University of Hawai i Community Design Center
HONOLULU A new study from the University of Hawai‘i s School of Architecture has offered detailed short- and long-term design alterations that could help the state combat the effects of climate change.
Scientists have warned that Hawai‘i could face a rise of up to 3 feet (0.91 meters) in sea level over the next few decades, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday.
The effects of climate change in Honolulu, in particular, could force as many as 13,300 people from their homes and cause an estimated $13 billion in economic losses, the outlet reported.
“When you read sea-level rise reports, it’s scary,” said Judith Stilgenbauer, the principal investigator of the project at the University of Hawai‘i Community Design Center and professor of landscape architecture. “But there’s a real opportunity here to get an early start on planning for the inevitable.”
INDOPACOM–
UH Mānoa internship course.
The idea went from concept to execution in just three weeks between December 2020 and January 2021. Leadership teams from
UH Mānoa and
INDOPACOM developed the co-instructed, internship course that provides interested students an opportunity to prepare for a possible career in national security, while being academically anchored and earning 400-level college credits.
“We are proud and honored to strengthen our relationship with the talented and promising student population and leaders at
UH,” said Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, director of intelligence for
INDOPACOM. “This program offers deep insights from intelligence professionals that can help open up a pathway to rewarding careers in national security here in Hawaii and beyond, depending on the interests and desires of individual students.”
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Professor Jonathan Okamura is the author of Ethnicity and Inequality in Hawai i, his area of specialty for more than 30 years at UH Manoa. Perpetual foreigners. That s one of the dominant, racist stereotypes of Asian Americans, he said.
COVID-19 just brought it to the surface, Okamura said, but shunning and violence are overt expressions of subtler dynamics that happen every day.
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Tech developer Jeff Kim lived on the East Coast, in L.A. and in Chicago. As a teen, he recalls a friend with whom he thought he shared mutual understanding and respect. I saw him just passing by on the street and he said, Hey Jeff, my favorite Asian friend! Kim said. And I told him immediately, I said, Why can t I just be your favorite friend period. You know he just kind of laughed it off and it just always stuck with me.
UH Mānoa is also a tremendous value, with affordable in-state tuition and millions of dollars available in financial aid.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply now through July 31. Applicants should go to TakeMeToManoa.org for more information and to apply for the upcoming academic year and start their college journey in the fall 2021 semester. Those who may need student housing and financial assistance are encouraged to start the application processes as soon as possible, as awards are made on a first come, first served basis.
“Barring any unforeseen setbacks, the upcoming academic year will see the reopening of our beautiful campus and its amenities,” said