撸sir视频 Hilo | University of 撸sir视频驶i System News /news News from the University of 撸sir视频i Fri, 17 May 2024 23:43:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /news/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-撸sir视频News512-1-32x32.jpg 撸sir视频 Hilo | University of 撸sir视频驶i System News /news 32 32 28449828 撸sir视频 Hilo part of $1M aquaculture revolution /news/2024/05/17/uh-hilo-part-of-1m-aquaculture-revolution/ Fri, 17 May 2024 23:43:29 +0000 /news/?p=197981 Reading time: 2 minutes The new consortium is funded to address critical economic and marketing gaps in the country鈥檚 aquaculture industry.

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A PACRC technician sets algae flow rates in the larval fish rearing room.

The is part of a new consortium funded by a federal grant of nearly $1 million to address critical economic and marketing gaps in the country鈥檚 aquaculture industry. Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic life, such as fish and shellfish, in controlled environments like ponds or tanks. The multi-state and island project will emphasize building bridges across a range of geographic regions between researchers, industry leaders, and state extension services.

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Moi is transferred to a new tank at 撸sir视频 Hilo鈥檚 PACRC site in Keaukaha

“With record production of $90 million in 2023, aquaculture is now one of the largest contributors in agricultural production in 撸sir视频ʻi, yet key information for planning and decision-making is lacking,” said Maria Haws, an aquaculture professor at 撸sir视频 Hilo. Haws is based at the university鈥檚 (PACRC) in Keaukaha, Hilo Bay.

According to Haws, the gap in key information is due to the highly diverse nature of production methods, systems, and species that are cultured in 撸sir视频ʻi. Aquaculture spans from breeding shrimp in land-based systems to farming hamachi (kāhala) in open-ocean cages. However, current studies fail to capture the economic dynamics of these diverse regions.

撸sir视频ʻi and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands have relatively weak capacity for aquaculture economics since there are no dedicated aquaculture economists, although some economic specialists contribute to research in this area,” Haws said. “Results from this work, as well as the relationships developed through the consortium, will help compensate for this.”

撸sir视频ʻi expertise

PACRC will lead the 撸sir视频ʻi component of the project and develop educational materials, online tools for industry and other users, and assist with farm economic studies.

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撸sir视频 Hilo aquaculture technician holding an oyster.

Diverse collaboration

Project collaborators are a geographically diverse group of economists and extension specialists with backgrounds in freshwater, coastal, marine, and recirculating aquaculture systems. Led by Virginia Tech, a public land-grant research university, the group also draws expertise from institutions across the nation such as Mississippi State University, Texas A&M University, University of Maryland, University of Alaska, Morgan State University, Maine Aquaculture Association, University of Guam and University of Puerto Rico at Mayag眉ez, to address challenges facing the domestic aquaculture industry.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sea Grant is providing funding for the establishment of the Aquaculture Economics and Markets Collaborative over the next two years.

—By Susan Enright

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Korean art, history in 撸sir视频驶i enlightened through 撸sir视频 Hilo partnership /news/2024/05/17/korean-art-and-history-across-the-pacific/ Fri, 17 May 2024 23:37:13 +0000 /news/?p=197960 Reading time: 3 minutes 撸sir视频 Hilo faculty from the English, business, language and art departments contributed to a Korean art and new historical research exhibition.

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From paintings to artifacts and ceramics, the second floor of the exhibition is filled with art.

Researchers at the University of 撸sir视频ʻi at Hilo collaborated to illuminate the forgotten history of Koreans on 撸sir视频ʻi Island. Faculty from the , , and departments contributed to the new exhibition, “One Heart: Korean Art and History Across the Pacific,” which brings together art and new historical research at Wailoa Center in Hilo.

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Seri Luangphinith traces a gravestone in Pahala.

At the helm of 撸sir视频 Hilo鈥檚 partnership is Seri Luangphinith, an English professor who has done extensive research into the history of Korean immigrants to 撸sir视频ʻi Island. Among the displays, visitors will find gravestone rubbings she collected from field work on 撸sir视频ʻi Island. Through Luangphinith鈥檚 exemplary research, Korean families on island have been able to reconnect with long-lost generations of their ancestors.

