UH Mānoa Media Log

“UH MANOA IN THE NEWS”
Media log for April 30 (Monday) – May 6 (Sunday)

Monday, April 30

Genetic modification of crops by UH researchers controversial among some – CTAHR’s Stephen Ferreira and C.Y. Hu comment. Advertiser

UH Astronomy open house puts kids 'into orbit' Star-Bulletin

Use of Mauna Kea balances astronomy and spiritual needs – Director Kudritzki interviewed. KHNL-TV

Tuesday, May 1

UH tests new emergency notification system – IT’s David Lassner is interviewed. Advertiser
KITV story

Realistic UH art exhibit spooks police Star-Bulletin
KHON-TV story - also featured viewer poll in which 66% said the exhibit should be removed

Retired UH Prof.Travis Summergill, skin cancer victim, warns others. KHNL-TV

Wednesday, May 2

UH Manoa named "best value" by consumer magazine Star-Bulletin

UH Med student among 111 chosen for national fellowship Howard Hughes Institute News

UH geophysicist Cecily Wolfe helps US Geological Survey analyze Hawaii earthquakes Star-Bulletin

Obituary on retired UH Prof. Roger Long (from UHM release). Advertiser

Thursday, May 3

New drug tests don't discourage future teachers  - UH Education Dean Young comments. KHON-TV

Friday, May 4

Star quarterback complains about UH facilities – AD Herman Frazier, spokesman Takayama quoted. Associated Press/SportsIllustrated.com

Man slain at beach was "brilliant student" accepted to UH law school - Dean Soifer comments.  Advertiser

UHM set to graduate 2,500 Pacific Business News

UH names new deans for education, architecture Pacific Business News

Saturday, May 5

Former UH biochemist Theodore Winnick dies Star-Bulletin

Sunday, May 6

Commentary: Keeping Hawaii disease-free; importance of a proposed Regional Biosafety Lab at UH Medical School.  Authored by Prof. Duane Gubler. Advertiser Opinion

Former UH theatre Prof. and Assoc. Dean Roger Long dies Advertiser