind that you are entering a special time in human history. We are as technologically evolved as we have ever been. As a result we are able to experience a reality unlike any person on this planet ever has.

Life has never been so comfortable. Life has also never been as problematic. Natural di-sasters are occurring on a daily basis, the divide between rich and poor is growing wider, and many of our leaders have lost their souls to greed.

As graduates from an American university you are some of the most fortunate people in the world. You also have a large responsibility. Please face your responsibility in these epic times. You are needed now more than ever.

-Justin Avery, President 2007-2008 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Association (UHHSA)

Master of Arts

Academic Subject Certificate

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Bachelor of Arts

* Honors Candidate

Deyson Kalaÿi Quintin AionaLarry John Bergner, Jr.David Kaiena Bishaw IIChen Yu WenMachiko Kashiwagi*

Jennifer Leilani Meek*Nicholas Thomas PaulsonAdriel Garrick RobitailleAntiga Victoria RosenbergMark Andrew SaundersBonnie Rae Schoneberg*

Karen Kusano ScottDerek Slade SnyderErik Arthur StormChristy Lee TeetsJeremy Andrew Thompson

David Kaiena Bishaw IIPlant Tissue Culture

Chen Yu WenPlant Tissue Culture

Machiko KashiwagiPlant Tissue Culture

Adriel Garrick RobitaillePlant Tissue Culture

Antiga Victoria RosenbergPlant Tissue Culture

Mark Andrew SaundersPlant Tissue Culture

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Jeremy Andrew ThompsonPlant Tissue Culture

Leslie LeBlanc WynnePlant Tissue Culture

Charlotte Kehaunani Adams KaauwaiSociology

Jessica Lynne Ahern*Psychology

Sara Nicole AkermanPsychology

Daniel AlcarazEnglish

Renna Lee Naomi AndresEnglish

Kari Anne Andrew*Biology

Anna Doris Aoki*Psychology

Virginia Ann Kathleen AragonGeology

Kumiko AratakeSociology

Shawna Mae Bautista*English

Nicole Roseanne Kaimana BelloPsychology

Laura Carroll BierAnthropology

Wen Chi ChangChina U.S. Relations

Yu LiaoChina U.S. Relations

Lola Khikmatjonovna SalimovaChina U.S. Relations

Jing WangChina U.S. Relations

Terri Sumiko Kuwahara

Master of Education

Huimin Qin WarbusChina U.S. Relations

Derek YeeChina U.S. Relations

Master of ScienceRoland D. Frayne

Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Sierra Star McDanielTropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science

Abelardo Antonio Rojas UmañaTropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science

Atlantis Dawn RussTropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science