“We need to better understand and appreciate the Asian presence on this island,” said Luangphinith. “Koreans are a forgotten people here, and that’s unfortunate given their contributions to the local community and to Korea.”

Finding History

Luangphinith鈥檚 research spans from the arrival of the first Koreans to 撸sir视频ʻi Island to the exploration of Korean cemeteries.

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The exhibition features four rubbings of gravestones Luangphinith discovered of Koreans who lived and died on 撸sir视频ʻi Island.

The first wave of Korean immigrants arrived from 1905 through the 1920s. The second wave came during the Japanese occupation, followed by another arrival during the Korean War.

“On a hunch, I started looking at Korean cemeteries because I knew that Japanese and Chinese immigrants recorded hometowns and families on their graves and sure enough the Koreans also did the same thing,”Luangphinith said.

Creative showcase

Art fills the second floor of the exhibition, which showcases the diverse voices and visions of Korean artists. From paintings and mixed-media artworks to artifacts and ceramics, the gallery show takes the viewer on a creative, emotional and historical journey. Michael Marshal, an art professor at 撸sir视频 Hilo, curated the exhibit, and artworks were juried or extensively assessed by Mizin Shin, an assistant professor at the University of Rochester. Faculty and 撸sir视频 from 撸sir视频 Hilo鈥檚 art department helped prepare the works for display.

“Collaboration is a journey, within which everyone who is engaged with the process comes away with a broader understanding of the subjects,” said Marshall.

The exhibition opened on May 3 and will run through June 20. It is supported by the 撸sir视频 Hilo and the 撸sir视频 Mānoa . Major funding comes from the 撸sir视频ʻi Council for the Humanities through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

—By Susan Enright

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National recruitment for next 撸sir视频 president to begin in late May /news/2024/05/16/national-recruitment-next-uh-president-begin-late-may/ Fri, 17 May 2024 00:59:45 +0000 /news/?p=197911 Reading time: 2 minutes The position description and leadership profile were based on feedback provided through six public forums, and a public survey along with input from the regents and the Presidential Search Advisory Group.

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The national recruitment for the next president of the University of 撸sir视频ʻi 10-campus system will officially begin in late May 2024 after the 撸sir视频 Board of Regents (BOR) approved the position description and leadership profile at the May 16 BOR monthly meeting at 撸sir视频 惭腻苍辞补. The position description and leadership profile were based on feedback provided through six public forums that were held on four islands, and a public survey along with input from the regents and the Presidential Search Advisory Group (PSAG), who edited and finalized the profile before it was brought to the board.

“We are very pleased that the next phase of the search can officially begin, and the regents thank the PSAG for their important work on the leadership profile,” said BOR Interim Chair Gabriel Lee. “We are hoping there is a lot of local and national interest in the position and that we are able to attract the best candidates possible to lead the state鈥檚 sole provider of higher education.”

, the search firm hired by the BOR, will officially launch the recruitment in late May with outreach and national advertisements. The search is following the timeline approved by the regents on March 21.

  • May to August—Candidate recruitment period
  • August—Review of candidate materials, first round of candidate interviews
  • September—Three to four finalists are named
  • October—Final selection and negotiation, new president is announced
  • Early 2025—New president begins

The PSAG is made up of stakeholders from across the 撸sir视频 system and local community. The group assisted with county forums along with the development of the leadership profile and position description. The PSAG will review candidate applications, identify and recommend candidates for interviews, interview the first round of eight to 12 candidates and recommend semifinalists to the selection committee, which consists of all 11 regents.

As part of the listening phase of the search promised by the regents, approximately 565 people attended the six public forums held across the state in person or via Zoom. The public survey completed in February received 2,093 responses.

The new president will succeed President David Lassner, who announced in September that he will retire at the end of 2024.

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May President’s BOR report: commencement, fall enrollment, $100M donated /news/2024/05/16/may-2024-presidents-report/ Thu, 16 May 2024 21:01:14 +0000 /news/?p=197871 Reading time: < 1 minute President David Lassner provided updates on 撸sir视频 support for Lahainaluna High School 撸sir视频, 2024 fall enrollment and philanthropic fundraising.

