Congratulations!!
Congratulations!!
Chancellor
Joseph M. Daisy
Emcee
Dirk Soma
Marshals
Jeff Mexia & Isaiah Kaʻauwai
Student Speakers
Kauaʻi Community College
Joana Rodriguez - Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
UH Distance Education Programs - University Center Kauaʻi
Chandlyn Harada - Candidate, Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, Political Science
Chazlyn Harada - Candidate, Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, Political Science
Keynote Commencement Speaker
Malia Nobrega-Olivera
National and State Anthem
Johnaustin Keikialoha Kaohelaulii-Kahokuloa
& KauaʻiCC Wind Symphony & Symphony Orchestra
Directed by Sarah Tochiki
Special Guests...
“Dr. Alan Rosenfeld, Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu.”
“Dr. Jon Magnussen, Associate Professor/Humanities Division Chair, University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu.”
“The Honorable Nadine Nakamura, Hawaiʻi State House Representative.”
“The Honorable Mason K. Chock, Kauaʻi County Council Vice Chair and his son Kaena.”
“The Honorable Bernard P. Carvalho Jr., Councilmember.”
“The Honorable Kipukai Kualiʻi, Councilmember.”
“The Honorable Felicia Cowden, Councilmember.”
“The Honorable Bill DeCosta, Councilmember.”
Congratulations to the graduates from the Class of 2022. You have persevered and after so many challenges you have achieved your goal. After two years we were so pleased to hold our commencement face-to-face here on campus, and to welcome you and your family members.
On behalf of the faculty and staff, please accept our best wishes for the future and the next phase of your life journey.
keynote speaker
“Malia Nobrega-Olivera was born and raised in Hanapēpē Valley, Kona, Kauaʻi. She is a proud graduate of Waimea High School and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Malia is a Native Hawaiian educator, a salt maker, a kumu hula, a certified health coach, and an advocate of indigenous rights at all levels – locally, regionally, and internationally. Her experiences demonstrate her commitment to her people, language, and culture and to indigenous peoples worldwide. Ms. Nobrega-Olivera’s advocacy work has taken her to various international meetings and currently she serves as one of the three indigenous Pacific representatives on the Global Steering Committee for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages.”
Student Speakers
Chandlyn Harada - Candidate, Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, Political Science
Chazlyn Harada - Candidate, Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, Political Science
Joana Rodriguez - Candidate Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
Chandlyn Harada's Speech Joana Rodriguez's Speech Chazlyn Harada's Speech