UH Hilo Stories

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FEATURED POST: Long-term study by UH Hilo scientists shows Hawai‘i Island forests can regenerate once cattle and pigs are fenced out

Posted on March 27, 2020March 28, 2020 by Staff

Twenty-five years ago, a UH Hilo biologist tagged 7,000 trees in a declining Hawai‘i Island rainforest. A recent survey of the site reveals conservationists’ efforts are paying off.

FEATURED POST: Column by UH Hilo Professor of Psychology Bryan Kim on the importance of social distancing during COVID-19

Posted on March 21, 2020March 27, 2020 by Staff

If social distancing and home quarantine are practiced during the COVID-19 health crisis, the number of people needing critical care will decrease significantly. And there are ways for improving behavioral and mental health as we all cope.

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During suspension of telescope operations, Maunakea Observatories launches virtual outreach program

Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Staff

In response to recent stay-at-home orders, observatories are now limiting scientific operations on Maunakea and at base facilities, but ramping up virtual outreach to community.

Essay by UH Hilo kinesiologist Lincoln Gotshalk: Scientific, etymological, and political musings on the coronavirus

Posted on March 25, 2020March 27, 2020 by Staff

Being touched by angels of our better nature, or being influenced by demons of our lesser nature: during this pandemic, we see examples of each.

UH Hilo Quintessential University Citizen: Francis Cristobal, IT specialist going beyond the call of duty

Posted on March 24, 2020March 27, 2020 by Staff

Francis Ray Cristobal is recognized by the UH Hilo Chancellor’s Executive Council as a Quintessential University Citizen. Currently, he’s helping the university switch to online teaching during the coronavirus health crisis.

Column by Bruce Mathews, dean of UH Hilo agriculture college: Impact of COVID-19 on local agriculture

Posted on March 23, 2020March 27, 2020 by Staff

On the forefront of current local agriculture discussions is good hygiene and food safety practices, allowing employees who feel sick to stay home without fear of losing their job, and being aware of the risks of COVID-19 to older farmers.

Campus-wide online learning starts at UH Hilo

Posted on March 23, 2020March 26, 2020 by Staff

Most classes at UH Hilo move online today through the end of the term in response to the coronavirus. Some classes have components which cannot be conducted online and will meet in person.

Be safe from coronavirus infection, Be smart and inform yourself about it, Be kind and support one another

In response to COVID-19, procedures are laid out for UH Hilo staff to work from home

Posted on March 19, 2020March 27, 2020 by Staff

UH employees are encouraged to review two new documents (being implemented while under review by the union) and talk to their supervisor and administrators about working from home.