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Announcement: Bradley Thiessen named as Director of Institutional Research

Published December 16, 2019 by admin

Dr. Thiessen is excited to join us as we engage in the planning stages for our new strategic plan; he’s eager to analyze data to identify emerging trends and prioritize goals and tactics.

Aloha University of Hawai‘i at Hilo ‘Ohana,

Bradley Thiessen wearing a blue shirt and smiling at the camera.
Bradley Thiessen

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Thiessen, Ph.D., as our new director of institutional research effective Jan. 2, 2020.

Dr. Thiessen has over fifteen years’ experience in higher education. He has established offices of institutional research twice in his career and has led institutional assessment efforts at three different institutions. He also has served as a faculty member in statistics, earning tenure at two institutions and advancing to the rank of professor in 2014.

He is coming to UH Hilo from New College of Florida, a small, top-ranked, public liberal arts honors college in Sarasota, where he has served since 2016 as the president’s chief of staff, the director of institutional performance assessment, the accreditation liaison, and a professor of statistics.

Dr. Thiessen earned both his master of arts and doctor of philosophy in educational measurement and statistics from the University of Iowa. He also has accreditation as a professional statistician from the American Statistical Association.

Dr. Thiessen is excited to join us as we engage in the planning stages for our new strategic plan; he’s eager to analyze data to identify emerging trends and prioritize goals and tactics. His extensive background and experience will be extremely valuable to our university as we move UH Hilo into the future. Please join me in welcoming Brad to our university ‘ohana.

Bonnie D. Irwin
Chancellor

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UH Hilo community is invited to “Brown Bag with Bonnie,” an informal gathering, Nov. 19

Published November 14, 2019 by admin

Campus community is invited to a gathering with University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Chancellor Bonnie. D. Irwin. “Brown Bag with Bonnie” will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Hale‘ōlelo, room 112, College of Hawaiian Language. Bring a brown bag lunch for this informal talk-story gathering.

Flyer with photo of Bonnie Irwon and the building where the mtg will be held. Words: Join Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin, Bring your lunch for an informal "talk story" gathering at Haleʻōlelo. Brown Bag with Bonnie. Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Haleʻōlelo, Room 112. Includes round red seal/logo of UH Hilo.

For more information, call the Office of University Relations.

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UH Foundation Fall Calling Campaign is underway

Published October 29, 2019 by admin

Chancellor Irwin with group of students pose for photo.
Meeting with the student fundraisers to share information about various programs and activities at UH Hilo, Oct. 21, 2019, UH Foundation, Honolulu.

Aloha UH Hilo Faculty and Staff,

The annual UH Foundation Fall Calling Campaign has begun this month. I personally met with the student fundraisers to share information about our various programs and activities here at UH Hilo. I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that you may receive a call from our UH Foundation students who will begin the call by confirming or asking to update your contact information and then transition to ask for support for our campus initiatives. I encourage you to consider donating and supporting UH Hilo. Should you have any questions, please call Dale Hagadone at the Foundation: (808) 956-7357.

Mahalo,
Bonnie D. Irwin
Chancellor

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For UH Hilo Students: Mid-Semester Chancellor Check-in, Oct. 23

Published October 23, 2019 by admin

UH Hilo Students: How are you doing? Have any questions? Suggestions? Ideas? Join fellow students in this open session gathering with Chancellor Bonnie Irwin sponsored by The UH Hilo Student Association.

Flyer with Bonnie Irwin photo and words: UHHSA Proudly Supports... A Mid-Semester Chancellor Check-in, Open Session Only for UH Hilo Students, Open Question and Answers, Oct. 23, 2019, @UCB127, noon to 1:00 p.m. Refreshments to be provided. For disability accommodations contact Alyson Kakugawa-Leong at alyson@hawaii.edu, (808)932-7339 or (808)932-7002 (TTY)

A Mid-Semester Chancellor Check-in for University of Hawai‘i at Hilo students will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at University Classroom Building, room 127.

Join Chancellor Bonnie Irwin for a mid-semester check. How are you doing? Have any questions? Suggestions? Ideas? Join fellow students in this open session gathering sponsored by The UH Hilo Student Association. Refreshments provided.

This is a UH Hilo student-only event.

For more information, contact Alyson Kakugawa-Leong.

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Annual Hawai‘i Island United Way general campaign now underway

Published October 10, 2019 by admin

This is the time of year that we, as a university, come together to strengthen our community by pledging during the annual United Way General Campaign.

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Aloha UH Hilo ‘Ohana,

For more than 50 years, Hawai‘i Island United Way, Inc. (HIUW) has been the cornerstone of our island’s health and human service community. Thanks to your annual monetary donation, HIUW is able to help those less fortunate or down on their luck in our community, nurture individuals and families, identify specific needs and fill them, and help build a safer and healthier community.

This is the time of year that we as a university come together to strengthen our community by pledging during the annual United Way General Campaign. Now, more than ever, the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo ‘ohana can support to keep these life-changing programs alive on Hawai‘i Island. See how our response to past campaigns has positively impacted the services and resources at HIUW.org. Educational, financial, and health benefits are extended to our families, friends and students through these agencies.

Please consider donating or pledging your support today! Pledge application forms were distributed to all campus units. Payroll deductions make it easy to give, and all donations make a difference here on Hawai‘i Island. Send your pledge form with your cash, check, credit card number or payroll deduction directly to Lei Kapono, Office of the Chancellor, by November 15, 2019. Additional forms are available.

Pūpūkahi I Holumua – Unite to Move Forward. Join in supporting diverse programs that are critical to the well-being of our communities.

Bonnie D. Irwin
Chancellor

D. Lei Kapono
Interim Assistant to the Chancellor and UH Hilo HIUW Coordinator

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