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President David Lassner provided updates on 撸sir视频 support for Lahainaluna High School 撸sir视频, 2024 fall enrollment and philanthropic fundraising—noting that the 撸sir视频 Foundation surpassed $100 million in fundraising—in his monthly report to the Board of Regents (BOR) at their May 16 meeting at 撸sir视频 惭腻苍辞补.

Lassner also highlighted the successful commencement activities of the 10 campuses, including the 撸sir视频uation ceremony held every four years on Molokaʻi and informed the regents about how recently passed federal appropriations require in-state tuition for the citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau.

See previous president’s reports to the Board of Regents.

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3 Vulcan tennis players land on academic all-district team /news/2024/05/15/vulcan-tennis-players-academic-all-district-team/ Thu, 16 May 2024 02:18:39 +0000 /news/?p=197826 Reading time: < 1 minute Luca Matheiowetz, Julia Barden and Lamar Bartley recognized for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.

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From left, Luca Matheiowetz, Julia Barden, Lamar Bartley

Three University of 撸sir视频ʻi at Hilo tennis student-athletes were named to the Academic All-District Teams on May 14. Luca Matheiowetz and Lamar Bartley were recognized from the team, and Julia Barden from the team.

The award recognizes the nation鈥檚 top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. To be eligible, student-athletes must be sophomore standing or above, have a 3.5 or higher cumulative 撸sir视频e point average and participate in at least 90% of the games during the season.

All three Vulcans are departing student-athletes. Barden and Bartley 撸sir视频uated in the spring with a bachelor鈥檚 in psychology. Matheiowetz will finish in the fall with bachelor鈥檚 degrees in business administration—finance and accounting.

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Bercan makes NCAA regional top 10 to end men鈥檚 golf season /news/2024/05/15/bercan-makes-ncaa-regional-top-10/ Thu, 16 May 2024 02:15:57 +0000 /news/?p=197812 Reading time: < 1 minute Bercan shot a four-under 67 in the final round for a -2 overall score.

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The University of 撸sir视频ʻi at Hilo team concluded their 2024 season at the NCAA Men鈥檚 Golf South Central/West Regional, highlighted by student-athlete Dylan Bercan鈥檚 10th place finish.

Bercan shot a four-under 67 in the final round for a -2 overall score. In round 2, Bercan shot a three-under 68 score to shoot up 50 spots on the individual leaderboard before hitting five birdies to snake up 15 more slots to a three-way tie at No.2 10.

撸sir视频 Hilo totaled 293 on the final day. The Vulcans finished +33 for a tie with Cal State East Bay and Cal State San Marcos.

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Image of the Week: Shower tree /news/2024/05/15/image-of-the-week-shower-tree/ Wed, 15 May 2024 18:02:21 +0000 /news/?p=197647 Reading time: < 1 minute This week's image is from 撸sir视频 M膩noa's Nancy Marker

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This week鈥檚 撸sir视频 News Image of the Week is from University of 撸sir视频ʻi at M膩noa’s Nancy Marker, academic support in the Social Science Research Institute..

Marker shared, “As many 撸sir视频 M膩noa 撸sir视频uates are photographed themselves, one pauses to photograph our beloved tree by Hamilton Library, the cassia bakeriana, known as the Baker’s Pink Shower Tree. May 8, 2024.”

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撸sir视频ian Word of the Week: Puka /news/2024/05/14/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-puka/ Wed, 15 May 2024 07:21:40 +0000 /news/?p=197645 Reading time: < 1 minute Puka—To 撸sir视频uate, pass through, emerge.

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—To 撸sir视频uate, pass through, emerge.

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Hoʻomaikaʻi ʻana (Congratulations) to our 撸sir视频uates from all 10 campuses! May you carry the spirit of resilience and the warmth of aloha on your journey ahead. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication!”

