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Chaminade University Celebrates 50th Anniversary in American Samoa

American Samoa -- September 26, 2005
Chaminade University of Honolulu will bring some of its 50th Anniversary excitement to American Samoa this weekend. University officials are visiting throughout the week and will hold a special Chaminade Pasefika Alumni Gathering on Saturday, October 1, 2005, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Tradewinds Hotel on Otoville Road. This event is open to all alumni, as well as to potential students and their families. Alumni Relations Officer Be-Jay Kodama will share the latest developments and events happening at Chaminade. Alumni will find out how to participate in the yearlong celebration. Opportunities include the Alumni Weekend Reunion, the 50K Hours Service Project, Walking in the Footsteps of Father Chaminade European Tour, and more.

For more information or to volunteer to help especially with entertainment, contact Be-Jay Kodama by emailing to bkodama@chaminade.edu or calling (800) 735-3733 ext. 526.

Today, more than 2,000 students are enrolled in Chaminade’s day, evening, online and accelerated courses. There are more than 23,000 alumni. Celebrating 50 years of educating students for life, service and successful careers, Chaminade University offers a liberal arts curriculum with day, evening, online and accelerated courses. The main campus is located in Kaimuki at 3140 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816, with 10 satellite locations around Oahu military bases and Catholic parishes and schools. For more information, visit the Chaminade University website at www.chaminade.edu or call (808) 735-4711.