October 2014 (Archives)

Could the University of Hawaii’s latest move, firing men’s basketball head coach Gib Arnold, cost the school more in the long run?

UH will pay Arnold $344,000 for the final year of his contract, which was set to expire in June 2015. He will remain officially employed until Jan. 26, but will not be coaching. J.N. Musto, executive director of the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, is familiar with contracts and how they and the university work. He says it’s a tragedy for the university to go through another personnel situation. Read the rest of the article at "Recent payouts, losses cost UH nearly [...]

2014-10-30T21:19:49-10:00October 30, 2014|Frontpage, UH Funding|

Support David Ige for Governor – Thursday, October 30 at the State Capitol at 10:30 am

In the last 6 days of voting, encourage voters to participate and support UHPA endorsed candidate David Ige. Where: State Capitol by Father Damien Statue When: Thursday, October 30, 2014 Arrive : 10:00-10:15 a.m. Press Conference: 10:30 a.m. Why:  REMIND THE PUBLIC HOW DAVID SUPPORTED THE EFFORT TO KILL THE PENSION TAX, ALTHOUGH REPUBLICANS ARE SAYING DAVID DID NOT DO THIS AND BROKE HIS PROMISE TO SENIORS

2016-06-08T12:34:02-10:00October 29, 2014|Archived Endorsements, Political|

Why Vote for Richard Creagan, MD?

Richard Creagan, MD, is the Democratic candidate running in District 5, which covers the area on Hawaii Island extending from Kailua-Kona to Naalehu. Governor Neil Abercrombie appointed him to complete the legislative term after Rep. Denny Coffman resigned in January 2014 to take care of his daughter who is battling cancer on the Mainland. Dr. Creagan has served in the emergency department of Kona Community Hospital for the past 23 years and currently is Vice Chief of Staff. He also served as [...]

2016-06-08T12:38:18-10:00October 22, 2014|Archived Endorsements, Political|

Why Vote for Jarrett Keohokalole?

Jarrett Keohokalole is the Democratic candidate running in District 48, which covers Kaneohe, Heeia, Ahuimanu, Kahaluu, Haiku Valley and Mokuoloe. Keohokalole serves as a legal fellow with the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species and an assistant faculty specialist with the William S. Richardson School of Law. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from the University of Hawaii-Manoa and a Law Degree from the UH William S. Richardson School of Law, with a certificate in Native Hawaiian law. Keohokalole, [...]

2016-06-08T13:13:30-10:00October 22, 2014|Archived Endorsements, Political|

Why Vote for Chris Lee?

Chris Lee, who has been a legislator for the past six years, is the Democratic candidate for District 51, which covers Lanikai and Waimanalo. In 2013, he served as chair of the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection. He also served on a number of House committees, including Consumer Protection and Commerce, Judiciary, Ocean, Marine Resources and Hawaiian Affairs, Tourism, and Water and Land. Reducing the state’s debt is a priority for Lee.  In 2013, the legislature made a decision to [...]

2016-06-08T12:40:57-10:00October 22, 2014|Archived Endorsements, Political|

Why Vote for Matthew LoPresti, Ph.D.?

Matthew LoPresti is the Democratic candidate for District 41, which covers Ewa Villages, Ewa Beach, Ewa Gentry, Ocean Pointe and West Loch. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Philosophy and Humanities and Chair of the Asian and Pacific Studies program at Hawaii Pacific University, where he has taught since 1999. He obtained a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Hawaii-Manoa, and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in History and Philosophy and a Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the University [...]

2016-06-08T12:42:12-10:00October 22, 2014|Archived Endorsements, Political|

Chief UHPA Negotiator Reaffirms the UH/ Union Joint Commitment

J.  N. Musto reaffirmed UHPA's commitment to contractualizing important principles related to MOUs on Workforce Housing (R-19), Childcare and Child care Leave (R-20), and Distance and On-Line Learning (R-21) at UHPA's Faculty Forum held on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Invited guests, President Lassner speaking on Distance and On-Line Learning and Mayor Kirk Caldwell speaking on Island Wide Affordable Housing, received a supportive reaction by an enthusiastic audience comprised of UHPA state-wide Faculty REPs.

2014-11-12T08:54:42-10:00October 20, 2014|Frontpage, UHPA Organizational|

Why UHPA Endorses David Ige

David Ige knows the importance of an affordable college education.  After graduating from Pearl City High School, he applied to the University of California at Berkeley, MIT and other schools known for their engineering programs.  Ige was accepted at those schools, but didn’t tell his parents because he knows the cost would not be affordable for them. Instead, Ige went to UH Manoa, where he received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and an MBA in decision sciences. His personal [...]

2019-12-18T06:46:34-10:00October 15, 2014|Archived Endorsements, Political|

Why UHPA Endorses Brian Schatz

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz represents a fresh, new era for Hawaii in Congress since the retirement of Sen. Daniel Akaka and the passing of Sen. Daniel Inouye.  He offers a fresh perspective and new insights on key issues affecting UH faculty, students, and the local economy. Making Headway in Congress When he was appointed U.S. Senator, he immediately reached out to UHPA and our members to ask how he could help address the university’s budgetary concerns. He has proven he can effectively [...]

2016-09-26T07:33:05-10:00October 15, 2014|Archived Endorsements|

Why UHPA Endorses Mark Takai

Mark Takai is running against Republican Charles Djou for the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 1. This district covers urban Honolulu, from Hawaii Kai in to Waipahu in west Oahu and Mililani in central Oahu. The district also includes Aiea, Pearl City and Waimalu. Supporting Affordable A College Education If elected, one of Takai’s priorities will be to create better paying jobs by closing the gap between the 1% and everyone else by raising the minimum wage, by making college more [...]

2016-06-08T13:08:25-10:00October 15, 2014|Archived Endorsements, Political|
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