Bachelor of Arts

* Honors Candidate

Rashad Jalil BilalCommunication

Christine M. Bombino*Communication

Nicholas John BrandsbergPsychology

Jacqueline Chez BrightPsychology

Natalie Nicole Brown*Political Science

Jeffrey Thomas Byrne*Communication

Jason Keahi CabralCommunication

Cara Lin Kanoeōmailelauloa CanarioCommunication

Josephine Lopez CarboneroPsychology

Rachaell Gabrielle CasaleLiberal Studies

An Ko ChenArt

Tsou Pin ChenPsychology

Alexis Yuk Lan Christina ChingEnglish

Gisselle Monique ChouehnePsychology and Administration of

Justice

Michael Jared ChristiansenPsychology

David Hiroshi Shown Leong ChuKinesiology and Exercise Science

Lisa Megan ClarkPhilosophy

Jamie Lee Cookson*Physics

Joseph John Paoa CorbettMarine Science

Sarah Malia Carvalho Pung De PontePsychology

Chase Kaweolani De SaMathematics

Beth Kāhealani EvangelistaCommunication

Nicole Antoinette FarmerPerforming Arts

Vanessa R. Dillard FletcherPsychology

Marc Fournier*Geography

Sayaka FukumotoArt

Kimberly GaligoPolitical Science

Rachel Sue GallagherPolitical Science

Daren Anthony GarriquesMarine Science

Irene Sekino GarrisonPsychology

Paul Feodor GebauerCommunication

Alexis Carol Irene GiannoulisBiology

LeAna Beth Gloor*English

Jeffrey Allen Gomas*Marine Science

Lindsey Jensen HamiltonBiology

Jodee Kawena Mariko HaughCommunication

David John HazeltonPolitical Science

Rob Michael HillCommunication

Victoria Anne Hinkle*Psychology and Sociology

Melvin Khalil Horany IIHistory

Benjamin HoveKinesiology and Exercise Science

Kevin M. IwasakiHealth and Physical Education

Mayda Baiderngul IyechadHealth and Physical Education

Adam Wayne JaramilloHealth and Physical Education

Seth Matthew JonesCommunication

Stephanie Marie JonesCommunication

Jaimie Lee Mika JustoPsychology

Janeen Haunani KaahanuiPsychology

Amy Mahealani KaaiakamanuPsychology

Malia Patrice KahalekaiPsychology

Rowena Leshelle Lehuapuakea Kahawai SouzaPsychology

Julie Mahealani Alia Chantelle KaiPsychology

Jonathan Akira KaminakaKinesiology and Exercise Science

Elizabeth Jill KappCommunication

Davina Pōmaikaÿi KaÿaihueCommunication

Kimo KeliÿipaÿakauaBiology

Aubrey A. KellyAnthropology

Rachel Megan KleinPerforming Arts

Emma Anna Klewitz*Psychology

Haruka KoikeHealth and Physical Education

Carol Ann Dalmacio KowPsychology

Justin Kuo*Linguistics

Elisabeth Noriye LanePsychology

Monalisa LayanPolitical Science

Peter Paul Linnemann*Biology and Japanese Studies

Barbara Jo LuehrsMarine Science

Tully MacKay TisbertAnthropology

Rene Francisco Maldonado CoronaAdministration of Justice

Kehaulani Danielle Marshall*Communication

Grant Sukeji MatoiPsychology

Christal Hi`ileilani Fujie MatsumotoEnglish

Arjuna Das Garramone McGowenPhilosophy and Political Science

Marlene Kali`ipuahone MedeirosGeography

Jacob Arthur MedinaArt

Tyler Seth Milhoan*Anthropology

Daiquiri Kamaile Porsche MiyasatoPsychology

Theresa Ann MockAnthropology

Briana Cherie MoellerPsychology

Richard Michael MoerlesAdministration of Justice

Patricia MohlerPsychology

Marian Gibson MongkeyaAnthropology

Lisa Michelle MontgomeryGeography

Kyle Y. NakataAdministration of Justice

Dylan William Jitsuo Nonaka*Political Science

Halvor NordangMarine Science

Bachelor of Arts

* Honors Candidate

Bachelor of Science

Alethea Cielle O’ToolePerforming Arts

Gretchen Michala ObenchainNatural Science

Rachel Michelle Nalani PedroSociology

Jeanette Christina PerezPsychology

John W. PerryAdministration of Justice

Faye M. Plescia*tPsychology

Gregory Allen PobstArt

Herbert Bow Hung PoepoeAnthropology

Sunita Rose Przewlocki*Psychology

Lacy Taira Kahionaokalaniokala PurdySociology

Chris Paul RainsLinguistics

Charles Delos RansomAnthropology

Bobby Hideo Kuahiwi RichardsEnglish

Randi Ann Maile RiingenCommunication

Melody C. RitzmanAdministration of Justice

Jessie Elizabeth SaboSociology

U Ray Isao SaimonPolitical Science

Villazon SaimonPolitical Science

Steven SaiyarCommunication

