UH Hilo Hosts Abraham Lincoln Symposium

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Damon

In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo hosts the James Oliver Horton Symposium on Abraham Lincoln on Saturday, May 25 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. in UCB Room 100. A second day of the symposium will be held at UH Manoa on Sunday, May 26.

Lincoln

The symposium, named after James Oliver Horton, the Benjamin Banneker Professor of American Studies and History at George Washington University and Historian Emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, features a trio of renowned and respected guest speakers.

The President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy at Albany Law School, Paul Finkelman presents “How a Railroad Lawyer Became The Great Emancipator.” Finkelman, who has lectured throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America has authored over 30 books, along with various legal opinions which have been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Orville Vernon Burton, distinguished professor of humanities, professor of history and computer science at Clemson University, and the director of the Clemson Cyber Institute, speaks on “Lincoln, Emancipation, and Education.” A prolific and acclaimed author and historian, Burton’s The Age of Lincoln (2007) won numerous awards, was nominated for a Pulitzer, and had one reviewer proclaiming that, “If the Civil War era was America’s ‘Illiad,’ then historian Orville Vernon Burton is our latest Homer.”

University of Richmond President Edward L. Ayers presents “Where Did Freedom Come From?” Awarded the National Professor of the Year from the Carnegie Foundation, his numerous awards include the Bancroft Prize for Distinguished Writing in American History and the Beveridge Prize for the Best Book in English on the history of the Americas since 1492 for In the Presence of Mine Enemies, Civil War in the Heart of America (2004). Ayers is also a co-host of Back Story with the American History Guys, a nationally syndicated radio show that ties history to the present day.

The program will be followed by a light reception from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in UCB 127 where members of the audience will have an opportunity to meet and talk with the guest speakers.

Tickets for these limited seating events, including the reception, are $8 and available online at http://lincoln.hawaii-conference.com/ or by calling the UH Hilo Conference Center at 974-7555.

The symposium is largely underwritten by generous grants from the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation, Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, and the Dorrance Scholarship Programs’ Charitable Fund. Additional funding and support for the symposium comes from UH Hilo, UH Hilo Student Activities Council and UH Manoa College of Education.

For more information about the symposium, visit http://lincoln.hawaii-conference.com/.

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UH Hilo Campus Center Plaza to Serve as Overflow Venue for 50th Annual Merrie Monarch

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Damon

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites the public to watch the 50th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition April 4, 5, 6 from 6 p.m. to midnight on the Campus Center Plaza.

Photo from the Merrie Monarch Site

Photo from the Merrie Monarch Site

The events will be shown on a large screen with 125 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no admission charge.

“UH Hilo is proud to serve as an overflow venue for the viewing of this year’s festivities,” said University Relations Director Jerry Chang. “We will also have food booths available by various University clubs and organizations.”

The event is sponsored by the UH Hilo Student Association and the Office of the Chancellor.

For more information, contact Rachel Nazara at 974-7500 or Gail Makuakane-Lundin at 974-7444.

 

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UH Hilo to Host Talk on Electric Vehicles

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Damon

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo hosts a free public presentation featuring two members of the Maui EV (Electric Vehicle) Alliance on Tuesday, February 26 at 2 p.m. in UCB 127.

Maui EVAProject Director Dr. Anne Ku and Ethan Elkind, climate policy associate at the UC Berkeley School of Law, will discuss a recent study done to prepare Maui for EV’s. EV’s in Paradise: Planning for Developing Infrastructure in Maui Count, examined barriers, incentives, and other issues that can serve as templates for other isolated grids and island communities with similar challenges.

Ku, who lectures in mathematics and music (piano) at UH Maui College, holds degrees in electrical engineering, operations research/decision sciences, and music. She writes a regular column for Maui Weekly called “EV in Paradise,” and directs the monthly “Maui EVA TV” which airs on cable and YouTube.

Elkind has organized and facilitated high-level stakeholder meetings on various energy-related topics such as energy storage, renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric vehicles. He has also written and published numerous studies on energy-related matters for California policy makers including “Electric Drive by ’25: How California Can Catalyze Mass Adoption of Electric Vehicles by 2025,” published in September 2012.

Maui EV Alliance (Maui EVA) is the name given to UH Maui’s EV readiness project. Maui EVA was the only education institution to receive one of 16 planning grants awarded in October 2011 by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. It was also named the most innovative electric vehicle readiness project in the country by Green Tech Media in December 2012.

For more information, visit http://www.mauieva.org/.

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UH Hilo CCECS Presenting Two Workshops on Advanced Social Media Marketing

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Damon

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Continuing Education and Community Service presents two workshops on Advanced Social Media Marketing in February. The cost of the workshop is $125 and presented in partnership with Fred Pryor, a recognized and respected leader in professional seminars for over 40 years.

Fred Pryor

The workshop on Wednesday, February 13 will be held in Kona at the University of Hawaiʻi Center at West Hawaiʻi; Hilo’s workshop is on Thursday, February 14 in UH Hilo’s Campus Center 306. Space is limited.

