The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa has been within the program. As a result, the Rainbow Warriors’ Big West home opener versus University of California Davis (UCD) on December 30 has been canceled.

Last week it was announced that UH’s home game on January 1 versus UC Riverside (UCR) was canceled due to COVID issues within the Highlanders’ program.

Both games against UCD and UCR have been deemed a no contest. The length of UH’s pause is yet to be determined.

Ticket refund information

At the end of the 2021–22 regular season, season ticket holders will be given the option to receive a prorated refund, or a prorated credit for any home games canceled this season. Credit will be applied to their 2022–23 season ticket purchase.

Individual game ticket purchasers will receive a refund or will be given the option to exchange for another men’s basketball regular season home game this season.

For questions, contact the UH Ticket Office at (808) 956-4482.

Due to COVID-19 issues within the program and along with season-ending injuries and transfers, the will not be able to participate in the EasyPost Â鶹´«Ã½ Bowl against the University of Memphis.

“We are disappointed our season has to end this way,” Head Coach Todd Graham said. “As competitive as we are and as much as we want to play the game, we cannot put the health and safety of our student-athletes at risk.”

UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Athletics Director David Matlin added, “The health and safety of our student-athletes is the most important part of this decision. The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has forced us to not participate in the game. We are disappointed for our players, coaches and fans. ESPN and the EasyPost Â鶹´«Ã½ Bowl staff did everything they could for us and we appreciate their valiant effort throughout the week. We want to thank the Memphis Tigers for making the long trip to Â鶹´«Ã½. We are disappointed we can’t compete on the football field.”

The EasyPost Â鶹´«Ã½ Bowl was scheduled for Friday, December 24 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. It was supposed to be UH’s 10th appearance in the game.

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ informed its unions this week of plans to reopen the 10 campuses and welcome the return of its employees.

With the state emerging from pandemic restrictions and services reopening across the islands, UH administration officials announced a series of tentative dates as part of the return to normal operations.

• June 1, 2021: Reopen campuses to the public and remove closure signage
• July 6, 2021: Resumption of full, in-person services at all offices and buildings for normal business hours
• August 3, 2021: All employees return to work settings; telework policy to be rescinded

UH issued a temporary COVID-19 Voluntary Telework policy on September 1, 2020, allowing employees to perform suitable job functions remotely, if they were able to be as productive as they were in the workplace. This policy will be rescinded as current COVID-19 conditions no longer warrant the need for employees to work from home.

UH has requested feedback from the unions to be presented by May 28, 2021.

At this time, supervisors should begin making plans for employees to return and services to resume for in-person operations. Details will be provided as they become finalized.

A recent spike in COVID-19 cases may be attributed to more Â鶹´«Ã½ residents not staying at home and gathering in public areas, according to a recent report by the (UHERO).

Despite progress in vaccinations, Â鶹´«Ã½ has undergone a rise in new infections with recent cases concentrated among younger, unvaccinated individuals. On April 3, the seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases hit a peak of 117 new daily cases and has since declined slightly.

A new mobility report by UHERO shows 27% of residents are staying completely at home on a given day in early April 2021, only 7% more than pre-pandemic levels. During infection peaks in March and August 2020, 40% remained at home.

The allows for a comparison across islands and neighborhoods. Maui has undergone a steep decline in the share of residents staying at home, which correlates with the timing of rising infections.

Foot traffic in public areas

Information is also provided on foot traffic at various locations relative to normal levels. The number of people dining at restaurants has recovered to 63% of the pre-pandemic level. After a long period of almost no activity, foot traffic around hotels has recently increased to 54% of the normal level.

• Related UH News story: Are Â鶹´«Ã½ residents staying home during COVID-19?, December 10, 2020

“Rising vaccination rates will help push new infections down, while rising mobility may push new infections up,” UHERO said. “Case counts over the coming weeks will largely depend on these two forces, and their relative effects will dictate how quickly Â鶹´«Ã½ can control the virus and ultimately return to normalcy.”

UHERO is housed in the UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ .

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This work of UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹â€™s goal of (PDF), one of four goals identified in the (PDF), updated in December 2020.

Due to campus closures from COVID-19, Gallery ʻIolani at , is giving the community an opportunity to view the Hawaii Craftsmen’s Fiber Â鶹´«Ã½ 2020 exhibit from the comfort of their own homes. Viewers can take on Windward CC’s YouTube channel and .

The biennial juried exhibition consists of objects made “IN, OF or ABOUT” fiber. It provides a space for the conflation of ideas such as art and craft; traditional and contemporary; functional and non-functional; past, present and future.

Fifty-one artworks from 33 artists include mixed media fiber and ceramic sculpture, light installation, handmade paper, kapa, basketry, embroidery, felting, surface design and wearable textiles, fabric collage and more.

“A masterful exhibition showing the dynamics of fiber and the artists who created the work,” said Gallery ʻIolani Director Toni Martin. “Variations of form and method bring awareness to fiber art. The aura of color and forms melding together is a feast for the eyes.”

