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Tradition, Change, and Transitions
Bro. Tom Giardino, SM Executive Director “Our tradition is adaptation” were the words that the renowned Marianist historian, Fr. Joseph Verrier, SM, said in a conference to the Brothers in France in 1946. Verrier knew well how often our Founder, Fr. Chaminade, had moved on from the past and into an unknown future from the…
Read MoreThe next AMU Executive Director
Dr. Allison Leigh The AMU Board of Directors has completed its national search for the next AMU Executive Director, and Dr. Allison Leigh, presently Director of Marianist Strategies at UD, will assume the position on July 1, 2025. I am delighted to welcome Allison to this vital ministry, and I am sure that she will…
Read MoreTestimonials and Interviews — Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration: Priya Bhakta
Priya Bhakta (B.B.A. ’18, M.B.A. ’19), St. Mary’s University As I imbibe the value of a servant-leader on a day-to-day basis, I have honed my skills as a difference-maker at home and abroad. Bearing witness to the struggles of others has given me a deeper appreciation for the opportunities I have in the life I…
Read MoreTestimonials and Interviews — Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration: Shana Tong
Shana Tong, (M.Ed. ’08), Chaminade University Many of us have had the privilege of graduating from Chaminade University. After completing my undergraduate degree from a public university, I found a deep sense of belonging at Chaminade while pursuing further studies. The institution exudes a unique atmosphere of community support and encouragement. The instructors not only…
Read MoreTestimonials and Interviews — Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration: Lance Askildson
Lance Askildson, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President; Chaminade University of Honolulu Fostering meaningful relationships is at the center of what we do as educators generally and is particularly instrumental within our Marianist commitment to educating and growing the whole person – mind, body and spirit. Finding ways in which we can steward authentic and…
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