Everything from daily coupon sites to mobile device applications for tablets and smartphones to social networking sites will be discussed. The workshops are designed for those who are familiar with social media but want to maximize their campaigns and efforts.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 974-7664 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/ccecs/courses.php.

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UH Hilo College of Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s List, Fall 2012

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Damon

The following students in the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Arts and Sciences are recipients of the Fall 2012 Dean’s List:

JoAnn Abiley, Kevin Abuda, Jenna Acia, BJ Isaac Acosta, Jazlyn Afusia, Mason Agor, Jamaica Paz Agustin, Cheyenne-Leigh Ahlo-Kumai, Ariana Aiwohi, Eric Akerman, Alston Albarado, Jenna Almarza, Erica Amundson, Heather Anderson, Kahili Anderson, Mikayla Anima, Anshuka Anshuka, Krista Aoki, Zion Apao, Shanley Apele, Joshua Araki-Kwee, Megan Araujo, Keanu Arke, Shawn Asistin, Kiana Atkinson, Jolie Au, Ingrid Austbo, Sanoe Awai, Jennifer Ayala, Rosanna Badua, Briana Baillie, Kayla Bajo, Michelle Baldwin, Robin Belcher, Peter Bennett, Lars Bergstrom, Francis Biebel, Mark Beau Bigler, Justin Bisel, Kyra Blue, Maile Boggeln, Stephen Bond, Whitney Boteilho, Gayle Bovee, Michael Bradley, Lokelani Brandt, Emily Brinkman, Cory Brown, Leena Brown, Stephen Brown, Timothy Brown, Benjamin Browning, David Buck, Josephine Buck, Sharon Bulaoat, Sarah Burns, Ciara Butts, Brittney Buyuan, Frenita Cabalce, Spencer Cabral, Bronya Cacal, Goody Cacal, Malia Callo, Nicole Calsbeek, Vada Cambio, Taylor Cambra, Megan Caoagdan, Britney Carey, Sheryl Lyn Cariaga, Keane Carlin, Vanessa Carlson, Katherine Carroll, Kenneth Ray Carvalho-Dettloff, Loren Case, Chassi Castro, Christina Cauley, Robby-Sean Cayetano, Jodi Cesolini, Iesha Chai, Andy Chang, Silas Chapman, Matt Chen, Szu-Ying Chen, Kealii Cho, Brandon Chun, Kyle Chun, Sienna Chupek, Jessie Clark, Nathan Clark, Kobie Clarke, Connor Clay, Gregory Cleary, Stephanie Collins, Kayleigh Concepcion, Nicole Conley, Michael Cook, Renee Corpuz, Robin Correa, Elyssa Correia, Allyssa Cortez, Alysha Cosier, Alma Counselman, Heather Craig, Alika Cristobal, Tonya Crockett, Jai Crystal, Dayna Daniel, James Darden, Maxwell Darris, Anthony Daub, Ida David, Daniel Dawson, Meghann Decker, Le’Shell Dela Cruz, Randy Dellinger, Chad DeMattos, Amber Demler, Tyler DeNardo, Marley Depew, Dustin DePonte, Theodore DeRego, Angelina Diep, Robert Dobroff, Noah Dolim, Ryan Domingo, Tiare Doria, Pedro Dos Santos, Mike Dowsett, Allen Drescher, James Drescher, Kaylie Drew, Melanie Dudley, Xietan Dutro, Louise Economy, Anders Edvardsen, Cara Edwards, Judy Edwards, Rachel Edwards, Tifeni Elvenia, Brianna Enriquez-Cabalis, Jamilia Epping, Tiffany Epping, Kourtnie Erece-Kunewa, Megan Escalona, Junior Eseroma, Richard Esterle, Melanie Fermin, Erik Ferreira, Chelsea Field, Amanda Fogler, Simote Foliaki, Joseph Fontana, Lauren Fracasso, Cory French, Joshua Fuentes, Samantha Fuhrmann-Blyth, Kana Fujihira, Kaitlyn Fujii, Shaylyn Fujii, Kendra Fujioka, Ashley Fukuchi, Christopher Fukumoto, Denarose Fukushima, Dennis Fukushima, Tyson Fukuyama, Megan Funck, Naomi Gagabi, Sharolyn Galamay, Heather Gallahorn, Brian