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State of Hawaii launches “AlohaSafe” COVID exposure notification app
From their website: AlohaSafe Alert is a free, voluntary new service that helps slow the spread of COVID-19. It is the State of Hawaii’s official exposure notification app and has been developed in partnership with the Hawaii State Department of Health. Voluntary You control whether or not you receive notifications (you can opt-in/opt-out anytime). [...]
HomeStreet Bank provides resources for members struggling financially
Our partners at Homestreet just sent us an email the other day that we hope has utility for our members that need help during these trying times: Seeing that Hawaii is experiencing high unemployment due to Covid-19, we thought you may like to have some resources available in the event you have members, or [...]
Agreement reached over Covid-19 impacts on promotion, tenure and renewal.
Agreement reached with President and Governor over Covid-19 impacts on promotion, tenure and contract renewal Last week the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) finalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with President David Lassner and Governor David Ige on addressing the possible negative consequences and impacts the unanticipated switch to on-line instruction due to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
UH Key to Hawaii’s economic recovery
Editor's note: the below opinion piece by UHPA Executive Director Christian Fern appeared in the April 26, 2020 Honolulu Star Advertiser Hawaii is caught between a rock and hard place. Our state constitution requires us to have a balanced budget, with a plan that shows anticipated revenue to cover projected expenditures. Although we’ve had [...]
Faculty Nominations
For those considered to be “Stepping Up” to the challenges brought about by the consequences of this outbreak
Nani Fox and David Duffy nominated for bringing us a little humor
Submitted Nomination: NameNani Fox and David DuffyCampus, DeptMaui College and ManoaCategoryHumorWhy is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?People have always used humor to deal with life's challenges. There is nothing funny about this corona virus but there is humor in how we deal with it. Nani and David created a Facebook page Covid-19: [...]
Cynthia Hunter nominated for Dedication to teaching and their students
Submitted Nomination: NameCynthia (Cindy) HunterCampus, DeptManoa, Life SciencesCategoryDedication to teaching and their studentsWhy is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?"She went home for Spring Break to take care of her mother who was awaiting heart valve surgery. After the March 12 announcement that UH was switching to online instruction, while taking care of [...]
Ken Leonhardt and JP Bingham nominated for producing hand sanitizer
Submitted Nomination: NameKen Leonhardt and JP BinghamCampus, DeptCTAHRCategoryCreate bio-based products to reduce the spread of COVID-19Why is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?"The two have been working together to produce hand sanitizer. Ken has donated over 70 pounds of aloe with another 50 pounds on the way. Jon-Paul cooked this up into 80 [...]
Dr. Markus Wessendorf nominated for sewing masks
Submitted Nomination: NameDr Markus Wessendorf, Assist Prof Maile Speetjens and Production Manager Rick GreaverCampus, DeptTheatre and DanceCategoryDeveloping innovations to fight COVID-19Why is this faculty member worthy of your nomination?University of Hawaiʻi researcher and Department of Theatre and Dance initiate effort to sew masks for health care workersUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM) Assistant Research [...]
