Westmont Admissions Counselor Honored

From Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA:

Westmont Admissions Counselor Honored
August 12th, 2009

The College Board honored Olympia Tuliaupupu, Westmont admission counselor and liaison to diversity outreach, with the Ned Tibby Award at the board’s 29th Annual Summer Institute on College Admissions and School Relations in San Diego, Calif. Each year the board awards an outstanding member of the Summer Institute class for their commitment to the aspirations and values of admissions work and high potential for leadership.

Tuliaupupu, who graduated from Westmont in 2006, was admissions coordinator for Campus Accelerated Program for Adults at University of La Verne before she accepted the position at Westmont last January. At Westmont she has also worked as conference operations manager and gift planning assistant.

“As a Samoan-American I am especially interested in encouraging Polynesians and other underrepresented students to consider the benefits of a college education,” says Tuliaupupu.

“Olympia Tuliaupupu combines a profound commitment to others with a level of effective leadership skills beyond her years,” says Philip Ballinger, director of admissions at University of Washington and dean of the faculty for the Summer Institute. “The college admissions counseling profession possesses a gem in Olympia.”

“Olympia is a woman of passion and substance,” says Deren Finks, dean of admission emeritus at Harvey Mudd College and dean emeritus of faculty for the Summer Institute. “She displays enthusiasm and boundless energy. I am proud she has chosen a career in higher education. Her talents will serve students well.”

Tuliaupupu, 25, will attend the College Board’s Western Regional Forum in La Jolla, Calif., Feb. 27-28, 2010, where she will conduct a session as part of the formal conference program.

The award, first given in 1986 by the Guidance and Admission Council of the Western Regional Assembly of the College Board, recognizes the many contributions of the late Ned Tibby. Tibby was director of the College Board’s Denver Office, associate director of the Western Regional Office, Educational Testing Service-Berkeley associate and a high school counselor. He was known as an estimable professional with an abundant sense of humor and a kind, generous spirit. A mentor to many in the enrollment management field, Tibby had a special interest in identifying and training newly hired admissions personnel.

The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board is composed of more than 5,600 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations

NPIEN ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS

The following will be recognized at NPIEN's 8th Annual Education Conference on November 14, 2009 at Paramount High School, Paramount, CA.

Christina Diaz Student Scholar Award Winners
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Stella Maluia, Paramount High School (HS) West, Paramount Unified School District (USD), Jordan Suyeto, North HS, Torrance USD, Maile Tauai, Paramount HS, Paramount USD, Cherrae Tedtaotao, Paramount HS, Paramount USD, Henrietta Toleafoa Paramount HS, Paramount USD, Fa’aputu Va’afuti, Long Beach Poly HS, Long Beach USD

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Marie Aluesi, Will Rogers Middle School (MS), Lawndale School District (SD), Adrien Burgo, Prarie Vista MS, Hawthorne SD, Diana Enosa, Roosevelt MS, Compton USD. Manumaa Finau, Will Rogers MS, Lawndale SD, Poaloi Halalilo, Prarie Vista MS, Hawthorne SD, Pene Halalilo, Prarie Vista MS, Hawthorne SD, Uriah Dillon Leiataua, Roosevelt MS, Compton USD, Noel MacDonald, Prarie Vista MS, Hawthorne SD, Inoke Raikadroka, Prarie Vista MS, Hawthorne SD, Manase Raikadroka, Prarie Vista MS, Hawthorne SD, Natalia Cerilyn Su’a, Roosevelt MS, Compton USD, Carlene Tausinga, Will Rogers MS, Lawndale SD, Eurydice Tuala, Roosevelt MS, Compton USD, Herby Tuala, Roosevelt MS, Compton USD, Malanah Walker, Roosevelt MS, Compton USD

The recipients of the Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa Community Award will be announced at a later time.

Sevia Ma’ae Educator Award Winners
Stephanie Carter, Teacher, Stanford Middle School, Long Beach USD, Aileen Tanimoto Matsuura, Teacher, Paramount High School, Paramount USD

All award winners and one guest receive complimentary admission to the conference and awards luncheon. Visit www.npien.com to register on-line.