Galvez, Jeremy Ganir, Grace Garberson, Carmen Garcia Perez, Todd Gardner, Joshua Gastilo, Stephanie Gayle, Rebecca Geerken, David Gentry, Ine Gjellebaek, Kristen Gomes, Joseph Gomez, Richard Gomez, Sarah Goo, Makalele Gorsich, Roger Govendo, Stephanie Goya, Kirsten Grasmick, Rachel Greenbach, Emily Greene, Anniina Gregg, Alexander Guerrero, Julian Hachmeister, Justin Haggard, Ivana Hall, Kayla Hamel, Michelle Hamm, Soyoung Han, Christopher Hardy, Margaret Harris, Amy Harrison, Courtney Harrison, Ganga Harrison, Vrindavan Harrison, Rachel Hazeltine, Alexander Heaukulani, Tazialynn Hegarty, Ryan Henderson, Karl Hennen, Randi Henriques, Hannah Henry, Sophia Hernz, Vegar Herstrom, Dawn Hess, Casey Hewett, Yoshie Hinata, Iris Hirayama, Tyler Hirokawa, Kevin Hobbs, Lucas Hodges, Nicolaus Hoggan, Blake Honda, Tanya Hooper, Rya Horne, Asia Howe, Shayna Hu, Molly Huff, Ashley Hughes, Tysen Hunt, Briana Hurley, Kai Igarashi, Kadi Igawa, Allena Ikehara, Kayla Ing, Carrie Ip, Mikiko Ishii, Aimehio Iyeke, Kodep Iyong, Jessica Jacobs, Kainani James, Nicole Jardine, Daniel Jennings-Kam, Annalise John, Jason Johnson, Liv Johnson, Casey Jones, Morrisa Kahakui, Shaylyn Kahawai, Pele Kaio, Ayaka Kajiura, Rory Kakuda, Ashlee Kalauli, Amanda Kaleo, Kalyn Kanaeholo, Halena Kapuni-Reynolds, Alyssa Kartheiser, Jonathan Kataoka, Nicholas Keeler, Elizabeth Kekauoha, Esther Kekauoha, George Kekauoha, Sarah Kekauoha, Benjamin Kelly, Gabrielle Kemp, Jessica Kennedy, Sean Kenny, Hyeyeon Kim, Mirae Kim, Peter Kim, Ashlen Kinilau, Gavin Kinoshita, Ku’upuamae’ole Kiyuna, Dania-Maria Klink, Christopher Kluzak, Laura Knight, Kelsey Kobzi, Evelina Kocharov, Leina Konashi, Devin Konkler, Chelsea Kruse, Ryan Kuamo’o, Johann Kuipers, Lauren Kunishige, Luke Kupcha, Michael Kuznetsov, Shuk Ping Kwok, Joshua La Pinta, Sophia Laderman, Brittney Lane, Eivind Larsen, Anjulie Larson, Naomi Lawrence, Tynan Lazarus, Jennifer LeFevre, Harrison Leite, Samelda Leon, Cara Leonard, Angelica Lepe, Sungjae Lim, Sean Lindsey, Hannah Lipman, Sarah Lips, Danalynne Llacuna, Kaysha Llanes-Kelekolio, Hannah Lockwood, Hannah Loo, Kawehi Lopez, Christina Love, Alyssa Loving, Marissa Loving, Zorba Lozano, Daniel Lucas, Blaine Luiz, Lora Lum, Kristy Lungo, Sean Luscombe, Deanna Rae Macapulay, Alayna Machacek, Kelsea Machida, Alohilani Maiava, Ian Makida, Gareth Makino, Kate Malasig, Alexandra Marin, Amy Markel, Matthew Martinez, Tatiana Martinez, Leif Marz, Sarah Marzan, Kristi Masuhara, Amber Masulit, Shelby Matsumoto, Mathew Mauldin, Joseph Maxwell, Normandy McConaughey, Olivia McDaniel, Jameia McDuffie, Kevin McKay, Ashley McKinney, Tia Medeiros, Wendy Mefeae, Margaux Mellott, Darshe Mendoza, Samantha Mendoza, Mary Metchnek, Garrett Micheels, Bryce Miles-Leighton, Colin Milovsoroff, Lilia Misheva, Kelly Miyamoto, Sandy Miyasato, Erin Miyashiro, Norman Mogote, Tyrus Moises, Cristin Moore, Emily Moore, Erika Morihiro, Brenan Moriwaki, Candice Moses, Michael Moses, Nolita Motu, Lauryn Mow, Tynnetta Muhammad, Darcy Mulligan, Katherine Mulliken, Koran Munafo, Jessica Muniz, Andrew Musick, Kiel Myers, Jessica Nabers, Ashlee Naehu, Kenneth Nagata, Kip Nagata, Sui Nagata, Andrew Nagel, Joshua Nagle, Courtney Nakahara, Kodie Nakamura, Richard Nakamura, Ryan Nakamura, Dee Ann Nakasue, Grant Nakaya, Jordan Namauu, Kirstie Naone, Allyssa Nau, Sandra May Navalta, Eden Nguyentan, Jaysen Niedermeyer, Anela