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Native Hawaiian Educational Improvement GrantHilo receives more than $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Education. Read moreFaculty and Staff AwardsManoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources honors faculty and staff. Read more
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Manoa Graduate Mentoring Award
Ricardo Trimillos, a professor of Asian studies and ethnomusicology, was honored with the Manoa Distinguished Graduate Mentoring Award. His purview is broadly based expressive arts in their social environment. Trimillos has been a consultant to a number of governments in the area of arts and public policy.
Trimillos is a member and/or chair of more than 10 thesis and doctoral committees, and serves as advisor for the annual Asian Studies Graduate Student Conference. He has been an instrumental mentor for many graduate students.
His ability to work with students in a customized way enhances their desire to learn, read and conduct research. He views his role as a Manoa faculty member not only to teach the music of the world’s peoples and guide students to pursue a graduate degree, but to prepare them for a meaningful life.
Trimillos will be recognized at the annual Convocation ceremony on Sept. 15, 10 a.m. at Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre. The ceremony is open to the public at no charge, and no reservations are needed. Visit the awards website for more information.