November 2009 (Archives)

Emergency Evacuation of Gartley Hall

In late September, faculty and students of the Department of Psychology at UH-Manoa were notified that they needed to immediately evacuate Gartley Hall as conditions had worsened and the structure was nearing collapse. The 88-year old building had suffered damage from a recent flood and the upper floors were being held up by posts. As noted by Professor Maynard in her letter dated November 17, "it is a tragedy that a great building like Gartley Hall was allowed to deteriorate to the point that it became unusable." UH-Manoa still has about $268 million in repair and maintenance projects.

2014-07-29T19:29:52-10:00November 25, 2009|Campus Specific|

“If Republicans Weren’t A Dying Species, Would They Make Good Pets?”

Above is the title of a speech that was presented at the Smart Business Hawaii (SBH) meeting on November 19, 2009 by former UHPA Associate Executive Director John Radcliffe. John was the Executive Director of the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA), a Democratic Party primary candidate for the 1st Congresstional District in the 1988 election, and is now a principle in the Capital Consultant lobbying firm. John is known for his candor and wit. Those in attendance, including SBH Executive Director (Republican Senator) Sam Slom, and Republican Houe members Barbara Marumoto and Gene Ward were taken by John's candid views, but they did not protest too loudly their disagreement.

2014-07-29T19:29:30-10:00November 23, 2009|Political|

UH CC Faculty Senate Chairs Address President M.R.C. Greenwood

Faculty Senate Chairs, representing six of the seven community college campuses, share their concerns about the direction of higher education in Hawaii, the role of the UH BOR and administration, and the need to address student needs for quality education. At the time of this posting the Faculty Senate at Honolulu CC was still deliberating whether to concur.

2014-07-29T19:29:35-10:00November 9, 2009|Academic|
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