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2 Sunday, March 19, 2017 Hawaii Tribune-Herald The successes of the University of Hawaii at Hilo are due to the unfailing support of our local community, people who see that having post-high school education offered on Hawaii Island is key to a bright future for everyone. We continue to develop academic programs that address our island’s needs — for example in energy science, environmental science, aviation, indigenous language, health care and heritage management. We have several academic programs that are not offered anywhere else in the state and are of great benefit to our local communities and the environment. For example, we have doctoral and master programs in pharmacy and in Hawaiian language not found at other schools in Hawaii. Our heritage management graduate program, housed in the Department of Anthropology, has a unique curriculum developed especially for island and regional needs. This master of arts program is for students who seek careers in the interpretation and preservation of cultural heritage in Hawaii and the Pacific islands. Students in our graduate program in tropical conservation biology and environmental science all do field work as part of their studies and research, and now most of our graduates are managing local resources and applying the science learned at UH-Hilo to protect our island home. We are also participating in a federally funded program to help the state address growing concerns over water resources throughout the state. The National Science Foundation awarded $20 million to the UH system to do a five-year study of water sustainability issues through a collaborative project called ‘Ike Wai (knowledge, water). UH-Hilo students and researchers are involved in a variety of activities in the ‘Ike Wai program such as data analysis — an incredibly important skill for the future of resource management — making us ahead of the curve on educating our students on future issues surrounding water. Our graduates will be ready with the skills needed to address preservation of water resources. While we continue to develop academic programs that address our island’s needs, we are currently regrouping to be more effective at recruitment, retention and graduation rates. Stay tuned for a presence on TV — we are developing an informational campaign that I think you’ll like to match those you see from other UH campuses. We are also instituting and growing programs such as peer mentoring and transfer advising. For example, as do other programs, our psychology program (one of the largest at UH-Hilo) has Discover, Inspire and Grow Together… Whatever business you’re in, whether it’s psychology or computer science, arts or agriculture, we invite you to discover the variety of opportunities UH Hilo has for you to learn and grow with us. Be inspired by the knowledge of our faculty, the incredible discoveries of our research, the enthusiasm of our students and the cultural diversity of our environment. We’re here for you. hilo.hawaii.edu Whatever business UNIVERSITY TOWN Striving to meet the community’s needs Donald STRANEY Chancellor We have several academic programs that are not offered anywhere else in the state and are of great benefit to our local communities and the environment. See NEEDS Page 4


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