Moanikeʻala Nabarro, Office of Communications, Ke Kulanui o 撸sir视频ʻi ma Mānoa (University of 撸sir视频ʻi at Mānoa)

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Pharmacy professor aims to bridge health gaps in AANHPI community /news/2024/05/14/bridge-health-gaps-aanhpi-community/ Wed, 15 May 2024 02:15:31 +0000 /news/?p=197636 Reading time: 2 minutes Professor Deborah Taira conducts in-depth research on health disparities that impact Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and wants to improve access to clinical trials.

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Deborah Taira and the U H Hilo Pharmacy college

Professor Deborah Taira is a health economist at the University of 撸sir视频ʻi at Hilo鈥檚 and has extensive experience studying health equity issues for Asian American, Native 撸sir视频ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. The professor conducts in-depth research on health disparities that impact AANHPI populations and wants to improve access to clinical trials.

As the country commemorates AANHPI Heritage Month, the Food and Drug Administration鈥檚 Office of Minority Health and Health Equity spotlighted Taira鈥檚 expertise in a . She revealed that even though national statistics identify 撸sir视频ʻi has the highest life expectancy of any state in the U.S., there are still huge health disparities.

“Unfortunately, Native 撸sir视频ians live about 11 years less than Chinese in 撸sir视频ʻi,” Taira said. “That鈥檚 a huge disparity, and I just feel like that should not exist now, not in our state of 撸sir视频ʻi. And so, I鈥檓 passionate about trying to do what I can to correct that.”

A legacy of research

Taira has published more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts related to health disparities, cost and health outcomes Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders face. Her interest in studying health disparity started long ago with her mother, a professor of nursing who made house calls in elderly housing projects.

“I remember she brought me along with her. And she said, ‘You can learn more in 5 minutes when you go into these people鈥檚 homes. And you see in their fridge they don鈥檛 have any food or the place is filthy or whatever. You learn more about what can help the patient by actually getting to know their life circumstances,’” Taira explained.

Along with health disparities, Taira鈥檚 research also focuses on medication adherence and cost-effectiveness of cardiovascular interventions. She has worked at the Health Institute at the New England Medical Center examining outcomes from the patient perspective and spent 10 years working at 撸sir视频ʻi Medical Service Association analyzing large administrative datasets, including cost and lab data.

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Board of Regents medals awarded for teaching excellence /news/2024/05/12/bor-excellence-in-teaching-2024/ Sun, 12 May 2024 17:45:18 +0000 /news/?p=197202 Reading time: 11 minutes The Regents鈥 Medal for Excellence in Teaching is awarded to faculty members who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity and personal values that benefit 撸sir视频.

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The Regents鈥 Medal for Excellence in Teaching is awarded by the Board of Regents as tribute to faculty members who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity and personal values that benefit 撸sir视频.

Carina Chernisky

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Carina Chernisky

Carina Chernisky is a 撸sir视频 West Oʻahu public services librarian who uses a variety of different methods and formats to foster a collaborative learning environment that ensures student success. She considers the library her “classroom,” which is more dynamic and adaptable than a traditional classroom environment. She cultivates it to be a safe in-person and virtual haven where individuals can go to seek help for research issues, participate in engaging events and learn critical-thinking skills.

Chernisky offers a variety of synchronous and asynchronous information literacy workshops that help 撸sir视频 become self-directed learners who can access information, evaluate sources, and engage in lifelong learning in and beyond the confines of the classroom.

“Carina is always so informative and relates the topic of the workshop to relevant news of the week. It’s always a pleasure to attend her workshops,” said a student.In addition to her primary reference and instructional duties, Chernisky has served as the on-site library project manager/co-manager for traveling exhibitions, and is a champion of open educational resources at 撸sir视频 West Oʻahu and throughout the 撸sir视频 System.”

Sothy Eng

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Sothy Eng

Sothy Eng is an associate professor of human development and family studies in the 撸sir视频 Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Eng observed from his required office visits with 撸sir视频 how their education fits into their complex lives. From that, he enhanced his course requirements, and gained a heightened sense of empathy toward 撸sir视频 and the families and communities from which they came.

The insights of educator Paulo Freire resonate with Eng: “The teacher is no longer merely the one-who-teaches but who is himself taught in dialogue with the 撸sir视频, who in turn while being taught, also teach鈥ointly responsible for a process in which we all grow.”

