University of Hawai'i University Relations Media & Publications Honolulu, HI 96822	(808) 956-8856 Telephone (808) 956-3441 Facsimile ur@hawaii.edu E-Mail
For Immediate Release:	August 20, 1998
Contact: Donnë Florence, 808-956-7522

UH students head back to classes August 24   Students head back to school at all UH campuses Monday, August 24. A headcount is taken on the first day of classes, but "opening enrollment" figures are not released until a few days after the deadline for late registration (the deadline this semester is September 4). "Official enrollment" figures are calculated at the end of the fifth week of the semester (September 25). (In the fall of 1997, 45,251 students were officially enrolled throughout the system). Full-time undergraduate tuition is higher by $24 to $48, depending on the campus, in accordance with the tuition schedule for this year and next approved by the Board of Regents in February 1998. For undergraduates who are Hawai'i residents, the total cost of attending UH Manoa (resident tuition plus housing) is lower than the total cost (nonresident tuition plus housing) of attending any of the other 99 "top-value" schools ranked in the September issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine. The magazine calls public universities like UH Manoa a "great value." Here are some events scheduled for the first few days of the fall semester which may be of interest to your audience: Saturday, August 22, Johnson Hall (Freshman dormitory, 2555 Dole Street, UHM), about 1 o'clock. President Kenneth P. Mortimer and Vice President for Student Affairs Doris Ching will welcome students as they move into dorimtory rooms. There are approximately 2,800 residential units available for occupancy at the Manoa campus. Further information will be available from Student Housing Director Toy Arre on-site during the afternoon. Monday and Tuesday, August 24 & 25 (7-9 a.m.). Several dozen students, faculty and staff will line the streets at the University Avenue/Dole Street intersection to wave signs of welcome to students as the semester begins. Monday, August 24, 10-2. Campus Center Mall area, music and entertainment kicks off several days of activities at UHM sponsored by the Associated Students of the University of Hawai'i (ASUH). These will include live broadcasts by KCCN. For details on ASUH events, call 956-4822. Monday, August 24, 11:30-1:30. President Mortimer and other senior UH administrators will take turns staffing the ASK ME (non-alcoholic beverage) Bar, serving drinks and making themselves available to students who may have questions for them. Besides Pres. Mortimer, others scheduled to participate are: Sr. VP and Executive Vice Chancellor Dean O. Smith, Sr. VP for Administration Eugene Imai, Sr. VP for Research Alan Teramura, Vice President for Student Affairs Doris Ching and Dean of Students Alan Yang. (The ASK ME Bar will be open from 11:30-1:30; President Mortimer is scheduled for the 12:30 shift.) Monday, August 24, 4:00 p.m. Cooke Field, Lower Campus/Athletics, President Mortimer will visit the UH Rainbow Warrior football team at its regular practice. Contact Sports Media Relations at 956-7523 for specific logistics information. Tuesday, August 25, 10-2. UHM Campus Center Mall area, Voter/Candidate Day, sponsored by ASUH. Candidates for the fall elections are scheduled to appear and speak. Speakers include Quentin Kawananakoa, Gene Ward, Neil Abercombie, Patsy Mink and Frank Fasi. The State Elections Office will be registering voters for the November 3 General Election, and will be demonstrating the new electronic voting system to be used in the coming elections. (The demo will be repeated September 3; see below.) Phone ASUH for details, 956-4822. Wednesday, August 25, 10-2. UHM Campus Center Mall area, UH Athletics Day, including appearances and chat time with UH coaches and athletes; sponsored by ASUH (for detail, 956-4822). (Note: A new-model VW Beetle will be on display to generate interest in an event that will be on Monday, August 31. See below.) Thursday, August 26, 10-2. UHM Campus Center Mall area, Student Services Day, sponsored by ASUH (for details, 956-4822). Thursday, August 26, 5-7 p.m. Mix-and-mingle get-acquainted event for UHM dorm residents, Hale Aloha courtyard; steak night in the dining hall, food and game booths elsewhere; UH Athletics ticket giveaways. Saturday, August 29, 7 p.m., Andrews Outdoor Theatre. Traditional Irish music by Gaelic Storm, the "steerage party" band featured in Titanic. $15 general; $12 students/seniors/UH faculty and staff; $6 UHM students. Co-sponsored by UHM Outreach College and Campus Center Board Activities Council. Details: 956-3836 or visit: www.outreach.hawaii.edu. Saturday, August 29, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. 30 Years of Gagaku in Hawai'i. Gagaku is the world's oldest existing orchestral music. Members of the Japan Gagaku Society help observe the 30th anniversary of Hawai'i Gagaku Kenkyukai with a concert including gagaku music and the bugaku dance duet Nasori. Free. Presented by UHM Music Department. Details: Byron Moon, or visit: www2.hawaii.edu/~uhmmusic/schedule.htm. Monday, August 31, Bachman Hall lawn, 12 noon. Rainbow Dancers and Cheerleaders will participate in a "Stuff the Beetle," happening, attempting to see how many people can squeeze into a new-model VW Beetle. A "Pride '98" spirit and back-to-school event. Additional detail at 956-6934. Tuesday, September 1, 10 a.m., Kennedy Theatre. Convocation honors faculty recipients of Regents' Medals and other awards for teaching, research and community service. President Mortimer will deliver his state-of-the-university address as part of this program. Details, 956-6934. Tuesday, September 1, Honolulu Club, 4-7 p.m. UH Alumni Association fall membership campaign kickoff. Governor Cayetano will proclaim September as UHAA Fall Membership Drive Kickoff Month. Call 956-ALUM for detailed schedule of additional events during September Thursday, September 3, 11:30-3. La Ho'okahua 1998. Kua'ana Student Services orientation for new and transfer students of Hawaiian ancestry. UHM Campus Center Gallery. For details: Ioane Ho'omanawanui, 956-5946. Thursday, September 3, noon start, Bachman Hall lawn, UHM. Party hardy, plus buses to the UH-Arizona game; the State Elections Office will be registering voters for the November 3 General Election, and will be demonstrating the new electronic voting system to be used in the coming elections. Opening of football season (Thursday instead of Saturday because ESPN2 said so). Outstanding faculty honorees (see September 1 Convocation) will be honored during on-the-field pre-game program and at half-time ceremonies. Friday, September 4, 8-9:30 a.m., Hospitality Suite, ground level Stan Sheriff Center, UHM. Breakfast reception and rally for volunteers involved in the University of Hawai'i Foundation Fundraising Campaign. Hosted by Co-chairs U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, and Hawai'i banking executives Walter Dods and Larry Johnson. UH President Kenneth P. Mortimer will attend and speak. Additional detail at 956-5105. Friday, September 4, 3-6 p.m. William S. Richardson School of Law 25th anniversary rededication, at the law school. Additional details at 956-6545.

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