Alumni News

Pravin Mishra, a graduate student in the Dept. of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, has been elected Junior Student Director for the Poultry Science Association. This significant achievement was announced following a competitive election, where Pravin shined, showcasing his commitment to fulfilling the organization’s objective of providing educational, social, and academic/industrial support to all student members.

Mahalo to the Oʻahu County ʻOhana for your ongoing support of our various CTAHR programs in the county, especially our student summer program. Whether it’s picking plumeria, teaching students how to transplant seedlings, approving their supply purchases, packing vegetables for donations, editing their paperwork, prepping their workspace, or attending their various presentations, the time and kindness you’ve extended to these students will pay off greatly in the future.

Congrats to Susan Miyasaka of the Dept. of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences and John Hu of the Dept. of Plant andEnvironmental Protection Sciences. Last month, UH president David Lassner conferred upon them the titles of Researcher Emerita and Researcher Emeritus, respectively.

The Hawaiian Islands have just the right water resources and climate to support the aquaculture farming of fish, shellfish, algae, etc. So what’s holding back this potentially profitable industry? A lack of affordable local feed. Feed accounts for 60%+ of aquaculture production costs, and all of it is imported. 

Frederick Waichi Fujimoto, 92, of Mililani, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and granduncle, passed away on May 23. He was born on September 24, 1931, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, and is survived by son Owen Fujimoto (Yuan-Sun); daughter Donna Fujimoto-Saka (Alan); and 4 grandchildren.