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June 2002

The year in review
MidWeek, Honolulu Star Bulletin 6/30
President Dobelle has completed his first year at UH, and media are beginning their one-year assessments.


Still on the Big Island, a Mauna Kea Ed Center update
Hawai‘i Tribune-Herald 6/28
An environmental assessment is underway for the Mauna Kea Astronomy Education Center at UH Hilo’s science and tech park.

And back on O‘ahu
Honolulu Advertiser 6/27
The Kapolei Neighborhood Board hears an update on plans for UH West O‘ahu.

New and better
Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu Star Bulletin 6/26
Students entering UH Manoa are finding more choices and broader program guidelines for meeting core education requirements.

Alternative medicine a new discipline
Honolulu Star Bulletin 6/26
The UH medical school has established a department to focus on alternative medical treatments.

UH Leads the way
Honolulu Advertiser 6/26
UH scientists find a unique and diverse population of elderly Hawai‘i citizens for leading-edge research.

Maui CC building entrepreneurs

Maui News 6/25
A continuing education program at Maui Community College is a resource for the island’s “budding businesspeople.”

DASH making a splash in Pennsylvania
Uniontown Herald-Standard 6/24
A science education program developed by UH curriculum researchers has been adopted by schools in Pennsylvania.

Frazier suits up August 1
Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu Star Bulletin
The new UH Manoa athletic director answered questions from the media following a whirlwind of media coverage and his introduction on campus last week.

Topping a quarter-billion dollars
Honolulu Advertiser
UH faculty have been awarded research and training grants with a new record high in dollar value for the fifth year in a row.

West Hawai‘i plans proceeding
Pacific Business News 6/14
Long range planning for a West Hawai‘i campus on the Big Island has meant a review of many options.

Saving personal and community history
Honolulu Star Bulletin
A Leeward CC professor seeks to salvage family histories that lie buried in an island surrounded by freeways.

UH West O‘ahu site selection
Honolulu Advertiser
Deliberations continue—and community input is sought—on the possible sites for the permanent campus for UH West O‘ahu.


UH People: Manu Ka‘iama
Honolulu Advertiser
The Native Hawaiian Leadership Program has been a tremendous success—a tribute to its diligent director.

Community Colleges on the front burner
Honolulu Advertiser
A commentary from UH President Evan Dobelle: CCs are vital to our state’s economic and social development.

UH Hilo’s US-China Center awaiting approval
Hawai‘i Tribune-Herald
UH Hilo administrators have accepted an environmental impact report as planning proceeds for the $60 million complex.

Keeping an eye on the beaches
Honolulu Star Bulletin
A UH researcher reports on 50 years of shoreline erosion and beach restoration efforts on Maui.

Covering UH sports
Pacific Business News
PBN updates discussions between the university and KHNL/KFVE about TV coverage for UH athletic events.

An upward trend
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Admissions officials are processing significantly more applications for admission to UH Manoa this year than in 2001—perhaps signaling increased enrollments for the fall.

A new plan for the UH Cancer Research Center
Honolulu Advertiser
UH and Queen’s Medical Center are working on a proposal to establish an outpatient treatment center adjacent to the Center’s current location at Queen’s.

MarBEC’s newest partner—a follow-up
Pacific Business News
“Bioprospecting” in the marine environment is the specialty of the company looking for the oddest and strangest materials around.


UH bonds get a strong rating
Honolulu Advertiser
The proposed bond issue to finance the Kaka‘ako campus for the UH Health and Wellness Center has been reviewed by rating agencies who like what they see.

Haleakala in a ‘quiet period?’
Maui News
A UH geologist is keeping tabs on Haleakala crater, and says all’s quiet, for now—but for how long?


A new partner in undersea research
Pacific Business News
Diversa to
join with the UH Marine Bioproducts Engineering Center (MarBEC) to mine the sea’s treasures.

Public Health back on track
Honolulu Advertiser
UH public health programs—now part of the medical school—receive accreditation for master’s degree programs.


Coach of the Year!

Honolulu Star Bulletin, Honolulu Advertiser
UH men’s volleyball coach Mike Wilton receives post-season accolades.

Navy ROTC unit for UH Manoa?
Honolulu Advertiser
UH administrators are discussing the possibility of establishing a Navy ROTC program at UH Manoa.

 

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