State Sens. Donna Mercado Kim and Donovan Dela Cruz and other lawmakers have accused UH administrators of mismanaging the UH Manoa student housing operation, which earns $23 million a year, and houses and serves about 3,100 students.
The deadline for proposals will be in summer 2024, with the selection of a preferred offeror targeted for fall 2024, and final execution of an agreement targeted for summer 2025.
The coffee house will open a popup location at RISE in January, while the new store is being built out with the opening planned in time for the fall 2024 semester.
As PACE’s executive director, Fujiyama is responsible for leading UH’s innovation and entrepreneurship efforts, including strengthening ties with community stakeholders.