A student said, “Professor Eng and the 撸sir视频 made it such an amazing class, a welcoming space” and “Little did I know his class would spark my future career goals of increasing the community鈥檚 access to food security and sovereignty.”

Colleagues praise him for inspiring 撸sir视频 to be collaborative, creative and respectful, and consider him “a role model among his peers, ceaselessly energetic, professionally dynamic, and abundant in his aloha.”

Kerri Inglis

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Kerri Inglis

Kerri Inglis is a professor of history in 撸sir视频 Hilo鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences and specializes in research and teaching in the history of health, disease and medicine, especially as it pertains to 撸sir视频ʻi and the Pacific, within a global context.

Inglis has devoted her career to studying the history of leprosy in 撸sir视频ʻi and has done extensive research on patients鈥 experiences on the Kalaupapa peninsula. Her award-winning 2013 publication, “Maʻi Lepera: Disease and Displacement in 19th Century 撸sir视频ʻi,” stands as a seminal work on the subject.

Affectionately known as “Kumu Kai” to her 撸sir视频, Inglis is celebrated not only for her scholarly contributions but also for her profound impact on education. According to 撸sir视频uate student David Freund, her endeavors have not only advanced her own professional growth but have also enriched the educational journey of her 撸sir视频, who have actively participated in her projects.

Freund said Inglis “goes beyond the rote delivery of information, striving to instill a deep understanding of concepts and principles, enabling 撸sir视频 not only to acquire information and skills but also to think critically and apply their knowledge effectively.”

Kristiana Kahakauwila

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Kristiana Kahakauwila

Kristiana Kahakauwila is an associate professor of English in the 撸sir视频 Mānoa College of Arts, Languages & Letters. For Kahakauwila, a teaching philosophy rooted in choice is one rooted in kuleana鈥攊n responsibility, privilege and a sense of ownership.

Her teaching leans into analysis of how a work is shaped, and from where it takes its inspiration in the context of race, gender, sexuality, ability, Indigeneity and other lived experiences. Her 撸sir视频 express an experience of being treated not “only as 撸sir视频 but as writers and readers. She gives us a chance to grow and progress, first and foremost, as artists.”

Kahakauwila鈥檚 innovative pedagogical technique includes asking 撸sir视频 to take up the mantle of instructor at least once each term. A former 撸sir视频uate student describes Kahakauwila as a “devoted, kind and brilliant teacher who challenged 撸sir视频 in a way that was joyful and meaningful.”

Martina Kamaka

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Martina Kamaka

Martina Kamaka is a 撸sir视频 Mānoa associate professor in the John A. Burns School of Medicine鈥檚 Native 撸sir视频ian Center of Excellence.

Colleagues credit her with being at the forefront of training medical 撸sir视频 in patient-centered care and cultural competency well before these were goals of health care. A colleague speaks of her “dreaming, developing and delivering culturally relevant and sensitive education” for 23 years.

Kamaka recognizes learning as experiential and occurring in diverse settings and unexpected contexts. In her experience, learning is balanced between mind, body and spirit at the micro level, and between communities/families, environment and spiritual sources of strength at the macro level. She said that the “most important point is for 撸sir视频 who are future physicians to be able to communicate with patients with our hearts and our naʻau (intuition).”

A student called Kamaka “a big part of my journey in influencing the way I see myself, my relationship to the community and to my profession.”

Jenny Kelly

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Jenny Kelly

Jenny Kelly is an associate professor of animal science, and veterinary technician program director at Windward Community College, where she helps 撸sir视频 navigate 贬补飞补颈ʻ颈鈥檚 only veterinary technology program. She is also a doctor of veterinary medicine.

Kelly creates meaningful hands-on curricula that encourages student engagement with an innovative teaching method for her anesthesia and surgical assisting classes. One student said, “I loved how she was always frank and honest and very clear about her expectations. She isn鈥檛 afraid to ask questions to help you rearrange your thought process or lead you in the right direction鈥.it was my favorite aspect of her teaching style. It has definitely helped me become more confident and efficient.”

