UH Hilo alumnus Jake Rodrique thrives in the field of agriculture
Jake Rodrique once thought college wasn’t the place for him. But that all changed through the guidance of a few extraordinary people.
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UH Hilo alum heads film crew for Hula Bowl Halftime; performance shares Hawai‘i’s culture with country
Tracey Niimi put aside his student services specialist hat to direct and film the stunning Hula Bowl Halftime Show starring fashion designer Manaola Yap with the award winning Hula Halau Manaola under the direction of Kumu Hula Nani Lim Yap.
Online storytelling series to launch on Valentine’s Day
Each video event of the series will explore a different theme and showcase five storytellers from a variety of backgrounds.
UH Hilo presents 24-part podcast on traditional districts of Hawai‘i Island
Listeners will join a huaka‘i or journey clockwise around the island, starting in Hilo and moving to Puna, Ka‘ū, Kona, Kohala, and Hāmākua for a total of 24 episodes.
UH Hilo changes hours of service offices on campus
Starting Oct. 12, offices on the UH Hilo campus will be open for in-person service only from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Head athletic trainer Kensei Gibbs steps up to ensure health and safety of Vulcans during pandemic
UH Hilo Athletic Director Patrick Guillen says that while setting up covid protocols has been a team effort, Head Trainer Kensei Gibbs “has really stepped up with so many things” and is worthy of special recognition.
In the age of covid, IT supervisor Reid Kubo and team are heroes at pharmacy college
With Reid Kubo’s impressive leadership from the onset of the pandemic, the IT team ensured that access to integral components of the pharmacy program have remained accessible to students.
Campus Center Dining Room now offers outdoor seating for social distancing
The new open-air café project was done by work crews from UH Hilo Auxiliary Services. Gene Harada, a carpentry instructor at Hawai‘i Community College, collaborated with the auxiliary team to transform the area.
