Category: English

#AsianHeritageMonth: Patsy Iwasaki’s graphic novel sheds light on immigrant experience

Posted on May 10, 2021March 12, 2024 by Staff

UH Hilo English instructor Patsy Iwasaki tells the story of an immigrant plantation laborer who was lynched in 1889 in the town of Honoka‘a on Hawai‘i Island. The anti-Asian issues surrounding Katsu Goto’s life and death are relevant today even after 130 years.

Emily Burkhart, Alexander Coley, and Kiaria Zoi Nakamura

Three UH Hilo English students present their research at prestigious symposium

Posted on May 3, 2021February 13, 2024 by Staff

The three students—Emily Burkhart, Alexander Coley, and Kiaria Zoi Nakamura, all graduating this spring—presented their research on Cli-Fi and Shakespeare.

UH Hilo English major Braden Savage receives 2021 Matthew Therrien Award

Posted on March 16, 2021March 1, 2023 by Staff

Braden Savage is a writer and playwright, director, active in student clubs and events, and has received numerous awards for his outstanding work.

English major Holly Trowbridge hones her journalism skills with internship at Big Island Press Club

Posted on October 5, 2020June 25, 2024 by Staff

UH Hilo senior Holly Trowbridge is developing a social media campaign for the Big Island Press Club. She says it’s “really awesome to be able to put what I learned in class into action with this internship.”

Susan Wackerbarth against background of her novel.

English instructor Susan Wackerbarth publishes first novel, inspires students

Posted on September 21, 2020November 30, 2023 by Staff

With her first novel just published, Instructor of English Susan Wackerbarth is an example of how passion for one’s craft, combined with hard work and dedication, can get you where you want to go. She stands as an inspiration to her students.

UH Hilo English professor awarded Board of Regents medal for excellence in teaching

Posted on June 3, 2020July 7, 2023 by Staff

Kirsten Møllegaard teaches courses in comics and graphic novels, gender and women’s studies, film, literature, myth and folklore, and rhetoric.

Grid of students and faculty attending zoom mtg.

UH Hilo English department recognizes 2020 award and scholarship winners in virtual ceremonies

Posted on May 20, 2020July 7, 2023 by Staff

The English department at UH Hilo held virtual ceremonies May 12 for its spring 2020 awards and scholarships recipients.

Emily Burkhart with aerial view of UH Hilo campus.

UH Hilo English major Emily Burkhart receives scholarship recognizing excellence in writing

Posted on April 9, 2020August 31, 2021 by Staff

The budding scholar says her return to academic study was brought on by an intense desire to grow and push herself intellectually. Her academic journey as an English major at UH Hilo is giving her that chance.