Todd inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
Ben Todd of Papaikou was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Todd was initiated at Weber State University.
Todd is among about 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be inducted into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.
Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees also can qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who achieved scholarly distinction.
Founded in 1897, the society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines.
Nakayama receives degree from Midland
Midland University in Fremont, Neb., conferred 315 degrees during its annual commencement ceremony May 14.
Cara A. Nakayama of Hilo was one of those graduates, receiving a bachelor of arts degree from the university.
Overall, 12 students earned master of education degrees, 22 earned master of business administration degrees and 281 students earned bachelor degrees.
Midland University offers more than 30 majors and academic programs and two graduate programs.
Roxburgh earns bachelor degree from Graceland
Christopher Roxburgh of Hawi graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, with majors in accounting and business administration.
Graceland celebrated graduation during spring commencement May 1.
Graceland University is a liberal arts university sponsored by Community of Christ. It offers more than 50 academic programs and a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Irrigation school offered in Kona
The Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii, in partnership with the University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service, is offering an Irrigation School in Kona to landscape professionals and home gardeners.
Instructed by Martin Miyashiro, SiteOne Landscape Supply, the two-day training offers a short course in irrigation design and troubleshooting.
Topics will include irrigation design, hydraulics, installation, electrical and controllers, troubleshooting, valves, sprinkler heads, remote control and more.
The training is slated for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10-11 at the Hawaii Community College Palamanui campus. Cost is $250.
Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Tuition assistance is available through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Training Fund to qualified employers.
This training also prepares students for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician-Irrigation testing program scheduled for June in Kona. Additional costs apply.
For more information and to register for the upcoming training, visit hilahawaii.com or contact Garrett Webb at 960-3650 or getcertifiedhawaii@gmail.com or Ty McDonald at 322-4884.
If interested in tuition assistance, you must apply by Tuesday (May 27).
