The Board of Regents is being asked to consider the appointment of the permitted interaction group, which would be tasked to investigate issues related to the university’s stewardship and governance activities on Maunakea.
President Lassner shares a message following his July 28 visit to Maunakea.
The August 22 meeting was rescheduled in an effort to accommodate increased public interest.
This service award recognizes an employee whose commitment and performance has made a significant impact on the University of Hawaiʻi System.
The systemwide award recognizes the efforts of an individual from any facilities management office who has exhibited superior performance in a maintenance, landscaping, custodial, shop or trucking position.
The position was announced on July 19, 2019, and the expected start date is January 2, 2020.
President Lassner discussed the arrests of kupuna, the meeting with demonstrators on July 17 at Bachman Hall and the questions that he has received.
Highlights include increase in extramural funding, land activities, staff awards and more.
The Board of Regents elected Ben Kudo as chair and Jan Naoe Sullivan and Wayne Higaki as vice chairs for one-year terms at the July 18 monthly meeting.
President and CEO of American Savings Bank Richard Wacker has been elected chair of the UH Foundation board of trustees.
