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HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 14, 2003---The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation awarded Chaminade University of Honolulu (CUH) a grant of $600,000 toward the renovation of the University’s science laboratories for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Division.
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We are grateful for the Castle Foundation’s generosity and support of
our vision to renovate our Henry Hall science facilities,” said Sue Wesselkamper,
president of Chaminade University. “Community partnerships like this
are key to developing an excellent learning environment for Chaminade students
studying science and mathematics.”
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We are pleased to support Chaminade University’s renovations of the laboratories,
and to expand and develop key academic programs in the sciences,” said
Mitchell D’Olier, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Harold
K.L. Castle Foundation. “As part of a strategy to improve the quality
of education available to students in Hawaii, we are pleased to partner with
Chaminade University.”
Chaminade University offers a liberal arts curriculum that prepares students for life, work and service. With 22 undergraduate degree programs and five graduate degree programs, CUH enrolls over 2,500 students at its scenic Kaimuki campus overlooking Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, as well as nine satellite locations around O’ahu military bases and parishes. CUH offers day, evening, online and accelerated courses to meet the needs of working professionals. Founded in 1955 by the Catholic Marianist Order, Chaminade University is committed to educating future leaders equipped with both talent and character.
The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation is the largest private foundation based in Hawaii. Founded in 1962 by Harold K.L. Castle, the Foundation gives to Hawaii’s private education, youth and family services.
