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Haʻilono o UH Hilo - News of UH Hilo

October 10 - 16, 2017

Governance

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Completed applications for nominees to four seats on the UH Board of Regents must be received by the Candidate Advisory Council or postmarked by 11:59 p.m., Friday, October 13. Application materials and additional information are available online, by calling (808) 692-1218, or by emailing the BOR Office.

UHH Campus Entry Wall

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The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has issued new guidance on the state’s outbreak of mumps. Everybody is strongly encouraged to consider these recommendations and consult with their personal or campus health care provider if available. See the new DOH guidance Mumps-FAQ for more information.

People

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Alexander Nagurney, Assistant Professor of Psychology, was recently featured in an online article on innovative educators Top Hat.

Alexander Nagurney

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Matthew Platz, Professor of Chemistry, is the recipient of the 2017 Oesper Award from the University of Cincinnati Chemistry Department and the Cincinnati Section of the American Chemical Society.

Matt Platz

Events

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Poetry presentation by Ernelle Cruz Downs, Poets in our Community Series, Tuesday, October 10, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Campus Center Room 301.

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Head Coach Gene Krieger discusses Vulcan Volleyball when Voices of UH Hilo airs Wednesday, October 11 at 7:53 a.m. on AM 670 KPUA.

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National Coming Out Day, Wednesday, October 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Campus Center Room 301.

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Blue Zones Project Brown Bag, Wednesday, October 11, Noon – 1 p.m., SSC W-201. Pledges are currently being accepted and individuals may sign up at the event or here Blue Zones Pledge.

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Senator Kai Kahele discussion with faculty and staff on issues concerning UH Hilo and higher education, Wednesday, October 11, 3:30 – 4:15 p.m., UCB 127. Contact University Relations at 932-7339 for more information.

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Film screening, “OutRun”, Filipino American Heritage Month, Wednesday, October 11, 5:30 - 8 p.m., UCB 100.

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“Indigenous Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa (New Zealand)” by Zack Makoare and Kiritahi Firmin, Thursday, October 12, 2 – 3:30 p.m., SSC W-201.

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“Making a Difference: Careers in International Development” by Dennis Flemming, Thursday, October 12, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Science & Technology Building, Room 108.

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“The Power of the Steel-Tipped Pen: Reconstructing Native Hawaiian Intellectual History” presentation and book-signing with Dr. Noenoe K. Silva, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Professor of Political Science, Friday, October 13, Noon – 1:30 p.m., UCB 127.

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Spooky Fun Fair, Friday, October 13, 5 – 9 p.m., Campus Center Room 301.

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The latest on 2018 admissions is currently featured on the UH Hilo Report airing weekday mornings at 7:15 on AM 670 KPUA.

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