Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kaiāulu
Kaiāulu—Community, neighborhood, village.
UH part of $17M grant to improve AI through Indigenous knowledge
International researchers get millions for an Indigenous approach to AI.
April President’s report: Tenure task force, extramural funding, esports
The task force was officially established by the legislature to “examine and assess” the faculty tenure system.
Student housing project on UH Mānoa campus cleared for construction
The approximately $156.9 million facility on Dole Street across from Frear Hall is expected to be completed in time for the fall 2025 semester.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Aʻo
Aʻo—To learn, to teach, to advise.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Mākaʻikaʻi
Mākaʻikaʻi—To visit, see the sights; to stroll, make a tour, take a walk; to look upon; spectator.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pilina
Pilina—Association, relationship, union, connection, meeting, joining, adhering, fitting.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Makana
Makana—Gift, present; reward, award, donation, prize.
Face a virtual audience, hone speaking skills in new UH VR lab
The lab opened in fall 2022 and users have been raving about the new resource.
March President’s report: Aloha Stadium, AD search, tenure taskforce
Lassner also provided updates on UH’s budget request at the state Legislature and the status of student applications for fall 2023.
