‘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
The community event, organized by the Office of Maunakea Management, targets invasive plants that threaten native species at Hale Pōhaku, at the mid-level section of the mountain.
An article recently published in the online journal Nature Astronomy applauds the ability of ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center to intersect indigenous knowledge with astronomy.
Alex Bischer is in the professional master’s internship track of the tropical conservation biology and environmental science graduate program at UH Hilo. His palila work is designed to prepare him to actively contribute as a scientist in environmental and conservation fields.
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.
Meet UH Hilo undergraduate Kit Neikirk, budding geneticist and editor-in-chief
During pandemic, UH Hilo student clubs and orgs provide sense of normalcy and community
Hawaiian History Month: The history of Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu, UH Hilo’s Hawaiian language medium laboratory school
UH Hilo celebrates Constitution Day with pop-up website
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Blog
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