Forty first-year University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo student pharmacists will recite the Oath of a Pharmacist at the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy’s White Coat Ceremony Sunday, October 18. The virtual event begins at 10:00 a.m. and can be viewed via livestream on the DKICP channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rCqLO-oOvM3hX6Jc2y3pw?pbjreload=102) on YouTube.

The ceremony signifies the rite of passage for student pharmacists entering their first year in the professional program. It also affirms their commitment to uphold the values of their profession and dedication to serving their patients. The ceremony will also recognize one PGY1 pharmacy resident who is continuing training with a DKICP faculty on O`ahu and one graduate student beginning his research journey in the Ph.D. program at DKICP.

The program features Lucinda Maine, executive vice president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). AACP is a leading advocate for quality pharmacy education and works to develop strong academic scholars and leaders.

The students will also be addressed by UH Hilo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin, DKICP Dean Carolyn Ma, and Mayor Harry Kim.

Seven students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Students of Hawaiʻi Advanced Research Project (SHARP) had their research abstracts selected for the First Virtual Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) held November 9 – 13, 2020.

The students selected to present an e-poster and five-minute talk describing their research in biomedical or biobehavioral science as first authors include:

• Taylor A.U. Barongan, “Synthetic Studies of Antitubercular Atrovimycin”

• Michelle Biete, “A Pragmatic Approach to Standardizing Ultrastructure Morphology in Tissue and Cell Culture”

• Kit Neikirk, “Increased Efficacy of Difluoromethylornithine and Metformin Containing Anionic Permeation Enhancers for the Treatment of Neuroblastoma”

• Evangeline Lemieux, “COVID-19 and Student Life in Hawaii: Challenges, Adjustments, and Adaptations”

• Jace Taka, “Development of Resveratrol Containing Polymeric Nanoparticles for Oral Delivery”

• Jane M.U. Walsh, “Traditional Preparations of ‘Awa (Piper methysticum) Address the Intersection of Mental and Cancer Health Disparities in Native Hawaiians”

• Kailee Yoshimura, “Development of Quercetin Containing Polymeric Nanoparticles for Oral Delivery”

UH Hilo SHARP is funded by the National Institute of Health and led by Lynn Morrison, Ph.D., Lisa Muehlstein, Ph.D, and Lenard Allen. SHARP student mentors include Abhijit Date, Ph.D., Ingo Ko`omoa-Lange, Ph.D, Dana-Lynn Ko`omoa-Lange, Ph.D., Dianqing Sun, Ph.D, Lynn Morrison, Ph.D., Misty Pacheco, Ph.D., and Antentor O. Hinton, Jr., Ph.D.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites the general public to its Virtual Fall 2020 Commencement on Saturday, December 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The pre-recorded ceremony can be viewed on the UH Hilo Commencement webpage at https://hilo.hawaii.edu/commencement/.

Approximately 279 students, including summer graduates, will receive their degrees and certificates. The pre-recorded video will also include congratulatory messages from UH Hilo dignitaries along with name cards that include pictures and messages from graduates. Each graduate will have a “clickable” student page that displays their degree and certificate types, along with their uploaded pictures and messages.

“This year’s graduates have pursued their learning through lava, hurricane and pandemic,” noted UH Hilo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin. “I am impressed with their resilience and grateful for the dedication of the faculty and staff who have helped them in this journey. The future of our island and our state is in good hands with these remarkable graduates.”

For more information, see the UH Hilo Commencement webpage at: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/commencement/.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Business and Economics is launching a new suite of live, online executive programs to help business leaders meet the challenges of the post-pandemic world.

The mission of CoBE’s Executive Programs is to bring world-class knowledge and coaching to Hawaiʻi Island, and to disseminate it to the world. The live, online format enables international networking and relationship building.

“This is a crucial time for business leaders to hone their skills and build their networks,” noted Emmeline de Pillis, interim dean of the College of Business and Economics. “It’s not just a matter of getting ready for what’s coming next. Business leaders will be shaping the post-pandemic world and defining what the ‘new normal’ will be. Our executive programs equip leaders for success in this uncharted area.”

“The real estate environment is especially interesting right now,” she added. “Mortgage interest rates are at record lows, and companies are rethinking how they use office space.”

In light of this, the first course offered is Real Estate Investment, led by Kelly Moran, Certified Commercial Investment Member and Certified International Property Specialist, and founder and CEO of Hilo Brokers. The class runs Thursdays, January 11-May 14, 2021, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Sessions are online. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.

Moran brings together real estate experts to discuss legal, physical, and economic aspects of real estate and investment. The course will cover valuation, market analysis, and the role of public and private externalities affecting the allocation and utilization of real estate resources. This is a COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) course and provides interactive, virtual, international engagement in a structured setting. Participants will engage with participants from around the world, work on intercultural teams and collaborate on real world projects.

Participants can see upcoming sessions and register online at business.uhh.hawaii.edu/executive-education/.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites the public to be a part of a new storytelling event to build connections across the UH Hilo campus and with the wider community.

Organizers for Wailau, which means “where water from diverse sources comes together to commingle and become a more powerful, unified whole,” are seeking community members, UH faculty, staff, students and alums to become Wailau storytellers. The event premieres in February 2021 and will explore different themes. The first Wailau event will be offered online addressing The Importance of Communication in Love.

“Do you have a great story to tell? It might be an epic failure, a glorious love story, a comedy of errors, an experience with prejudice rooted in societal beliefs, or a scientific observation,” said Kathleen Baumgardner, one of the event organizers. Storyteller applications are being accepted through Friday, January 15 for February’s Wailau.

Wailau aims to spotlight voices and stories that fit each theme in interesting ways, showcasing five storytellers at each event: UH faculty member, UH staff member, UH student, UH alum and a community member. Submissions are also welcome from former faculty and staff and storytellers of all ages.

Between the application deadline and the premiere, storytellers will be recorded sharing their stories on UH Hilo’s Performing Arts stage in advance of the online premiere. If storytellers are unable to attend on-stage taping, self-taped stories will be accepted.

Wailau organizers include UH faculty, staff, students, alums, and community members, including UH Hilo's English Club. Students from the English Club determine Wailau themes, review applications and select storytellers.

Braden Savage, UH Hilo senior and English Club member, shared the team's goal.

“We intend to bring together the community through stories. Particularly during a time when disunity, isolation and social anxieties are rampant, we would like to show that we are still connected, that we are still able to build a link among the members of our community, despite restrictions on physical distance.”

To apply and learn more, see: hilo.hawaii.edu/wailau/.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites listeners to its new podcast, Ka Leo o ka Uluau, which has been created to ho`okama`āina or acquaint listeners to Hawaiʻi Island.

The podcast consists of four episodes from each of the six traditional moku or districts of Hawaiʻi Island. Listeners will join a huaka`i or journey clockwise around the island, starting in Hilo and moving to Puna, Ka`ū, Kona, Kohala and Hāmākua. Ka Leo o ka Uluau is now live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and will be published twice monthly (1st and 15th of each month) to podcast platforms. The first guest is Kumu Hula Mānaiakalani Kalua, who will talk story in the second episode available on January 15.

