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For Immediate Release:	December 24, 1998
Contact: Donnë Florence, PIO, 956-7522

UH Events, Story Ideas for January 1999   * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Chefs of Aloha Tour Benefits Culinary Institute Eleven of Hawai'i's award-winning chefs will be showcased in the Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau's new marketing effort, "Chefs of Aloha-Hawai'i's Cuisine on Tour," which begins this month and runs through November. Proceeds will benefit the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi'olani Community College. Graduates of UH Community Colleges' celebrated culinary programs-including Sam Choy, Russell W.J. Siu and James McDonald-are among the participating chefs. Contact: Marilyn Walsh, UH Community Colleges, 956-3862, mwalsh@ccc.hawaii.edu. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * January 5. First dinner meeting of The Forum, an initiative of the UH Community Partnership. Modeled on Honolulu's old informal "Club 15," this large-scale salon will bring together leaders from UH and the community to participate in thought-provoking monthly discussions of serious Hawai'i issues, including education and economic development. Media note: The Forum's organizers and/or guest speakers may be available to discuss this endeavor and its individual programs with media representatives, but dinners are invitational events scheduled by the UH Community Partnership (do not list in "Calendar" section). January 5-21. Faculty Biannual Art Show. Kapi'olani CC Koa Gallery. M-Th 10-4, Fri. 10-2. Contact: 734-9375. January 12, 11:30 a.m. "The Role of Diplomats in the Future of the Pacific" by Robert Hopper, U.S. State Department. Seminar sponsored by UHM Center for Pacific Islands Studies, UHM Social Science Research Institute, and Pacific Basin Development Council. UH Manoa Social Science 704F. Contact: Letitia Hickson, CPIS, 956-7700, ctisha@hawaii.edu. January 13, 1 p.m. Presentation of 1998 President's Award for Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance. Buildings and Grounds personnel from throughout the UH system are eligible for the annual award, and every effort is made to keep the winner's identity a secret until it is announced at the presentation ceremony. UH Manoa, Orvis Auditorium. Contact: 956-6934. January 15-18. Far Western Philosophy of Education Society 47th Annual Conference. Public is welcome to attend (free) the keynote address by University of California's John Searle, "The State of the Humanities," Jan. 15, 4:30 p.m., in UH Manoa Campus Center Ballroom. Searle's appearance is co-sponsored by the UH College of Education and the UH Distinguished Lecture Series. Contact: Jeannie Lum, 956-4244, jlum@hawaii.edu, or visit http://www2.hawaii.edu/~jlum. January 20-22. Fifth Annual Outrigger Hotels Invitational Men's Volleyball Tournament features Penn State, UCLA, Lewis, Hawai'i. Tickets $10/lower, $8/upper, $7/senior, $5/student 4­18, $6/UH student rooter. Stan Sheriff Center, UH Manoa. Contact: 956-4481 or V/T 944-BOWS or visit: uhathletics.hawaii.edu. January 22, 8 p.m. Honolulu Chamber Music Series concert, featuring Eroica Trio, presented by Outreach College, UHM Music Department and Honolulu Chamber Music Series. Tickets $20/general, $15/students. Orvis Auditorium. Contact: Susan Yokouchi, 956-8242, or visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu. January 23, 8 p.m. Sheng Hua, a collaborative performance of music, dance and visual art, directed by John Signor, a Juilliard School graduate and LCC music instructor, who was recently awarded a 1999 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Leeward CC Theatre; tickets $11 for adults/$9 for students, seniors and military, at the LCC Theatre Box Office or charge by phone at 455-0385 or visit http://LCCTheatre.hawaii.edu. January 25-February. 16. Atypical Views. Photography exhibit by Paul Kodama. Kapi'olani CC Koa Gallery, M-Th 10-4, Fri. 10-2. Contact: 734-9375. January 29, 7-9 p.m. Drum and Dance Clinic conducted by Ms. Belloni, a REMO Signature Series Artist. Leeward CC Theatre; tickets $7 general public/$5 students and Friends of Italy members, at the LCC Theatre Box Office or charge by phone at 455-0385 or visit http://LCCTheatre.hawaii.edu. January 30, 10-6 "The First Anniversary of the Blue-Green Revolution-Common Heritage Corporation" with Sylvia Earle, free seminar and open house presented by University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program and University of Hawai'i Marine Option Program. Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i at Keo(a,)hole Point, Hawai'i. Contact: John Craven, 956-8433, craven@aloha.com, or visit www.aloha.com/~craven. January 30, 5 p.m. Softball Alumnae Game. UH Manoa Softball Stadium. Contact: 956-4481, V/T 944-BOWS, or visit uhathletics.hawaii.edu. January 30, 8 p.m. Rhythm Is the Cure, an evening of traditional Italian folk music, dance and percussion performed by I Giulliari di Piazza and cosponsored by the Friends of Italy Society of Hawai'i. Leeward CC Theatre; tickets $14 adults/$12 students, seniors and military. Charge by phone at 455-0385 or visit http://LCCTheatre.hawaii.edu. January 31. Deadline to apply for consolidation of college loans at an interest rate of 7.46 percent (significantly lower than the existing rate on most student loans). Although the interest rate on a consolidated loan will be adjusted annually, the U.S. Department of Education estimates that most students who consolidate their loans will save about $500 per $10,000 of debt on an average 10-year loan. For borrowers still in school, the new rate is only available to students who hold only direct loans. Other conditions apply for graduates with loans. Loan holders can obtain more information and an application by contacting the U.S. Department of Education Direct Loan origination center at 1-800-557-7392 or online at http://www.ed.gov/DirectLoan.

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