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June
2004
Olympics
life-changing experience for UH grad
Pacific
Daily News (Guam)
Wil Yamamoto, former Guam Olympic cyclist and UH law graduate, talks about
his life-changing experience and tells young Guam Olympians to “enjoy
the ride.”
UH
astronomy center breaks ground
West
Hawai‘i Today, Honolulu
Star-Bulletin, Honolulu
Advertiser, Hawai‘i
Tribune Herald
The planned $28 million, 40-square-foot UH Mauna Kea Astronomy Center (MKAC)
makes headlines this week as it breaks ground at UH Hilo’s University
Park of Science & Technology. The new center aims to “serve as a
premiere astronomy interpretive center” and is expected for completion
in late 2005.
UH
a hit with TV networks
Honolulu
Advertiser
In addition to one home game, all four Warrior road games could
end up on various network cablecasts this upcoming season.
UH
film school continues to evolve
Pacific
Business News, Honolulu
Advertiser
With funding support from the legislature and private donors, the UH Academy
of Creative Media makes headway with the official launch of its BA program
in the fall to a showcase of student films at the Hawaii International Film
Festival.
Former
UH b-ball stars receive NBA invites
Honolulu
Advertiser
Anthony Carter and Michael Kuebler, former UH b-ball guards, were invited to
participate in NBA camps this summer for their shot at making NBA teams.
Can
a book bind together a community?
Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
WCC librarian Brian Richardson hopes to have the school and the community talking
about Ed Schlosser’s “Fast Food Nation” in a new class to
be offered this fall.
UH
med school gets 8-year accreditation
Pacific
Business News, Honolulu
Advertiser
The Liason Committee on Medical Education renews the UH med school’s
accreditation to move forward with its touted $150 school and programs, including
the new Kakaako campus.
UHF trustee receives national award
Pacific
Business News, Ka
Leo O Hawai‘i
Frank Boas, a board trustee for the UH Foundation, received the Jefferson Award
for Public Service for his commitment to international studies and for furthering
educational opportunities.
Standout UH student wins DownBeat
award
Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
Roland Davis, UH music student, wins the national award for Best College Jazz
Solo Instrumental from the prestigious DownBeat Annual Student Music Awards.
Kaua‘i CC bustling with activity
Kaua‘i
Garden Island News
Summer welcomes more than the heat at Kaua‘i CC where a number of instructional
and recreational activities and programs are taking place.
Hawai‘i CC student places
in culinary contest
West
Hawai‘i Today
Christina Pettersen, a culinary student at Hawai‘i CC, placed in the
recent 5 A Day Recipe Contest sponsored by HMSA and the Culinary Institute
of the Pacific. Pettersen shares her recipe for her low-fat spinach and mushroom
ravioli entry.
UH scientist David Karl honored
Pacific
Business News
UH marine scientist David Karl won the Henry Bryant Bigelow Award in oceanography
for his contributions in the field of microbiology and the ecological role
of microogranisms in the sea.
94 percent renew UH football season
tickets
Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
Around 94 percent of last year's season-ticket holders for UH football renewed
for the upcoming season, according to UH figures. Officials say increases in
other football revenue will make up for the department’s drop.
Kapahulu’s
past can shape its future
Honolulu
Advertiser
Students with the University of Hawaii field school survey historical buildings
in the Kapahulu area this summer to document findings on what someday might
become a historical preservation district.
McClain
plans for a smooth leadership transition
Honolulu
Advertiser, Honolulu
Star-Bulletin (editorial), Pacific
Business News
UH acting president David McClain understands the importance of moving forward
smoothly in the aftermath of Evan Dobelle’s departure and talks about
his immediate plans in his new position to ensure the state, students and university
has “the most stable, productive and forward-looking transition we can
have.”
Lingle
welcomes new regents
Honolulu
Advertiser, Pacific
Business News, Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
Gov. Linda Linda recently welcomed two new regents. Andres Albano Jr., a vice
president with CB Richard Ellis Hawai'i Inc., was sworn in as a regent; John
Kai, president and co-founder of Pinnacle Investment Group in the Big Island,
was appointed to the board by Lingle and must be confirmed by the State senate
in the next legislative session.
UH
professor aims to preserve history
Pacific
Daily News
Warren Nishimoto, director of UH Center for Oral History, teaches Guam participants
the importance of conducting, recording and preserving oral history interviews.
Rooms
with a view
Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
The in-progress facilities at Kakaako’s new medical center shows UH’s
school of medicine could turn into "the most modern medical school in
the country."
High hopes for Kakaako
Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
With UH’s new medical and research center currently being developed,
Bob Olsen, one of the country’s leading tech park expert says Kakaako
has potential for becoming a thriving biotech park.
