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UH faculty recognized

A number of University of Hawai'i faculty members recently received awards. The Regents' Medal for Excellence in Teaching was presented to:

• Michael Bitter, assistant professor, Department of History, Hilo campus. His dynamic style of teaching helps students develop a strong interest in history, the university said.
• Beei-Huan Chao, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Manoa campus. Chao is credited for believing that education, especially undergraduate teaching, is the most important duty of a professor.
• Darryl Dela Cruz, chef at Maui Community College, is credited for his professionalism and rapport with students.
• Eric Denton, a religion instructor at Kapi'olani Community College. In class, Denton uses personal experiences and artifacts to generate understanding, the university said.
• Jon Goss, a geography professor, Manoa campus. He is passionate about education as a means to enhance social awareness and participation in civil society, the university said.
• Amy Hubbard, associate professor, Manoa campus, College of Arts and Humanities. She views teaching as an opportunity for students and teachers to exercise their minds, the university said.
• Pualani Kanahele, assistant professor of Hawaiian Studies, Hawai'i Community College. She uses Hawaiian-rooted educational philosophies to motivate students to become life-long learners.
• Valli Kanuha, assistant professor, Manoa campus, School of Social Work. Her cultural sensitivity benefits her students and her emphasis on practice with diverse populations opens their eyes to issues they didn't know existed, the university said.
• Joy Logan, associate professor in Spanish, Manoa campus. In teaching Latin American literature and culture, Logan draws on her experiences teaching in Spain, Mexico and Argentina.
• James Leo McFarland, associate professor in psychology at Kaua'i Community College. His lectures are given in a way that allows students to apply the knowledge to everyday events, the university said.
• Jin-Ho Park, assistant professor, School of Architecture, Manoa campus. He believes that a combination of interaction, collaboration and inquiry-based pedagogy encourages students to develop curiosity and grow intellectually, the university said.
• Aaron Tanaka, associate professor, Computer Electronics and Networking Technology program, Honolulu Community College. Under his leadership, the electronics program was transformed into the innovative CENT program.
• Ingelia White, instructor in botany and microbiology, Windward Community College. Recognized for her role as a mentor and her endeavors in biotechnology and contributions to enhancing science education.
• Gailynn Williamson, assistant professor of philosophy, Leeward Community College. She challenges students to think critically, the university said.
  
  
  

Scholar back from Japan trip

Venus Lee of Kane'ohe recently returned from Japan, where she lived with a host family all summer.

The Punahou School student is a recipient of a Japan-U.S. Senate scholarship, administered by Youth for Understanding USA.

This scholarship is provided by the Japanese ministries of education and foreign affairs and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership.

Korean group elects leaders

The Hawai'i Korean Chamber of Commerce has elected attorney Daniel Pyun as its president for 2002-03.

Other officers include:

• Vice President Andre Lee, structural engineer, Pacific Naval Facilities Engineering Command.
• Treasurer Jenny Li, assistant vice president, City Bank internal audit division.
• Secretary Taeyong Kim, president, Environmental Communications Inc.

Recipients of the chamber's annual scholarship:

• Bo Ram Kim, who will attend the University of California.
• Christopher Ling, who will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
• Esther You, a student at American University.
  
  
  

Airline official a powerbroker

Travel Agent magazine has named Aloha Airlines Senior Vice President Shari Chang one of the 100 most powerful women in travel.

Chang joined Aloha Airlines in August 2000 as senior vice president, sales and marketing.