“Ka Leo o ka Uluau is meant to help connect listeners with place,” explained Kathleen Baumgardner, one of the organizers. “As such, it was conceived by the UH Hilo Chancellor’s Committee focused on the Importance of Place that is composed of faculty, staff, students and community members.” The podcast is made possible largely with support from Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center and the Chancellor’s Office.

“The podcast was named to honor a Hawaiian makani or wind of Hilo and to represent the conveyance of our voices and thoughts,” Baumgardner added. “The first episode sets the stage and begins exploration in Hilo. After that, storytellers from the island visit hosts Leilani DeMello and Drew Kapp to share mo`olelo from select places.”

Each podcast installment lasts about 30 minutes and will feature storied places, histories, people, traditions and lessons through mo`olelo told by community members with connections to those places. Additional resources such as images, maps and storyteller bios are available on Ka Leo o ka Uluau’s blog.

Bruce Torres Fischer, an alumnus of both Hawaiʻi Community College and UH Hilo, who is currently a UH Hilo Hawaiian Language and Literature graduate student, is leading podcast development. He shares his hopes for the effort: “I am so fortunate to work with a talented team in the recording studio that shares a love for this place we call Hawaiʻi. Working with them and hearing the reactions of pre-release listeners has shown me the great value of this project. Even if a handful of people experience a spark of interest that grows into a deeper connection to the land and Hawaiian culture, I will be very happy.”

Listen to Ka Leo o ka Uluau: hilo.hawaii.edu/blog/kaleookauluau/.

Find Ka Leo o ka Uluau on the podcast blog along with additional resources or by subscribing on podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The following students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester:

Class of 2022

Liana Ang, Germain Atmospera, Caroline Boule, Bryson Cadiz, Paige Cajudoy, Roanne Deabler, Tran Dinh, Tara-Ann Dumlao, Kazumi Fujitani, Ashley Fukuchi, Laura Hardaway, Leia Hasegawa, Yan Yee Ho, Viky Huang, Christopher Kaneko, Cleighton Lagmay, Jane Lakritz, Tiffany Lam, Zhian Lin, Kyle Nakagawa, Danh-Ronald Nguyen, Trisha Nobriga, Angelyn Park, Yun Soo Park, Brian Petrone, Jenny Phong, Cody Porter, Melanie Sacro, Lillian Tran, Kara Tsuzaki, Shumin (Rebecca) Wu

Class of 2023

Chrystal Cardoza, Mi Huynh, Emily Tu Le, Johnson Le, Hyeji Lee, Kathleen Millard, Stephanie Mojumdar, Selena Joy Morita, Steve Moua, Matthew Neumann, Kalen Niimi, Brayton Sakai, Tiana Tran, May Ann Vicente, GaYeon Wang, Rosalie White, Sung Mi Yoon

Class of 2024

Meara Michi Abad, Ann-Janin Bacani, Carly Bell, Brennan Palani Buccat, Kylie Bungcayao, Judhea Mae Campollo, Dyani Chock, Kathy Dang, Devangi Dave, Corey Duenas, Cheyenne Garretson, Olatunji Gbadebo, Tyler Godinet, Chase Ibia, Teva Kealoha Meyer, Erin Kim, Tomomi Kohno, Gladys Hope Lorenzo, Josephine Lui, Chan Hong Min, Skye Pyo, Jeff Michael Regalario, Nicole Regpala, Hien-Trang Tran, Daniella Wallace, Gabriel Won

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Business and Economics recognizes the following students who made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester:

Riezhelle Agpaoa, Branda Korok Agustin, Summer K. Ah Choy, Sherrisa K. Ai-Miyake, Raelyn M. Ai-Yoneda, Shiela Mae Sagun Almazan, Rachel Jane Ancheta, Jonathan Richard Anderson, Austin Tadashi Araki, Randon N. Arima, Seth M. Bello, Donavon Gregory Kekoa Billena, Brooke Bisel, Taryn Naomi Boehm, Cara M. Bolte, Madison McGregor Byron, Isaac Puu Wai Haokila Cabarloc, Cary K. Catrett, Luca Checchia Adell, Makenzie Crawford, Skyler Akemi Crivello, Sandra Maria Dafincescu, Jillian June De Coite, Sienna Ann Ku'uleimailepoina'ole De Sa, Andrelyn Marie Delos Santos Dela Cruz, Alessio Demichelis, Allison Leilani Dupre, Lindsay Baker Emerson, Charisma Felipe, Shemar T. Felix, Evonne Princess Alipio Fronda, Kilar McGuire Fujimoto, Christine Joy Halabas Galdones, Lei K. R. A. Ganiron, Rayanne Mica V. Ganiron, Rachel Ann Goblet, Bryan Gonzalez-Hernandez, Kellen Goya, Terrone Jay Grantham, Luke Hiroo Hamano, Saesha Hanselman, Keilah Kealohilani Moriah, Elyse Anelali'i Lani Tamiko Hasegawa, Ethan Hironaga, Caesar Karl Hjerten, Kaohinani Mei Ho, Michelle Carley Householder, Steven Kawa'a Hubbell, Malie Keilenikelisinika Ibarra, Brooke Kimiyo Isa, Betty Andrew Isaac, Joseph Tyler Jarneski, Ashton Elizabeth Jessee, Blaze Johnson, Mariah Janae Johnson, Kuponokanohoana Makanaokalani Kalauli, Noreen Kehaulani Kaloi, Jaslinn Monica Makamae Anela Kamaka-Mauhili, Kimberly Chiemi Kamei, Catherine Rose Lea Kane-Paulo, Caroline Hope Karson, Tehani Ku'ualoha Kekahuna, Cassidy M. Kelii, Kealaula Hanohanokawaiolaakane Keliikoa, Connor I. Kimura, Steven Joel Klenke, Polina I. Kozinskiy, Rich Choi Kuhlmann, Kayla Kanoelani Kunihisa, Kamuela Alaka'i Kahana Labasan, Noah Allen Lau, Stephanie E'laura Lewis, Jodi Emiko Lillie, Kiarra Makana Lincoln, Luca Alexander Lippert, Christian Alba Lopez, Alliyah Noe-lani Madamba, Ginate Mahuru, Lane Ryuichi La'akea Manliguis, Seth Thomas Master, Gage Nohea Masato Matsumoto, Evan James Merrier, Dominic M. Meza, Kamryn J. Mitchell, Jared Akeo Miyamoto, Taylor Keani Moniz, Kristine Villanueva Muerong, Ashley Olivia Muller, Amber Akemi Nagata, Andruw-Vincent Kupono Nakamura, Hihona Nakatani, Macy Noelani Napoleon, Niger Junior Nogo, 'Onipa'a Olanapuaopi'ilani Olds, Braeden Patrick ONeill, Patricia Samantha Garnace Orozco, Shane H. Ota, Ryan Kaiulani Pacheco, Jamie Enrica Gardenia Pagan, Celina Marie Palafox, Gaven Ariel Palagonia, Camille Kanani Poe, Robert Risley, Wentworth Rivera III, Rikelle Chieko Sakoda, Naomi K. Sensano, Kento Shimoda, Carli Saori Shimokihara, Shawna Nicole Smith, Dylan Shagun Kekoa Sofia Lee, Jaron Takeo Sugimoto, Brian Tran, Meagan Chassidy Gorospe Ventura, Tom Vorkastner, Sienna Lynn Wareham, Cydney L. Watts, Willa Marie Akiko Wiggins, Daesha Kuliaikaui Wilson, Chun En Wu, Jasmine Xie, Kaile Rae La'ake'a Yasui, Devan Justin Eddie Yoshimura, Evan Aukai Yung, and Devin Constantine Kumoon Yuw.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites the public to attend a new storytelling event created to build connections across the UH Hilo campus and with the wider community.