Nishimoto, Chloe Nishioka, Keenan Nishioka, Amirhossein Norouzshad, Joyce Norris-Taylor, Rachel Notturno, Robert Ochmann, Steven Ogi, Ji Eun Oh, Crysta Okabe, Michelle Okamoto, Zechary Okamoto, Amanda Orcutt, Christopher Orcutt, Chelsa Ota-Van Scyoc, Aimee Lynn Pacheco, Samantha Palmer, Sun Young Park, Kelia Parrilla, Mariah Partida, Brennen Pasco, Pua’ala Pascua, Kristine Pasek, Daniel Paul, Kara Paulachak, Casey Pearring, Kristin Pedersen, Brandon Perea, Margaret Peterson, Shelley Phu, Andi Pickens, Tori Pickens, Bryce Pierson, Hye Piper, Robert Pipes, Arwen Potochney, Natalie Poy, Zachary Pratt, Shaina Procopio, Dannielle Putney, Nathaniel Quan, Vernon Quiocho, Christopher Ramos, Justin Ramos, Micah Rhobelyn Ramos, Chaynee Rapoza, Sossity Rapoza, Blake Rasmussen, Travis Reardon, Stacey Reed, John Reilly, Charlotte Rich, Chelsey Rickert, Kanani Rivera, Keely Rivera, Kapuaonaona Roback, Laura Robinson, Adan Rodrigues, Koa Rodrigues, Destiny Rodriguez, Saul Rollason, Gerry Romero, Kainoa Rosa, Makoa Rosa, Kevin Rose, Kimberlee Roseman, Andrew Ross, Malaika Ross, Kyle Royce, Kristen Rugg, Laak Russell, Ardena Saarinen, Michael Sado, Julie Anne Sagabaen, Alyssa Marie Salmo, Nalei Sampson, Gabriella Sanchez, Megan Santos, Teresinha Santos Da Costa, Alyssa Sato, Zutchill Sato, Catherine Saunders, Andrea Savage, Neil Scheibelhut, Nadia Schlosser, Sabrina Schultz, Stephanie Schultz, Anna Scott, Sheldon Seigafo, Konami Sekita, Kanoa Severson, Kadian Shaw, Samantha Shaw, Laura Sherwood, Sydney Shiigi, Desiree Shortt, Sarah Silva, Tyler Simao, Wanes Wallace Simina, Taylor Smashey, Akuila Aliil Smau, Casey-Lynn Smith, Patricia Snel, Joseph-Daniel Soares, Carrie Soo Hoo, Maria Sore, Megan Souza, Ryder Souza, Tiare Speetjens, Brittany Spencer, Alexander Stanley, Emmaleah Stauber, Amber Sterner, James Stilley, Andrea Stroescu, Anne Cecilia Elisabeth Stromhielm, Torri Suda, Rachel Sugiyama, Jeremy Suguitan, Ashley Suh, Paige Sumida, Alanna Sutton, Marya Szaur, Ricky William Tabandera, Monica Tabora, Dillon Tacdol, Cameron Takamura, John James Taman, Chelsea Tamashiro, Keisan Tamura, Aisha Tanaka, Dylan Tanaka, Shelby Tanaka, Jaime-Rose Tangonan, Cullen Tanoue, Reuben Tate, Larissa Tawata, Lindsay Terkelsen, Ashley Terrell, Rachel Terry, Aijah Thompson, Rachel Thompson, Kristina Tietjen, Sasha Tokuda, Charles Tolentino, Venus Tolentino, Taylor Tomita, Ashley Chanel Tomori, Chelsie Toyomura, William Toyozaki, Alexandra Treul, Kyle Tsubota, Jennifer Tsue, Peter Tuck, Kathleen Turner, Daniel Twardowski, Kayla Uehara, Wesley Ulloa, Brandi U’u, Salina Vai, Faith Faalua Vaifanua, Presthan Valdez, Keith Valentis, Mark Vancamp, Susan Vehe, Alexandra Ventresca, Peter Veseskis, Virgilio Viernes, Conan-Cordero Vierra, Joseph Vinarcsik, Jacob Vinluan, Sheryl Visitacion, Christopher Vizzone, Kyle Von Lanken, Tianna Waipa, SarahAmber Wakana, Emily Wallingford, Laurence Walsh, Donald Waner, Kezhu Wang, James Ward, Jennifer Wass, Erik Watanabe, Robyn Weeks, A’ja Werner, Andrew Wessels, Mariah Wharton, Bobby White, Stephanie Whitehall, Alexandra Williams, Gwendolyn Williams, Kellie Wilson, Leah Wilson, Tava Wilson, Whitney Wilson, Jonathan Wong, Joshua Wong, Justin Wood, Chelsie Wung, Christopher Yakym, Nicholas Yamauchi, Jenna Yanos, Justin Yeh, Christopher Yoakum, Katrina Yogi, Nicole Yoneishi, Marissa Yoshida, Tristan Yoshida, Lynn Young, and Jacqueline Yuw.

