Developed by the late Kumu John Keola Lake, Chaminade's summer series, known for Native Hawaiian cultural workshops begins this week. Among the workshops is a course devoted to the lyrical prose of oli, or Native Hawaiian chant. With us this morning is the seminar's Kumu Dr. Sam Ohu Gon III.

Chant, Oli, the Lyrical Poetry and Prose of Hawai'i
The course will introduce the student to the significance of Hawaiian chant in the oral history of Hawai'i. Students will learn some fundamental chants and their roles in the Hawaiian protocol, ceremony, and rituals. Dr. Samuel 'Ohukaniohi'a Gon, III Kahuna Kakalaleo (uniki under Kumu John Keola Lake, 2003)

Chaminade University will host a series of summer workshops and seminars entitled "Nana I Hawai'i I Ko'u Mau Maka (See Hawai'i Through My Eyes)" from June 16 through July 14. An important aspect of Chaminade's mission is to offer its resources to the community in which it resides. Seminars and workshops have been chosen to meet community interests and enrich cultural understanding.

The popular annual summer presentation of native Hawaiian cultural workshops and seminars at Chaminade was originally developed by the late Kumu John Keola Lake, Chaminade's Kumu-in-Residence. This is the sixth year for "Nana I Hawai'i I Ko'u Mau Maka (See Hawai'i Through My Eyes)," put together under Kumu Lake's directive.

One of the most popular workshops for amateur and serious hula students is the Aha Hula Le'a -Hula Workshop, an intensive weeklong series of half day sessions with some of Hawai'i's well-known kumu hula. This year's guest kumu hula include Leimomi Maldonado, Kahalepuna Richardson-Naki, Kapi'olani Ha'o, Kula Abiva and Karen Aiu. Participants can enroll for the whole week at $150 or $30 per day.

Other non-credit enrichment offerings include "Kanaka Maoli Identity and Health", "The Search for the First Hawaiian to Study Western Medicine", "Hawaiian Christian Spirituality", "Indigenous Peacemaking", "Chant, Oli: The Lyrical Poetry and Prose of Hawai'i", "Traditional Hawaiian Basket Forms." A detailed listing can be found at www.chaminade.edu, or contact Marcia Bulosan at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or at (808) 735-4739 for more information.

Celebrating more than 50 years of educating students for life, service and successful careers, Chaminade University is a Catholic/ Marianist university offering programs of study grounded in the liberal arts with day, evening, online and accelerated courses. Chaminade is also a Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander serving institution with its main campus located at 3140 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816, and 10 satellite locations around Oahu.

For more information, visit the Chaminade Web site at www.chaminade.edu or call (808) 735-4711.

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