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Honolulu, HI – July 28, 2005 – First Hawaiian Foundation, the charitable arm of First Hawaiian Bank, has completed a four-year grant of $100,000 to Chaminade University of Honolulu. “We are grateful to First Hawaiian Foundation for its commitment to our Henry Hall Science Renovations project,” said Sue Wesselkamper, President of Chaminade University of Honolulu, whose institution is experiencing a steady growth in the number of students who have declared majors in the sciences, as well as in overall enrollment. “The Foundation was one of the very first financial supporters of the project. Their commitment helps increase opportunities for Chaminade students in pre-medical studies, forensic science, and biology fields.”
“We’re pleased to support Chaminade University of Honolulu’s capital campaign,” said Sharon Shiroma Brown, senior vice president of First Hawaiian Bank and president of First Hawaiian Foundation.
First Hawaiian Foundation is the charitable arm of First Hawaiian Bank. During 2004 the foundation and bank contributed $2.4 million to more than 280 non-profit organizations. The foundations funds educational opportunities, access to health care, services for children and youth, human service needs, and the many ways that the arts enrich our lives. First Hawaiian Bank ($10.6 billion assets) has 61 branches in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. Founded in 1858, it is Hawaii’s oldest and largest bank.
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.