Sherilyn Cacho SalesMathematics

Austin Alan Saly*Communication

Fuyuki Samejima*Marine Science

Lindsey Elizabeth SaundersJapanese Studies

Taina Marguerita French SavageKinesiology and Exercise Science

Christian E. SchaberPsychology

Piper Selden*English

Lianora Vefa SeumanuPolitical Science

William Miles Shewcraft IIIArt

Lisa Malia ShizumaBiology

Kevin Tyler ShowalterAnthropology and Geography

Ebrajean Uÿilani SilvaSociology

Keÿalaokuÿuleialoha W. SwainSociology

Jillian Teresa TabbertLinguistics

Andre Ichiro TairaPhilosophy

Kazuma TakemotoMarine Science

Reina TakoCommunication

Shinsuke TamaruMarine Science

Susanna Masako TarbillCommunication

Manatsu TeradaLinguistics

Jade Kiyomi TeraoHealth and Physical Education

Heather L. ThompsonAdministration of Justice and

Sociology

Mineko Kanamoto Todd*Communication

Sasha Velvet TokareffCommunication

Derek David UnderhileCommunication

Priscilla VasquezLinguistics

Warren Wailani WalkerPhilosophy and Sociology

Kyler D. WartmanHealth and Physical Education

Claudia Sue WilliamsCommunication

Sunny WilliamsAnthropology

Margaret Patricia WitheeArt

Kahealani Wright*Psychology

Kelsi Ashley YoshidaPsychology

Carey Anne Yost*Environmental Studies

Amy Lauren Young*Marine Science

Marlene Chandra Jean ZeiserEnglish

Jennie Lynn BerghuisAstronomy

Caroline Louise BonnelBiology

Sharisse Cartier BuenafeBiology

Leigh Whitney Cook CarnahanBiology

Wade William De SmidtComputer Science

Dirk David HaldemanAstronomy

Eric William HansenEnvironmental Science

Austin Leialoha HowardBiology

Mary Lynette Mathis*Geology

Brent L. RunnellsGeology

Seth Logan SloanAstronomy

Joshua Clifford WilliamsAstronomy

Theodore Ernest Wilson*Biology

Amanda Jo ZimmermanGeology

Academic Subject Certificate Kumiko Aratake

Teaching English as a Second Language

Ronald BarbozaPacific Islands Studies

Cho Hye JinTeaching English as a Second

Language

Wade William De SmidtDatabase Management

t Presidential Scholar

* Honors Candidate

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Business Administration

KA HAKA ‘ULA O KE‘ELIKÖLANI COLLEGE OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian StudiesSimon C. Kaliko Trapp

Academic Subject CertificateNicole Roseanne Kaimana Bello

Basic Hawaiian Culture

Jeremy Ryan GourdHyun Gyu Kim*Dylan William Jitsuo Nonaka*

Julie Kun SigrahKevin Takeshi Yamauchi

Hyun Sang An*Chasity Nicole CazimeroCassandra Catherine CollinsLevaina K. CoyasoChristopher Alan Curry*Jeffrey Michael CzajkaCurtis Alika De LimaJustin Allen Dobson*Manuel Guillermo Osicka

Edghill*

Paul Feodor GebauerRaelyn Kawaiehualani IoaneÿĀinaaloha Waikaÿalulu IoaneMei Lin LuiYoga Ida Bagus MadeJennifer Lynne MarkeyAlison Dengelei MasamiTina Marie MedeirosJoan Louise Miller*Nicole Mowers

Robert Scott MowersChelsey Atsuko NishiokaDerek Kazuo OkawaAlethea Cielle O’TooleLaarnie C. RarasKahealani Leslie Anna SilvaDonovan Kazuo TanimotoDavid Keoni Haruo Yamano

Malia Patrice KahalekaiBasic Hawaiian Culture

Certificate in Teacher EducationTimothy Colin Fitzpatrick

Secondary EducationClifton Kahaleikaika Ho

Secondary EducationInga Lee Macatiag

Elementary Education

Marc FournierInternational Studies (Relations)

LeAna Beth GloorPlanning

Justin KuoTeaching English as a Second

Language

Academic Subject CertificateKyung Eun Lee

Teaching English as a Second Language

Peter Paul LinnemannTeaching English as a Second

Language

Monica M. MinnittTeaching English as a Second

Language

Chris Paul RainsTeaching English as a Second

Language

Priscilla VasquezTeaching English as a Second

Language

Honor SocietiesBETA GAMMA SIGMA,

NATIONAL BUSINESS HONOR SOCIETY

Hyun Sang An Manuel Guillermo Osicka Edghill

LAMBDA PI ETA, MU PI CHAPTER AT UH HILO HONOR SOCIETY OF THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION

Anthony Fink Austin Alan SalyClaudia Sue Williams

PI SIGMA ALPHA,NATIONAL POLITICAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY

