The President and CEO of Hawaiian Electric Industries today called on graduates
at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo to treat their degrees like an investment by
contributing to their body of knowledge and expertise. During spring commencement
ceremonies at Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium, Constance “Connie” Lau told the class of
2008 that the education they’ve received can be the gift that keeps giving if they
understand that learning is a lifetime proposition.
“Your diploma represents the knowledge of how to create value. And it is a
priceless gift that can keep on giving for the rest of your lives,” Lau said.
“It is like that old saying when you give a man a fish he can feed his family.
But if you teach a man or woman to fish, they can feed a village.”
Lau attributed her success in Hawai`i’s corporate community to the education
she received. A total of 448 students representing the College of Arts and
Sciences, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management, Ka
Haka `Ula O Ke`elikolani College of Hawaiian Language and College of Business and
Economics were candidates for various degrees or certificates.
Hawai`i Community College also graduated its class of 2008 during ceremonies held
Friday evening.
Photos by Ken Hupp
(Copyright 2008 New West Broadcasting - KPUA.net)
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