Wailau premieres on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. and will explore The Importance of Communication in Love. Students Kuʻuhiapo Jeong and Dayva Escobar, along with topic expert Dr. Ron Gordon from UH Hilo's Communication Department, hosts the event.

Wailau aims to spotlight voices and stories that fit the event theme in interesting ways, showcasing five storytellers at each event. February’s Wailau event will showcase these storytellers and stories:

• Lee B. Dombroski: “For the Love of Gran”

• Randy Hirokawa: “The Electric Guitar”

• Rebecca Choi: “Speaking Love”

• Jasmine Joao: “Friends I No Longer Talk To”

• Jeff Baumgardner: “Hitting the Send Button”

View bios of the hosts and storytellers at hilo.hawaii.edu/wailau.

Between the storyteller application deadline and the premiere, storytellers and hosts are being recorded on UH Hilo’s Performing Arts stage in advance of the online premiere. They will be chatting with attendees at the online premiere.

Wailau organizers include UH faculty, staff, students, alums, and community members, including the UH Hilo English Club. Students from the UH Hilo English Club determine Wailau themes, review applications and select storytellers.

Braden Savage, UH Hilo senior and UH Hilo English Club member, shared the team’s goal.

“We intend to bring together the community through stories,” he said. “Particularly during a time when disunity, isolation and social anxieties are rampant, we would like to show that we are still connected, that we are still able to build a link among the members of our community, despite restrictions on physical distance.”

Details about the next Wailau event will be released during the February 14 online event.

To attend the Wailau premiere online, visit: hilo.hawaii.edu/wailau/watch.php.

Quick, digestible lessons in Hawaiian language are being offered by University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo students through the Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).

Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to partake in the release of “Hua Maka,” the new weekly video series designed to give viewers an immersive approach to learning ‘ōlelo, or the Hawaiian language, using common Hawaiian words and place names found in Hilo and Hawaiʻi Island.

In celebration of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Month (Hawaiian Language Month), Hua Maka launches Monday, February 8, on Hale Kuamoʻo - Hawaiian Language Center’s Instagram account (@halekuamoo) and UH Hilo’s social media platforms (@uhhilo on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube: https://youtu.be/MfLqC7mnRNQ). Plans are also underway to broadcast the audio portion on University Radio Hilo, KUHH 101 FM.

Written and filmed by KHʻUOK students, each video focuses on a single word with examples of usage, spoken entirely in Hawaiian. English captions are included for those who aren’t fluent or familiar with the language.

Lecturer and Curriculum Specialist Kamalani Johnson named the program “Hua Maka,” referring to huaʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian words) that will serve as points of origin for people to hear, speak, and use ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi on campus, encompassing “hua” of “huaʻōlelo” (words) and “maka” of “hoʻomaka” (start up). He also facilitated the process by leading students from Dr. Jason Cabral’s KHAW 303 Third Level Hawaiian I class in both word descriptions and video filming. Videos are edited by student videographer/photographer Kapuakea Isaak of the Office of University Relations.

“It is my hope that Hua Maka serves as an entry point for our University community to learn ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi – both Hawaiian place names and Hawaiian words relevant to our place – so that we do our part in perpetuating ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi,” Johnson explained.

KHʻUOK Director Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa added, “It is my hope that by increasing venues where Hawaiian language can be easily accessed in useful and relevant ways, that we as a University community also serve as better stewards of our language through continued aʻo - teaching and learning - of our precious Hawaiian language.”

Hua Maka is one of the first KHʻUOK student-led initiatives to perpetuate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi using digital media.

Kolokea Kauaʻula, a student in Cabral’s KHAW 304 course, shares her perspective of Hua Maka (ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi translation provided by Johnson):

“Noʻu, he koʻikoʻi ʻiʻo nō ka noke mau ʻana i kā kākou ʻōlelo ma nā ʻano hana like ʻole i loko nō o ko kākou ola. ʻO kēia papahana Hua Maka, ʻo ia kekahi o nā mea a kākou e hana nei i mea e ō mau ai ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. He papahana ia e kamaʻāina ai iā Hilo nei a leʻaleʻa nō hoʻi. I koʻu manaʻo, e ō mau ana nā inoa o nā wahi pana o ia ʻāina a me ko kākou mau aliʻi ma o kēia papahana no ka pono o ke kaiāulu.”

(“For me, itʻs important that we strive to revitalize our ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in various aspects of our life. Hua Maka is one way ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi will live on. It’s a project that familiarizes people with Hilo in a fun and innovative way. I believe the place names, storied places, and our chiefs of Hilo will live on through this project for the benefit of the community.”)

In addition to the Hua Maka program, the community is invited to engage with KHʻUOK through email at khuokuhh@hawaii.edu, Hawaiian language content on the Hale Kuamoʻo Instagram account @halekuamoo, or by enrolling in Hawaiian language courses. Visit KHʻUOK’s website for more information at: www.olelo.hawaii.edu.

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Ke hoʻolako ʻia nei na Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Hilo he mau ʻīnaʻi haʻawina ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ma o ke Koleke ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ʻo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani (KHʻUOK).

Ke heahea ʻia aku nei nā haumāna, nā kumu, nā limahana, a me nā lālā kaiaulu e nanea i ka puka ʻana o “Hua Maka,” ka papahana wikiō kūpule i hoʻomohala ʻia he ala hoʻoluʻu ʻōlelo e aʻo ai i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ma ka nānā i nā huaʻōlelo a inoa Hawaiʻi laha o Hilo a me Hawaiʻi Mokupuni.

Ma ka hāpai ʻana aʻe i ka Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, e puka ʻo Hua Maka ma ka Poʻakahi, lā 8 o Pepeluali ma ka waihona kūlelepaho a ke Kikowaena ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ʻo ka Hale Kuamoʻo (@halekuamoo) a me nā waihona kūlelepaho a ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Hilo (@uhhilo ma ka Facebook, Instagram, Twitter a me ka YouTube: https://youtube/MfLqC7mnRNQ). Ke hoʻolālā pū ʻia nei ka hoʻolaha i ka leo ma ke Kahua Lēkiō Kulanui, KUHH 101.FM.