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UHH College of Business and Economics Dean’s List for Fall 2012

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Damon

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Business and Economics announces its Dean’s List honorees for the Fall 2012 semester:

Natalie F. Asato, Scott T. Ashida, Austin K. Awana, Nomin Batmunkh, Thomas K. Cayetano-Tamashiro, Songhwa Chae, Patrick Chardonnens, Elaine T. Chugen, Deeann M. K. Cowan, Peter K. Curtis, Taylor Y. Escalona, Victoria H. Evans-Bautista, Hannah M. Furumo, Matthew C. Garvey, Jaala R. Goodman-Robinson, Sarah J. K. Hamakawa, Justin K. Hirako, Melanie C. Isa, Aysia K. M. Kaaumoana, Hitomi Kitade, Matt M. M. Kitamori, Aisha-Rae N. Kobayashi, Amber L. Koker, Koa K. Kubera, John B. Lawrence, Rebecca K. Lee, Eileen Liu, Matthew P. M. Luga, Anna W. W. Lung, Gareth K. Makino, Elise L. Martin, Aquilla Masami, Stephanie E. McQueen, Beata Luta T. Mendiola, Coryn A. Miyashiro, Julia L. C. Naftel, Lauren P. Nakashima, Paolo A. Navalta, Amanda M. Nazario, Kelli S. Okumura, Jesica L. Pacheco, Tehani-Jenae L. K. Palolo, Hwagyeong Park, Dayeong Park, Zachary J. Pettus, Bishnu Pokhrel, Lindsey F. Poulsen, Mikhail A. Romantchouk, Patrizio Valentino Scarcia, Ji Hye Shin, Kun H. Sigrah, Brandi-Lei H. Smith, Logan M. Snell, Tiare K. Speetjens, Aaron H. Sugimoto, Curtis D. Sword, Maurice R. Timpson, Mark Tokuuke, Dionn M. Tsue, Kellie A. Vause, Alyssa M. Vidad, Risa Watabiki, John Yoon, Kayla S. Yugawa, and Krisha M. K. Zane.

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Rock the Vote ‘Power to the People’ – UH Hilo Event

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Damon

Rock the Vote is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization in the United States whose mission is to engage and build political power of young people. Rock the Vote uses music, popular culture and new technologies to engage and incite young people to register to vote in every U.S. election. Rock the Vote strives to be the largest voter engagement campaign ever in 2012.

This free, music and informational event, organized by motivated students invites youth voters and ANYONE interested in becoming more informed about who is running in the very important upcoming general election on November 6th. Participating bands will be “rocking out” and encouraging students and the community to REGISTER TO VOTE before the last day, which is Monday October 8th, and most importantly get out and vote on November 6th.

Hawaii has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country. In the past few elections, only about 40 percent of the state’s registered voters have participated in the primary election. And that’s only about 36 percent of all the people in Hawaii who are eligible to vote, registered or not.

Rock the Vote ‘Power to the People’ is an event aimed at political awareness among UHH/HCC students and the surrounding community.

Our mission is to get more people to vote and to learn the importance of voting, and voting intelligently. There will be information booths, Departments of UHH/HCC, UH/HCC Clubs, Rock the Vote Confessions, students educating their community and local bands entertaining us!

Bands that will be performing so far: Ras and Queen Sparrow, Red Light Taxi, Bruddah Kuz & Miss Killa , Repellent, NYR and more TBA.

Hosted by HCC/UHH students, Political Science Tribe, The Social Justice Club, and the Global HOPE Organization. Global HOPE works for positive change in our local and global community. They believe that democracy requires an active and informed public, and work to make this ideal a reality.

Students from UHH/HCC will have the opportunity to speak freely about local and global issues. Helping to educate and inform fellow students and our surrounding community in hope they will make more intelligent decisions when voting on November 6, 2012.

Sponsored by: HCC/UHH students, Political Science Club, The Social Justice Club, Global HOPE, SOC 265, SOC 399, COM 499, Big Island Music Scene, Sodexo, Men & Women of Pa’a, Killa Entertainment, The County of Hawaii Office of Elections, League of Women Voters, Voter Owned Hawaii.

This is a drug/ alcohol free event and open to the public.

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Hawaii Schools to Receive Nearly $1.4 million for College Preparation

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Damon

Hawaii will receive $1,390,999 to help prepare high school students for college, Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Senator Daniel K. Akaka, U.S. Representative Mazie K. Hirono, and U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa announced.


Upward Bound Programs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Hawaii-Maui College, and Windward Community College will receive funding to support disadvantaged youth.

The money will be spent helping students from low income families, those living with disabilities, and first generation college students prepare for a successful collegiate career.

Upward Bound provides academic tutoring, advice and assistance, preparation for college entrance exams, and counseling.

“The college admissions process can be a stressful experience. Students are faced with the daunting task of taking the SAT, writing admissions essays, choosing the right coursework, and then figuring out how to pay for it. The process is that much more difficult for students coming from challenging backgrounds,” said Senator Inouye. “The Upward Bound program prepares and guides these students through high school and beyond. I commend the Upward Bound staff at UH Hilo, UH Maui College, and WCC for their commitment to Hawaii’s youth, and the future of our state and nation. “

“As a former educator, I know how crucial a solid education is to improving the lives of our nation’s youth,” said Senator Akaka. “The Upward Bound program has successfully created many opportunities for hundreds of Hawaii’s disadvantaged students to continue their education past high-school, and ultimately obtain advanced degrees. I applaud the Department of Education’s commitment to helping these students overcome challenging circumstances to make a better future for themselves and their families.”

