The White Coat Ceremony is a tradition in medical, pharmacy and other health care schools to mark the transition of students embarking on their path toward doctoral degrees.
Category: Events
National Coming Out Day, Safe Place Social at UH Hilo
Celebrating National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11, 2019, there were informational tables set up on the Campus Center Plaza, and a photo booth, games, food and “Coming Out Open Mic” fun inside the center.
UH Hilo philosophy professors hold symposium on civil disobedience
“The task of ethics within the context of civil disobedience is to open up the realm of thinking about one’s values and viewpoints,” says Associate Professor of Philosophy Celia Bardwell-Jones.
PHOTOS: 2019 Chinese Moon Festival, with song, dance, crafts and more
Students and faculty of Chinese Studies presented calligraphy, language, paper crafts, dances, singing, opera, poems, stories, martial arts, taiji, and a lion dance!
WATCH: 3rd Annual ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest held at UH Hilo on Sunday, keiki learn how to become citizen scientists
Emphasis was on keiki activities at booths and tables where young ones could learn about sanitation practices to protect against the spread of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death fungal disease. The 3rd Annual ‘Ōhi‘a Love Fest was held at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy
PHOTOS: UH Hilo Student Orientation Week, campus welcomes the newest Vulcans!
The newest Vulcans are enjoying four days of activities, workshops, fairs, van tours, target shuttles, and various socials to create a connection with the UH Hilo community.
New UH Hilo chancellor, Bonnie D. Irwin, welcomed with traditional kīpaepae ceremony
The traditional Kīpaepae Ho‘onoho (welcoming ceremony) was held on the UH Hilo campus this morning for Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin. A Kīpaepae Ho‘oku‘u (releasing ceremony) was also performed for Marcia Sakai, who served as interim chancellor since 2017.
Three UH Hilo faculty members honored with teaching awards
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo honored three faculty with excellence in teaching awards during this year’s Spring Commencement held May 11.
PHOTOS & FULL VIDEO: UH Hilo 2019 Spring Commencement
Approximately 640 students received degrees and/or certificates from UH Hilo’s six colleges. I mua!
Artist and educator Fred Soriano honored for his contributions to UH Hilo, Hawai‘i Community College, and Hawai‘i Island communities
At a gathering of family, longtime friends, and former colleagues, Fred Soriano was presented with a proclamation describing the life of an accomplished artist and sociologist who gave much to his island community.