UH Mānoa Media Log
“UH MANOA IN THE NEWS”
Media log for July 21(Monday) – July 27 2008 (Sunday)
SUNDAY, July 27
1st-year JABSOM students from Big Island say they plan to return home to practice medicine. West Hawaii Today
FRIDAY, July 25
UHM zoologists Michael Hadfield, Rebecca Cann and Leonard Freed describe efforts to save endangered Hawaiian birds, snails and other species. Science
Moore Foundation awards David Karl $3.8m for ocean microbe research. Philanthropy News
Lowest bid for replacing artificial turf at Cooke/Ching field is $862k. KHNL
THURSDAY, July 24
HIGP’s Jeffrey Taylor predicts man could be colonizing Mars in 25 years. ABC News
Cosmos magazine
Editorial: State should reject contractor board member’s efforts to bar competitors from artificial turf work. Star-Bulletin
WEDNESDAY, July 23
Once homeless and parentless, JABSOM student Gloria Tumbaga has a drive to heal. Advertiser
Fraud scheme by Rhode Island woman included use of UH name on fake checks.
Rhode Island Journal
Today in history: 10 years ago UH scientists produce mice using new cloning technique. Washington Post
TUESDAY, July 22
Contractor license dispute may delay Cooke Field resurfacing. Star-Bulletin
Astronomer Adam Bolton’s findings settle galaxy mass question. Spaceflight Now
Former foster child-turned-activist works three jobs to earn money to attend UH.
San Jose Mercury-News
Psychology’s Leon James says hit-and-run drivers most likely to come forward in first 24 hours. Globe and Mail (Canada)
MONDAY, July 21
College credit-card hustle – UHM among schools with contracts to allow marketing to students. Business Week
Cost of college textbooks rising, some custom texts cannot be resold, Dean Teramura comments. Advertiser
UHM boosts high-tech alternative education by helping launch UHM SEED Academy at Kapolei High School. Interest Alert
Oceanographer David Karl says rivers may play unexpectedly large role in minimizing global warming. New Scientist
JABSOM names Sandra McGuinness health studies coordinator for Maui activities and nutrition coalition. Maui News