UH Mānoa Media Log
“UH MANOA IN THE NEWS”
Media log for Sept. 29 (Monday) – Oct. 6, 2008 (Sunday)
SATURDAY, Oct. 4
Cancer researcher Dr. Gertraud Maskarinec leads study of soy diet effect on breast cancer. Advertiser
Astronomer Dagny Looper finds evidence of cloudy weather on two failed stars. Astronomy magazine
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
Student sustainability coordinator Shanah Trevenna says Saunders Hall saves about $7k on electricity; Hamilton Library could save $700k. Pacific Business News
UHM to study origins of water, as one of 6 universities chosen for NASA Astrobiology Institute. Campus Technology Office of Sen. Daniel Inouye Aviation Week
Hawaii expects to add about 3,000 high-tech jobs over next five years. Pacific Business News
Big Island doctor shortage worsens; JABSOM’s Dr. Kelley Withy says many registered physicians are not practicing. Advertiser
Hawaii gets “C” for palliative medical care – JABSOM requires training. Advertiser
Manoa campus burglaries rose 52% in 2007. Advertiser Star-Bulletin
THURSDAY, Oct. 2
JABSOM’s Dr. Benjamin Berg helps Tripler Army Medical Center become first military medical center to use telemedicine technology for long-distance ICU care.
Medical Military Technology
Alaskan native James Crippen examines Palin’s Alaskan dialect. Slate
World’s largest aloha shirt bears UH logo. KGMB9
UHM students tune in to Vice Presidential debates. KHNL KITV
Psychology student Isaac Arasato is also professional boxer. KHNL
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1
UHM cafeteria introduces biodegradable products. KHON2 KGMB9 KHNL
Honolulu Police crack down on UHM jaywalkers and mopeds. KHNL KGMB9 Advertiser
UH ROTC to honor fallen alumni in “Wall of Fallen Warriors.” Advertiser
Oceanography’s David Karl finds bacteria in frozen Antarctic lake. Bio-Medicine
UH helps NOAA address Pacific marine debris problem. Red Orbit
TUESDAY, Sept. 30
JABSOM’s Dr. Dale Vincent says telemedicine can help medical shortage on Pacific Islands. KHON2
Governor releases $2.5m for Bilger Addition energy-efficiency improvements. Advertiser
Student Brian Kajiyama says ESPN show errs in claiming he’s disappointed in new football team assignment. KHNL
MONDAY, Sept. 29
UH officials ready to face budget cuts. Ka Leo
JABSOM’s Satoru Izutsu receives Honolulu “Forever Young” award. KHNL
Marine lab researchers losing prime Kewalo site; VC Ostrander says they’ll be relocated.
Advertiser
Homeland Security center of excellence opens Oct. 7 at UHM. Pacific Business News
UHM ranks 111th nationally with “C” grade in sexual health awareness by condom maker. uwire