UH Mānoa Media Log
“UH MANOA IN THE NEWS”
Media log for Feb. 19 (Monday) - Feb. 25 (Sunday)
Monday, Feb. 19
Superferry hires UH researchers to help avoid hitting whales Maui News
JABSOM's Duane Gubler talks about surviving dengue fever (Singapore) Straits Times
Tuesday, Feb. 20
UH's Haunani-Kay Trask compares history of Micronesia to Hawaiian Islands. Star-Bulletin
Fed grant of $100,000 enables UHM to publish ancient Egyptian writing. Advertiser
Wednesday, Feb.21
Advertiser honors Black History month with stories on African-Americans in Hawaii - Former UH athletic director Donnis Thomson; UH woman chemist Alice Ball
UH names new director for Lyon Arboretum (from news release). Advertiser
Thursday, Feb 22
City Council rejects effort to add UH Manoa to initial rail line; ASUH’s Matthew Gerhardt testified. Star-Bulletin
UH's David Lassner elected head of Pacific Telecommunications Council. Pacific Business News
Obituary of ex-State Rep. Peter Aduja, first elected Filipino-American; UHM’s Amy Agbayani notes he was one of first Filipino lawyers. Star-Bulletin
Friday, Feb 23
UH picks Chicago arborist to head Lyon Arboretum Star-Bulletin
Bill to fund permanent UH film school passes Senate panel. Advertiser
Saturday, Feb. 24
UH braces for loss of 2 leaders - impending departures of VC Smatresk and Chancellor Konan. Advertiser
Sunday, Feb 25
Global warming becomes hot topic - UHM Chancellor Konan’s appointment of climate change commission is mentioned. Advertiser
"Real change is needed in regents' selection process" – commentary by Sen. Norman Sakamoto. Star-Bulletin
House lawmakers tour run-down HI Comm. College – recent audit of UHM dorms is mentioned. Star-Bulletin
UHM added to universities eligible for sportswriting scholarships established by late Jim Murray. Star-Bulletin
Obituary of Momi Laimana, 71 - headed largest family enrolled in UH system Advertiser