Chaminade University Receives $100,000 from First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

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Chaminade University Receives $100,000 from
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

- University Expands its Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics -

HONOLULU--July 7, 2008--A $100,000 grant pledged by First Hawaiian Bank will assist Chaminade University with the expansion of its Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, providing students studying biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and forensic sciences the opportunity to learn and conduct lab experiments in new state-of-the-art facilities.

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The grant, which will be awarded over a four year period, will be used to upgrade and expand all laboratories, classrooms, faculty offices and other research support areas that serve Chaminade's Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The new facilities are part of a comprehensive $9 million, multi-phased project to renovate Henry Hall, one of the original buildings on Chaminade's campus.

"This grant comes at a pivotal time for Chaminade, with the recent opening of our new library and the capping of our $61 million Transformations campaign," said Chaminade President, Sue Wesselkamper. "We are extremely grateful for First Hawaiian Bank Foundation's ongoing partnership and support for our university as we continue to expand our facilities and program offerings, particularly in the fields of science and mathematics."

Chaminade's focus on its Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics was spurred on by the overall increase of students with declared majors in the division, which offers courses in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics and forensic sciences. The university has one of the leading forensic sciences programs in the nation and is the only institution in the country offering both a bachelor's and master's degree in the field. Chaminade is also preparing to introduce a new Bachelor's of Science degree in nursing contingent upon appropriate approvals.

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation is the charitable arm of First Hawaiian Bank. During 2007 the foundation and bank contributed $3.5 million to more than 350 non-profit organizations in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. 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 ($12.75 billion assets) has 63 branches in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. Founded in 1858, it is Hawaii's oldest and largest bank.

Celebrating more than 50 years of educating students for life, service and successful careers, Chaminade University is a Catholic/ Marianist university offering programs of study grounded in the liberal arts with day, evening, online and accelerated courses. Chaminade is also a Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander serving institution with its main campus located at 3140 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816, and 10 satellite locations around Oahu. For more information, visit the Chaminade Web site at www.chaminade.edu or call (808) 735-4711.
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Photo includes officials from First Hawaiian Bank and Chaminade with students and faculty in lab coats for grant check presentation. People in photo from left to right include:

Sharon Shiroma Brown, First Hawaiian Bank Foundation President
Michael Dohm, Ph.D., Chaminade University biology professor
Jason Blackwell, '10 Forensic sciences major / math minor (Chaminade student)
Kathleen Aranda, '09 Biology major / Chemistry minor (Chaminade student)
Martha Camacho, First Hawaiian Bank Vice President & Kaimuki Branch Manager
Sue Wesselkamper, Chaminade University President

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