Louis named to Graceland dean’s list
The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2016 fall term were announced, and Pulamanamauu Louis of Kailua-Kona was named to the dean’s list.
Graceland University students with a grade-point average between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the dean’s list.
Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, was founded in 1895 and is sponsored by Community of Christ. For more information, visit www.graceland.edu.
Elks organization offers grant opportunity
The California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grant program is open to anyone residing in California or Hawaii who is a citizen of the United States and planning to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course resulting in a certificate or two-year degree and leading to employment opportunities.
The vocational grant is for one academic year, with an option to renew for one additional academic year. This grant can be used only for usual and required costs of a student’s course of study; that is, for tuition and fees, room and board (if living on campus) and books and supplies. Payment will be made to the school. Awards will be between $500 and $2,000 for an academic year, depending on length of course.
A student must plan to attend school on a full-time basis.
Applications must be filed with the Elks Lodge with jurisdiction in the area of the student’s legal residence. To download the application, visit https://chea-elks.org/youth-activities/scholarships/. For more information, contact the Hilo Elks Lodge via email at hiloelks@gmail.com.
HPA to host admission event for prospective kindergarten parents
Hawaii Preparatory Academy is hosting a kindergarten Preview Day from 8:15-10:30 a.m. Jan. 16. Parents will observe the kindergarten class, learn about the school’s philosophy about academic and social development during the kindergarten year and meet with faculty and administrators.
To register, visit www.hpa.edu/openhouse. For more information, contact the HPA admission office at 881-4321 or email admissions@hpa.edu.
Black Arm Band to perform at UH-Hilo
A musical presentation celebrating the past and revolutionizing the future of indigenous Australia will take place when Black Arm Band performs “Dirtsong” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center.
Black Arm Band, a collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, is led by some of Australia’s foremost indigenous artists, including Emma Donovan, Fred Leone, Mark Atkins and Deline Briscoe, alongside executive producer Elizabeth Woollacott.
At the heart of their work is the group’s relationship with indigenous communities from which they draw inspiration. Their musical tradition and presentation is forged from more than 40,000 years of living culture, infused with contemporary styles adopted as their own by Aboriginal Australia.
Tickets are reserved seating. Pre-sale tickets are $30 general admission, $25 discount and $15 for UH-Hilo/Hawaii Community College students (with a valid student ID) and children up to age 17 and can be purchased by calling the UH-Hilo box office at 932-7490 or ordering online at artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu. Tickets are $5 more at the door.
