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Being an ally of LGBTQ+ community focus of UH Hilo National Coming Out Day panel

October 17, 2017
UH News

Reading time: < 1 minute The panel made clear that conversing about the social issues facing the LGBTQ+ community raises awareness and solidifies that these issues are dynamic, real, and relevant.

Spectacular Maunakea astrophotography images captured during student expedition

October 17, 2017
UH News

Reading time: 3 minutes UH Hilo observational astronomy students took their class lessons into the field and captured spectacular photos of Maunakea's night sky.

Students drive sustainable practices on UH Hilo campus

October 10, 2017
UH News

Reading time: 2 minutes The Students of Sustainability club at UH Hilo stimulates new ideas for “green” initiatives on campus.

Energy savings a top priority at UH Hilo

October 3, 2017
UH News

Reading time: < 1 minute UH Hilo is a leader in baseline data recording, bi-level lighting, energy requirements in design contracts, reinvestment account, and Hawaiʻi Energy Rebates.

UH Hilo LGBTQ+ Center celebrates one-year anniversary

October 3, 2017
UH News

Reading time: 2 minutes The focus of the celebration was “what it means to be an ally.”

UH Hilo student’s performance art addresses rising sea levels in his homeland

September 20, 2017
UH News

Reading time: 3 minutes For his final exam in an introductory theatre course, Randon Jack did a performance piece about the threat of rising sea levels on his homeland atoll of Majuro.

Sustainable agriculture practiced at UH Hilo learning gardens

September 18, 2017
UH News

Reading time: 2 minutes The class focuses on the factors and criteria required for any agricultural practice to be classified as sustainable.

Climate change course challenges UH Hilo students to find solutions

September 11, 2017
UH News

Reading time: 2 minutes Students learn the scientific concepts behind climate change and then analyze current and future impacts, challenges and opportunities.

No significant impact found from proposed improvements to Maunakea visitor center

September 7, 2017
UH News

Reading time: 2 minutes UH Hilo released a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact determination for infrastructure improvements at Maunakea Visitor Information Station.

UH Hilo researchers part of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death combat team

June 20, 2017
UH News

Reading time: 2 minutes Researchers are using an unmanned aerial vehicle at one of the epicenters of the rapid ʻōhiʻa death infection to monitor the damage.