The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates April 2026 faculty and staff anniversaries.

30 years

Ninomiya, Marsha S
Administrative Assistant, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Thompson, Erin N K
Professor, Leeward CC

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20 years

Asiatico, Carolina V
Administrative Assistant, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Hawajska-Waters, Anna B
Instructor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Kashigi, Greg K
Educational Specialist, Honolulu CC

Naʻauao, Perri K C
Budget Analyst, 东精影业 System

Pasternak, Deanna C
System Administrator, 东精影业 System

Sylva, Leon R
Janitor, Honolulu CC

Yabe, Michael T
Observatory Supervisor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

10 years

Hamakawa, Summer
Office Assistant, Hawaiʻi CC

Hasegawa, Matthew K
Educational Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Isabel, Keani K
Student Services Specialist, 东精影业 Hilo

Kamaka, Nathan M
Research Associate, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Kasahara, Brian T
University Security Officer, 东精影业 Maui College

Kubo, Kelvin K
Air Conditioning Mechanic, 东精影业 Hilo

Pabingwit, Shawna M M
Institutional/Policy Analyst, 东精影业 Maui College

Peacock, Daniel L
Library Assistant, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Quinajon Takara, Rachel A
Educational Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Rucker, Barbara L
Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist, 东精影业 Maui College

Sabado, Mackathy G
Fiscal Specialist, 东精影业 Hilo

Stanley, Margaret L
Bookstore Manager, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Stenstrom, Nicole N
Instructional and Student Support Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Takayama, Brandi J E
Office Assistant, Honolulu CC

The , a beacon of marine education and conservation for over a century, is marking its 122nd anniversary in March. Under the new leadership of Interim Director Judy Lemus, the institution is embarking on a period of revitalization, with innovative exhibits, strategic collaborations, and a continued commitment to the unique aquatic ecosystems of Hawaiʻi and the tropical Pacific.

The aquarium will host a 122nd birthday celebration on March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day kicks off with a community coastal cleanup followed by a suite of family-friendly activities.

A new chapter

Lemus brings a wealth of experience in marine facility management, research, and education. Lemus served for four years as the interim director of the (HIMB) within the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (SOEST) and is currently the interim associate dean for academic affairs in SOEST. Her primary focus at the aquarium is on operational improvements and enhancing the institutionʻs role in education, marine conservation, collaborative research, and community engagement.

“Managing the Waikīkī Aquarium is about more than just animal husbandry; it鈥檚 also about our engagement with the public and contribution to conservation of Pacific species, and our role as a public outlet for 东精影业 research,” said Lemus. “As we celebrate 122 years, we are not just honoring our history, but building the systems, facilities, and stories that will carry us through the next century.”

One major accomplishment under her leadership has been the successful return of Hōʻailona, the beloved Hawaiian monk seal, to his refurbished enclosure.

New and upcoming exhibits:

• The Aquaculture Tank: In partnership with Biota, a local aquaculture company, this exhibit will feature fish and coral raised entirely in aquaculture facilities at the Oceanic Institute and Waikīkī Aquarium. This “no-collection” model highlights sustainable trade and will also showcase 3-D structures from HIMB researcher Josh Madin鈥檚 Lab that facilitate coral growth.
• The Edge of Reef Redesign: Formerly an iconic outdoor exhibit, the Edge of Reef was dismantled to make way for a critical infrastructure project. A redesign is planned for this exhibit with support from 东精影业, the 东精影业 Foundation, and the Friends of the Waikīkī Aquarium.
• New Tank for Mullet and More: The large tank that previously featured mullet, a species revered in Hawaiʻi as a staple food and in loko ʻia (Hawaiian fishpond) aquaculture, is being dismantled to make way for a modern habitat. The new enclosure may house mullet and possibly other compatible species such as rays or sea turtles.
• The aquarium is planning new collaborations with a variety of 东精影业 faculty and labs to help bring their work to broader audiences.
• AZA Accreditation: The aquarium is starting a Pathway Toward Membership program with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the gold standard in accreditation for zoos and aquariums, with the goal of achieving AZA accreditation for Waikīkī Aquarium in about 5 years.

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The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates March 2026 faculty and staff anniversaries.

