Aloha Luncheon Welcomes Incoming 2001-2002 JEMBA and CHEMBA

HONOLULU— On August 6, 2001, the largest group of Japan-focused MBA (JEMBA) and China-focused MBA (CHEMBA) students were greeted at the annual welcome Aloha Luncheon held by JAIMS and the University of Hawai'i at Manoa College of Business at Manoa.

Attending the event were faculty and staff as well as guest speaker, John Creech, president of Snap-on Tools Japan K.K. Creech, who had studied for his MBA while running his company, had some practical words of advice for the new students.

ÒDonÕt focus on memorizing information,Ó Creech said. ÒProbably the most important thing you should learn is how to get information and how to utilize it in your future job.Ó

Students have brought with them the experience from many diverse industries including international affairs, aerospace, telecommunications, information technology, education, and finance.

Consisting of 26 students, this 2001-2002 JEMBA and CHEMBA class represents 10 countries: Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the U.S.

After finishing their twelve-month course work in Honolulu, they will leave for a three-month business internship at a company in Japan, China, or the U.S. in August 2002.