UH Hilo/HawCC Campus Events

New Student Life Center Fee

The UH Board of Regents recently approved a new recreation fee of $78 per semester for all UH Hilo students. The fee will allow all students access to the new Student Life Center on campus, which is expected to open at the beginning of the Fall 2008 semester. This means students will pay only about $17 per month to use the Center. On average, recreation, fitness and wellness centers at universities across the nation charge students a higher mandatory recreation fee. Fees are necessary to cover the expenses of operating a high-quality, first-class facility.

The beautiful new Student Life Center includes nearly 23,000 square feet of indoor fitness/recreational rooms, a cardio and weight room, dance and aerobics rooms, a lounge with wireless internet, an indoor cafe', locker rooms, an outdoor Olympic-sized swimming pool, and an open deck by the pool.

The new fee has been automatically added to the account of any student who has already registered for the Fall 2008 semester. The University was conscientious to keep the fee as low as possible so that the Center can operate effectively and safely while still being affordable for students. The new Center is a fabulous addition to UH Hilo and will greatly enhance student life on campus! You can read more about it and see photos at www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentlife/center .

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Osher Scholarship for Reentry Students

Applications are now being accepted for the UH Hilo Osher Reentry Scholarship for the 2008-09 year. The scholarship is intended for students aged 25-50 whose collegiate studies were interrupted by circumstances beyond their control at least 5 years ago and who are now resuming their studies. Applications are available on the Financial Aid website at http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/financialaid/ or at the Financial Aid Office, 1st floor of the Student Services Building. For more information or if you have questions, contact the Financial Aid Office at (808) 974-7323.

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Fall 2008 Regular Registration

Open registration for Fall 2008 begins August 19, 2008. For more infomation visit MyUH Portal or stop by the Records Office.

‘Maunakea Skies’ at `Imiloa

The "Maunakea Skies" planetarium series will be on the last Saturday of each month and this program replaces the center's previous "Sky Tonight" series. The monthly program will be presented in `Imiloa Astronomy Center’s 120-seat planetarium at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for `Imiloa members and $8 for non-members. Pre-purchase tickets available at the `Imiloa front desk or by phone, Visa and MasterCard accepted, call (808) 969-9704.

Fall 2008 Class Schedule Now Available

The Fall 2008 schedule of classes is now available for viewing online at:

http://myuh.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=HIL

3D Hitchhikers Guide to the Milky Way

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center brings back a popular evening program “A 3D Hitchhikers Guide to the Milky Way Galaxy,” which utilizes the 3D system in the ‘Imiloa planetarium. Shawn Laatsch, ‘Imiloa’s planetarium manager, will host the evening presentations and he will “fly” participants out into space on a unique and engaging tour of our home galaxy, the Milky Way. The first program will be on Thursday August 14, at 7:30 p.m and will be offered weekly on Thursday nights through September 18. dmission is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Pre-purchase tickets available at the ‘Imiloa front desk or by phone, Visa and MasterCard accepted, call (808) 969-9704.

Last Day of Instruction

Last day of instruction.

National Geographic's Correspondents Pro

From National Geographic and Glimpse:

If you are a talented storyteller; specialize in writing, photography or video; and will be living or studying abroad in Fall 2008, this is your opportunity! As a Glimpse Correspondent,

you will receive a $600 stipend, a professional editor, and the opportunity to be published in National Geographic Glimpse. The application will be ready in mid-May--register your email address today to be notified when the application goes live! The goal of the program is to identify the best and brightest storytellers, and to give them a mainstream audience for their work. The demands of the program are not extreme, but we do expect our

correspondents program to commit to a professional editorial process.

More details and application procedures can be found here: http://www.glimpse.org/correspondents

For more information about opportunities to study abroad, please contact the Center for Global Education and Exchange at: 808.933.8810 or email: uhhglobe@hawaii.edu. You can always stop by PB9, Room 6, to talk with a study abroad advisor.

Mookini Library Hours July 28- August 17

Mookini Library Hours for July 28 - August 17

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Library Closed

Edwin H. Mookini Library will be closed on August 15 for Statehood Day.

US Student Fulbright Competition Open

Fellowships are awarded to American students, young professionals, and artists selected through a national, open, merit based competition for study, research, internships and/or service abroad. With a broad academic focus including the social sciences, humanities, and the sciences, the program emphasizes leadership development. Approximately 1,200 awards are presented each year.

On campus deadline is Friday, September 19, 2008. Completed applications should be submitted by 4:30 pm to PB9, Room 6.

For more information, please visit: www.us.fulbrightonline.org or contact the Center for Global Education and Exchange, in PB9, Room 6, or by email at: uhhglobe@hawaii.edu

High Performance Computing Grants

Mentoring and Travel Assistant grants are being offered by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for their joint high performance computing, networking, storage and analysis conference, Super Computing 2008 (SC08), which will take place November 15-21 in Austin, Texas. The Broader Engagement grants are available to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full time for at least one semester during the 2007-08 academic year and are at least 18 years of age, faculty and young professionals will also be considered.

Dr. Susan T. Brown, Director of High Performance Computing Outreach for University of Hawaii Information Technology Services, is working on the Broader Engagement Committee. She noted that, “In past years, grants from this program have enabled several UH faculty, staff, and students to attend an SC conference, it’s an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth in all areas of any super computing career.”

Applications for SC08 Broader Engagement travel assistance grants are being accepted through August 15, 2008. In addition to complimentary conference registration, grant recipients will be reimbursed for expenses associated with SC08 lodging and transportation, up to a pre-determined amount. More information, including a link to the application form, can be found at http://sc08.supercomputing.org under the Conference tab.

Women's Soccer

The Women's Soccer team will begin tryouts and training on August 11th, 4pm at the UHH Baseball Field.

Practices will continue as double days until August 22nd.

Practice times / locations:

7-9 am Bayfront Soccer Fields

4-6 pm UHH Baseball Field

Anyone interested in trying out please contact Coach Travis Clarke at 808-933-3244

Military Science Courses Now Offered

Two Military Sciences courses will be offered at UH Hilo this Fall. They are listed under Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) in the Fall Course Schedule.

Nā Mele o Hawai‘i @ The Mookini ...

Join the Mookini Library for a summer of great Hawaiian music!

Visit our display on the Library's Upper Level, explore our Hawaiian Collection on the Main Level, download our display brochure, and bring the call numbers of any CDs or videos you'd like to borrow to our Circulation Desk.

http://library.uhh.hawaii.edu/special/na_mele.html

Hula Instruction at `Imiloa

`Imiloa invites the public to hula instruction in the Hawaiian language classroom, part of the Exhibit Hall. The lessons are free with paid admission to `Imiloa. Kapoliokealoha (Teresa Miller), who studied under Nona Beamer, will lead a "Basic Introduction to Hula" class on the first & third Friday during June, July & August from 11:50 am -12:50 pm.

June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, and August 15.

Space is limited. For more information call 969-9743.