40 years

Cowie, Antoinette
Researcher, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

30 years

Blackstad, Dannette K
Account Clerk, Kauaʻi CC

Gorham, Peter W
Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Ishida, Ross J
Network Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Yamauchi, Wendy T N
Educational Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

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20 years

Caires, Helena F M
Janitor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Egan, Leeanne S
Associate Professor, Leeward CC

Kojima, Dina Y
Fiscal Specialist, 东精影业 System

Oshiro, Tavia A K S
Environmental and Health Safety Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Perry, Anthony J
Educational Specialist, Kauaʻi CC

Soares, Mitchell K
Associate Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Yoza, Brandon A
Environmental and Health Safety Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

10 years

Ahn, Hyeong J
Associate Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Fujioka-Sok, Clare J
Assistant Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Imai, Jonathan M
Scientific Instrument Technician, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Lawes, Christina M
Educational Specialist, Windward CC

Lucas, Dyanna H
Janitor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Oshiro-Chin, Kortne
Fiscal Specialist, 东精影业 System

Polgar, Noemi
Assistant Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Quemado, Melvin J K
Security Admin, 东精影业 System

Uranaka-Yamashiro, David R
Assistant to Senior Executive, Honolulu CC

Wright, Kyle W
Janitor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Yamada, Carolynn M
Marketing Specialist, Windward CC

Yoneishi, Nicole M
Research Associate, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates February 2026 faculty and staff anniversaries.

50 years

Ota, Sharon H S
Professor, Honolulu CC

40 years

Cowie, Lennox L
Researcher, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

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30 years

Caraang, Crizaldrin M
IT Specialist, Leeward CC

Hanson, Mark T
Professor, 东精影业 West Oʻahu

20 years

Carrillo, Guillermina P
Janitor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Freitas, Antoinette L
Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Fujii-Miller, Kilohana E U
Institutional/Policy Analyst, 东精影业 Maui College

Gong, Qun
IT Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Ho, Shanna M
Fiscal Specialist, 东精影业 System

Kaufusi, Pakieli H
Assistant Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Lau, William W C
Network Specialist, Honolulu CC

Mock, Noel T L
Bookstore Manager, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Naʻauao, Perri K C
Budget Analyst, 东精影业 System

Nishida, Susan S
Academic and Student Affairs Program Officer, 东精影业 System

Nishie, Cathy S
Office Assistant, Hawaiʻi CC

Unten, Tim T
Administrative Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

10 years

Eli Jr., Frederick P
Janitor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Fernandez, Freddie B
Auxiliary and Facilities Services Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Fowler, Shawnie C K
Operations Coordinator, 东精影业 System

Honjo, Jill R
Human Resources Specialist, 东精影业 System

Kawakami, Chad K
Associate Professor, 东精影业 Hilo

Komenaka, Richard T
Fiscal Specialist, 东精影业 System

Kubo, Reid A
IT Specialist, 东精影业 Hilo

Maingano, Shepherd
Associate Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

McFeeley, Bryson K
IT Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Sunada, Cynthia T
Operations Coordinator, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Yoshina, Joy S
Institutional/Policy Analyst, 东精影业 Hilo

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates January 2026 faculty and staff anniversaries.

30 years

Davidson, Elizabeth J
Associate Dean, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Laycock, Steven W
Professor, Leeward CC

Liu, Royd Q Y
IT Manager, 东精影业 System

Nakasone, Sharisse A
Fiscal Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Yoshioka, Carl T
Registered Engineer, 东精影业 System

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20 years

Booth, Charles D
Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Gasmen, Imelda F
Instructor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Hernandez Jr, Rogelio R
东精影业 Head Tennis Coach (Women), 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Hurwitz, Eric L
Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Jarrett, Joseph T
Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Jun, Soojin
Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Kubo, Mark Y
Agricultural Research Technician, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Latner, Janet D
Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Lau, Wilson W S
IT Specialist, 东精影业 System

Li, Yiqing
Professor, 东精影业 Hilo

Makanui Jr, Bernard H
Building Maintenance Worker, 东精影业 Hilo

Ott, Sandra L
Assistant Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Takasugi, Fumiko
Professor, Honolulu CC

Toma, Sandee N
Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Yuan, Sarah C W
Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

10 years

Borling, Kumalani P K
University Security Officer, 东精影业 Hilo

Bruno, Michael
Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Castillo, Jose D
Building Maintenance Worker, Kauaʻi CC

Collier, Eric S
Educational Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Darrah, Jennifer
Associate Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Dudoit Jr, Theodore
Carpenter, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Gazan, Leah R
Instructor, Kapiʻolani CC

Grove, Nicole S
Associate Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Grube, Talon L S
University Security Officer, Hawaiʻi CC

Haggerty, Natalie K
Assistant Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Johnson, Darrell
University Security Officer, 东精影业 West Oʻahu

Kantar, Michael B
Researcher, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Kaohu, Zachery G L
Janitor, Honolulu CC

Kim, Yujin
Educational Specialist, Kapiʻolani CC

Liao, Pei-Chin L
Immigration Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Miller, Lisa J
Associate Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Millett, Eve N F
Assistant Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Mu, Xiaoxin
Assistant Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Nii, Robert T
Assistant Professor, Kauaʻi CC