Natalie Nicole Brown Molly Egan

PSI CHI,NATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY HONOR SOCIETY

Jessica Lynne Ahern Victoria Anne Hinkle Sarah Malia Carvalo Pung De Ponte Tsou-Pin Chen

AcknowledgmentsAnnouncers ................................................................. Ms. Kainoa Ariola, Mr. Kalani Makekau-WhittakerUniversity Congress ............................................................................................Ms. Barbara Leonard, ChairProcessional Marshals ............................................................................................... Performing Arts MajorsFaculty Marshals .........................................Dr. Sue Jarvi, Dr. Manulani Meyer, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Emmeline dePillis, College of Business & Economics Ms. Makalapua Alencastre, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language;

Dr. Yiqing Li, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management;Ushers ..................................................... Ms. Mähealani Jones, Ms. Mary Ann Tsuchiyama, CoordinatorsFacilities .............................................................................................................. Athletics; Auxiliary Services;

College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management Farm LaboratoryStudent Speaker Committee .....................................................................................Ms. Rayna Morel, ChairProgram ...........Academic Affairs; Administrative Affairs; College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural

Resources Management; Bookstore; College of Arts & Sciences; College of Continuing Education & Community Service; Communication;

Disability Services; Graphic Services; Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language; Media Services; Office for Student Affairs; Office of the Chancellor;

Performing Arts; UH Hilo Student Association; Office of University RelationsSign Language Interpreters ....................................... Ms. Mallina Dravis-Tucker, Ms. Tara Wolf-Trujillo

A warm MAHALO to those whose valuable efforts contributed to the planning of the Fall 2007 Commencement:

Vice Chancellor Philip Castille, Assistant Vice Chancellor Kenith Simmons,Mr. Rob Abe, Ms. Bridget Awong, Mr. Michael Bitter, Mr. James Cromwell, Mr. Walter Dudoit,

Mr. Joseph Estrella, Ms. Audrey Furukawa, Ms. Myrtle Hara, Ms. Karla Hayashi, Ms. Marcia Heller, Mr. Ken Hupp, Ms. Jan Iyo, Ms. Jackie Pualani Johnson, Ms. Mähealani Jones, Ms. Noe Kaiwi,

Ms. Alyson Kakugawa‐Leong, Ms. Kauanoe Kamanä, Mr. Clifford Kaneshiro, Mr. Kolin Kettleson, Dr. Richard Lee, , Ms. Carolyn Lesnett, Ms. Kathy McNally, Ms. Gail

Makuakäne-Lundin, Mr. James Mellon, Mr. Kallen Miyatake, Mr. Craig Mori, Mr. Greg Nielsen, Mr. Curtis Nishioka, Mr. John Oshima, Ms. Yuyok Pearring, Ms.

Jenny Shimizu, Ms. Susan Shirachi, Dr. Kalena Silva, Mr. Bryan Simmons, Ms. Janis Shirai, Dr. Kenneth Staton,

Mr. Robin Takahashi, Ms. Susan Yugawa, Ms. Cathy Zenz, Dr. Jan Zulichand the staff & students of Nawahïokalani‘opu‘u.

The Star-Spangled Banner

Poem by Francis Scott KeyMusic by John Stafford Smith

Oh, say, can you see by the dawn’s early light

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,

O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

Oh, say, does that Star‐Spangled Banner yet wave

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Hawai‘i Pono‘i Music by Henri Berger Lyrics by David Kaläkaua

Hawai‘i pono‘ï Hawai‘i’s very own, Nänä i kou mö‘ï Look to your sovereign lord, Ka lani ali‘i Your chief that is heaven‐born, Ke ali‘i. Who is your king.

Hui: Makua lani ë Protector heaven‐sent, Kamehameha ë Kamehameha great, Na käua e pale To vanquish every foe Me ka ihe. With conquering spear.

Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawai‘i’s land, Nänä i nä ali‘i Look to your native chiefs, Nä pua muli kou Your sole surviving lords, Nä pöki‘i. The nation’s pride.

Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawaiian stock, E ka lähui ë My nation ever dear, ‘O käu hana nui With loins begirt for work E ui ë. Strive with your might.