Overcoming obstacles is one of her fortes. Kelly has extended support to 撸sir视频 affected by the devastating fires on Maui, and has offered veterinary services in Lahaina to injured and burned animals.

A former student who is now an animal science lecturer said, “Dr. Kelly encourages me towards my goals, moving me forward to reach my full potential. Through her support she has equipped me with the strength to overcome any obstacle.”

Emily Moody

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Emily Moody

Emily G.A. Moody is an assistant professor of graphic design in the new media arts program at Kapiʻolani Community College. She teaches six courses including graphic design, typography, graphic symbolism, corporate identity, interface design studio and design portfolio.

Moody鈥檚 deeply rooted passion for design is shared with unabashed enthusiasm. She hopes that expressing her love for design and its applications will inspire the 撸sir视频 to see the wonder of design and pave their pathway within the discipline. Each course is designed to provide 撸sir视频 with a structured framework for experimentation and the cultivation of their unique approach to visual communication.

“You can tell Emily truly cares about her 撸sir视频 and holds them to very high standards,” shared a nominator. “This in turn pushes 撸sir视频 to reach their highest potential. She is passionate about design, teaching, and the success of her 撸sir视频. She creates an environment where we feel comfortable to share, fail, learn, and grow. Plus, she’s just a great person with a great sense of humor, which always makes it fun to learn!”

Steven Nakata

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Steven Nakata

Chef Steven Nakata is an assistant professor and chair of the culinary department of Kauaʻi Community College

Nakata puts his 撸sir视频 first, and always tries to connect with each of them. He provides his personal cell number so they can reach him when needed, demonstrating a great level of dedication and commitment.

He brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience from his past appointments as an executive chef and general manager. Service and cuisine are “in his blood.”

He has traveled internationally to parts of Europe, South America and the Caribbean and shares many learnings and adventures with his 撸sir视频. He is solid and accomplished with cooking methods, baking, sanitation and front-of-the-house training. He teaches with an openness and caring, a sense of humor and a strict, strong hand.

Nakata was overwhelmingly nominated by his 撸sir视频 and colleagues. There are many successful 撸sir视频 who have come out of the culinary program and Nakata was a big part of their growth, skill and confidence.

Michael T. Oishi

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Michael T. Oishi

Michael T. Oishi is an associate professor of English literature at Leeward Community College. Students respect Oishi for his clear and thoughtful instruction and his ability to make them feel heard and appreciated. Perhaps most notable is Oishi鈥檚 ability to get his 撸sir视频 to appreciate and excel at what can be complex themes and material, whether it be tackling difficult moral dilemmas such as what it means to be human or an “outsider,” to exploring 贬补飞补颈ʻ颈鈥檚 painful political past.

One student expressed, “He has left a truly remarkable impression on me… through his course I was able to deeply strengthen my connection to 撸sir视频ian roots, cultivate pride where there once was shame, understand the world around me with a greatly altered state of awareness. There are incredible professors here at Leeward CC鈥 Professor Oishi stands apart in distinction.”

Susan Lum, professor of English literature and Arts and Humanities Division chair, at Leeward CC, states, “Michael embodies many of the qualities one hopes to see in a leader: diligence, humility, hard work, attention to detail and an eagerness to embrace challenges for the betterment of others.”

Over the years, Michael鈥檚 willingness to take on difficult tasks and his commitment to improving the work of the college and its employees has earned him not only a reputation as someone who is dependable, creative and efficient but also someone who cares deeply about people.

Mitchell Okamura

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Mitchell Okamura

Mitchell Okamura is an assistant professor of speech at Honolulu Community College.

Through encouraging an active, experiential approach to classroom learning, Okamura embodies the principle of Ma ka hana ka ʻike (in doing, one learns). He penned a quote that he often shares with his 撸sir视频, “To be something you have never been, you have to do things you have never done.” He focuses on getting 撸sir视频 to do different things via activity-based learning everyday and building pilina (relationships) with each other, the course content and the instructor.

