February 22 is National Study Abroad Day
The purpose of Study Abroad Day is to celebrate and bring awareness to the benefits and impact of Study Abroad.
Category: Students
Weekly Newsletter for Faculty and Staff, Feb. 9, 2021
Featured in this week’s issue of Ha‘ilono o UH Hilo (News of UH Hilo): Jamison Montgomery, Tracey Niimi, Thomas Fezza, Jay Bumanglag, and more!
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month: College of Hawaiian Language launches series of short video lessons on ‘ōlelo
The videos are designed to give viewers an immersive approach to learning ‘ōlelo using common Hawaiian words and place names found in Hilo and Hawaiʻi Island.
UH Hilo graduate student investigates ‘opihi as indicator of climate change
The research of Lauren Kapono includes not only scientific discovery of the salt water limpet but also the cultural, community, and personal impacts of climate change on coastal residents.
Weekly Newsletter for Faculty and Staff, Feb. 2, 2021
Featured in this week’s issue of Ha‘ilono o UH Hilo (News of UH Hilo): Bruce Mathews, Drew Kapp, Leilani DeMello, Chris Holland, Ken Hon, and more!
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.
Chris Holland, new dean of students, explains the job: Help students navigate the university
“I just want students to be successful,” says Dean of Students Chris Holland. “I want students to know that we’re here. We’re here to serve them. We’re here to support them. We’re here to help connect them.”
Raised in Orange County, CA, Kānaka Maoli comes to UH Hilo to explore her heritage
Once at UH Hilo, the budding anthropologist Heather Leilani Kekahuna started to learn more about her heritage, including some knowledge that had been lost to her family. “I’m now teaching things to my own family and strengthening family ties through knowledge.”
