Hawaii Tribune-Herald Sunday, March 6, 2016 17 UNIVERSITY TOWN PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Chancellor: ‘We help people learn how to realize their dreams’ By COLIN M. STEWART Hawaii Tribune-Herald To hear University of Hawaii at Hilo Chancellor Donald Straney talk about his campus, one might get the idea that he thinks he’s been charged with keeping the entirety of Hawaii Island afloat against the roiling waves of the Pacific Ocean. And, in a way, that’s not far off the mark. “UH-Hilo is Hawaii Island’s university, and, along with Hawaii Community College, our goal is to really provide access to higher education to the children of Hawaii Island — and to help the island grow economically, culturally and in the ways it needs to be a happy, healthy place to live,” he said. “Recently … I described the university as a place where we help people learn how to realize their dreams. And if they don’t have dreams, we help them find them.” In order to meet those lofty goals, institutions of higher learning must continually assess their HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald Bikes • Rentals • Repair • Mopeds • Accessories Affordable Commuting Bikes 935-6211 www.midpacifi fi cwheels.com 1133-C Manono St. Mon–Sat 9–6, Sun Closed SET THE STAGE FOR SELLOUT EVENTS! FULL-SCALE EVENT TECH Trade Shows Concerts Tournaments Seminars Fashion Shows Tent Events netcomcloud.com | 808.930.3800 | info@netcomcloud.com Students study in the Mookini Library and Media Center at the University of Hawaii See FUTURE Page 18 at Hilo. STRANEY
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