“From Weimarlyn Martin to Tyler Pitpit, Upward Bound students have shared with me their success stories and dreams of graduating from college. It’s clear Upward Bound makes a big difference in the lives of many students,” said Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee. “As a first generation college graduate myself, I know how daunting the idea of attending and paying for college can be. My experience working with Upward Bound as a UH Manoa student showed me the value of the Upward Bound program. Thanks to Upward Bound at UH Hilo, UH Maui College, and Windward Community College, students will have the information and support they need to be successful college graduates.”

“Hawaii’s Upward Bound Program helps our students from underserved communities prepare for college and their future. I had the opportunity to visit one of the program sites, and it’s clear that these students are not only getting academic support and career guidance, but also the encouragement and self confidence they need to succeed. I applaud the Upward Bound staff and faculty for their hard work and dedication, and I thank the Administration for their continued investment in Hawaii’s students,” said Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa.

The funding comes through grants from the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal TRIO Programs.

The following schools have received funding:

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo $750,000
  • University of Hawaii Maui College $378,499
  • Windward Community College $262,500

For more information about the Upward bound programs in Hawaii, please visit:

http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/ub/

http://maui.hawaii.edu/upward/?page_id=2

http://upwardbound.wcc.hawaii.edu/

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This is How We Shoot Hoops in Hawaii – Trick Shots University of Hawaii Hilo

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Damon

This is how we shoot hoops at the University of Hawaii Hilo.

Trick shots at the University of Hawaii Hilo

UH Hilo student Jackson Meyer’s writes:

I am on exchange to the college in Hilo on da Big Island of Hawaii, My roomate and I decided to do some crazy trick shots, took like 10 hours and was well worth it. Filmed at UH Hilo with my Canon Rebel

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University of Hawaii Hilo Presents “Local First”

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Damon

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Upward Bound Accepting Applications From Big Island Students

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Damon

Upward Bound is currently accepting applications from low-income and potential first-generation college bound 9th and 10th grade students attending Waiakea, Hilo Ka’u, Kea’au and Pahoa High Schools. Students must be motivated to prepare for, and pursue a four-year degree following high school graduation.

UH Hilo has sponsored Upward Bound since 1979. Upward Bound is a college preparatory program funded by the U.S. Department of Education to serve 180 students. Students must be members of low-income families and/or members of families where neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The program provides fundamental academic, social and motivational support for participants, and assists the participant and family to develop a College Success Plan. Students are expected to enter college the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.

Services provided include tutoring; secondary and postsecondary academic advising; instruction in core subjects (mathematics, laboratory sciences, language arts, literature and foreign languages); career exploration; mentoring; work-study opportunities; and services designed to improve the financial and economic literary of participants and parents. Programming and activities are designed to help students from groups traditionally under-represented in postsecondary education.

The mission of Upward Bound is to generate in program participants the skills and motivation necessary to successfully complete a program of secondary education, enter and succeed in a program of postsecondary education, earning a bachelor’s degree, and enter a career requiring at minimum a bachelor’s degree.

For additional information please call 974-7337 or visit the Upward Bound website: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/ub.

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Female College Student Thwarts Robbery Attempt at UH Hilo

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Damon

Big Island police are investigating a reported robbery Tuesday night in Hilo.

At approximately 8:10 p.m., South Hilo patrol officers responded to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo campus to a report of an incident near the theater. A 24-year-old woman was reportedly accosted by a lone male suspect, who attempted to forcibly steal items she had in her possession. The woman managed to thwart the attempt by striking the suspect, who then fled on foot.

The victim, a student of the college, suffered minor injuries but declined medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned, thin male, approximately 5-foot-8, wearing a black “hoodie” and jeans.

Detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section are continuing the investigation into this incident, which is classified as a robbery.

Police ask that anyone who may have witnessed the incident call Detective Grant Todd at 961-2385, Detective Joel Field at 961-2381 or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

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UH Hilo Party Rock – Welcome Back to School UH Hilo Students

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Damon

A very happy welcome from the orientation leaders of the Fall 2011 New, Transfer, and Returning Student Orientation!

 

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UH Hilo Students and Professors Rescue Endangered Sea Turtle

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Damon
Media Release:

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo students enrolled in the Marine Science (MARE) Summer Program were recently treated to a rare hands-on learning experience as they witnessed the real-life rescue of an endangered sea turtle at Punalu‘u.

George Balazs with the turtle at Punalu‘u

Wednesday, June 29, began routinely enough as the students, Professors Dr. Jason and Jennifer Turner, plus MARE staff John Coney and Jill Grotkin huddled with George Balazs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Marine Turtle Research Program to evaluate the health and fitness of Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu). However, their session was interrupted when Hawai‘i Island Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project Coordinator Will Seitz reported that a green sea turtle had inadvertently crawled into and became stuck in a freshwater pond at the site of the old Punalu‘u Village Restaurant.

