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Campus Transfer AgreementsMay 12, System —
Leeward Community College joins with the Manoa and West Oahu campuses to ease the transfer of students into baccalaureate education programs.
Walgreens’ GiftMay 12, Hilo —
Pharmacy chain Walgreens donates $50,000 to the College of Pharmacy to fund student activities and faculty development.
Summer College CoursesMay 9, Honolulu —
College-bound students can get a head start on requirements with classes on the Honolulu Community College campus.
National Archivist CommitteeMay 8, Hilo —
Hawaiian Collection Librarian Helen Wong Smith is elected to the Nominating Committee of the Society of American Archivists.
Model United NationsMay 7, Hilo —
The UH Hilo team receives the Distinguished Delegation award at the National Model United Nations competition.
Fulbright Senior SpecialistMay 7, Manoa —
Professor David P. Ericson shares his experience in multicultural education with Aarhaus University in Denmark.
Graduation ExercisesMay 6, Manoa —
Commencement exercises celebrate more than 1,800 students eligible to receive bachelor’s degrees and nearly 1,200 graduate degree candidates.
Reporting Greenhouse GasMay 6, Manoa —
UH Manoa signs on as a Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry, a non-profit organization that measures and reports greenhouse gas emissions.
Middle Level Education GraduatesMay 6, Manoa —
The College of Education’s master of education degree in curriculum studies with a middle level emphasis graduates first cohorts on Maui.
Dual EnrollmentMay 5, System —
A dual-enrollment agreement between the Kapiolani and West Oahu campuses allows students to complete degrees faster and more affordably.
Active MothersMay 5, Manoa —
The Cancer Research Center of Hawaii’s Na Mikimiki program encourages physical activity in new mothers to reduce the risk of chronic illness.
Commencement SpeakerMay 5, Hilo —
Constance H. "Connie" Lau, president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric Industries speaks at the Hilo commencement.
Japan FellowshipMay 5, Manoa —
Suzanne Acord wins a national fellowship to Japan in order to enhance classroom teaching of global perspectives.
Hawaiian Language ProficiencyMay 5, Hilo —
The Olelo Ola Oral Language Proficiency Project receives $50,000 to promote language proficiency in elementary school children.
Humanitarian EngineersMay 2, Manoa — Cathy Leslie speaks on Engineering Without Borders, a non-profit group devoted to developing communities and the betterment of the engineering profession.
Campus Center RenovationsMay 1, Manoa — Campus Center begins renovations and expansions to improve ventilation, lighting and energy efficiency.
Alcohol Prevention EffortsMay 1, Manoa — Surveys show the Manoa Alcohol Project’s progress in making positive changes in students’ drinking habits.
Culturally Healthy GuidelinesMay 1, Hilo — The Moamahi project will revise the
Na Honua Mauli Ola Hawaii Guidelines for students, educators, schools and institutions, community and families.
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