Category: Staff

Five dancers in various poses on a large stage.

The show must go on: Even virtually, UH Hilo Annual Dance Collective delivers

Posted on April 9, 2021April 15, 2021 by Staff

After being set back due to covid restrictions, a recorded version of the annual show, entitled “Dance Collective: Pandemic Edition,” premiered March 26-28, 2021. The show included works of eleven choreographers presenting ten pieces.

Four staff members pose for photo while stocking shelves in pantry.

UH Hilo’s Fred Dela Cruz honored with prestigious service award for his university service

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Staff

Fred Dela Cruz, winner of the UH System Willard Wilson Award for Distinguished Service, has a longstanding reputation for high quality work and has earned great respect for his attention to detail and his mechanical abilities.

UH Hilo alumnus Jake Rodrique thrives in the field of agriculture

Posted on February 18, 2021February 19, 2021 by Staff

Jake Rodrique once thought college wasn’t the place for him. But that all changed through the guidance of a few extraordinary people.

UH Hilo alum heads film crew for Hula Bowl Halftime; performance shares Hawai‘i’s culture with country

Posted on February 5, 2021March 2, 2021 by Staff

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.

Escobar and Jeong with Wailau and UH Hilo logos.

Online storytelling series to launch on Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 29, 2021May 10, 2021 by Staff

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

Posted on January 7, 2021March 23, 2021 by Staff

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

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Staff

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.

Kensei Gibbs with words: #ImuaVulcans and Hawaii Hilo.

Head athletic trainer Kensei Gibbs steps up to ensure health and safety of Vulcans during pandemic

Posted on September 28, 2020January 7, 2021 by Staff

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.