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for the liberal arts as well as research and technology, he spear-headed public-private partnerships to promote economic development. Dobelle also served as mayor of Pittsfield, Mass.; commissioner of environmental management and natural resources for Massachusetts; chief of protocol for the Carter White House; and U.S. assistant secretary of state with the rank of a m b a s s a d o r. He holds bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in education and public policy from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a master's in public administration from Harvard University. I am honored to be part of the proud tradition that is the Un i versity of Hawai'i. I appreciate the privilege accorded me to provide leadership into the new century. My life's journey has always turned tow a rd the path of greatest chal-lenge—I would not have it any other way. The Un i versity of Hawai'i faces g reat and important challenges. To g e t h e r, we can meet them. We shall shape a future worthy of this state and its citizens of all ages and backgrounds. We shall set the standard in the nation in undergraduate and graduate education. The Un i versity of Hawai'i system shall have only one thing to strive for—excellence. We shall h a ve only one goal—to be the best. We shall h a ve only one dire c t i o n — f o rw a rd. Hawai'i is a magical place where natural beauty and extraordinarily rich cultural traditions are surpassed only by the re m a rkable generosity of spirit of its people. This university plays a vital role in the educational, economic and cultural life of our islands. Our responsibility is to support and enhance the quality of life for eve ryone in a way that will make us all proud. We shall truly build an inter-island, inter-a c t i ve, intergenerational, international unive r s i t y. I feel blessed to be able to make a difference and have great confidence in the future that we can build together for Ha w a i ' i. Hawai'i is an equal opportunity/affir-mative action institution. This publication is available in alternate form for people with print disabilities. Want to advertise? Ma ¯ lamalama offers competitive rates, with discounts for alumni-owned businesses. For more information, call 808 956-8856, fax 808