Weekly Newsletter for Faculty and Staff, April 12, 2022
Featured in this week’s issue of Haʻilono o UH Hilo (News of UH Hilo): Pharmacy students, Bonnie Irwin, Lauren Miho, and Cydnee Maunakea.
Academics
14 UH Hilo pharmacy students accept post-graduate residencies.
Administration
Message from the Chancellor:
Mahalo nui to all our campus staff, faculty, and students who came out to share their manaʻo with the WSCUC site visit team last week. People showed up in good numbers and were honest with ideas, opinions, and feelings. One thing that came out loud and clear was the extent to which each and every one of us cares deeply for our students and our community. We have many challenges, but we also have some rich opportunities here to continue to improve our university. A special mahalo to Seri, Lei, Kristi, Malu, and our IT folks and other support staff for their seamless handling of logistics and making the team feel welcome. I look forward to the many conversations and actions to come!
Bonnie Irwin
April 10-16 is National Student Employment Week. In recognition of the value of student employees and student employment professionals, University Radio Hilo (URH) is broadcasting Messages of Appreciation shared by supervisors for student employees. Listen in on KUHH 101.1 FM. These will also be shared on the Student Employment website.
Covid Updates
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing On-Campus Clinic (new hours)
- The COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and testing are available for employees and all students Friday, April 15, noon to 2:00 p.m., University Classroom Building, room 127. Second boosters are available for those who are eligible for the second booster dose (age 50+ or are immunocompromised, and at least four months since the last booster). Email uhhcovid@hawaii.edu with your request. Bring valid state identification, medical insurance card, and vaccination card to verify previous doses.
External Testing Option for Employees and Students
- Clinical Labs in Hilo only. PCR testing. Registration required. Walk-ins not accepted.
Continue to stay informed through the UH Hilo COVID-19 webpage and the UH System COVID-19 webpage for information and advisories, including the updated interim UH COVID-19 Guidelines, UH COVID-19 Dashboards, and updated interim UH Hilo COVID-19 Guidelines.
Deadline
Last Day to Submit Credit-by-Exam Results to Office of Registrar, Monday, April 18.
“I” Removal and Change of Grade deadline, Monday, April 18.
Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Defense deadline, Monday, April 18.
Events
Eia Hawaiʻi Lecture: “Kilo Puʻuwaʻawaʻa.” Thursday, April 14, 12:30 – 2 p.m., via Zoom. Registration required.
“Importance of Mental Health in the Healthcare Setting,” by Lauren Miho, Doctor of Nursing program practice inquiry project defense, Monday, April 18, 10:00 a.m., via Zoom. Meeting ID: 850 0659 8078; Passcode: 557423.
For more info on events, see UH Hilo Calendar of Events.
Holiday
Holiday: Good Friday, Friday, April 15.
Services
Sodexo Dining Services offers its Family Dinner menu for April 13.
Word of the Week
Above, join Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language student Cydnee Maunakea for a lesson on the Hawaiian word of the week. “Māui” is a demigod who captured the sun to slow his traveling. Hua Maka is a weekly video series produced by the college and edited by the UH Hilo Office of University Relations.
In fall and spring semesters, this newsletter is a weekly e-blast of news and information for faculty and staff, produced by University Relations, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
