‘Therapeutic’ new mural brings UH Maui College community together
More than 20 students, faculty and staff gathered in the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Heona Fine Arts Studio in September to begin work on a new three-panel, 40’ by 8’, acrylic-on-canvas mural, which will be the centerpiece of the new student lounge.
Mural coordinators Marc Antosch and Michael Takemoto (Photo courtesy: UH Maui...Flu vaccination clinic at Kapiʻolani CC draws 100+
More than 130 Kapiʻolani Community College students, faculty and staff got vaccinated against seasonal influenza at a two-day on-site clinic held in September. The college’s human resources department collaborated with Times Pharmacy to create the on-campus opportunity.
Nearly half of the 130 participants were students, with many from the...
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nani
September president’s report: Maui response, enrollment, more
President David Lassner provided a detailed update on the university’s ongoing response to the devastating Maui wildfires, including providing disaster funding for impacted UH students from Maui, scholarships for Lahainaluna High School students and the important work UH researchers are doing to support the community at the September 21 Board of Regents (BOR) meeting at Leeward Community College.
Lassner also reported that enrollment...
UH President Lassner announces plans to retire
University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner plans to retire at the end of 2024, after what will be more than a decade in the position. Lassner notified the Board of Regents and employees by email on September 19, 2023. He has served as the 15th president of the Hawaiʻi’s 10-campus public higher education system since July 2014, after serving as the interim president from July 2013.
“I am incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished over these past 10...
QUEERIFY series highlights LGBTQ+ struggles, triumphs
In recognition of Hawaiian History Month in September, and Filipino History and LGBTQ+ History months in October, the University of Hawaiʻi Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality is showcasing free online presentations and talk story panels in an effort to promote connection and uplift diverse voices and experiences.
QUEERIFY, a three...
$103.6M raised for University of Hawaiʻi students, programs, research
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation last fiscal year (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) raised $103.6 million, exceeding by 9% the annual goal for raising funds to support the 10 campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi System.
The final tally for the 2023 fiscal year totaled $103.6 million from 19,104 donors, which was 1,033 more donors than the year before. It is the third...
UH News Image of the Week: Red Ti Leaf
This week’s UH News Image of the Week is from Gloria Gaines, an undergraduate in agripharmatech ethnopharmacognosy at Windward Community College.
Russell shared: “Red Ti Leaf Plant taken in the morning after the rain. One of the photos submitted for BOT 160 class at Windward Community College Graduating WCC Spring 2023 Agripharmatec Ethnopharmacognosy.”
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If you enjoy learning, more UH classes available to ages 50+
Adults 50 or older have access to classes ranging from advanced adventure hiking to beginning ʻukulele to plant-based eating, and much more. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (OLLI–UHM) has announced more than 70 non-credit courses this fall with three new locations for in-person...
Alakaʻina Foundation invests $540K in UH programs, more than $2.3M total
With a recent $540,000 invested in University of Hawaiʻi programs and students, to create partnerships with community groups and to promote sustainability, the Alakaʻina Foundation has raised its total philanthropic giving to UH to more than $2.3 million. The latest investments align with the Honolulu-based Native Hawaiian Organization’s...
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Haliʻa
—Sudden remembrance, memory, especially of a loved one; fond recollection; premonition; to recall, recollect fondly.
September 2023 anniversaries
The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates September 2023 faculty and staff anniversaries.
60 yearsCheng, Chung Ying
Professor, UH Mānoa
Amimoto, Sheri-Lyn
Secretary, Kauaʻi CC
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Barcelona and beyond: Culinary students expand skills in Spain
For the first time, 10 University of Hawaiʻi Community College culinary students studied Spanish regional cuisine and more in Barcelona for two weeks.
Aaron Johnson preparing tapas at CETT.In July, the inaugural Culinary Institute of the Pacific’s Advanced Culinary Experience (ACE) course gave eight students from Kapiʻolani CC...
International honor society names Leeward CC student ‘leader of promise’
Leeward Community College student Megan Riddle was named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps support new PTK members with educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service and leadership qualities and are...
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hoʻopili
—To bring together, stick to, attach oneself to a person.
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Hawaiian stories, dance, music about Maunakea at Leeward CC Theatre
The Leeward Community College Theatre will premiere its performance of E aha ʻia ana ʻo Mauna Kea, on September 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. This performance weaves together Hawaiian moʻōlelo (stories), contemporary dance and music in a captivating portrayal of the snow goddess Poliʻahu.
The performance is presented by the Kanaka Maoli Juilliard-trained composer, pianist, māhū drag artist and cultural practitioner...
New Kapiʻolani CC chancellor’s secret weapon: Pōʻalua Pancakes
When Misaki Takabayashi started as Kapiʻolani Community College’s new chancellor in March, she quickly learned that students’ No.1 concern was basic needs—specifically skipping a meal almost daily. “Pōʻalua (Tuesday) Pancakes” was born.
“Every Tuesday morning, this year at least, we will be serving free pancakes to students in our beautiful cafeteria,” Takabayashi said. “At the same time, we...
Maui nui strong. UH-Maui College strong.
Column by University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Chancellor Lui Hokoana was published by The Maui News on August 26, 2023.
Like everyone on Maui, I and the entire staff, faculty and administration of UH-Maui College are mourning the tragic loss of life, livelihoods, property and the...
Free job training on Maui helps residents upskill, find employment pathways
For Maui residents seeking employment, the Good Jobs Hawaiʻi initiative is offering free job training through the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and other online programs...
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻImi
—To look, hunt, search, seek.
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