Happy 14th Birthday, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center! 2,000 at pā‘ina celebrated mālama ‘āina
2,000 keiki, family and friends attended the celebration; this year’s theme focused on mālama ‘āina or caring for the land.
Category: Community Outreach
UH Hilo Quintessential University Citizen: Joseph Sanchez, library director engaging with the community he serves
In less than two years, new Library Director Joseph Sanchez is already making a big impact on campus with a
2020 KTA scholarship drive underway Feb. 12–March 10
How can you contribute? Buy sponsors’ foods at KTA Super Stores and cheer on the Vulcans! Each purchase of select foods at KTA, and each point scored by Vulcan teams, grows the scholarship fund.
WATCH: Volunteers remove invasive plants and protect endemic māmane on Maunakea
The community event, organized by the Office of Maunakea Management, targets invasive plants that threaten native species at Hale Pōhaku, at the mid-level section of the mountain.
UH Hilo Quintessential University Citizen: Tracy Wiegner, marine scientist teaching students and communities about coastal water quality
Professor of Marine Science Tracy Wiegner is motivated by her students and the local community to discover and share as much knowledge as possible about the water quality of Hawai‘i Island’s coasts.
UH Hilo aquaculture center partners with Maui Nui Marine Resource Council to improve water quality at Māʻalaea Harbor
After months in the nursery at the university’s Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center, the young oysters are hardy enough to survive the heavily sedimented waters of Mā‘alaea Harbor.
WATCH: The 20th Annual Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day
In his keynote address, NASA Astronaut R. Shane Kimbrough spoke about the special connection between himself and Ellison Onizuka.
#808NoVape! UH Hilo students join forces with local health institute to raise awareness about dangers of vaping
Despite warnings about serious health risks, Hawai‘i high school students vape at twice the national rate—experts say this may be due to the large amount of radio advertising by the tobacco industry. A group of health students from UH Hilo are taking on the information battle with radio spots, a video, and informational materials for parents.
