UH Hilo/HawCC Campus Events

Exoplanets at 'Imiloa's Muanakea Skies Talk

Join Brendan Bowler at 'Imiloa's Maunakea Skies talk: Topic Imaging Planets around other stars from the summit of Maunakea. Are there planets like Earth around other star? The talk will be in the 'Imiloa planetarium. $5 for members and $8 for non-members.

Study Abroad Application Deadline

*Academic Year 2013-2014 and Fall 2013 semester Study Abroad Apps due

Monday, October 1, 2012

@ PB 9, Room 6

What? If you are considering studying abroad for the Fall 2013 semester OR Academic Year 2013-2014, you need to submit your application by Monday, October 1, 2012

hilo.hawaii.edu/studyabroad

If you have any questions, contact a study abroad advisor at the Center for Global Education and Exchange: uhhglobe@hawaii.edu (email) or 808.933.8810 (office phone).

Transit of Venus 2012 Activities at 'Imiloa

In 1874, King David Kalākaua invited the world to view Venus transit the Sun. The Transit of Venus is among the rarest astronomical phenomena and won't happen again until the year 2117. In Hawai‘i on June 5, 2012, visitors will witness the totality of the transit as Venus moves across the face of the Sun. Come and celebrate Hawaii's legacy of exploration and innovation at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center. On Saturday, June 2, the Center will host talks and educational activities. On Tuesday, June 5, Transit Day, the Center will have special planetarium programming, transit viewing, hands-on activities, and viewing of the NASA webcast of the transit from the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy.

Phone: (808) 969-9703

For more information visit us at www.imiloahawaii.org

Pulama I Ke Ola Healthcare Conference

The ninth annual Pūlama I Ke Ola Healthcare conference planning committee recently announced the presentation line-up for its upcoming, May 18, 2012 event. This year’s theme – “Mandate to Communicate to Improve Healthcare” touches on the importance of effective communication strategies. This conference presents up-to-date information that is both pertinent & practical in today’s constantly evolving field of Health Care. All healthcare professionals are encouraged & invited to attend.

Here's the exciting agenda:

-What Can Stories About Hot Tubs and McDonald's Breakfasts Teach Us About Health Care Team Performance? by Randy Hirokawa, PhD, Dean of CAS, UH Hilo

- Communication for Better Quality Outcomes by Howard Ainsley, CEO and Dan Brinkman, RN, Director Hilo Medical Center

-"You're being paged!" Training on-call clinicians to communicate more effectively by Christina Bell, MD, School of Medicine, UH Geriatric Education Center

-The Meth Project: Using Straight Talk by Joseph Perez, Director, The Hawaii Meth Project

- Translators and Interpreters in Healthcare by Dina Shek, Esq, Medical-Legal Partnership for Children in Hawaii, William Richardson School of Law, UH

-Patient Safety: To Blame or Not to Blame? by Ted Peskin, MD, Chief Medical Officer,

Hilo Medical Center

- Patient Navigation: Improving Access to Care Through Better Communication with Patients and Families by Amanda Allison, HRSA Cancer Patient Navigator Program, Queen’s Medical Center

A nominal conference fee includes breakfast, lunch, and evening reception. Application being made for CME and CNE credits.

Space Grant Fellowships

NASA Space Grant Fellowships are available for Fall 2012. Space Grant Fellowships are open to any student in any discipline that wishes to pursue research related to NASA's goals. The Space Grant Fellowships come with a stipend of $4000 and are generally renewable for the Spring semester if the student does a good job. All applicants must have a mentor in their subject field. Application proposals are due on June 15th 2012.

More information about the application process can be found on the Hawaii Space Grant Fellowship Page

http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/fellowships.html

If you have any other questions, please contact Ken Hon kenhon@hawaii.edu

Legacy: Turning Memories into Memoirs

Preserve your family history and make your ancestors come alive on paper! This course includes a blend of exploration of memoir types and forms, in-class writing, and techniques for researching, recording, and organizing stories. May 24-June 7. Tuition: $50

Basic Soils for Hawaii Agriculture

With Patrick Niemeyer

This is an introduction to soil science and resources associated with the study of soils as associated with general agriculture. Participants will learn to recognize broad characteristics of soils and realize the steps that should be taken to mitigate issues either by personal research or assistance through County, State, or Federal agencies. Tuesdays, May 29-June 19, 5-7pm. Tuition: $50