‘A‘ohe pau ka ‘ike i ka hālau ho‘okahi │ One learns from many sources │ A publication of the Office of the Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
At a public presentation, the Hawaiian language scholar and the research scientist compared the first 11 lines of an ancient Hawaiian creation chant to modern astronomical theories of the origins of the universe. The similarity between the two is astonishing.
At a workshop held on campus last Friday, astronomer Heather Kaluna and philosopher Celia Bardwell-Jones shared the example of their friendship to illustrate the value of civil discourse.
“The task of ethics within the context of civil disobedience is to open up the realm of thinking about one’s values and viewpoints,” says Associate Professor of Philosophy Celia Bardwell-Jones.
“Hawai‘i lost a true giant and a pillar of our community with the passing of Barry Taniguchi last Friday. The successful leader of KTA Superstores, a thriving Hawai‘i Island institution, Barry cared deeply for his community and the entire state of Hawai‘i.”
The black hole—discovered by a collaborative effort of eight telescopes at six locations around the globe—was named Pōwehi, which means embellished dark source of unending creation.The name was chosen by UH Hilo Hawaiian language professor and cultural practitioner Larry Kimura.
The “reflecting wall” exhibit at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center invites visitors to write and post their thoughts and perspectives about Maunakea.
Chun will oversee relevant UH programs to ensure recognition of Maunakea’s natural, cultural, educational and scientific resources and will report directly to UH Hilo Chancellor Bonnie Irwin.
The name of the telescope instrument, Nāmakanui (The Big Eyes), to be installed at the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope on Maunakea, refers to the three individual receivers that make up the instrument, each of which Kimura named after three red-colored, big-eyed species of nocturnal fish: ‘Ū‘ū, ‘Āweoweo, and ‘Ala‘ihi.
Tourism professor develops agritourism app to engage visitors with state’s farming community
UH Hilo biologist Rebecca Ostertag elected lifetime fellow of Ecological Society of America
UH Hilo marine scientist sets up underwater livestream in waters off Kona
UH Hilo’s Karla Hayashi is contributing writer to Hawai‘i State Literacy Plan
Collaborative humpback whale study continues in Hawaiian waters
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