In addition to ensuring people’s right to free expression and assembly, we also have a collective responsibility to our community and constituents to maintain daily operations, even if some of us may be experiencing conflict with decisions surrounding Maunakea.
Category: Messages & Announcements
Chancellor Bonnie Irwin arrives at UH Hilo, shares her vision for the university in first monthly column
“The future of our university and our local community are inextricably linked.”—Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin.
Now available: Additional information for UH faculty and staff about improving web accessibility compliance
Web accessibility update for UH faculty and staff: Additional resources are now available to support UH’s compliance with accessibility of online resources.
Announcement: UH seeks comments on informal draft of Maunakea rules
The current request for public input is part of an informal consultation process that includes meetings with various stakeholder groups.
Alapaki Nahale-a named to UH Board of Regents representing Hawaiʻi County
The UH Board of Regents welcomes three new members: Alapaki Nahale-a (Hawaiʻi County), Kelli K.K. Acopan (Student Regent), and Robert Frank Westerman (Kauaʻi County).
Bonnie Irwin recommended as next UH Hilo Chancellor
Bonnnie Irwin will be recommended to replace Marcia Sakai, who has served as interim chancellor since 2017 when former chancellor Don Straney left the position to become the UH vice president for UH academic planning and policy.
UH community college students offered seamless transfer to UH Hilo, West Oʻahu, or UH Mānoa
To encourage more community college students to transfer, the four-year campuses and community colleges will hold UH Transfer Days Feb. 12–22.
Search begins for UH Hilo chancellor
The 16-member search advisory committee includes representation from UH Hilo faculty, students, staff, the Hanakahi Native Hawaiian council and community leaders.
UH Hilo interim chancellor reaffirms commitment to free speech and expression
Interim Chancellor Marcia Sakai: We ask that you join us in making this campus a place where our differences are bound within a framework of respect and aloha.
Douglas Shinsato nominated to UH Board of Regents to represent East Hawai‘i
Mr. Shinsato is co-founder of Anthill Ventures, a cross-border incubator and advisor to technology start-ups in India, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.