He mau wikiō kēia i hoʻomohala a paʻi ʻia na nā haumāna o KHʻUOK e kālele ana ma ka huaʻōlelo me ka hoʻolako pū ʻia o nā laʻana o kona hoʻohana ʻia, ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi wale nō. Hoʻolako pū ʻia nā lepe unuhi ʻōlelo Pelekānia no ka poʻe wali ʻole o ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

Ua kapa ʻia ka papahana ʻo “Hua Maka” e Kamalani Johnson, he kumu ʻōlelo a moʻokalaleo Hawaiʻi a he laekahi hoʻomohala haʻawina, e kuhikuhi ana i ke ala e lilo ai nā huaʻōlelo Hawaiʻi he ala hoʻomaka e lohe, ʻōlelo, a e hoʻohana ʻia ai ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ma ke kahua kulanui. Nāna pū i alakaʻi i ko nā haumāna ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi o ka papa KHAW 303 a ke Kauka Jason Cabral hoʻomohala ʻana i nā wehewehena huaʻōlelo a me ke paʻi wikiō ʻana. Ua hoʻoponopono ʻia ua mau wikiō nei na Kapuakea Isaak, he mea paʻi wikiō a paʻi kiʻi haumāna o ke Keʻena Mālama Pilina Kulanui.

“ʻO koʻu manaʻolana ka lilo ʻana o Hua Maka he ʻōmaka ʻana no ko kākou kaiaulu Kulanui e aʻo i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi – ʻo nā inoa ʻāina a me nā huaʻōlelo Hawaiʻi o ko kākou mau wahi – i lawelawe ʻia ko kākou kuleana ʻo ka hoʻōla ʻana i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi,” i wehewehe ai ʻo Johnson.

Ua wehewehe pū mai ʻo Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa, ka Luna Hoʻokele o KHʻUOK penei, “ʻO koʻu manaʻolana ka lilo ʻana o kākou, ke kaiaulu Kulanui, he kahu e hāpai ana i kā kākou ʻōlelo makamae ma nā ala aʻo like ʻole ma ka hoʻonui ʻana i nā honua e ʻike ʻia ai ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ma nā ala hoʻohana maʻalahi a launa pono.”

ʻO Hua Maka kekahi o nā pāhana pāpaho kikohoʻe mua loa i alakaʻi ʻia na nā haumāna KHʻUOK ma ka hoʻōla ʻana i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

Hōʻike mai ʻo Kolokea Kauaʻula, he haumāna o kā ke Kauka Cabral papa KHAW 304 no Hua Maka penei:

“Noʻu, he koʻikoʻi maoli nō ka noke mau ʻana i kā kākou ʻōlelo ma nā ʻano hana like ʻole i loko nō o ko kākou mau ola. ʻO kēia papahana Hua Maka, ʻo ia kekahi o nā mea a kākou e hana nei i mea e ō mau ai ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. He papahana ia e kamaʻāina ai iā Hilo nei a leʻaleʻa nō hoʻi. I koʻu manaʻo, e ō mau ana nā inoa o nā wahi pana o ia ʻāina a me ko kākou mau aliʻi ma o kēia papahana no ka pono o ke kaiāulu.”

Ma waho o ka papahana Hua Maka, heahea pū ʻia ke kaiaulu e pili pū me KHʻUOK ma ka leka uila ma khuokuhh@hawaii.edu, nā hua kūlelepaho ma ka waihona Instagram a ka Hale Kuamoʻo @halekuamoo, a ma ke komo ʻana i nā papa ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. E kele aku nō i ke kahuapaʻa a KHʻUOK no ka ʻike hou aku ma: www.olelo.hawaii.edu.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites the public to be a part of Wailau, a storytelling event meant to build connections across the UH Hilo campus and with the wider community. The second episode of Wailau occurs in April 2021 with the theme, A Just World. Storyteller applications are being accepted through Friday, March 5 for the April event.

Organizers for Wailau, which means “where water from diverse sources comes together to commingle and become a more powerful, unified whole,” aim to spotlight voices and stories that fit Wailau themes in interesting ways, showcasing five storytellers at each online event: a UH faculty member, UH staff member, UH student, UH alum and a community member. Submissions are also welcome from former faculty and staff and storytellers of all ages.

Between the application deadline (Friday, March 5) and the premiere (Saturday, April 24), storytellers will be recorded sharing their stories of A Just World on UH Hilo’s Performing Arts stage in advance of the online premiere. If storytellers are unable to attend on-stage taping, self-taped stories are accepted.

The storyteller application for the April event has opened just as the first Wailau event is set to premiere. Applicants have an opportunity to join the audience on Sunday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. so they might experience a Wailau event before completing their storyteller applications for April’s event.

“We hope that experiencing the February premiere of Wailau will inspire audience members to share their stories of A Just World at April’s event,” said Kathleen Baumgardner, one of the event organizers.

Wailau organizers include UH faculty, staff, students, alums, and community members, including UH Hilo's English Club. Students from the English Club determine Wailau themes, review applications, and select storytellers. Wailau episodes are hosted by students Kuʻuhiapo Jeong and Dayva Escobar, who are joined by a topic expert to explore each episode’s theme.

Escobar, a UH Hilo senior, shared her thoughts about the power of Wailau.

“When you pass a stranger, you’re likely disconnected. You know nothing about them. But when you hear someone’s story, share your own story, your heart is open. You’re suddenly vulnerable and there’s a special connection that grows from that. During an era where we can’t see each other’s smiles or physically embrace one another, the capacity to connect at a deeper level, to share our soul, is a special gift. Wailau is providing us with a way to say ‘we’re in this together’ through the art of story, reminding us that no matter where we are, we’re one ‘ohana.”

Apply to be a Wailau storyteller and learn more: hilo.hawaii.edu/wailau/.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Arts and Sciences announces its Dean’s List for Fall 2020:

