Micah David Kealaka?i Glasgow, a at the University of Hawai?i at Hilo (DKICP) has received the university¡¯s second Community Spirit Award.
The award, which includes a $500 cash prize, was presented by Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Matt Platz to Glasgow, who is one of two Native Hawaiians in the PhD program in DKICP¡¯s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Glasgow was nominated by UH Hilo Assistant Professor Dana-Lynn Ko?omoa-Lange for his research in pediatric cancer and his community service, which includes leading and organizing activities for N¨¡ Pua ±·´Ç?±ð²¹³Ü¨C°±ð Ola Mau K¨C12 students at the College of Pharmacy.
¡°In addition to his workload as a PhD student, Glasgow continues to provide community service work that helps to engage local and Native Hawaiian students in science and research,¡± Ko?omoa-Lange said. ¡°This shows his deep commitment and dedication to giving back to the community.¡±
About the award
The Community Spirit Award was established in September 2013 through a $10,000 gift from Edward Yamasaki, a member of World War II¡¯s highly decorated 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and a contribution from Carolyn Doi Nomura, daughter of fellow 442nd member and retired Circuit Judge Masato Doi.
Yamasaki created the award to support students who demonstrate the unit¡¯s ¡°Go For Broke¡± spirit in their pursuit of academic excellence, including applied research and innovation.
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