The distressed animal turned out to be a critically endangered female Hawksbill sea turtle (honu‘ea); whose numbers total just over 100 nesting females. Dr. Turner and Balazs initially tried deploying a large net to surround the animal. That is until Dr. Turner felt something brush up against him.
“The turtle bumped into me right as we got into the water, then swam toward the other end of the pond,” Dr. Turner explained, “The second time I felt the turtle swim by I dove under, grabbed onto a hind flipper, and held on until the rest of the team could help. I couldn’t see the entire body due to the muddy water, but I could tell it was a big animal.”
It wasn’t until students and researchers managed to restrain the animal and place it on a scale that they understood the extent of their discovery. At 309-pounds, the female Hawksbill was one of the largest ever recorded. The animal was examined for injuries, measured, tagged, and then released into the ocean as visitors and beach-goers looked on and erupted into applause.
For Balazs, a world-renowned sea turtle expert, the episode had a touch of déjà vu. It was just over 11 years ago that Balazs, with the help of UH Hilo Professor Leon Hallacher and a group of university Marine Option Program students saved another female Hawksbill from the very same pond. “George was telling us the story of that Hawksbill as we were setting up, but we had no idea that history was about to repeat itself,” said Jennifer Turner.

Students and onlookers watch as the turtle is released into the ocean at Punalu‘u

The latest rescue is apparently known to observers, as she is believed to be one of an estimated 12 percent of Hawksbill females that utilize multiple beaches. The animal was seen nesting a few days ago at Kamehame, where she was first tagged in 2005. She was also spotted there in 2007 in addition to a site at Halape.

How she ended up in the freshwater pond remains an open question. Balazs believes the animal may have entered the pond during the March tsunami and remained there until her rescue. There are also reports that she crawled into the pond sometime this summer after attempting to nest on Punalu‘u beach, where a nesting turtle had been reported by the public weeks earlier.
What is certain is that for everyone involved, the rescue of a rare Hawaiian Hawksbill turtle was an educational experience they won’t soon forget and one that left quite an impression on the students. “Awesome,” said one student when asked how it felt to be involved in the rescue. “I’m seriously thinking of transferring here.”
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*UPDATE* Two UH Hilo Students Drugged and Sexually Assaulted

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Damon

Apparently two students at the University of Hawaii Hilo were victims of drug facilitated sexual assaults.

UH Hilo Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Luohuo Hong is reporting that two students were assaulted when drugged.

She doesn’t mention whether a suspect has been caught or not.

Luoluo Hong

UH Hilo Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Luoluo Hong

Luoluo Hong just tweeted the following:

Two UH Hilo students recently reported being the victims of drug-facilitated sexual assaults; these incidents are… http://fb.me/OUBxh8If

24 Apr

*UPDATE* The Hawaii Tribune has published the following today:

…Police arrested 20-year-old Nicholas S. Lowder of Hilo on suspicion of first-degree sex assault Thursday. He was released pending an investigation. A second man is also being sought. “We’re still working on this investigation. When we have a second suspect, we’ll let you know,” said Lt. Lucille Melemai, commander of the Hilo Juvenile Aid section… UHH Coeds Tell of Sexual Assault

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Russians Win The 9th Annual MATE International ROV Competition

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Damon

The winning team from Institute for Marine Technology Problems of Vladivostok Russia looks on

Last week saw was the 9th Annual MATE International ROV competition at UH Hilo.

Here are the results:

In the Explorer (advanced level) class the 1st place winner was Institute for Marine Technology Problems of Vladivostok, Russia; 2nd place went to Long Beach City College of Long Beach, Calif.; and 3rd place went to the Marine Institute and Faculty of Engineering of Memorial University of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. In the Ranger class (intermediate level), 1st place was won by First Flight High School of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina; 2nd place went to Clarenville High School of Clarenville, Newfoundland, Canada; and 3rd place was won by Aptos High School of Aptos, Calif.

A couple of Hawaii teams won some prizes too. The Hilo High School team won the “Biggest Bang for the Buck” prize in the Ranger category, which means that they spent the least amount of money on a vehicle that performed well. The Highlands Intermediate School of Pearl City won the “Aloha Team Spirit” award for having the best overall team spirit. And finally, Erica Sampaga of Hilo School won one of three Ranger class “Engineering MVP” prizes, which as you might guess are given to students that exhibit outstanding engineering skills.


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UH Hilo Study Seeks Long-Term Cancer Survivors

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Damon
Media Release:

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is seeking long-term cancer survivors on the Big Island for a research study on the quality of life.

The study, conducted by Dr. Cheryl Ramos, associate professor of psychology at UH Hilo, who is a long-term cancer survivor, will examine cultural factors, stressors, coping resources and health conditions that may relate to the quality of life for long-term cancer survivors.

Ramos is seeking 200 long-term cancer survivors from the Big Island to complete a series of questionnaires. Participants will receive a $10 KTA gift certificate as a “thank you” for taking part in the project. If you have survived cancer for five years or longer, are 18 years of age or older, and live on the Big Island, you may be eligible to participate in this study.

