Media Advisory: UH to break ground Thursday on RISE entrepreneurship, student housing facility
University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaSpokesperson, UH Communications
Marc Arakaki, (808) 228-3215
Content Producer, UH Communications
WHAT: The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will break ground on the $70 million Residences for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs (RISE), an innovation and entrepreneurship center/student housing facility on the site of the former Atherton YMCA across University Avenue from UH’s flagship campus.
WHEN: Thursday, January 13 at 9 a.m. (speakers will be available for interviews immediately after the ceremony)
WHERE: RISE construction site at the corner of University Avenue and Metcalf Street
WHO:
In-person speakers include:
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UH President David Lassner
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UH VP of Advancement and UH Foundation CEO Tim Dolan
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UH Mānoa PACE Board of Directors Vice Chair Susan Yamada
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Hunt Companies—Hawaiʻi Division President Steve Colón
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City and County of Honolulu Councilmember Calvin Say
If you plan to attend in-person, please RSVP to Marc Arakaki at marcra@hawaii.edu. Parking in marked news cars is available on campus in a non-reserved or non-green stall. Limited street parking is also available at own expense. Vaccination cards will be checked prior to entering the ceremony location.