News

$1M facelift to Shidler College of Business auditorium celebrated

A completed makeover to the A Tower auditorium at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business was celebrated with a blessing ceremony on October 21. Enhancements were made possible by a $1-million gift from the late distinguished alumna and 1972 accounting graduate Carolyn L. Ching. After her 2018 gift, the auditorium was renamed the Carolyn L. Ching Auditorium in her honor.

Hall of Honor Awards celebrates 75 years, raises more than $340K for Shidler College

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business hosted its 31st Hall of Honor Awards on October 10, at the Sheraton Waikiki. The 2024 event was also a special commemoration gala in recognition of Shidler College’s 75th anniversary.

Shidler College, TIM School student-spaces revitalized

The Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announced the revitalization of two spaces frequently used by students: the Eddie and Elaine Flores, Jr. Courtyard and the Sunset Reference Center (SRC) within the School of Travel Industry Management(TIM School). These newly refreshed areas were redesigned to enhance student experiences and create collaborative environments.

Family honors late prof. with $50K to support UH’s Shidler Asian field study program

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business Emeritus Professor K.K. Seo, a beloved and distinguished academic, and dedicated and esteemed professor, has recently died.

In honor of Seo’s memory and in support of future generations of students, the Seo family, along with the McQuiston and Hong families, have established the Endowed Emeritus Professor K.K. Seo Asian Field Study Scholarship Fund with a generous $50,000 donation.

Small symposium, big impact: Shidler College’s inaugural finance symposium

The Shidler College of Business (Shidler College) recently hosted its inaugural Innovations in Financial Intermediation Symposium (IFIS), a finance conference marking a significant milestone for the college. This gathering was held on June 27 and was strategically timed to coincide with the Western Finance Association (WFA) Conference, one of the most elite conferences in academic finance, which occurred in Honolulu from June 28-30, 2024.

Walter Dods, Jr., Jay H. Shidler, donate Akaji sculpture to UH Mānoa’s RISE

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa alumni Walter Dods, Jr. and Jay H. Shidler have gifted a sculpture by the late Bumpei Akaji to their alma mater. The sculpture, “RISE,” was installed outside the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center, and dedicated in a special ceremony prior to the official grand opening of the center on June 15.

Events

TIM Alumni Association Online Auction

Nov. 1-15, online 

Na Kukui Netlinks 2024

5:30-8:30 p.m., Alohilani Resort 

Fall 2024 Commencement Reception

Eddie & Elaine Flores, Jr. Courtyard, 5-7 p.m.

Executive Vineyards

Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 6 p.m.

In The News

Cheapest Car Insurance in Hawaii

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Shidler College of Business Celebrates 75 years of International Excellence

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This year holds special significance as the Shidler College of Business (Shidler College) at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa celebrates its 75th diamond anniversary. Over the decades, and under the current leadership of Dean Vance Roley, the college has become a symbol of innovation, international excellence and a leader in business education. It has transformed lives, driven economic growth and nurtured business and community leaders who have made significant contributions across the globe.

Best Business Balance Transfer Credit Cards in 2024

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The best business cards for balance transfers allow companies to consolidate debts into one payment, providing a lengthy 0% interest rate period and additional perks, like rewards and welcome bonuses. Lecturer Chuck Lopez weighs in.
 

UH 4-year universities high on U.S. News and World Report rankings

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The Shidler College of Business came in at No. 20 for international business programs and No. 127 among the best undergraduate business programs out of 532 ranked undergraduate business programs.

Best Travel Credit Cards

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TIM School Assistant Professor, Xiaodan Mao-Clark, shares some of the value of having a travel credit card.

Liability vs. Full Coverage Car Insurance

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Learn more about the differences between liability and full coverage car insurance. Featuring Professor of Finance and Risk Management Hua Chen.

Class Notes

Class Notes: Kyle Oura (MAcc 2005) and Cindy Chen (BBA 2004)

Shidler alums Kyle Oura (MAcc 2005) and Cindy Chen (BBA 2004) moved to the San Francisco Bay area in 2005 after graduating from UH Manoa.

Class Notes: Kelvin Chun (BBA 1982)

Kelvin Chun (BBA 1982) has been re-elected to the board of the Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union. He will serve a three-year term. Chun is an award winning educator, magician, balloon sculptor and kite enthusiast.

Class Notes: Richard Baker (BBA 2014)

Richard Baker (BBA 2014) has joined Facebook as an operations analyst. Previously, Baker was an audit senior at Deloitte. Along with a BBA from Shidler, Baker also holds a bachelor's degree in Chinese from UH Manoa.

Mary Grace Jacot (BBA 2000)

Mary Grace Jacot (BBA 2000) has been named the 2018 First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business Magazine Businesswoman of the Year. Grace is president and CEO of S.E.T. - Pacific, Inc., an energy systems contractor based in Tamuning, Guam. Grace accepted her award at the Businesswoman of the Year gala in April and was featured on the cover of the May issue of Guam Business Magazine.