Julian Ackroyd, Kupono Aguirre, Noah Agustin, Kyla Aken, Briyana Allen, Valerie Alvarado, Anya Amaral, Christa Amuimuia, Jacinda Angelsberg, John Anson, Kirsten Aoyagi, Kiai Apele, Nicole Arruda, Bailey Artienda, Muriel Andrea Sopie Meliane Assi, Kylie Aurello, Isaiah Avilla, Joseph Awong Jr, Neggin Azar, Jojo Balagot, Colsen Balai, Danielle Balanay, Megan Baldado, Alana Bayless, Bria Beale, Kaimilani Beatty, Sheann Belmes, Tracylyn Benjamin, Kody Bermoy, Jamie Bethune, Shawna Blackford, Leilani Blair, Sabina Boo Rivera,Joy-Melody Boswell, Hailey Briseno, Timothy Broderick, Liana Brouillette, Hunter Bugado, Brenna Burch, Emily Burkhart, Madison Byron, Caitlyn Cabral, MarcAnthony Cabrera, Kekamamakoaaka'ilihou Caceres, Julia Canfield,Keiran Cardoza, Jakzen Carta, Jennifer Marie Carter, Quintin Carvalho, Tari Carvalho, Niccolas Carvalho, Koryn Castaneda Sako, Asia Castillo, Gil Castro, Isabella Chapman, Alyssa Chiquita, Savannah Christensen, Cassidy Chun, Danielle Ciccone, Marinel Clemente, Delsha Clift Mahi, Athena Coley, Piper Taylor Collado, Taylor Collier, Gissele Corpuz, Amanda Cox, Aidan CraigSundine, Cole Crays, Skye Crosby, Andrew Curley, Charlotte Dadzie, Cienna-Lei Daog, Jorge De Leon Tye, Casydee De Mattos, Kaile De Soto, Tyler Deal, Angelo Teddie Dela Cruz, Miki'ala Demello-Miller, Audria Dennen, Sophia Dent, Maria dePillis-Shintaku, Gabrielle Dudoit, Allison Dupre, Angelbert Eder, Kiana-Rae Ellefsen, Lindsay Emerson, Sierra Enoka-Wilson, Dayva Escobar, Joelle Stephanie Eversdijk, Randal Fantaci, Renee Fernandez, Sofia Ferreira Colman, Faatuputala Fiame, Kalanihuia Forbes, Daisy Franco Rodriguez, David Freund, Evonne Princess Fronda, Shoko Fujita, Nevaeh Fukui-Stoos, Jadelyn Fukunaga, Desiree Fukuoka, Lilliana Galarneau, Christine Joy Galdones, Amylia-Rae Gandolf, Billie Jean Garcia, Emile Garry, Nicole Garza, Neilsen Gazo, Savanna Geiger, Jessica George, Brianna Gomez, Mohala Gonsalves, Jared Goodwin, Dylan Gordon, Hannah Graham, Sarah Graser, John Grover, Makanalani Guillermo, Cedrei Jan Guinto, Matthew Gutierrez, Vyas Hale, Dillon Hall, Paige Hamada, Wanda Hanson, Diopilo Hardison, Rachel Haver, Talen Heinicke, Trina Henry, Shawn Hernandez, Ciara Hester, Carolyn Hiller, Lisa Hiraishi, Taylor Hiraki, Mana Ho, Alexander Hobgood, Roberta Hoeffler, William Holsworth, Anela Holt-Mizuguchi, Tristine Honea, Jastine Honea, Visesio Hope, Annastasia Hurt-Moran, Chas Huston, Alakai Iaea-Russell, Scott Igawa, Phoebe-Ohia Inciong, Erica Ingram, Kanae Inoue, Joshua-Codie Inouye, Vanessa Isaak, Destiny Ishii, Debby Ann Itchon, Karina Jacang, Olivia Jarvis, Scott Jennings, Ku'uhiapo Jeong, Ashton Jessee, Jasmine Joao, Iliana Jose, Hadley Juran, Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto, Kaiya-Lynn Kaha, Yvonne Kahikina, Noreen Kaloi, Jaslinn Monica Kamaka-Mauhili, Yuka Kaneko, Tiana Kapumau, Leoshina Kariha, Tazurae Kauwe, Caitlin Kawaiaea, Bronwyn Kay, Tiare Kealoha, Heather Kekahuna, Vaughn Kelii, Melanie Kim, Denali Kirk, Casey Kishimori, Keely Kitamura, Steven Klenke, Jennifer Ko, David Kohara, Brett Komatsu, Kendall Kott, Tiani Kow, Linda Krewson, Kailani Kritzler, Kaitlyn Lacombe, Jessie Ladouceur, Noah Lau, Torri Law, Irena Le, Malia Lee, Naomi Lemieux, Rose Letuli, Vevesi Liilii, Shaylee Limatoc, Joshua Gerard Chongyu Liu, Tasha Lorenzo, Zachary Lorenzo, Monique Joy Lorenzo, PulamaNamauu Louis, Nowel Lucas, Desiree Lui, Teia Magaoay, Rebekah Magers, Justin Maglinti, Sydney Mahoney, Alice Martin, Seth Master, Alyssa Mathews, James Matsumoto, David Mayser, Komela McAuliffe, Maya McGarry, Kehaulani Medeiros, Shivana Mendiola, Moesha Mendiola, Kang-San Meyers, Tiara Miller, Kyle Mills, Kimberly Miskovetz, Missy Miyashiro, Chantel Mizuuchi, Summer Mochida-Meek, Reese Mokuau, Jordyn Moniz, Kristine Muerong, Kelsea Muir, Kristen Murota, Jerolynn Myazoe, Anna Myers, Lawrence Nahalea Sr, Talan Nakamura, Kiaria Nakamura, Tiffani Napihaa, Marilynn Nashalook, Kit Neikirk, Noah Nihipali, Brianna Ninomoto, Hina Nishida, Trinity Oakland, Amy Odaira, Kaitlyn O'Dell-Lambeth, Tasha Ohta,Markie Okamoto, Kayla Okazaki, Lauren Okinaka, Amy Okura, Emma Olson, Ashlynn Overly, Cody Pacheco, Ryan Pacheco, Matthew Paddison, Alyssa Padilla, Gaven Palagonia, Kristine Palilio, Alexandria Parisian, Tinzin Pasang, Mekaila Pasco, Maisie Paulson, Samantha Peck, Chan Perez, Kaylyn Perry, Emma Piianaia, Marcus Plataniotis, Tiana Quinn, Chrisann Rabanes, Jess Christian Ramelb, Alethea Joy Ramones, Shania Rapoza, Victoria Rapoza, Kaleinani Rapoza, Mia Ray, Amy Beth Raynard, James Reimers, Anntashia Rettin, Dana Revilla, Chloe Rich, Malia Rich, Christina Rico, Kiara Ringang, Zariah Guia Rivera, Leslie Roberts, Starcy Rodriguez, Sophia Rodriguez, Lindsey Rohlf, Mia Rosa, Cailey Rosario-Cabral, Ezra Rose, Erika Roth, Gina Rudine, Alexandra Runyan, Megan Ryan, Lucille Saldana, Hera Salmeron, Fa'afalea'i Samau, Filifaatali Samoa, Deizja Santos-Anderson, Kylie Sasaki, Braden Savage, Kailey Scanlon, Kimberly Schmelz, Joseph Scott Jr, Max Shibuya, Jena Shidaki, Jaysie Shimabukuro, Sara Shimizu, Bertrisha W Smith, Elisabeth Spiker, Keilani Steele, Noelle Sua-Godinet, Lauren Sugai,Mirei Sugita, Gregor Sullivan II, Kmes Tabelual, Rodel Abel Tagalicud, Royden-Glen Tagalicud, Alyssa Marie Tagata, Paul Jacob Taisacan, Jace Taka, Chase Taniyama, Robert Tanoue Jr, Michael Taylor, Katrina Taylor, Travis Taylor, Chloe Taylor, Trent Terada, Naneaikealaula Thomas, Shaelyn Thomas-Carvalho, Nancy Thompson, Arjun Thompson, Cecily Thornton, Daelenn Tokunaga, GellieAnn Tolentino, Jeffrey Tomas Jr, Rachael Tomori, Niki Rae Torres, Emily Treadaway, Holly Trowbridge, Laura Tsunehiro Kang, Kyla-Marie Turner, Kaelyn Uchida, Jessica Valdez, Jessica Valladares, Pohakalaokeaolani Van Veen, Sarah Var, Meagan Chassidy Ventura, Linh Waddell, Nicholas Wagner, Brittnie Walker, Makaniho'ola'eokealohakupa'a Walker, Quinn Wallace, Jane Walsh, Natalie Walsh, Sienna Wareham, Brittany Wells, Shaelee West, Robert Wheeler, Kamamaluwaiwai Wichimai, Alexandre Wilhelm, Haylee Willie, Kassidy Wilson, Zacheriah Winters, Venetia Worthington, Ploysuay Wu, Sylvia Xaivong, Jaimie Yap, Katelyn Yockey, Sydnee Yokota, Chayna Yoshida, Kailee Yoshimura, Bertajane Younce, Trey Yukumoto, Isabella Zingray.