Words by Kauanoe Kamana, Kalena Silva, William H. WilsonMusic by Haunani Bernardino

Pulelo ha‘aheo ke ahi a nä lehua a‘o HiloHilo o ka malamalama, lamaku o nei aoKa ua Kanilehua ka‘u e pülama mau aiHilo i ka uluwehiwehi, wehi kau i ka wëkiu

Hui:E kü a‘e e Hilo, lei i ka na‘auaoHo‘okahi ka umauma, ho‘okahi pu‘uwai.

English Translation by Kauanoe Kamanä, Kalena Silva, Kenith Simmons, William H. Wilson

Lehua blossom flames leap high above Hilo,Hilo, proud bearer of the torch of wisdom, light for all to share.I shall always cherish the Kanilehua rain;Hilo, lush with vegetation, a lei reaching to the highest peaks.

Chorus:Rise up, O Hilo, wear proudly the mantle of enlightenment;Let us stand united in purpose, mind and heart.

Pulelo Ha‘aheo

Parents, Relatives and Friends,

To find your graduate after the commencement exercises, look for the first letter of his or her last name which is posted on the outside walls of this gym. Congratulations to all of you!

Academic Regalia & ProcessionThe wearing of academic gowns, mortarboards, hoods and tassels originated in Europe during the Middle Ages and since the end of the 19th century, it has been an integral feature of the commencement ceremonies in the United States. Here at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, we also continue the tradition of marching in academic regalia. Indeed, the colorful procession of faculty is marked by distinctive caps and gowns from universities worldwide, the velvet facing of the hoods indicating the specific field of study. Similarly, the color of the tassel worn by today’s graduation candidates reflect their major.

Maize ........................................................Agriculture Lemon ............................................. Library ScienceWhite ..................................Arts, Letters, Humanities Kelly Green ................................................MedicineDrab ....................................Business Administration Pink .................................................................MusicSilver Gray ....................................... Communication Apricot .........................................................NursingCopper ...................................................... Economics Dark Blue ................................................PhilosophyLight Blue ...................................................Education Sage Green ................................Physical EducationOrange ................................................... Engineering Peacock Blue ........................ Public AdministrationBrown ..........................................................Fine Arts Golden Yellow ..............................................ScienceMaroon ...........................................Home Economics Cream ................................................Social ScienceCrimson .................................................... Journalism Citron .................................................... Social WorkPurple .................................................................. Law

This document is available in alternate format upon request.This facility is wheelchair accessible, and sign language interpreters are located

to the right of the stage.

All restrooms indicated are wheelchair accessible.

Celebrating Commencementand the

60th Anniversaryof the University of Hawaiÿi at Hilo

BIG ISLAND – BIG IDEAS!1947 - 2007

Congratulations to our Fall 2007 graduates!

Commencement is a joyous occasion, one of my favorites, when students, families, friends and our university community come together as one big ‘ohana to celebrate our graduating class.

This year, we also celebrate an important milestone for our university: UH Hilo’s 60th An-niversary!

Since 1947, UH Hilo has grown from a small branch building, to a liberal arts campus, to a comprehensive university with over 3,600 students. It is a privilege to be chancellor as we celebrate 60 years of remarkable achievements that have contributed so positively to the health and well-being of our communities.

UH Hilo brings vitality in myriad ways to our island, state and Pacific region. We are build-ing a professional workforce, strengthening the economy, addressing the needs of our com-munities, and revitalizing Native Hawaiian culture. Our excellence in innovative academic and cultural programs helps our citizens secure a better quality of life, and brings UH Hilo worldwide recognition.

Our foundational roots go very deep, and we are fortunate to have extraordinary students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, supporters and community partners who have made this jour-ney so remarkable. It is because of an exceptional collaborative spirit—the Aloha Spirit!—that we have made such significant achievements over the past decades. We are grateful for everyone’s continuing support and dedication.

UH Hilo’s 60-year history continues in our students, our alumni, our island communities and extended ‘ohana. It is through everyone’s support that we continue our momentum into the future. I know that history will repeat itself with another 60 years of outstanding per-mance. The future is UH Hilo.

It’s wonderful to have this graduating class celebrating commencement at such an auspicious time for the university. Again, I send heartfelt congratulations to our graduates!

Aloha,

Rose Tseng, Ph.D.