Maunakea 2021 and beyond
The University of Hawaiʻi is privileged to be responsible for the stewardship of significant lands on Maunakea and for providing a thoughtful approach to astronomy research on the mauna.
Category: Topical Issues
Vaccination update for UH employees
The expectation is that the largest UH essential worker priority group, the 1B-3s, will be contacted within the next few days by one of the third party health care providers working with DOH to schedule vaccination appointments.
New research facility to study volcanoes and earthquakes planned for UH Hilo campus
The 60,000-square-foot Integrated Research Center will bring together staff from both the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and the Pacific Islands Ecosystems Research Center to study hazards from active volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai’i.
UH Hilo community is reminded to wear masks when on campus
A message from UH Hilo Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs: As a reminder, face coverings are required in public settings where physical distancing measures are difficult to maintain, including outdoor spaces in densely populated areas.
Public urged to exercise caution on Maunakea summit due to weather conditions
Everyone is encouraged to act in a safe and responsible manner while on Maunakea and look out and care for others because of the dangerous conditions.
UH Hilo pharmacy students and faculty help with COVID-19 vaccinations
Students helped at Hawai‘i Department of Health-coordinated vaccination sites over winter break, and many continue to volunteer during spring rotation blocks this semester.
WATCH: Welcome to Spring Semester! Here is some info about safety and services on UH Hilo campus
Keep up the good work protecting yourself and our UH Hilo ‘ohana from Covid-19. Here is some info about safety and services on campus this semester.
Message from UH President Lassner on COVID-19 vaccination plan
Vaccinations to the UH community will be administered using the State of Hawaiʻi phased priorities, which are based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
