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Amanda Lavenberg Major: Criminal Justice Major "I’m and OL because I want to meet new students, help them become accustomed to the university, and also promote school spirit. I enjoy a nice skate through the park on my long board." If you would like to contact Amanda with questions about life as a Chaminade student or New Student Orientation, please click here. |
Johanna Kuwazaki Major: Elementary Education "I was born here in Hawaii, but raised in Anchorage, Alaska for 15 years. I am an Elementary Education Major, but also plan on continuing my education and becoming a registered nurse. I wanted to become an Orientation Leader because I feel that those first few days are critical to new students, and the welcoming Orientation Leaders really helped me feel more comfortable about settling into this new college life. As an Orientation Leader I want to be able to give new students that same type of comfort, but also be a peer that new students feel they can turn to. A random fact is that I`ve lived in Alaska pretty much all my life, love fishing, but have never caught a fish! But hey never give up!" If you would like to contact Johanna with questions about life as a Chaminade student or New Student Orientation, please click here. |
John Pinpin Major: Historical and Political Studies Major "Please don’t let the huge title fool you, I am just a plain old history major. I decided to be an OL because I want to show the new students what it is truly like at Chaminade and what they can gain at Chaminade. While I am an OL I wish to help the new students find a home here at Chaminade and also help them meet friends." If you would like to contact John with questions about life as a Chaminade student or New Student Orientation, please click here. |
Kandace Kopensky Major: Psychology "Being and OL brings me great joy because I can interact with new students and I get to be a reference to the aid of their development as students. I speak fluent Spanish." If you would like to contact Kandace with questions about life as a Chaminade student or New Student Orientation, please click here. |
Lance Takenaka Major: Marketing Communication (Minor: Psychology) He was born and raised on Oahu, and graduated from Maryknoll High School. He chose to join the Orientation Leader and Peer Mentor Programs to help new students transition into the college scene. He is currently the Surf Club and Water Polo Club President, and also is a member of the programming board. Lance loves to surf, bodyboard, swim, hike, dive and spearfish. Aside from aquatic outdoor activities, Lance loves to golf, play basketball, football, and baseball. After exercising Lance enjoys eating a delicious meal and refreshing fruit beverage, followed by reading some theological discussions by famous theologians. If you would like to contact Lance with questions about life as a Chaminade student or New Student Orientation, please click here. |
Mattie Vanessa Cifuentes Major: Environmental Studies 20 year-old Environmental Science major from the beautiful country of Colombia. As an orientation leader, Mattie hopes to gain valuable leadership experience and have the opportunity to usher new students into the exciting college experience. She enjoys hugging trees and frolicking with the monk seals. While indoors, Mattie likes listening to good music and engaging in colorful conversation with friends. She expresses her artistic side through knitting ridiculously long scarfs and painting pretty pictures. An interesting fact: She has a shrine to Taco Bell in her bedroom. If you would like to contact Mattie with questions about life as a Chaminade student or New Student Orientation, please click here. |
Noelani Tu'u Major: Forensic Science "I am an undergraduate student at Chaminade University of Honolulu majoring in Forensic Science. Some call me Lani, some call me Noe and some call me Recycling-dude (although I would prefer Environmental Engineer). And just in case you are wondering I do a lot of recycling here at Chaminade University, it is my job, hence Recycling-dude. You can bet-your-bottom-dollar-that-the-sun-will-come-up-tomorrow that I really enjoy watching science fiction movies, like "Star Wars" and "The Matrix", I really love spam musubi (a Hawaiian favorite made with rice, seaweed, and spam with a little touch of soy sauce), and I am someone who is still in the process of growing. I really enjoy it when I get a chance to meet someone and learn something new from them. Who am I? That is a question I am still answering, but you can bet that the answer is not about to change for a long time to come." If you would like to contact Noelani with questions about life as a Chaminade student or New Student Orientation, please click here. |
Terri Mei Major: Elementary Education (Minor: Mathematics) Why did I decide to become an OL? I love meeting new people and educating them about our school and the community. If you would like to contact Terri with questions about life as a Chaminade student or New Student Orientation, please click here. |
