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April 2002

Cutting edge laser lab
Honolulu Star Bulletin
A UH researcher is constructing a state-of-the-art free electron laser lab on the Manoa campus – aimed at detecting nuclear tests.


A memento passed on

Honolulu Advertiser
The nationally ranked UH ROTC program accepts the donation of a saber – with memories attached.

National honors for Maui CC student
The Maui News
A Maui Community College student from Kihei – studying astronomy – has been published in the National Dean’s List.

Small beginnings, big future returns
Hawai‘i Tribune-Herald
A new high tech firm is establishing an office in Hilo, and it’s because of expertise available at UH Hilo.

On stage in Kaneohe
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Windward Community College opens its new arts complex – another attraction to bring people onto the developing campus.

An all-star lineu
Honolulu Advertiser
The UH Alumni Association names its 2002 Distinguished Alumni.

Earth Day brings renewal
Honolulu Star Bulletin
UH Manoa pushed for a sustainability charter to mark Earth Day 2002 at the Energy House.

Here comes the neighborhood!
Pacific Business News
UH planners are examining a wide range of options to embrace its surrounding neighbors and enliven the community.

Capitalizing on new discoveries
Honolulu Advertiser
The University of Hawai`i is moving toward more effective marketing of its scientific discoveries to support economic development.

Remembering Allan and Marion Saunders
Honolulu Advertiser
A UH Manoa building is being named for a couple who helped shape both the university and State of Hawai`i.

Eye on the sky
Honolulu Advertiser
UH astronomers have made significant new discoveries about asteroids, and published their findings worldwide.

Grow with the pros
Honolulu Advertiser
Leeward Community College culinary arts students spend their kitchen time with Hawai`i’s professional chefs.

A prime example
Honolulu Advertiser
The UH Health and Wellness Center – to be constructed at the Kaka`ako waterfront – will lead the way in environmental awareness.

On watch
Honolulu Advertiser
UH scientists are on the lookout for Pacific weather phenomena that affect conditions around the globe.

Fine fashions
Honolulu Star Bulletin
UH design students show off their projects for the year to make a true fashion statement.

For the community
Maui News
A Community College apprentice program contributes to Maui public school fix-ups.

Student radio: the real deal
Honolulu Advertiser
Student-operated radio thrives on the UH Manoa campus, and one columnist has high praise for KTUH and its people.

Honors for supermarket exec
West Hawai`i Today
The UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources selects a Big Island businessman as its distinguished alumnus.

Focus on sustainable energy
Pacific Business News
UH scientists are developing plans to maximize energy efficiency and making other changes to the marine lab complex on Coconut Island.

Higher salaries for faculty still a goal
Honolulu Star Bulletin
A survey shows faculty salaries at the community colleges and UH Hilo.

New support for UH solar scientists
Honolulu Star Bulletin, Maui News
Institute for Astronomy researchers benefit from NASA and National Science Foundation grants.

Hilo athletics has high hopes
Honolulu Star Bulletin
The UH Hilo athletic program has high aspirations, aiming for Division I competition across the board.

National recognition for grad programs
Honolulu Advertiser
Two UH graduate programs make the top 20 in this year’s US News and World Report rankings.

On the right path
The Garden Island
A Kaua‘i Community College mentoring program aims to open the doors to higher education.

Saving the papaya industry
Maui News
Discoveries by UH researchers saved the papaya industry in Hawai`i, and expertise will now be at the forefront as Maui growers suffer losses.

Campus clean up coming
Honolulu Advertiser
Plans are in place to clean up a waste site to allow campus expansion at Honolulu Community College.

Maui CC’s Ka‘a‘ike media center dedicated
Honolulu Advertiser
Growing course offerings and technical expertise will keep students and teachers busy at the newest building on campus.

Getting the bugs out
Honolulu Advertiser
UH researchers are revitalizing their groundbreaking research into ways of eliminating the pesky Mediterranean fruit fly.

At the top of their game
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Three UH Manoa research units score highly with review committees.

Consultants aid in expedited construction, management analysis
Honolulu Advertiser
President Dobelle has enlisted consultants he worked with in his previous positions to assist in the first-year transition at UH.

Fueling the fires
Honolulu Advertiser
Potential new products emerging from UH engineering labs.

 

 

 

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