Pakele, Lee T
Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Rajagopalan, Krishnakumar
Assistant Researcher, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Sakakibara, Yurie
Office Assistant, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Sasaki, Davin Y
Technology Transfer Specialist, 东精影业 System

Shiroma, Amy L
Assistant Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Stevens, David J
Assistant Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Tran, Thanh V T
Administrative Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Ueki, Scott J
Janitor, Kapiʻolani CC

Watanabe, Brenda I T
Assistant Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Yanuaria, Christopher D
Student Services Specialist, 东精影业 Maui College

The (PCATT), a consortium of the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges, has made a significant impact on local workforce development, with more than 16,524 students served through more than 1,816 classes since 2020. This demonstrates the center’s crucial role in providing advanced technology training across the region as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Core offerings, including certifications in networking, computer programming, software development, cloud computing, and cyber security, remain strong and continually updated. PCATT is also the sole Hawaiʻi-based sponsor offering a state-verified registered apprenticeship in information technology, providing a vital “earn-while-you-learn” pathway for residents to upskill.

Technology education leader

More than two decades after starting up PCATT remains a leader in providing high-quality, industry-relevant technology education, equipping local professionals with skills for high-demand careers. PCATT also operates a Cisco Networking Academy Support Center and Instructor Training Center for the Central Pacific (including Hawaiʻi, Guam, American Samoa, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Fiji).

PCATT continues to expand into cutting-edge fields, including a new AI for workforce pathway with training in generative AI and machine learning. This forward-looking approach will be highlighted at the PCATT Summit 2026: AI for Action and Impact in June 2026.

Director Dan Doerger said, “For 25 years, PCATT has helped shape 贬补飞补颈ʻ颈鈥檚 technology workforce—and with its continued innovation and partnerships, the next 25 promise to be even more transformative.”

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates December 2025 faculty and staff anniversaries.

40 years

Inoshita, Denise M
Legal Secretary, 东精影业 System

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20 years

Aguiran, Wayne Y
Professor, 东精影业 Maui College

Arriba, Melissa B
Admissions Specialist, Leeward CC

Butler, Rhett G
Researcher, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Chun, Steven C T
System Administrator, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Duran, Bradley L C
IT Specialist, 东精影业 Maui College

Ho, Shanna M
Fiscal Specialist, 东精影业 System

Hsiao, Ya-Wen
IT Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Inouchi, Michele M K
Administrative Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Knapman, Lucinda
Assistant Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Oshiro, Carol T
Program Manager, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Shohet, Ralph V
Professor 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Takamatsu, Reid A
Student Services Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

10 years

Chow, Sharene K
Administrative Fiscal Support Specialist, 东精影业 System

Jarneski, Royden J
University Security Officer, Hawaiʻi CC

Matsu, Cami Lyn T
Fiscal Specialist, 东精影业 System

Meyer, Manulani J
Associate Specialist, 东精影业 West Oʻahu

Murashige, Ward T
Agricultural Research Tech, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Nuesca Franco, Allyson
Student Services Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Pacheco, Rennette K
Administrative Assistant, Hawaiʻi CC

Pokipala, Christopher J
Associate Professor, Leeward CC

Poy, Jean E K B
Public Information Specialist, 东精影业 Hilo

Sy, Angela U
Associate Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Uyeda, Richard I
System Administrator, 东精影业 System

Yaplag, Michael C
Building and Grounds Custodian, 东精影业 Hilo

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates November 2025 faculty and staff anniversaries.

40 years

Kamiya, Kathleen C
Administrative Assistant, 东精影业 System

Murakami, Ricky R
Power Mower Operator, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Williams, Gwen E
Professor, Leeward CC

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30 years

Sheriff, Richard C
Auxiliary and Facilities Services Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Tani, Jacqueline N
Operations Coordinator, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

20 years

Franklin, Erik C
Associate Researcher, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Fukui, Junko
Administrative Assistant, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Judd, Robert K
Groundskeeper, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Macuno Jr, Francisco P
Air Conditioning Mechanic, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Nakama, Kelli S
Student Services Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Nakoa, Michaelyn N
Assistant to the Senior Executive, Kapiʻolani CC

Radovich, Theodore J
Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Remigio, Ronald
Auxiliary and Facilities Services Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Sabagala, Misty N
Janitor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Yamane, Aaron M
IT Specialist, 东精影业 System

Zane, Christopher K M
Network Specialist, 东精影业 System

10 years

Allen, Ryan M
Janitor, Windward CC

Atwood, Brianne M
Administrative Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Baldos, Orville C
Associate Researcher, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Bali, Rhunoel C
Janitor, Leeward CC

