Alumni News

Minoru Tamashiro, a long-serving CTAHR entomologist, World War II combat veteran, and devoted husband, passed on October 23 at the age of 97, joining his beloved wife Polly (Elaine), who passed in 2020. The following tribute is by his friend and colleague J. Kenneth Grace, PhD, Researcher Emeritus of the Dept. of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences:

The first Asian-American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, Patsy Mink was a trailblazing advocate for the rights of students, teachers, Asian Americans, and women. Despite only a handful of women lawmakers in the early ‘70s, she built enough support to pass Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which barred sexual discrimination in institutions receiving federal funds and opened opportunities for women in athletics. She also helped pass the Women’s Educational Equity Act of 1974, and numerous other bills supporting families and children, including Head Start.

UH Mānoa is coordinating a series of monthly programs this Spring 2022 semester to honor and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. These will include film screenings, panel discussions, and conversations with leading experts and advocates.

The celebrations begin with a tribute to Patsy Mink via the documentary Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority (free until February 10), followed by a virtual discussion with the director and special guests.

If you are interested in putting together a panel or program relevant to CTAHR, Professor Troy Andrade at the William S. Richardson School of Law would be glad to include that program in their calendar of programs.

While no one can deny that saving endangered species and their habitat is a noble cause, the field of Conservation Biology has been publicly criticized as racist, due to the exclusion of Indigenous people from their lands and waters during the establishment of protected areas, such as national parks and marine protected areas.

Cap and gown? Check. Tassel and $$$ lei? Check. Handwoven stole? Only if you’re a CTAHR student! Since 2018, the Stole Society Club has lovingly crafted graduation stoles for their fellow CTAHR students, who get to proudly display the eye-catching embroidered vestments over their gowns and – of course – keep as a souvenir after the convocation ceremonies conclude.

Merriman’s Kauaʻi, Living Foods Hawaiʻi, and Kauaʻi Food Hub are the guest speakers for a Market Opportunity Workshop on Monday, January 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. That’s THIS EVENING. Hosted by GoFarm Hawaiʻi, the workshop will help participants brush up on their outreach methods, what the current market is looking for, and better ways to connect.