Media procedures for UH Regents meeting with UH presidential finalists

University of Hawaiʻi
Contact:
Lynne Waters, (808) 956-9803
Assoc. Vice President, External Affairs and University Relations
Jodi Leong, (808) 492-0597
Director of Communications, External Affairs and University Relations
Posted: May 23, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

In the spirit of transparency, the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents’ special meeting and interview with each of the UH presidential finalists will be open to the public. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa’s IT Building.  

CAMERAS:

A specially designated location behind the audience so as not to obstruct their view will be reserved for cameras.  A video screen will be set up so the audience and media will be able to view the finalists as they speak during the meeting.

SOUND:

Photographers and reporters will be responsible for setting up their own audio equipment before the start of the meeting. A table at which the finalists will speak will be provided for microphones.

Since space will be limited, please reserve your space in advance with Jodi Leong at jleong4@hawaii.edu. Those who do not have reserved space in advance will be accommodated on a space available basis that day.

The projected schedule of the May 27th meeting, subject to finalization, is:

9:00 a.m.: Approval of minutes, public testimony

9:30 a.m.: David Lassner interview with board

10:30 a.m.: BREAK

10:45 a.m.: Francis Wiercinski interview with board

11:45 a.m.: BREAK

12:00 p.m.: Executive Session

ADJOURNMENT

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