Weekly Newsletter for Faculty & Staff, Oct. 27, 2020

Posted on October 27, 2020August 12, 2021 by Staff

Featured in this week’s issue of Ha‘ilono o UH Hilo (News of UH Hilo): Michael Taylor, John Burns, Kekoa Harman, Efrin Ruiz, more!

In fall and spring, this newsletter is a weekly e-blast of news and information for faculty and staff, produced by University Relations, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.

What does #VulcanPride mean to you?

Covid Updates

Continue to stay informed through the UH Hilo COVID-19 webpage and UH Hilo Quarantine FAQ page for up-to-date information and advisories, which now includes the Student Fees Information for 2020 Fall Semester. Information can also be found on the UH System COVID-19 page.

Administration

Grid of people on Zoom call. — “I had so much fun talking story with the student fundraisers for the UH Foundation annual calling campaign (Oct 14). Lots of good stories to tell about our campus and the educational experiences we provide students!”-Chancellor Irwin (second row from bottom, second from left)

Message to Faculty and Staff: Annual UH Foundation calling campaign underway.

Academics

Red-roofed UH Hilo College of Business and Economics, covered walkway into the entrance. — College of Business and Economics

UH Hilo students take online finance class with classmates located in Asia and North America

People

John H.R. Burns is collaborating with Aqualink to test and deploy its Smart Buoy system and develop protocols to help monitor its coral reef areas.

Kekoa Harman finds teaching ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i online is a richer learning process.

Professor Efren Ruiz believes online teaching strategies strengthen mathematics education.

Three pharmacy students received awards at the 2020 Hawai‘i Pharmacists Association’s General Membership Virtual Meeting held Oct. 24.

Christina Method, Experiential Support Specialist, Pharmacy Technician of the Year
Jarred Prudencio, Assistant Professor and Chief of Experientials, Distinguished Young Pharmacist
Sheri Tokumaru, Associate Professor and Director of Interprofessional Education and Development, Pharmacist of the Year.

Campus Engagement

UH Hilo community is invited to contribute to campaign to stop stigma about mental health services.

Supporting Student Success

Faculty are asked to encourage their students to watch the new weekly video series by StudentLingo, brought to UH Hilo by the Division of Student Affairs. This week’s topic is “How Your Personality May Impact Your Academic Success.” To watch, register here for a free account.

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