For more information or to participate, contact Ramos at 936-1323 or survivor_study@yahoo.com.

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University of Hawaii at Hilo Begins Search for New Chancellor

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Damon
Media Release:

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has announced it will begin its search for a new chancellor.  Chancellor Rose Tseng has led the campus since 1998 and will step down at the conclusion of her term of appointment on June 30, 2010.  During her tenure, Chancellor Tseng has increased enrollment, grants and global recognition of UH Hilo, as well as built new facilities and started new degree programs.

The UH Hilo Chancellor’s Search Advisory Committee has been constituted. The committee is co-chaired by Sevki Erdogan, UH Hilo faculty congress and professor in computer science and David Lassner, UH System vice president for information technology and chief information officer. The 16-member search advisory committee also includes:
  • Dan Brown, professor of anthropology, UH Hilo
  • Barbara Leonard, associate professor of accounting, UH Hilo
  • Ken Morris, professor of pharmaceutical science, UH Hilo
  • Pua Kanakaole Kanahele, director of research and development for Hawaiian related programs, Hawaii Community College
  • Kelson Hoomano Pakele, president, UH Hilo Student Associate
  • Andrea Adrian, secretary III, UH Hilo Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
  • Jeff Scofield, executive coordinator for Enrollment Services, UH Hilo
  • Marcia Sakai, dean, UH Hilo College of Business and Economics
  • Ross Wilson, president, Current Events and chair, UH Hilo Chancellor’s Advisory Board
  • Ron Terry, private consultant
  • Eugene Nishimura, vice president, Hawaii National Bank
  • Barbara Hastings, partner, Hastings & Pleadwell
  • Mike Fujimoto, president, HPM Building Supply
  • Gladys Sonomura, member, UH Hilo Chancellor’s Advisory Board
The national search firm Issacson, Miller has been selected to assist in the search. Issacson, Miller handles nationwide searches for a wide variety of organizations, including leading universities, research institutes, academic medical centers, foundations, cultural institutions, economic development organizations, human service agencies, and national advocacy groups.
The committee will be asked to recommend candidates to UH System President M.R.C. Greenwood, who will then make a recommendation to the Board of Regents, which selects the chancellor. The committee’s intent is to complete the search and announce UH Hilo’s new chancellor by summer 2010.
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, a comprehensive university of 3,500 students is located on the Hawai‘i Island, a natural living laboratory of active volcanoes, deep oceans, the world’s best telescopes and a rich cultural landscape. UH Hilo bachelor’s and master’s degree programs take advantage of it all. UH Hilo is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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UH Hilo Having Auditions for “The Vagina Monologues 2010”

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Damon

Auditions at UH Hilo

Media Release:

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Women’s Center invites women to audition for roles in its annual production of “The Vagina Monologues 2010.” Auditions will be held on November 18 and 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. and on November 21 and 22 from 7 – 9 p.m. on the University’s Campus Center 3rd floor lobby. No acting experience is necessary.

The performance will be held on February 26, 2010 in the University’s Performing Arts Center.

The play is part of a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Through its production, college students and local volunteers aim to raise awareness and funds for anti-violence groups within their own communities.

Men are also welcome and encouraged to get involved in the production through various behind-the-stage methods of support.

For more information, contact the Women’s Center at 974-7306 or uhhwomen@hawaii.edu.

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UH Hilo Joins Semester at Sea Program

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Damon

A new cooperative relationship between the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) will enable students attending UH Hilo to traverse the globe and obtain an international learning experience with the Semester at Sea program.

Qualified UH Hilo students will receive a generous scholarship from the Semester at Sea program that enables them to visit between 10 – 11 countries per voyage. Students receiving federal financial aid are able to use those funds to pay for the difference in the program as well as the cost of travel to and from the port of origin, books, student visas, and other personal expenses.

UH Hilo and ISE plan to annually award 10 scholarships over a course of five years. This five-year agreement was signed aboard the MV Explorer on Monday, April 20th, during its visit to O`ahu by ISE/SAS President Les McCabe and Chancellor Rose Tseng.

“We’re thrilled to have an affiliation agreement,” said McCabe. “We’re diversifying our student body around the world and the opportunity to have students from this university fits perfectly with where we are trying to bring the program.”

Interested students should apply through UH Hilo’s Center for Global Education and Exchange. Dr. Keith Miser, executive director of the Center said, “This is a very special occasion for the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo. We have been in conversation for a long time, where we could help Semester at Sea with its goal of enhancing diversity while at the same time creating opportunities for low income, first-generation, and diverse students to participate in such an exciting experience.”

“This is great for our students and for our global initiatives,” Tseng added. “Even though we’re a very diverse school, many of our students don’t have the opportunity to see the rest of the world.”

The "MV Explorer"

The "MV Explorer"

The Fall 2009 voyage will bring the MV Explorer to dock in Hilo after 13 years. This will be the 100th voyage of the Semester at Sea program. Interested students should contact Carolina Lam, director of Global Education at UH Hilo, at (808) 933-8809.

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