Alumni News

How does a style become a fashion? Why do trends spread and decline? For the beginner student, Introducing Fashion Theory: From Androgyny to Zeitgeist is a one-stop resource that covers theories of fashion and appearance behaviors from the perspectives of fashion businesses, individuals, society, and culture. 

“The opportunity to grow ‘giants’ with my children is a blessing,” says Wendi Sasaki. “We were able to spend quality time together, learning and growing.’”

The parent participant is referring to a contest of giant fruits and vegetables, brought to Big Island families by the Hawai'i County 4-H program.

How can surfing boost conservation? What’s below the surface of estuaries? Will the ʻaeʻo (Hawaiian Stilt) recover with better nesting habitats?

The answers lie within three master’s degree presentations, this and next week – all online and all free – so pull up your calendar and don’t miss:

Having problems with your front lawn? Thinking of replacing your St. Augustine with a fresh bed of El Toro? Or maybe there’s an even better option for growing grass in your particular microclimate? Zoom in THIS Friday, November 20^th, 5:00 pm. CTAHR alum Sean Fong will join us live to ‘Talk Turf’ and answer your questions.

Do you have a soon-to-be-published study or upcoming event? Perhaps you won an award, celebrated a student success, received a large grant, completed a multi-year project, hired a new colleague, or have a general announcement you’d like to share with the CTAHR ‘ohana, UH Mānoa and general public?