LINAKA/NPIEN LUAU TICKET SALES END 9/1/09

The 6th ANNUAL LINAKA LUAU Featuring the Linaka Polynesian Dancers will take place at Monte Verde Park, 4626 Shadeway Road, Lakewood, CA on Friday September 18, 2009. The authentic luau Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. follwed by a Show 7:00 p.m. Tickets for Adults are $25, Children under 12 are $16. Your donation benefits NPIEN's many outreach programs. www.npien.com (562) 496-2319

Aloha Weekend at Hilton Universal City CA

Aloha Weekend at

Hilton Universal City
FOUR-DIAMOND SERVICE IN THE HEART OF THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT



Dear Valued KPCF Supporters


Juan Aquinde, Vice President-General Manager, is a local from Lahaina Maui who has been really supportive in our production. He is offering our supporters attending our Production Na Ali'i: Hawaiian Monarchy a special weekend rate August 27 through 30, 2009.

Join us Friday, the night before our prodution, and enjoy Kanikapila in The Club located in the main lobby of the hotel. Then enjoy our production on Saturday evening at the Ford Amphitheatre.

See you there!

Kumu Rolanda Mohala Reese

Why go to Hawai'i?
Make August 28 - 30th 2009 a fantastic weekend vacation!!!


Special $99 per night weekend room rate at the Hilton Universal City Hotel.

Aloha Weekend Package

The Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City Hotel is a 24-story glistening hotel high on the hilltop located at the main entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk. The hotel's ongoing commitment to superior service and exceptional standards of excellence earned them the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award.

Aloha Weekend Package includes:
*Guest Room (one king bed or two double beds Featuring the Hilton Serenity Beds)
Kanikapila - Live Hawaiian Entertainment in the Club located in the lobby of the HOtel
Friday Aug. 28th, 2009 7:00 pm - 11:00pm

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555 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608

Main Event
Saturday August 29, 2009
8:30 - 11:00 PM

This tribute to the Kings and Queens of Hawaii is eloquently expressed in mesmerizing dance movement as performed by the Kilohana Dance Company, choreographed and directed by Kumu Hula Rolanda Reese, set to live music by renowned Hawaiian Island musicians in the beautiful outdoor Ford Amphitheatre. This event is part of the Target Dance Series at the Ford. Join us for a colorful and melodic performance of traditional Hawaiian dances, historical chants and modernized melodies that permeate across the Hollywood Hills..

Our Price: $ 30 before August 22, 2009
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Students/Children 3-12 yrs $5 while they last
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Halau Na Meakanu | Melodie's Dance Theater | Los Alamitos Business Park | 3381 Cerritos Avenue | Los Alamitos | CA | 90720

Orange County CA PI Festival 9/19-9/20/09

“A Celebration of Pacific Island Cultures”

2nd Pacific Islander Festival in Orange County

Huntington Beach Central Library Park

711 West Talbert Avenue,

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

(corner of Goldenwest at Talbert)



Pacific Islander Health Partnership (PIHP) presents 2nd Pacific Islander Festival to be held in Orange County, September 19-20, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Huntington Beach Central Library Park.



Featuring cultural traditions, performances and the arts of Pacific Island peoples representing: Hawai`i, Sāmoa, Tonga, Aotearoa, Tahiti (Polynesia), Guam, Northern Marianas, Marshall Islands (Micronesia), Fiji (Melanesia). Presenting Island Villages with cultural demonstrations, “hands-on traditional arts projects”, coconut and pandanus plaiting (weaving), fresh floral lei making, tapa making and design, toere drumming, music, storytelling and exhibits of island artifacts. Traditional island ceremony with authentic Island performances of song, dances, and chants will be featured from center stage.



Come and enjoy traditional Island cuisine, Hawaiian style shave ice, and other Island delights. A great way for the entire family to experience and enjoy our Pacific Island communities here in Orange County. Free parking, free admission.



· Island Villages

· Cultural Demonstrations

· Live Hands-On Arts Projects

· Authentic Island Music & Performers

· Story Telling

· Pacific Island Food Booths

· Craft Vendors

· Health Education & Screening



Contact Information:



General Information

kaiwisplace@yahoo.com

Vendor Information

kawaihoonani@gmail.com

1-714-675-0989

Program / Entertainment

seanoa6@yahoo.com