Eleven students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo earned top honors in various event categories at the recent 16th Annual Hawai‘i HOSA – Future Health Professionals Virtual State Leadership Conference.

In the Knowledge testing events, 1st Place went to freshman Sophia Shea in Epidemiology, freshman Alannah Shinde in Health Informatics, and sophomore Zyrill Dayne Dela Cruz in Medical Math. Earning 3rd Place were sophomore Kit Neikirk in Medical Math and junior Christian Lopez in Pharmacology.

In the Health Professions testing events, senior Jerrybelle Domingo-Recto earned 2nd Place in Nursing Assisting and seniors Rhodney Hernando took 1st Place and Shayne Cabudol placed 2nd.

In the Health Professions hands-on events, junior Jaclyn Tennett placed 1st for Clinical Specialty for her career portfolio of an Emergency Medicine Physician, a video demonstration of a wound closure via suture and video of her chosen career and skill specialty.

Freshman Jennifer Nakano took 1st in the Leadership event of Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking for her speech and research paper on “Technology Use: Does It Make Us More or Less Connected?” with senior Travis Taylor placing 3rd for his research paper and speech on the same topic.

In addition, Taylor was re-elected to serve a second term on the Hawai‘i HOSA State Executive Council as Postsecondary Vice President.

The virtual conference had over 870 participants from all over the State of Hawai‘i ranging from middle school, high school, and college students.

Dr. Jarred Prudencio of the UH Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and Lark Morin-Canico of the UH Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine served as UH Hilo advisors.

The UH Hilo HOSA team next competes in the 2021 HOSA International Leadership Conference June 23-26, 2021.

HOSA – Future Health Professionals is an international organization with more than 250,000 members and 2.5 million alumni. HOSA was established in Hawai‘i in 2005 and has grown to more than 1,700 members.

During the month of March, students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy are channeling their usual in-person community outreach efforts into educational health messages that they’re sharing through social media outlets and on local radio stations. This new approach is an alternative to the DKICP Annual Health Fair held the past 11 years in October at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.

DKICP has partnered with New West Broadcasting Corp., which will air weekly health tips beginning March 8. Topics include:

• Week of March 8: Controlling hypertension, presented by P2 student Cierralyn Cabral

• Week of March 15: Avoiding hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), presented by P2 student Debra Towell

• Week of March 22: Importance of exercise and healthy diet, presented by P2 student Katie Heyer

• Week of March 29: Proper medication disposal, presented by P1 students Judhea Mae Campollo and Cheyenne Garretson

The 30-second health tips will air on five radio stations, including KWXX 94.7 FM Hilo, KAOY 101.5 FM (KWXX Kona), KNWB (B97.1 FM Hilo), KMWB (B93.1 FM Kona), and KPUA 670 AM.

Students are also posting weekly health tips, including more detailed information on each of these topics, on Instagram and Facebook pages @uhhilo.dkicp.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo last month hosted the annual Hawaiʻi Island Regional Science Olympiad Tournament, held virtually this year in collaboration with the regional tournaments throughout the state. Students representing Hilo Intermediate and Hilo High School have qualified for the State Tournament, to be held March 29-April 3, 2021.

“This has been a year full of things that we can’t do, so it is a true tribute to coaches Cindy Fong and David Finley that the Science Olympiad teams from Hilo Intermediate and Hilo High School were able to continue to meet and prepare for this year’s regional competition,” noted Julie Mowrer, UH Hilo director of the Center for Community Engagement.

Sharon Dansereau, whose son participated on the Hilo Intermediate team, shared, “We've been so grateful to have activities like Science Olympiad stay alive this year! Initially, my son considered quitting because he was sad they couldn't hold his favorite events online, but so much kudos to Cindy Fong and the other coaches for drumming up enthusiasm for what they could do: meet up virtually to collaborate with other kids, design small experiments at home to test out theories, pull together as a team for the competitions, complete with last minute strategy meetings, and surprise victories!”

Hokulani Thomas, a 10th grader at Hilo High School, added, “School has been hard this year but doing Science Olympiad certainly spiced it up. Not only did it give me something to do, it also gave me a way to connect with my friends and have Science Olympiad as sort of a bonding time.”

Fong credits the other coaches and students for working together to keep up the enthusiasm during a tough year. They needed to navigate an online platform created specifically for the Science Olympiad and learn new ways of communicating and collaborating online.

“It was rocky at first, trying to figure out where to go and how to work out what we should be doing,” Thomas said. “But we soon got the hang of it, and now we are working hard on placing for states.”

The regional Science Olympiad competition is supported by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Political Science Department announces that one of its graduates is a member of the United Nations World Food Programme that was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. Colin Hourihan graduated from UH Hilo in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, focusing on international relations.

Hourihan currently lives in Rome and is Head of the Humanitarian Military Interaction Unit for the Emergency Operations Division of the United Nations World Food Programme. He joined the United Nations in 2008 and has served as the emergency preparedness officer and civil military coordination focal point in Rome since 2012.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme in October 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger, its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas, and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict. Established in 1961, the World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. In 2019, it provided assistance to close to 100 million people in 88 countries, all victims of acute food insecurity and hunger.

“Much of the rationale for the award was our efforts during the early days of the COVID pandemic and how we assisted in moving critical medical supplies around the world,” Hourihan said. “A team of about 100 of us worked tirelessly to make sure that those most vulnerable didn’t succumb to the virus or the knock on effects the pandemic caused. We are now scaling up our work to feed more people than ever before in what is likely the largest humanitarian crisis since WW2.”

In thinking back to his days as a student at UH Hilo, Hourihan remembers that he “just always found inspiration in what others had done before me when I was in school and hopefully this does something similar for someone else.”

“We are extremely honored to share in the applause of Colin's Nobel Prize winning work with the United Nations World Food Programme and mahalo nui loa for the inspiration he provides our students!” noted Dr. Sarah Marusek, professor of public law.

