UH Hilo’s ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center upgrades planetarium with $720K NASA grant, reopens Nov. 22
The upgrade significantly boosts ‘Imiloa’s planetarium performance with 10 laser-illuminated projectors, creating new scientific journeys for visitors.
Category: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
Presentations and events at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center.
“The Science of Kapa,” interactive science and cultural exhibit at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center through June 4
“The Science of Kapa” is a fully interactive science and cultural exhibit that focuses on the different steps in the kapa making process.
Public is invited to ʻImiloa’s 2023 Merrie Monarch Cultural Enrichment Programs on hula, mele, Hawaiian arts
During Merrie Monarch Festival, the public is invited to UH Hilo’s ʻImiloa Astronomy Center for presentations and workshops with experts in hula, mele, and Hawaiian arts.
Native American language educators convene summit at UH Hilo
The summit drew educators from 14 U.S. states and Guam (representing 25 languages) and federal officials from the Office of Indian Education to discuss the achievements and challenges of Native American language medium programs.
‘Imiloa naming program: Students propose ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi names for exoplanet, star
The proposed names Leimakua and Kawelo were chosen to honor ancestral knowledge and the familial bond between the planet and star.
Fun for the whole family! Imiloa Astronomy Center announces extended holiday hours
With new programs for the whole ‘ohana—activities, crafts, community art, entertaining and educational films—‘Imiloa is extending its hours through the holiday season!
Weekly Newsletter for Faculty and Staff, Oct. 11, 2022
Featured in this week’s issue of Ha‘ilono o UH Hilo (News of UH Hilo): Bonnie Irwin, Valdeane Odachi, John Burns, Ryan Perroy, and Sasha Nealand.
Upcoming Hawaiian festival, Oct. 15-16, designed to rebuild human connections after two years of isolation
“I kū mau mau, i kū wā! All at once! All together! Don’t miss out! I encourage you to participate, come ignite curiosity and the intention of this season! Pohā kō‘ele‘ele!”—Kekuhi Keali‘ikanaka‘oleohaililani
