UH Mānoa Media Log
“UH MANOA IN THE NEWS”
Media log for Sept. 15 (Monday) – Sept. 21, 2008 (Sunday)
SUNDAY, Sept. 21
HIGP’s G. Jeffrey Taylor wins Carl Sagan Award for planetary science education. Star-Bulletin
Astronomer Harald Ebeling involved in major find involving galactic collisions. Star-Bulletin
Chemistry’s Robert Liu invents surfboard equipped with test tube. Science Daily
FRIDAY, Sept. 19
One firm drops protest of Ching Field resurfacing contract. Advertiser
Social Work professor accused of extortion, fabricating lawyer and judge identities.
Advertiser
Commentary by Rep. Cynthia Thielen: UH ocean wave-energy project holds great potential.
Star-Bulletin Office of US Senator Daniel Akaka
School of Social Work named for Myron “Pinky” Thompson. Advertiser
40-year-old UHM Energy House deteriorated but energy-savings guide still useful.
Star-Bulletin
Facilities’ David Hafner explains UHM “cat houses” designed to control feral population. KITV
Granddaughter’s passing inspires book of poems by retired JABSOM Prof. Dr. Shay Bintliff. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Andrews Amphitheatre hosts jazz concert sponsored by Outreach College. MidWeek
Exhibit “Writing with Threads” uses textile weaving as cultural expression. Advertiser
THURSDAY, Sept. 18
Governor asks state departments to plan for 20% cuts; impact on UH would be $30m. Star-Bulletin
Study by economist John Lyndham shows privately-owned fisheries may shore up stocks.
New York Times The Economist Science Advertiser Voice of America Canadian Press Seattle Times Washington Post
ASUH surveys students on possible fee hike for cheaper bus passes. KITV
UHM’s C.B. Walton publishes findings on tuberculosis vaccines. Pharmacy Choice
Obituary: Longtime JABSOM professor Dr. Howard Mower. Star-Bulletin
Security boosted around UHM in wake of robberies. Advertiser Star-Bulletin
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17
Marine researcher Andreas Hejnol reports findings on the evolution of the anus. Nature MedIndia
Police look for suspect in multiple robberies near UHM. Advertiser KGMB9 KHNL
College of Education mentor teacher Cynthia Tong is history teacher of the year. Advertiser
Letter to editor complaining about trees cut fronting Orvis Auditorium. Advertiser
TUESDAY, Sept. 16
JABSOM receives $104k from HMSA for medical student internships on Neighbor Islands. Advertiser KGMB9 KHON2 KITV
Astronomer Ezequiel Treister helps discover “monster” black holes. Star-Bulletin UPI.com
SpaceDaily
Lyon Arboretum receives $105k for rare plant preservation. KHNL
UH law student Barron Oda wins $1,500 award for “realism” video on school experiences. TickerTech.com
MONDAY, Sept. 15
Old buildings block construction of UHM Campus Center recreation center. Star-Bulletin
Art Gallery director emeritus Tom Klobe weaves landmark “Writing with Thread” UHM exhibit. Star-Bulletin
Recent on- and near-campus robberies raise concerns. Ka Leo