October President’s report: Lahainaluna scholarship extended, more
Lassner also explained UH’s extensive involvement in the state’s broadband initiative and announced two recently awarded federal grants
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hana paʻa
Hana paʻa—To fasten; to make fast
UH campaign reminds Hawaiʻi: ‘There’s a place for you’
The second year of the campaign premiered on October 11 and will run through March 2024.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kōkeʻe
Kōkeʻe—To wind or twist; to bend.
Walter A. Dods Jr. makes $5M donation to RISE center
Dods is an alumnus of UH Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business, a longtime donor to UH and former president of the UH Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
UH Wind Ensemble plays special rendition of Lahainaluna in tribute
Consisting of approximately 45 members, the Wind Ensemble played the piece during a rehearsal in September.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nani
Nani—Beauty, glory, splendor.
September president’s report: Maui response, enrollment, more
Lassner also provided the latest update on the SCR 201 Tenure Task Force and the impact of a possible federal government shutdown on the university.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Laulima
Laulima—Cooperation, joint action; group of people working together; community; to work together, cooperate.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Honi
Honi—To kiss; a kiss; formerly, to touch noses on the side in greeting.
