May 2020 (Archives)

Adjustment to UHPA Statutory Dues Deduction

For most UHPA members, the scheduled Statutory Dues (SD 725) deduction for the May 20, 2020 payroll did not get processed.  UHPA was notified by the Hawaii Information Portal (HIP) Service Center that they had experienced an issue with their system configuration last pay period. Therefore, the missed deduction amount will be processed on the June 5, 2020 paycheck as a "SD 726" deduction along with your regularly scheduled deduction "SD 725" amount.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please [...]

2020-05-29T10:34:09-10:00May 29, 2020|Frontpage, Newsletter, UHPA Organizational|

Ethan Caldwell and Richard Rath Nominated as Faculty Stepping up to the Challenge of COVID-19

Submitted Nomination: Name Ethan Caldwell and Richard Rath Campus, Dept Mānoa, Department of Ethnic Studies Category Dedication to teaching and their students Why is this faculty member worthy of your nomination? Two Ethnic Studies faculty members, Prof. Ethan Caldwell and Prof. Richard Rath, have worked collaboratively with the students in their classes since late March to construct a well-used webpage (http://udigix.net/shaarli/) of resources in rapid response to the needs UH students and the larger community faced as a result of the crises [...]

2020-05-13T15:11:06-10:00May 13, 2020|Stepping Up|

Farmers Insurance Hawaii reducing auto premiums in May

The below message was delivered to UHPA from Farmers Insurance Hawaii - we are publishing it with little to no editing as a courtesy to our members. At Farmers Insurance Hawaii, we’ve been helping our Hawaii customers protect and prepare for the unexpected for 65 years. And during this challenging time, we continue our commitment to serve all our customers with aloha.  In an effort to provide additional financial relief to our customers, Farmers Hawaii is providing a 15% reduction in May [...]

2020-05-13T15:12:48-10:00May 7, 2020|COVID19, Frontpage, Membership Benefits|

Coronavirus-related assistance on mortgage or rent

Message from our benefits partner at HomeStreet Bank that may be of interest to those encountering challenges with rent or mortgage payments: If you’re among those financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, you might be concerned about how to pay your mortgage or rent. As a result of the CARES Act, Federal and state governments have announced plans to help struggling homeowners during this time. Major mortgage relief options during the coronavirus pandemic: Mortgage forbearance Forbearance is when your mortgage servicer or [...]

2020-05-07T11:05:28-10:00May 7, 2020|COVID19, Frontpage, Membership Benefits, Newsletter|

Dr. Richard Jones Nominated as Faculty Stepping up to the Challenge of COVID-19

Submitted Nomination:   NameDr. Richard JonesCampus, DeptUH-West OahuCategoryCreate bio-based products to reduce the spread of COVID-19Why is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?Dr. Richard Jones, V.E.T.S. program director is collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to create 3D-printed face shield headbands and face masks in an effort to address a shortage and need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for Oʻahu’s front line medical workers. For the past 6-weeks, Dr. Jones has been busy supporting Queens-West Medical with their PPE [...]

2020-05-01T14:18:15-10:00May 1, 2020|Stepping Up|

Malia Nobrega Nominated as Faculty Stepping up to the Challenge of COVID-19

Submitted Nomination: NameMalia NobregaCampus, DeptDeanʻs office HawaiʻinuiākeaCategoryProducing a daily show called Lei Anuenue, organizing speakers and interviewing them on fb live. Creating Hawaiian language and culturally based lessons for eveyone.Why is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?Malia Nobrega Olivera has risen to the position of Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement & Loli Aniau, Makaʻala Aniau (LAMA), because of her 20+ years of experience in Hawaiian language, and cultural practice, and her broad social networks in local Hawaiian and global [...]

2020-05-01T14:15:01-10:00May 1, 2020|Stepping Up|

Victoria Fan Nominated as Faculty Stepping up to the Challenge of COVID-19

Submitted Nomination: NameVictoria FanCampus, DeptManoa, Public HealthCategoryAssisting the local response focusing on synergizing efforts on PPEWhy is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?Victoria Fan has supported the Behavioral Health and Homelessness Statewide Unified Response Group (BHHSURG) which has:Tracking federal guidance and translating to clinical and operational guidance for providers as the COVID-19 situation evolves to ensure continuity of care and coverage while maintaining safetyCoordinating and responding to support and supply requests for BHH providers including for PPEDeveloping screening tools for COVID-19 [...]

2020-05-01T14:19:24-10:00May 1, 2020|Stepping Up|

Thomas Lee Nominated as Faculty Stepping up to the Challenge of COVID-19

Submitted Nomination: NameThomas LeeCampus, DeptPublic HealthCategoryAdvising highest level of state government on policies to implement using data and evidence from frontier epidemiologic modelsWhy is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?Dr Thomas Lee is using data and evidence from frontier epidemiologic models and has developed trust and partnership at highest level of state government through the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency ESF8 work group on policies to implement regarding next steps for our state's COVID-19 response Do you know of other faculty worthy [...]

2020-05-01T14:19:49-10:00May 1, 2020|Stepping Up|

Konstantina Rose Nominated as Faculty Stepping up to the Challenge of COVID-19

Submitted Nomination: NameKonstantina RoseCampus, DeptAllied HealthCategoryPutting themselves in harm's wayWhy is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?She is putting together a testing/screening and educational program for the homeless on Maui in collaboration the HMRC, Salvation Army and UHMC. In addition she has offered her mental health expertise to our nurses and student nurses as they risk their lives and have fallen ill during this crisis. Do you know of other faculty worthy of nomination? Fill the form below or open it [...]

2020-05-01T14:09:29-10:00May 1, 2020|Stepping Up|

UHPA members of Department of Learning Design & Technology stepping up

Submitted Nomination: NameDepartment of Learning Design and TechnologyCampus, DeptLTECCategoryProviding Professional Development Regarding Online Learning Across the StateWhy is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?The LTEC department has risen to the occasion by providing training and resources to both the UH System and K-12 Schools across the state. Examples include: Open and live training on Zoom, Laulima, Flipgrid, and other tools staffed by both Department faculty and volunteer LTEC students; Michael Menchaca collaborated with Hanahau'oli and Lili'uokalani Trust to provide live, online [...]

2020-05-01T14:07:13-10:00May 1, 2020|Stepping Up|
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