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Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation Award for Faculty Service to the Community

Service Award Winner

Ken Staton, headshot

Ken Staton
UH Hilo

An associate professor of music at UH Hilo, Ken Staton has been the guiding force in bringing excellent orchestral music to the Big Island.

He has a passion for music and for teaching. Staton created the first University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Orchestra, comprised of highly skilled students and community musicians. The orchestra is a sources of pride in the community.

He also coordinates activities for the Hilo Community Chorus and oversees the university’s chamber singers, an elite performance ensemble. Staton is instrumental in attaining major grants and donations to support his efforts in bringing professional musicians to Hilo to work with the students and community members.

The Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation Award has honored faculty members for significant contributions that strengthen ties between the University of Hawai’i and the community.

Select a recipient for more about that individual.

2007

Linda Cox, headshot
Linda Cox
Manoa
Donnalyn Kalei, headshot
Donnalyn Kalei
Hawai‘i
Roy Kamida, headshot
Roy Kamida
Leeward

2003

Lee Stein, headshot
Lee Stein
Maui
Stephen Wehrman, headshot
Stephen Wehrman
Kapi‘olani

2002

Ralph Kouchi, headshot
Ralph Kouchi
Kaua‘i
Nelda Quensell, headshot
Nelda Quensell
Kapi‘olani