Berce, James A
Janitor, 东精影业 Maui College

Brown, Hillary A M
Academic Support Specialist, Honolulu CC

DePonte, Jeffrey K
Videographer, 东精影业 System

Fichtman, Stanford
Program Specialist, Kapiʻolani CC

Furuto Jr, Gordon T
IT Specialist, 东精影业 System

Gray, Sidney L
Electrician, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Hirayama, Iris H M
Fiscal Specialist, 东精影业 Hilo

Larican Jr., Oscar C
Account Clerk, 东精影业 Hilo

Postmus Jr., Jeremy S
University Security Officer, Leeward CC

Teruya, Kristi Anne E
Instructor, Honolulu CC

Tran, Richard
IT Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Upano, Alicia M
Publications Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Viloria, Marlon P
University Security Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Sixty years after welcoming its first class, the University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补鈥檚 (JABSOM) continues to shape the future of health care in Hawaiʻi, training generations of doctors grounded in science, service and aloha.

To mark the milestone, more than 500 students, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at The Royal Hawaiian on October 11 for the celebration.

Since opening its doors in 1965, JABSOM has trained more than 3,000 doctors. Today, about half of all practicing physicians in Hawaiʻi are JABSOM graduates or faculty members—underscoring the school鈥檚 deep connection to the community it serves.

JABSOM Dean Sam Shomaker reflected on the school鈥檚 remarkable growth and enduring sense of community.

“When I was a medical student, we had around 60 students in a class. Now we鈥檙e up to 77. Twenty–four hundred applicants apply for those 77 spots—so we鈥檙e doing something right,” Shomaker said. “This medical school has grown out of the community, and Hawaiʻi is all about aloha. Our medical school is all about aloha.”

Honoring excellence in medicine

The evening included the inaugural JABSOM Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in medicine and community health. for his groundbreaking cancer and nuclear testing research in the Pacific. for her leadership in reproductive rights and women鈥檚 health advocacy.

As Hawaiʻi鈥檚 only medical school, JABSOM continues to fulfill its mission to serve the entire state by expanding training opportunities across the islands. New residency programs are being established on the neighbor islands to strengthen local healthcare access.

To capture the spirit of the school, JABSOM鈥檚 Media and Communications team debuted , a video series highlighting the people and values that define the institution. Ryan Keliʻi Shontell, Geri Young, Venkataraman Balaraman and Keolamau Yee were featured in short vignettes showcasing JABSOM鈥檚 locally focused research, rural education programs and the emphasis on delivering care with aloha.

A celebration of aloha and legacy

The event also included a hula performance by second-year medical students Kaela Akina-Magnussen, Lincoln Hunt, Trini Leung, Aljay Carnate Jr., Karina Sharma, Kasey Emoto and Kalpana Balaraman, who danced to Ke Alaula by the M膩kaha Sons.

The evening concluded with a . Shimabukuro is married to Kelly Yamasato, a 2005 JABSOM alumna and current OBGYN faculty member.

“The role of JABSOM is so critical in Hawaiʻi,” 东精影业 President Wendy Hensel said. “The work they鈥檝e done touches everyone who lives here and reaches far beyond the islands. We鈥檙e so proud to be part of JABSOM at 东精影业, and I don鈥檛 think there are any limits to where they can go next.”

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates October 2025 faculty and staff anniversaries.

20 year

De Mello, Gavien R
Janitor, 东精影业 Hilo

Eugenio, Marina R
Janitor, Kauaʻi CC

Fujimoto, Baron K
IT Specialist, 东精影业 System

Hafalia, Aeza Mae B
Educational Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Isa-Atta, Michelle C
Administrative Officer, 东精影业 System

Kaneshiro, Emi M L C
Satellite Campus Manager, Leeward CC

Lipe, Kaiwipunikauikaw膿kiu
University Academic Affairs Program Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Mandryk, Gregory B
Database Administrator, 东精影业 System

Matsushima, Cathleen S
Auxiliary and Facilities Services Manager, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Shigemura, Renae H L
Certified Athletic Trainer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Soon, Reni A
Professor, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Sumiye, Lisa K
Accountant, 东精影业 System

Wakita, Marissa M H
Student Services Specialist, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Wong, Kendall O L
IT Specialist, 东精影业 System

Yamauchi, Yasuhiro
Junior Researcher, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Yonemoto, Kory M
Administrative Officer, 东精影业 System

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10 years

Ballao, Kealii
Academic Support Center Coordinator, 东精影业 Maui College

Camacho, Nitaya P
Administrative Officer, 东精影业 惭腻苍辞补

Inouye Jr., Daniel Ken
Institutional/Policy Analyst, 东精影业 West Oʻahu

Ota Jr., Charles M
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