UH Hilo philosophy professors hold symposium on civil disobedience
UH Hilo philosophy and business faculty held a public symposium in September titled, “Do We Have an Obligation to Obey the Law?: Civil Disobedience in a Global Context.”
Maunakea sit in at Bachman Hall part of long history of sit ins
Students have been holding the university accountable by occupying Bachman Hall for 50 years with sit-ins in 1968, 1995, 2005 and 2006.
UH Board of Regents to consider creation of group to examine Maunakea
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.
Message from UH President Lassner regarding Maunakea
President Lassner shares a message following his July 28 visit to Maunakea.
UH Leadership message on construction start of TMT
The University of Hawaiʻi leadership provides a letter to its community about the beginning of construction for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
TMT construction set to begin
Gov. Ige announced construction will start on the Thirty Meter Telescope.
TMT receives notice to proceed from the state
Gov. David Ige announced at a news conference on June 20, 2019 that the state Department of Land and Natural Resources issued a notice to proceed to UH Hilo for the Thirty Meter Telescope project.
Public urged to participate in next round of hearings on proposed Maunakea rules
The administrative rules are an essential resource management tool for public and commercial activities on UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
UH requesting second round of public hearings for Maunakea administrative rules
If the request is approved, public hearings are expected to be planned for early June.
Group of UH students and faculty affirmed opposition to Thirty Meter Telescope
More than 200 students, faculty and staff from various Oʻahu-based UH campuses affirmed their commitment to protect Maunakea and their opposition to (TMT).
