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May 1, 2003---Honolulu, HI---At today’s first graduation ceremony for Hogan Entrepreneurs at Chaminade University of Honolulu, Ed and Lynn Hogan announced an additional gift of $100,000 annually. That is in addition to the $150,000 annual pledge made last year to help launch the innovative program.
The 17 Hogan graduates and 20 incoming students celebrated with Hawaii business leaders serving as Hogan Advisory Board members who mentored, trained and provided interships for students, including Rick Tanaka, Robin Campaniano, Allen Uyeda, Clif Kagawa, Ann Namba, Gary Hogan and Dan Goo.
Chaminade’s entrepreneurial program is open to all juniors, seniors and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Choosing from a one or two year curriculum, students conduct case studies, develop business plans, serve at least 25 hours in the community and participate in entrepreneurial internships. Special recognition was given to the following outstanding students:
Outstanding Hogan Entrepreneur--Vu Duong, Senior, Vietnam, Computer Science
The highest award granted by the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program at Chaminade
University is given to student who best embodies the spirit and purpose
of the Program: in academic achievement, in leadership, in attitude
and in commitment
to service.
Leadership Award
Sean Rostron, Senior, Oahu, Business Management
Christophe Alziar, Junior, France, International Business
Outstanding Junior
Angela Arevalo, Junior, California, Business Management
Outstanding Senior
Jessica Hisatake, Senior, American Samoa, Business Management/ English
Aloha
Spirit Award
Erin Smith, Junior, Oahu, English/Secondary Education
Mathew Harrell, Junior, Florida, Business Management
“ By making possible this academic offering, the Hogan family has opened new doors for young people to help them realize their dreams and their potential,” said CUH President Sue Wesselkamper. She notes that Hogan students learn about risk taking and hear first hand from entrepreneurs, tapping into the rich experiences of Hawaiian business leaders serving as Hogan Program advisors.
“
I would not have started my business if I had not become a Hogan Entrepreneur,” says
Ellen Watson, a CUH MBA student who launched Pacific Enterprises of Hawaii
to conduct mold management and research.
“
I’m living what I learned in the Hogan classroom. What I do best is
understand mold and fungi. Because of the Chaminade MBA program and the Hogan
Program,
I was able to find business experts to guide me in making business decisions.”
Business Management student Matthew Harrell reflects on how talking with entrepreneurs about risk taking has helped him cope with his fears of failing. “It is so nice to know that people can fail and rebound to a positive level, and there is actually life afterwards. The confidence displayed by the speakers is encouraging.“
Entrepreneur and secondary education major Erin Smith has already attempted his own business startup and is eager to skip the school of hard-knocks when he tries again. “Being flexible in both a personal and business sense is one of the most important lessons that I have derived from listening and talking with the entrepreneur speakers to date. Perseverance is another trait that I gleaned from the speakers: none of them gave in to pressures that assailed them in business.”
Program Director Dr. John Webster draws upon his 25-year career with IBM, KPMG and various high level assignments before coming to Hawaii. He hopes the program will inspire and develop students for entrepreneurial and “intrepreneurial” work in business, government and non-profit organizations.
For more information on the program, contact Dr. Webster at (808) 739-4667.
Founded in 1955 by the Catholic Marianist Order, Chaminade University of Honolulu is committed to educating future leaders equipped with both talent and character. With 22 undergraduate degree programs and five graduate degree programs, CUH enrolls some 2,500 students at its scenic Kaimuki campus overlooking Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. CUH also operates nine satellite locations around O’ahu military bases and parishes offer day, evening, online and accelerated courses to meet the needs of working professionals.
