Prof. Dennis M. Ogawa, longtime WUB Hawaii member, received a medal from the Emperor of Japan, the Order of the Rising Sun, on 24 May 2016. The ceremony was held at the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu.
The award was given in recognition of Prof. Ogawa's contribution to the development of Japanee studies in the US and his promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the US.
Wikipedia article: "Order of the Rising Sun"
Speakers
Jon Itomura on Hawaii Okinawan Cultural Arts
Kyle Kajihira, doctoral candidate, UH-Manoa, on Okinawan nationals protesting the Henoko military base
| Time: | 6:00 - 8:30 pm |
| Place: | Jikoen Hongwanji |
| 1731 N. School Street | |
| Cost: | $15 members & guests |
| $10 Akisamiyo! students | |
Scholarship Information
The information provided below are for information purposes only. Visitors are strongly encouraged to contact directly the entity providing the scholarship.
| Name | Overview | Type of Study | Eligibility | Provisions | Deadline |
| Obuchi Student Scholarship Program | Funding for graduate students to participate in residential and education programs at the East-West Center while pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Hawai`i, or for study in the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP). | Master's or Doctoral degree (up to 24-month fellowship) or APLP (4.5-month fellowship). | Residents of Okinawa, Japan, who have the intention of returning to contribute to its development needs. | Tuition and fees; graduate residence hall room costs, health insurance, book allowance, and partial living stipend. Competitive field study/travel grant awards. |
November 3 for Master's or Doctoral Applicants; December 1 for APLP. |
The LooChoo Identity Conference was held on March 20 to 22, 2015. WUB Hawaii President, John Tasato, and WUB Hawaii Secretary, Robert Arakaki, attended the conference. They were accompanied by Akisamiyo! club members: Megumi Chibana and Sayaka Sakuma.
The purpose of the conference was to help Uchinanchus learn about their ancestral roots, connect with fellow Uchinanchus around the world, and consider the future for the worldwide Uchinanchu community.
Below are some pictures of this memorable and pioneering conference.
Gerald Bullock is a “Head Hunter” or “Medical Device Recruiter.”
He will be talking about what he does as a bi-cultural Japan/USA headhunter/recruiter.
Earlier in life he studied linguistics and English as a Second Language (ESL) at UH Manoa. He is a Uchinanchu-in-heart - he loves the Okinawan band Begin!
A teaching assignment brought Gerald to Kobe, Japan where in a surprising turn of events he met a few headhunters and became intrigued by their profession. He subsequently moved to Tokyo where he lived for several years. He recently made Hawaii his home. LinkedIn source
Agenda: Gerald Bullock -- What is a “Headhunter”?
Date: 6-9 pm February 12, 2015 Thursday
Location: Maple Garden Restaurant 909 Isenberg Street
