Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching AwardsManoa’s Belinda Aquino and Stephen Meder, Windward’s Joseph Ciotti and Maui’s Elaine Yamashita honored. Read more
Kapolei Campus ContractorAlbert C. Kobayashi, Inc. chosen as the design-assist partner and general contractor. Read more
New RegentsArtemio C. Baxa, Carl A. Carlson Jr., Dennis I. Hirota, Howard H. Karr, Teena M. Rasmussen and Harvey S. Tajiri joined the UH Board of Regents. Read more
Enterprise Planning ResourcesHilo’s Roberta Anne Barra develops instructional method systems. Read more
American Studies ScholarshipThe Goto Foundation establishes a $135,000 endowed scholarship fund. Read moreExpressions of IllnessUH Press and Manoa’s Center for Biographical Research publishes Imagine What It’s Like: A Literature and Medicine Anthology. Read more
UH EventsKapi'olani’s food tradition storytelling and Manoa’s Larrin and Santos performance and more. Read more
Left to right, Belinda Aquino, Joseph Ciotti, Stephen Meder and Elaine Yamashita.
Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Awards
Manoa’s Belinda Aquino, Windward’s Joseph Ciotti, Manoa's Stephen Meder and Maui’s Elaine Yamashita were named the 2008 Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation Award winners. The award recognizes significant contributions that strengthen ties between the university and the community.
Professor and Director of the Center for Philippine Studies, Belinda Aquino is honored for her contributions to the Filipino community in Hawai'i and the Philippines. Read more.
Joseph Ciotti, professor of physics, astronomy and mathematics, is recognized for his leadership and contributions to science and space education. Read more.
Stephen Meder, associate professor in the School of Architecture, is honored for his efforts in linking economic and environmental sustainability with an elevated quality of life in the community. Read more.
Professor of human services Elaine Yamashita is recognized for her work with the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Read more.
The honorees will be recognized for their achievements along with other UH award recipients at the annual Convocation ceremony to be held Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. at Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre.