Category: Faculty

Aerial of Pāhoa lava flow with arrow pointed at front of flow.

Column by UH Hilo political scientist Sarah Marusek: Madame Pele and the right of way, lava zones and public space

Posted on October 20, 2014November 5, 2025 by Staff

SARAH MARUSEK, POLITICAL SCIENCE: With visible property lines gone and disaster management agencies opening up the land for public access, protections for private residents seem to be in opposition with governmental management.

Edward Fisher with two students at fair booth.

UH Hilo College of Pharmacy hosts community health fair

Posted on October 20, 2014November 5, 2025 by Staff

Student pharmacists and faculty from The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, along with members of other local health and safety organizations, provide free information to the public.

UH Hilo writing center hosts Ray Bradbury Book-a-Thon

Posted on October 13, 2014November 5, 2025 by Staff

The second session of the Ray Bradbury Book-a-Thon takes place Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in the Kilohana Writing Center on the first floor of Mookini Library.

Two pharmacy students in their white coats, with lei and haku lei. One holds a copy of the Oath of a Pharmacist.

Incoming class at UH Hilo College of Pharmacy celebrates White Coat Ceremony

Posted on October 13, 2014November 5, 2025 by Staff

The ceremony affirms students’ commitment to the values of the pharmacy profession: professionalism, respect, integrity and compassion.

Large group gathers at park to listen to speaker.

Wahi Pana O Hilo: Educational tour of Hilo enjoyed by group from UH Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College

Posted on October 8, 2014November 5, 2025 by Staff

A group of administrators, faculty, staff, students and their guests enjoy a day-long tour of Hilo.

UH Hilo Hawaiian language educator, her daughter and granddaughter — three generations to speak at national conference

Posted on October 7, 2014November 5, 2025 by Staff

Three generations of the Kawai‘ae‘a ‘ohana will be keynote speakers at the National Indian Education Association convention in Anchorage, Alaska.

Mark Kimura seated in room with artifacts.

Economic geographer Mark Kimura: The impact of the June 27 lava flow — complexity, holism, education and compassion

Posted on October 6, 2014November 5, 2025 by Staff

MARK KIMURA, ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY: The “economic” impact is just a small part of the big picture. There are also cultural, political, psychological and environmental impacts. There might also be things we can’t even imagine today.

Researcher holds small green bird, lifting wing to band leg.

UH Hilo alumni group visits native forests of Hawai‘i Island

Posted on September 23, 2014January 2, 2026 by Staff

A group of UH Hilo alumni take a field trip to Hakalau Natural Wildlife Refuge and the kīpuka systems along Saddle Road to learn about native bird and rain forest conservation.