In This Issue
6 NEWSMAKERS
Invasive species, global warming and a new center for returning veterans
8 BY THE NUMBERS
Latest stats on UH achievements
9 Q&A Can entrepreneurs thrive in Hawai‘i?
A talk with PACE’s Susan Yamada
10 AN INSIDER’S VIEW
from three people involved with Ho¯ku¯le‘a’s historic Worldwide Voyage
16 SPORTS
UH teammates Shawn Ching, Mitch Ka‘aiali‘i and Doug Vaioleti on their 27-year friendship
19 2014 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Claire and J. Ku¯hio¯ Asam, Rick Blangiardi, Emme Tomimbang and John Waihe‘e III
24 MILESTONES
Honoring Richard and Mildred Kosaki and others
29 ALUMNI EVENTS & CALENDAR
Happenings and upcoming activities
30 PARTING SHOT
“Les Miserables,” a triumph at Windward Community College’s Paliku¯ Theatre