“After the pandemic, I had no motivation to attend any in-person classes that weren鈥檛 specifically related to my major,” said a student. “On my first day of speech class, I was so nervous. However, after experiencing Speech 151 with Mr. Okamura, my outlook changed. I felt motivated for the first time in a long time and actually had faith that I would pass the class and have fun while doing it.”

Okamura earned hisBA in speech and MA in communicology from 撸sir视频 Mānoa. He started his career in education in 2004, and has taught in the 撸sir视频 system as a 撸sir视频uate assistant, lecturer, instructor and assistant professor.

Nicole Reyes

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Nicole Reyes

Nicole Reyes is an associate professor of educational administration in the 撸sir视频 Mānoa College of Education. She shares the vision of 撸sir视频 Mānoa鈥檚 strategic plan: “the education of 撸sir视频 is the core mission of the University; it is the reason we exist.”

To be a faculty at home on Oʻahu means she is serving those who represent the potential and future of what our institutions of higher education could be. Her 撸sir视频 respect that her teaching is grounded in social justice, saying that “her deep passion for education has shaped my future research.”

A 撸sir视频uate student said Reyes was not only an “expert on qualitative research, but genuinely invested in fostering a collective and communal learning environment.”

Students said Reyes鈥 mentoring practices of inviting them into co-presenting and co-authoring with her, provide an experience of “what it means to be a serious faculty mentor and researcher,” inspiring 撸sir视频 “to emulate the radical care with their own future 撸sir视频.”

A student said, “She turned my PhD experience from black and white into color.”

Stephanie Teves

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Stephanie Teves

Stephanie Teves is an associate professor in the department of women, gender and sexuality studies in the 撸sir视频 Mānoa College of Social Sciences. Teves connects with local 撸sir视频 through a shared sense of place and welcomes 撸sir视频 new to 撸sir视频ʻi by applauding their sense of adventure.

“Under her guidance, I became a haumāna (student) who did not simply complete coursework but became enthralled with researching and received a scholarship for a project with Dr. Teves as my project mentor,” said a student.

Teves encourages 撸sir视频 to learn from one another and explore who they are in a global sense. Her teaching has included the development of an under撸sir视频uate certificate in queer studies.

Another student said, “All of her 撸sir视频 were treated with utmost respect and given the space to learn enthusiastically, while being sensitive to the differences that exist among us.”

A colleague said, “A beloved teacher, mentor and kumu, a visionary thinker, Lani has pursued undertakings that have transformed the educational landscape of the university.”

Richard Wallsgrove

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Richard Wallsgrove

Richard Wallsgrove is an associate professor in the William S. Richardson School of Law. An alumnus of the school, he attributes his approaches to teaching to those from whom he learned.

He is described by colleagues as being on the cutting edge of clean energy law. He believes in and aligns his teaching with the mission of 撸sir视频 Mānoa as a Native 撸sir视频ian Place of Learning, with respect for ʻāina (land) and engaging 撸sir视频 in understanding how atmospheric dynamics is explained and rationalized in 撸sir视频ian and other Indigenous cultures.

Students describe him as embodying principles of empathy, rigor, passion and respect, saying “he makes us better.” Colleagues speak to how “In these polarized times where schools, colleges, and law school campuses alike are struggling with polarization, Rich鈥檚 thoughtful brilliance stands out.” As a teacher, mentor and colleague, he is, “a teacher鈥檚 teacher in every sense,” and respectful and sensitive to the needs of 撸sir视频 from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Aubrey Weston

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Aubrey Weston

Aubrey Weston is an instructor and coordinator for 撸sir视频 Maui College鈥檚 accounting program. Her commitment to teaching is evident in the numerous nominations she received for the award for teaching excellence.

Students praise Weston for her willingness to go above and beyond to support their learning journey. A student said, “Her enthusiasm for teaching shines through as she acts not only as a professor but also as a mentor, guiding 撸sir视频 through complex concepts with clarity and patience.”

Weston’s organizational skills and professionalism create a conducive learning environment, where 撸sir视频 can easily navigate course materials and assignments. Her creativity makes learning enjoyable and engaging for her 撸sir视频.

A student said, “I can say that I love taking accounting, and this is 100% thanks to Aubrey.”

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