July 06, 2009 [printable version]
Willard Wilson AwardHonolulu’s Kenneth Kato honored for exemplary service to the university. Read more
New Solar SystemsManoa researchers Rita Mann and Jonathan Williams discover a pair of solar systems in the making. Read more
Hilo’s Analytical Equipment ExperiencePharmacy and chemistry students work with instrument that examines the internal structure and properties of bulk material. Read more
Board ReportRegents approve amendment to policy on nondiscrimination and affirmative action and the charter of the Puko'a Council. Read more
Samoan Language CoursebookUH Press publishes Gagana Samoa: A Samoan Language Coursebook, revised edition. Read more
UH EventsManoa, Kapi'olani and Hilo’s aquaponics lecture and Honolulu’s MELE songwriters workshop. Read more
Budget Restriction Update
President David McClain distributed an email message to the UH 'ohana July 1 providing an update on the budget restrictions imposed by the legislature and governor.
McClain wrote that the university's general funds will be reduced by $76 million in the 2010 fiscal year and $78 million in 2011.
The message breaks down the impact by major units and discusses possible approaches to dealing with it, including a 13-day furlough of state-funded employees (pending the court's decision on employee unions' challenge to the governor's furlough plan) and efficiencies such as closing campuses (except for essential services) during winter and spring breaks.