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin delivers the State of the University Address Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. via livestream. The public is invited to view the presentation using this link: https://youtu.be/3KUpRYStW_M.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Natural and Health Sciences recognizes the following Dean’s List recipients for Fall 2020:

Maliah Arianna Ababa, Samuel Adair, Cristine Anne Pablo Afan, Joie Keala Agard, Keilynn Ann Aguiar, Sienna J.K.M.M. Aipoalani, Dason Charles C. Albano, Gemmy Ramos Alegre, Carolina Fatima Alfonsin Garcia, Wendy Gadian Marcelo Anches, Jack Alan Andersen, Katherine Lynn Uchral Anderson, Breeann Pili'auko'imaikalani Andrade, Maikani O. Andres, Sofie Georgeana-Marie Andres, Alden Joel Anger, Kiana K. Aniu, Maria Esther Eugenio Aurelio, Aislen V. Bacalso, Joshua Dylin Lamug Baldonado, Gavin Keola Baptiste, Uilani K. Barajas-Alconcel, Melissa Estefania Barrios, Kaimilani Sinclaire Beatty, Emma Rose Benoit, Kikue Kealapuaokalani Bernabe, Ryclan Bernal, Glaiza Ferrer Biason, Michelle Marie Biete, Lauren Mae Blue, Randi Lee Ann Rasay Borge, Kaia K Bradford, Robert Yuan Branan, Katelin Lili'inoe Rose Branco, Kathryn V. Breinholt, Lindsay Brenner, Sarah Elaine Munja Brinkman, Aaron F. Brown, Ryan Thompson Brown, Krisha Nobelle Bugajski-Sharp, Rod Neil Aglibut Burbano, Allison R. Busch, Alexandria Elise Cain, Devyn Capellas, Quintin Kehau Carvalho, Mahealani J. Case, Edward B. Cashman, Gil C. Castro, Austin Keola Chang, Christopher Ikaika Chang, Isabella Marie Chapman, Paige Kealohilani Chaves, Brandee Anne Auli'i Chinen, Ryan Andrew Cho, Mikaela Alexa Chong, Caden Alec Christensen, Guthrie Eck Cissell, Marinel Aguinaldo Clemente, Ryan Patrick Coad, Piper Taylor Mateo Collado, Nancy Hoku'ukali Costales, Chloe B. Culanding, Dannah Faye Dahilig, Anderson Davies, Deepa Anagol Davies, Jorge Xavier De Leon Tye, Sienna Ann Ku'uleimailepoina'ole De Sa, Emma Jane Malia DeGuair, Angelo Teddie Mabanag Dela Cruz, Zyrill Dayne Taguicana Dela Cruz, Caroline Christine Denham, Sophia Michelle Dent, Allegra Diaz, Kaluhea Fay Luukia Dudoit, Patrick John Dumlao Duyao, Bryana-Marie Napuakeanani Ebbers, Angelbert Galiza Eder, Clayton E. Eitel, Taylor Pulelehua Eleola, Neve Sherie C. Enriquez, Avery Justice Ewell, Alyssa L. Faletoi, Lina Naomi Fankhauser, Emma Jane Files, Kela Marie Fitzgerald, Ryan Foley, Bree Ida Kaleiopuananimaikalani Foster, Ellyssa Jean Foster, Maile Uilani Fox, Mackenzie A. Fugett, Kaley Grace Fujii, Emme Lee Furuya, Ammina-Josie Makalapua Palaganas Galdones, Jayger F. Ganigan, Ruel Ganitano Ganitano, Evelyn Grace Gardiner, Christian Barcena Garlitos, Lily Kukuiliilii Prani Gavagan, Neilsen Orpilla Gazo, Maxwell Jake Geiger, Kari Nicole Gillespie, Jemma Moani Godbout, Breanna Lynn Gonzalez, Emmanuel E. Gonzalez, Kasumi Goto, Kaohinani K. Grace, Carson Phillips Green, Nathaniel Albert Greenwald, Serena K. Gulland, Jessica C. Gunderman, Matthew Gutierrez, Urban M. Halpern, Mahina Rose Kualaau Hanakeawe, Christopher Kalani Hanley, Cydney M. M. Harkness, Sydney Chiemi Hashiro, Anthony Lazaro Cabreira Haskett, SummerLynn Marie Haven, Kylee Hayashida, Lily Noel Heavner, Jazmin Natalie Helzer, Ian Kalani Herman, Ciara Lindsay Hester, Rachel Loni Heu, Justin Masayoshi Higa, Paige C. Hiraki, Tori Yukie Hironaga, Kyle Richard Hodges, Tani K. Hoke, Megen Mika Wan Loy Horiuchi, Rebecca Jo Humbracht, Madison J. Hwang, Hokulani S. Iseri, Finnigan Jack Israel, Madeline Rose Jablin, Alise Rakelle Jackson, Kaija Meru Jacob-Kline, Kaela R. Jelsma, Taylor Kaleihooheno Sanae Jennings, Mark Jimenez, Crismel Duldulao Juan, James Shoitchi Cabanila Kagawa, Paige Keli'ihokulani Mitsue Kagimoto, Angela-Marie Chitose Kakazu, Ihilani Kawaipunahele O'omoka'a Ihi Kamau, Naone Kanekonapiliahi'ola Kanakanui, Mandi Kehaulani Kawaha-Amar, Joey Alyssa Keegan, Natalia Keale Kim, Ryan Hyun Min Kim, Megan Tomiko Malie Kimata, Micah Tsuruo Kimura, Kamahao S. Kini-Lopes, Thomas K. Kobayashi, Laura Ayako Koike, Wyatt Kaimalie Koon, Joshua Raymond Kosloski, Caleb Kainalu Kow, Dorian-Gray Kekamakoa Lacno, Krissel Anne Lagua, Annie Makaye Larson, Bailey-Ann K.K. Lee, Abigail Elizabeth Lewine, Stephanie E'laura Lewis, Sydney Lyn Lewis, Marvin Ligohr, Anna Marie Lippy, Caitlin K. Lochmann, Christian Alba Lopez, Monique Joy Domingcil Lorenzo, Rachel L. Lorenzo, Josiah K. Loving, Sarah Kahiau Loving, Nevan Tibor Lowe, Nowel Ann Lucas, Cooper Shaun Lund, Thuong Hoai Ly, Miranda J Maassen, Jasmine Gayle Garano Madamba, Ashley Zenia Malek, Sarah J. Maloy, Keala Keahi Punahele Indreginal Mamala, Brookelynn Kananionalani Mandaloniz, Kaitlyn Mangibin, Kai Cyrus Mantupar, Kailey Lynn Marcroft, Micah J. Marshall, Alice Mary Martin, Ryan Akio Mashiyama, Emma R Mathusek, Darien Lee Matlock, Chanel Mattheus, Alexis Ella Ramos Matundan, Kaitlyn C. McCubbins, Baylee Rose McDade, Julie McDonald, Aaron Kenji McLean, Kekailiko Kurt Rio Abalos Medeiros, Raelyssa N. K. Medeiros, Roxie Kaehukaimaikalani Medeiros, Sheyanne Mary Mendez, Olivia Kate Miller,Tiara Lee Miller, Mandee Teiko Miyake, Aris Ayumi-Lylah Miyazono, Summer Kazumi Mochida-Meek, Chloe Utoctoc Norkiwoh Nalyal Molou, Jo-Anna K. K. M. Moniz, Kimberly Ann Kam Yee Mow, Nina Kimberly Nabor, Marche Susan Yuriko Nagao, Kealaulaokalaealohilohinei Lily Kum Lung Nahuina, Shanxi Keaonani Nakaahiki, Jennifer Mariko Nakano, Keane Kiyoshi Nakatsu, Kit Callahan Neikirk, Nena Nena Jr., Cindy Nguyen, Kenneth Kahiau Niheu, Bryce Kenji Lee Nishida, Trevor Dylan Shigeyoshi Nishida, Mary Amabelle Faye Noble,Nicole Chelsea Jean Nonies, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Noyes, Michael Bautista Nozares, Nohea Hans Olsen, Bryanne K. Olson, Ashlynn Nicole Overly, Tyson Laakea Ozaki, Reinalynn Kaleikupanahaokalani Pa'aluhi, Katelin Riingen Paderan, Jake M. Padilla, Jaisele Ann Paguirigan, Jerome Romualdo Paguirigan, Cara Myann Pairmore, Anthea Pascua, Therese Pascua, Rudy Villa Pasion, Jaedyn J. Pavao, Jaysha Pavao, Marie Grace Pearson, Kathy Zitlaly Perez, Ashley R. Plumb, Cameron Paige Pollack, Thomas James Mcdonnell Power, Angelina Rose Prewitt, Tiana Marie Quinn, David Gilberto Quinones, Herald Jasffer Yuson Racadio, Kirsten Marie Acosta Ragasa, Exel Reeio Ramos, Roberto Sagario Ramos, Haley Keala-Faith Rasse, Hailey Michelle Rauch, Krista Kaylynn Rego, Finn Reil, Jovelia Antonio Repullo, Emmalani Isabella Reynolds, Alyssa-Jade Mariko Riglos, Brenna Alyse Rill, Malia Kini Risdall, Russell-Jearuss Ocbina Ronolo, Cheyenne Kalehuamae'ole Roque, Teddy S Rubenstein, Ashley Jean Rynkewicz, Gavin Tsugio Sako, Brooke Violet Sakuma, Brianne-Emale E Saltiban, Isabelle Jane Pilapil Salvador, Laura Sandberg, Grant Ernest Sanderson, Jenaiah N. Santos, Carla Mae Temon Satumba, Leah Jo Scanlon, Lacey Scheeler, Marissa Noelani Schott, Israel Rose Schwemer, Jenny Mina Seino, Oona Aurora Shafer, Alannah Whitney Megumi Shinde, Allan Mangaoang Simeon, Akane Toyoda Sinatra, Jasmine T. Smeraglia, Teana Lei Smith, McKendree Walter Springer, Nicholas Austin Starr, Hannah R. Steiner, Natalie Rose Strauss, Camille Antonia Strazzo, Aurea Kaikua'ana Otomi Streadbeck, Mikayla Shanellyn Tablit, Xavier Walker Tablit, Tory K. Taboniar, Alyssa Marie Pimentel Tagata, Tara Marie Rebuenog Takafuji, Jenna Tamashiro, Carly Kahiau Tanimoto-Scott, Jaclyn Tennett, Chloe Atsuko Teramoto, GellieAnn Tolentino, Moana U. Tonge, Emily Kay Travis, Steven Truslow, Jonathan Lian Tsao, Krystal Jane Serraon Velasco, Phillip Aola Ke Vierra, Sinni Vo, Sasa Vuksanovic, Aidan Jared Walk, Quinn Kelly Wallace, Chloe Yuriko Waters, Stacy Watkins, Aaron Clifton Kellner Wehrman, Shaelee Avis West, Daniel Kawika Wetter, Joscelyn Paige Wettstein, Clara Reigel Whetstone, Kassidy Haleakua Wilkin, Haley Kathleen Williams, Alexus H. Wilson, Michaela Wong, Azia Omdiderengul Yalap, Katelyn Barbra Yockey, Sydnee Leigh Yokota, Bradyn Bryan Yoshida, Lino Yoshikawa, Kailee Yoshimura, Brende Masako Anne Yoshizumi, Valerie Marie Zbezinski, Juliana Audrey Zolopa, Anne Zwartjes.