Predicting the future of the universe
LA
Monitor
UH astronomer Ken Chambers is initiating a project for the Pan-STARRS Telescope
#1 that will provide “clues to the geometry and future of the universe.”
Hilo adventure, education program
a success
Pacific
Business News
EDventure, an integrated educational, cultural and recreation travel program,
and a joint project with UH Hilo, HTA and Destination Hilo, lures thousands
of visitors in Hilo.
Family zone created at Aloha Stadium
Pacific
Business News
A “family zone” has been created at Aloha Stadium where UH football
fans can enjoy the Warriors home games this season. The new section will feature
activities and giveaways for kids.
Past has a place at high-tech center
Honolulu
Advertiser
Construction began for the UH Hilo’s new Mauna Kea Astronomy Education
Center that will showcase the work of the Mauna Kea observatories and "bring
the concepts and discipline of astronomy alive."
Kauai’s economy on the up-swing
Pacific
Business News, Garden
Island News
Kauai’s economy is the healthiest in the state, according to reports
from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization.
The art of Jingu
Shanghai
Daily News
Elizabeth Wichmann-Walczak, director of Asian Theatre at UH, shares her knowledge
and passion for the complex art of Peking Opera.
Full
steam ahead for Herman Frazier
Honolulu Star-Bulletin (part
1, part
2)
A two-part exclusive interview with Herman Frazier, UH athletic director, who
answers questions on a variety of topics at the end of his second year at UH.
Sweet potatoes once vast in supply
Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
Michael Graves, UH archaeology and anthropologist chair, participated with
other researchers in a study of soils, climate and archaeological remains in
the Big Island's Kohala region, finding that relatively recent volcanic eruptions
several hundred thousand years ago created soil nutritionally rich enough to
raise large quantities of sweet potatoes.
UH
unveils new Web site
Ka
Leo O Hawai‘i
The revamped University of Hawai‘i system Web site was recently launched
featuring key information and improved navigation to the 10 UH system campuses.
Isle
colleges see rise in enrollment
Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
The increase in enrollment at UH is likely attributed to low tuition costs,
high quality of education, says Jan Heu, UH interim director of admissions
and records.
Economic forecast for Hawai‘i optimistic
Honolulu
Advertiser, Honolulu
Star-Bulletin, Pacific
Business News
Hawai‘i’s expected economic growth is due to a booming private
and military housing industry, a strong tourism comeback and a growing global
economy, according to UH economists.
UH opposes procurement bill
Honolulu
Advertiser
The UH administration and faculty union have asked Gov. Linda Lingle to veto
a bill that would abolish the institution's control over its own procurement
processes, calling the bill "a major and damaging reversal of Hawai'i's
well-established public policy to support greater autonomy for the university."
Former UH professor remembered
Honolulu
Advertiser
Oscar Kurren, former UH professor of 27 years, is remembered for the passion
he brought to his work and ensuring people got the services they needed.
Online math course gets positive
reviews
Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
A new online math course, offered in partnership with the Pacific Center for
Advanced Training and Technology, led by Honolulu Community College, and three
industry giants, proves successful for most students and teachers.
Hawai‘i-based film maker releases
first feature
Vilsoni Hereniko, professor of the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at UH
Manoa, releases his first feature film that was shot in his island home of
Rotuma, Fiji.
Fiji Times
UH sailing team win national dingy
title
The UH sailing team won its first coed national title at the Intercollegiate
Collegiate Sailing Association North American Dinghy Championships.
Honolulu
Advertiser
Idaho joins the WAC
UH officials and coaches are pleased with the addition of the University of
Idaho Vandals into the WAC, bringing benefits such as cheaper travel costs
for the teams.
Honolulu
Advertiser, Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
UH
leaders participate in BIO 2004
World-class leaders and industry experts including top UH representatives will
participate in the BIO 2004 Annual Convention, the largest international biotech
conference of its kind.
Yahoo! News
Pre-season football polls rank UH
high on the list
According to various sporting magazines, the UH Warriors is picked to finish
between second and fourth in the 10-team, wide-open WAC.
Honolulu
Advertiser
UH
team maps sun’s ‘dark energy’
UH solar scientists for the first time have mapped the magnetic field in the
sun's outer atmosphere that could lead to better insight of the sun’s
effect on earth.
Honolulu
Advertiser, Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
Hawai‘i shows overall improvement
in child well-being
Kids Count, a project of the UH Center on the Family, ranks Hawai‘i 20th
nationally in child welfare, among other improvements.
Honolulu
Advertiser, Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
Trapasso named WAC coach of the year
UH baseball head coach Mike Trapasso was named WAC coach of the year for the
first time in his three years at UH. Players were also surprised to learn of
their selections to all-conference teams.
Honolulu
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