New director of UH Institute for Astronomy shares his vision
Doug Simons is a champion of community engagement and astronomy education on Hawaiʻi Island and across the state.
UH Hilo marine scientist sets up underwater livestream in waters off Kona
Marine scientist John Burns and collaborators hope to develop the platform into one of the world’s most advanced underwater observatories.
UH Hilo’s Karla Hayashi is contributing writer to Hawai‘i State Literacy Plan
Karla Hayashi says literacy is not just about language and composition, it’s about how to use skills and knowledge to make effective change for the better.
Weekly Newsletter for Faculty and Staff, April 13, 2021
Featured in this week’s issue of Ha‘ilono o UH Hilo (News of UH Hilo): Kekailiko Medeiros, Jim Mike, Michael Marshall, Jessica Anahu, Kawailehua Paikai, Frederick Dela Cruz, Joshua Liu, and Leah Gonzales, with a special in memorium to Kālepa Baybayan.
UH Hilo art professor and students help paint mural at Hilo Farmers Market
The colorful work depicting fruits and other produce of Hawai‘i Island is designed by local artist Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides.
In Memoriam: Master Navigator Kālepa Baybayan
UH Hilo alumnus Chad Kālepa Baybayan’s work through the Polynesian Voyaging Society and UH has helped shape a new generation of navigators, educators, scientists and community stewards.
The show must go on: Even virtually, UH Hilo Annual Dance Collective delivers
After being set back due to covid restrictions, a recorded version of the annual show, entitled “Dance Collective: Pandemic Edition,” premiered March 26-28, 2021. The show included works of eleven choreographers presenting ten pieces.
Students encouraged to apply for emergency aid
Funded through the federal CARES Act, eligible students can access a grant of up to $1,000 to help with cost of attendance and/or emergency costs due to COVID-19.
