May 16, 2005

Twelve Saturn Moons Discovered

Astronomer David Jewitt reported the discovery of 12 previously unknown satellites of Saturn, which brings the total number of that planet’s moons to 46. The discovery was part of a long-term program to explore the planetary satellite systems using the world's largest telescopes atop Mauna Kea. This discovery improves the knowledge of the satellite system and should, eventually, lead to an understanding of the origin of the irregular satellites.

Women’s Campus Club Awards Grants

The UH Women’s Campus Club awarded 12 grants totaling more than $13,500 to various university departments. The awards are from funds raised through the club’s thrift shop and EXCHANGE newsletter.

The largest grants, $2,500 each, were awarded to Honolulu for a canopy to shade the Early Childhood playground and for the college’s library curriculum materials. Other grants were awarded to Leeward’s Colleges Learning Center and support services; Windward’s Geological Timeline Learning Center and Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre, law school library, students support services, student employment and the Korean studies, art history and soil science departments.

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Rising above all
(Honolulu Star-Bulletin photo)