Teresa Makuakane Drechsel and Namakaolani Rawlins of Honolulu, and Shawn Malia Kana'iaupuni of Hilo, Hawai'i, were elected to join the National Indian Education Association's board of directors.

During its annual convention in Seattle last week, NIEA members voted to elect new board members from a list of 20 candidates from around the United States.

The National Indian Education Association is the nation's largest and oldest educational organization for American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.

For more information concerning registration and membership in the organization, call 202-544-7290 or visit www.niea.org.

ESSAYS ADDRESS BUSINESS ETHICS

Junior Achievement and Deloitte this week launched the annual "Excellence through Ethics" essay contest, in which U.S. high school seniors share their views on the importance of ethics in business.

To enter, high school seniors must compose an original essay of 500 words or less in response to an ethical dilemma posted on Junior Achievement's Web site, at www.ja.org. Entries must be submitted online and will be accepted until Jan. 2.

For more information on the Excellence through Ethics essay contest, including contest rules, visit www.ja.org/ethics.

CHAMINADE MAKES THE CUT

Chaminade University of Honolulu has been selected to be profiled in the 2008-09 edition of "Colleges of Distinction."

About 40 colleges in each of the six geographical locations in the United States were selected for meeting four key criteria that make a college exceptional — engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.

Chaminade University is the winner of the 2007 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest recognition for service-learning institutions.

For more, visit www.collegesofdistinction.com.

RABBIT IS STAR OF PLAY FOR CHILDREN

The Makawao, Maui, public library will host "Farlington Rabbit," an original play for children by Tom Althouse, at 10 a.m. Nov. 20 in the children's room.

Admission is free to the public.

Performed by Heart Tours, "Farlington Rabbit" is a musical about the story of a bunny who plans to become the most popular rabbit on the planet. He then learns a lesson in embracing the beauty of friendship.

The 45-minute program is suitable for preschool through grade 5 students.

For more information, call the Makawao library at 808-573-8785.

MUSIC PROGRAM FOR TOTS ON TAP

Waipahu Public Library will host "Musikgarten — Family Music for Toddlers," a free program from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday in the C.O. Andy Anderson Room.

The program is designed for toddlers ages 1 1/2 to 3 and their parents.

Registration is required due to limited space availability.

The program is sponsored by the Friends of Waipahu Public Library and will introduce the benefits that can be attained through early childhood music education.

Parents will be able to participate with their toddlers in singing, dancing, listening and playing simple instruments.

The library is at 94-275 Mokuola St. For more details or to register, call 675-0358.