UH Mānoa Media Log
“UH MANOA IN THE NEWS”
Media log for February 25 (Monday) – March 2, 2008 (Sunday)
Sunday, March 2
Telemedicine aids Guam patients by Shriners doctors via UH satellite. Pacific Daily News (Guam)
SOEST’s Roger Davis and Margo Edwards - a family founded on cartography. Star-Bulletin
UH repair funds among priority measures still alive; Chancellor Hinshaw “optimistic.” Advertiser
Friday, Feb. 29
UHM realigns campus priorities with budget realities under David Hafner. Pacific Business News
UH libraries get active in collecting overdue fines – Sinclair’s Gregg Geary. KGMB9
UH seeks applicants for Dean for School of Hawaiian Knowledge. Star-Bulletin
UHM student Zachary Ellison becomes millionth donor to Obama. Star-Bulletin
UH kicks off girls’ film festival, documentaries by Frederick Wiseman. Star-Bulletin Advertiser
Thailand princess visits UHM for dedication ceremonies. Star-Bulletin
Publishers Weekly cover features book on lost Cambodian dance by UH Theatre’s Paul Carvath. PRWeb
UH signs up students for emergency text-messaging. ITS David Lassner expects low participation. Advertiser KITV KGMB9
Imiloa Science Center will cut six staff positions due to lack of funding. Advertiser
Documentary filmmaker Fred Wiseman appears on morning show. KGMB9
Thursday, Feb. 28
UH’s Tobias Owens weighs in debate on whether planetary collision created Venus. USA TODAY
Seattle native Alice Ball is remembered at UH Manoa. University of Washington Daily
New microbiology findings from puffer fish described by UH’s S. Campbell. Calibre
UH psychology’s B.F. Chorpita advances knowledge of mental health epidemiology. Calibre
Kobe University-UH project may be near discovery of new solar system planet. Yahoo.news
Five interviewed for UH athletics post. Star-Bulletin
Chancellor Hinshaw speaks with Coach Tomey about UH job but he stays at SJSU. San Jose Mercury News
Idaho high school football player sues UH for scholarship. Advertiser
Wednesday, Feb. 27
Easter Island research by UH’s Terry Hunt debunks myths. New Statesman
Critics of new UHM grant say it raises security concerns. Star-Bulletin
JABSOM’s Loren Yamamoto urges flu shots for kids and teens. KHON2
JABSOM clinic offers help for substance-abusing mothers. KGMB9
Search committee meets with Athletic Director candidates. Star-Bulletin
Larry Price column: Chancellor Hinshaw controls athletic director selection.
MidWeek
UH athletics may extend negotiations on broadcast contracts. Star-Bulletin
UH football hit record high revenues this season. Advertiser
Tuesday, Feb. 26
UH coral expert Ruth Gates among US team studying effects of global warming on reefs off Taiwan. Taiwan Headlines
JABSOM surgeon John Payne campaigns for tort reform law to lower cost of practicing medicine. KHNL-TV
UHM’s Konard Ng cites Asian influence on brother-in-law Obama. New American Media
UHM designated as Homeland Security center for maritime, island and port security. VP Gaines says engineering and SOEST faculty will lead research. Pacific Business News
Government Technology News
President McClain mourns passing of Aunty Genoa Keawe, 2005 recipient of honorary degree. Star-Bulletin
Under Armour details 8-year, $4.1m deal with UH football. Star-Bulletin
Monday, Feb. 25
UH zoology’s Les Watling joins other scientists in decrying ocean damage from bottom trawlers. Star-Bulletin Environmental News Service
UH satellite project could revolutionize industry; Engineering’s Wayne Shiroma. KITV
UH diver qualifies for Olympic Games for Sweden. Advertiser