April 28 2008 Issue News at UH, the weekly faculty and staff newsletter of the University of Hawaii System

April 28, 2008 [printable version]

Cracking the Papaya CodeResearchers decipher the genetic code of disease-resistant papaya Read more

Dynamical FrustrationHilo’s Philippe Binder examines opposing trends in complex systems. Read more

Honolulu Chancellor RetiresRamsey Pedersen retires after 35 years of service. Read more

Curriculum Research and Development Group HonoredMorris Lai, Hugh Dunn and Susan York win first place in Outstanding Publications Competition. Read more

Manoa Presents Student Employee AwardsMarc Marquez, Daniel Carbone, Ruby Ng and Monica Tan honored. Read more

KudosMaui’s Molli Fleming, Hilo’s Christopher Frueh, William Mautz, Cam Muir and Jennifer Richardson and Manoa’s Beverly Ann Deepe Keever. Read more

Dean Finalists for School of Hawaiian KnowledgeCampus meetings slated for three finalists. Read more

Challenging a Multicultural ModelManoa’s Jonathan Okamura publishes Ethnicity and Inequality in Hawai'i. Read more

Photo HighlightsHonolulu's gazebo project and Manoa's Sustainability Fest. Read more

UH EventsManoa and Hilo’s Ngugi wa Thiong‘o presentations, Windward’s Cooney lecture and other events. Read more

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Announcement

Nominations Sought for Governor's Awards for Service

The university is accepting nominations for the 2008 Governor's Awards for Distinguished State Service, State Manager of the Year and Team of the Year. The deadline to submit nominations for the 2008 Governor's Awards is Fri., May 30, 2008.

The three awards—Employee of the Year, Manager of the Year and Team of the Year—are designed to honor the state's executive branch employees and managers who exemplify the highest caliber of public service and dedication to serving the people of Hawai'i.

Nominations are to be submitted to the Office of Human Resources, 2440 Campus Road, by May 30, 2008.

A memo from the president, detailed instructions, nomination forms and selection criteria for the three award categories may be viewed at the OHR homepage. For more information call 956-8607.