Removal of Maunakea observatory to begin in spring
The physical removal of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Maunakea is scheduled to begin by early May.
Public input sought by NSF for environmental review of TMT
NSF has developed a Draft Community Engagement Plan to provide multiple opportunities for the public to participate.
TMT satisfies initiation of work/construction permit requirement
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has confirmed that this requirement has been satisfied.
UH President Lassner on latest Maunakea developments
“These past months have been difficult for everyone, and we deeply hope this provides a period of reflection for all to continue to seek a positive, peaceful and non-violent path forward on Maunakea and for Hawaiʻi.”
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.
