University of Hawaii Foundation

Can transplanting coral help conserve the world’s reefs? PhD student Shayle Matsuda at University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Coral Resilience Lab is studying the risks to corals’ symbiotic relationships. http://go.hawaii.edu/ExP

Hawaii Gas’ generosity during this difficult time is a testament to how people look out for each other here in Hawai‘i, says UH VP of community colleges Erika Lacro. Even when the going gets tough. Hawai‘i’s only franchised gas utility provides ongoing scholarships for students pursuing degrees in culinary arts at Hawai`i Community College, Kapiolani Community College, Kauai Community College, Leeward Community College and University of Hawai'i Maui College. http://go.hawaii.edu/Pnf

Amy Hnaialii, Chopin, more in virtual fundraiser for University of Hawai‘i at Mnoa Music Department students. https://bit.ly/3z5eYdW

We have awarded $25,000 grants to Waimanalo-based nonprofits Hui Malama O Ke Kai Foundation and Waimanalo Learning Center for initiatives aimed at building comm...unity resilience. Their programs are rooted in community engagement, educational excellence, and Hawaiian culture, which also are foundational to our sustainability and resilience initiatives. Hui Malama O Ke Kai (HMK), which facilitates positive youth development with a focus on Native Hawaiian population, will use our grant for its Pili Ana or Connecting Community Project that will expand its space to meet new physical distancing guidelines. In selecting HMK, we recognized the economic impact and mental stress caused by the pandemic especially on families in disadvantaged communities and acknowledged the nonprofit’s well-established role in addressing the Waimanalo community’s priority needs. Waimanalo Learning Center (WLC) is a community-driven program that provides educational outreach and training based on Native Hawaiian cultural knowledge to improve food security, health, and holistic wellness of community members. WLC will use our grant funds to continue its education, outreach and engagement activities through a Community Coordinator. We believe WLC and its community coordinator can serve as an innovative model of community resilience and engagement, especially during a global pandemic in which self-sufficiency and community wellness are critical. To read more, visit: http://hwnelec.co/BQhM50F7MIT. Photo courtesy of Dr. Jane Chung-Do, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Office of Public Health Studies. University of Hawaii Foundation

As a Native Hawaiian, it is my kuleana to give back to my community, says Natasha Richardson, a scholarship recipient Kapiolani Community College who hopes to be a patient navigator at Queen’s. go.hawaii.edu/PVj

A new endowed directorship will enhance educational opportunities and fuel impactful community outreach for UH Manoa Nursing. Katherine Finn Davis is the first COLs Stephanie Marshall & Charles Miller Endowed Director of Community Partnerships. Congratulations! http://go.hawaii.edu/Pyz