The Dean of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy has been elected a Distinguished Practitioner & Fellow by the National Academies of Practice (NAP).

Carolyn Ma, PharmD, BCOP, FNAP was welcomed into the National Academies of Practice as a Class of 2021 Fellow at a virtual awards and induction ceremony held March 20, 2021.

“Since the beginning of my pharmacy career as an oncology pharmacy specialist, interprofessional patient care has proven to be the best approach for quality patient care,” Ma noted. “As part of the UH’s Center for Health Sciences and Social Work (CHSSW), this amazing experience with my fellow deans, directors and health care colleagues supports a strong foundation to expand on this critical work representing Hawaiʻi on a national level.”

Founded in 1981, NAP is an interprofessional, nonprofit organization with membership representing a range of health care professions willing to serve as distinguished advisors to health care policy makers in Congress and elsewhere.

The 14 academies of practice within NAP include: Allopathic and Osteopathic Medicine, Athletic Training, Audiology, Dentistry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatric Medicine, Psychology, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology and Veterinary Medicine.

Fellowship is extended to those who have excelled in their profession and are dedicated to furthering interprofessional practice, scholarship and policy in support of interprofessional care.

NAP will have a virtual day on Capitol Hill on April 21, 2021 where interprofessinal teams comprised of Distinguished Fellows will meet with congressional members to discuss this year's topic of telehealth.

A professor of biology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has been elected a 2021 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA).

Dr. Rebecca Ostertag, who is also associate chair of the Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science (TCBES) M.S. program, is elected for her “outstanding intellectual leadership in the areas of tropical forest ecology and conservation and a deep commitment to mentoring and enhancing diversity in the next generation of ecologists,” noted the ESA March 25, 2021. Fellows are elected for life.

Ostertag, who has taught at UH Hilo since August 2001, teaches courses related to the environment, including ecology and conservation, biostatistics, and field methods. Her area of specialization is in tropical forest ecology, examining questions relating to biological invasions, nutrient cycling, forest dynamics, climate, and restoration. Ostertag’s research carries a strong field component and involves integration of natural history, community structure, and ecosystem dynamics.

“Dr. Ostertag exemplifies the role of teacher-scholar, engaging and mentoring students in ecology through coursework, mentorship, and grant-funded opportunities while conducting a breadth of disciplinary research,” said Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Kris Roney. “Her election by the ESA is testament to the reach of her leadership in all of these areas. She is an absolutely phenomenal colleague and professor, and this honor is well earned.”

Ostertag and the other Fellows will be formally recognized during an awards ceremony at ESA’s virtual Annual Meeting in August.

ESA established its Fellows program in 2012 with the goal of honoring its members and supporting their competitiveness and advancement to leadership positions in the Society, at their institutions, and in society.