The pieces were selected by mother-daughter juror duo Junco Sato Pollack (textile artist professor emeritus from the E. G. Welch School of Art and Design of Georgia State University) and Maika Pollack (director and chief curator John Young Museum of Art and University Galleries and assistant professor of art history at UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹). Their jurying process was a conversation about the significance of fiber art, framed through their familial relationship.

“While mature craftsmanship and resolved design aesthetic is absolutely critical to be successful in a competitive exhibition,” said Junco Sato Pollack, “it is always refreshing to me to encounter an energetic piece that breaks every rule and ends up in an expressive narrative that communicates an artist’s vision. Handcraft emulating a fine art sensibility that is of the textile arena also caught my eyes as it suggests a new direction of our time.”

—By Bonnie J. Beatson

Classes at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ are not the only thing that has shifted online. comprised of , , and the , along with a staff of more than 150 employees and student workers mobilized in a matter of days to work remotely, all while continuing to provide support and services for prospective and current students.

“It has been a tremendous effort and we are all proud of what we have accomplished in just a few days,” said Roxie Shabazz, UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management. “The impact of COVID-19 is driving us to think creatively, productively and efficiently. Our operations in admissions, financial aid and the registrar’s office have changed, but not stopped as weÊ»ve gone virtual! As we face these uncertain times, we will continue to support our students in new and different ways.”

To continue engaging with prospective and admitted students, admissions is leaning on its social media presence to connect with students through live sessions on both and . Live sessions will be offered daily and weekly, hosted by both current students and an admissions counselor. Parents of newly admitted students can also connect via the . In addition, Admissions has put together a series of admitted student presentations that will be offered online to newly admitted students and their families.

“Although our doors are temporarily closed, we are still here to support our students and the campus,” said Ryan Yamaguchi, UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ associate director of admissions. “We’ve had processes in place that allowed our teams to go virtual which have not impacted the students and parents we serve. Programs such as document imaging, and our CRM (customer relationship management) platform, aided in our abilities to work remotely and not stop our operations.”

The admissions office has received a total of 20,591 applications to date for the fall 2020 semester, and within the past week since going remote, they received an additional 241 applications and have admitted more than 500 new prospective students.

Two key deadlines have also been extended:

• Fall 2020 Intent to enroll and tuition deposit deadline—June 1, 2020
• Fall 2020 Freshman and transfer application deadline—August 1, 2020

“Since we’ve gone remote, we have definitely seen an increase in communication,” said Abigail Huliganga Hurgo, UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ associate director of admissions – recruitment. “In a 24-hour period, we average over 2,000 emails. We are emailing students and parents, prospective and admitted. We have a team in place, both student workers and staff, that are able to work remotely and still provide the level of service and support that our prospective students need. Our goal is to still admit and enroll the fall 2020 class!”

Other support services online

Financial aid services continue to process aid for the current semester, summer 2020 and for the upcoming fall 2020 semester. Notifications of aid offers and any requests are being sent electronically. Staff are available during normal business hours to receive questions and virtual appointments are available upon request.

The registrar’s office is to students while it continues to maintain students’ academic records and provide services in registration, enrollment and degree verification, academic transcripts, and veterans’ education benefits. Official transcripts and diploma requests are still being received and will be mailed via postal delivery.

This message was shared with the faculty, and staff of the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ on March 29, 2020.

Aloha UH Manoa faculty and staff,

A number of adjustments regarding campus facilities will be made due to a significant drop in usage as a result of the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and state and county orders. Following President Lassner’s March 18 message, these changes include maximizing social distancing in accord with health guidelines. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Effective Monday, March 30, the following changes will be made affecting access to and operations of all UH Manoa upper campus buildings. These changes will reduce the workforce reporting to campus and allow personnel to focus on servicing areas that must remain open to support critical operations. Exceptions to these conditions will be made on a case-by-case basis to support research and other appropriate on-campus needs, while continuing to protect the health and safety of all employees.

In general, all upper campus buildings will:

• Be closed and locked until further notice. Occupants with keys will still be able to access the building. A notice will be posted on buildings that are closed.
• A limited number of buildings will remain open. These buildings will only have one entrance that is accessible during “regular” business hours (7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). A notice will be posted on the building to indicate which door is operable.
• For those buildings that are still open, only a limited number of restrooms will be open. A notice will be posted on the building to indicate which bathrooms are open and closed.
• For those buildings that are still open, there will be no trash pick-up in individual offices or other “private” areas like conference and meeting rooms. Trash will continue to be picked up in common areas (i.e., bathrooms, hallways, etc.).
• At this time, air conditioners are operating as normal, excluding some general classrooms. However, plans for air conditioner schedule changes are coming in the next two weeks.

If you are not able to access a building, please contact the Work Coordination Center at (808) 956-7134 (weekdays, 7 a.m to 4 p.m.), For after hours and weekends, contact the UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Department of Public Safety at (808) 956-6911. For further questions, email covid19@hawaii.edu.

Your cooperation and kokua during this challenging time is greatly appreciated.

Mahalo Nui Loa,
UH Manoa

The (MKO) have started a temporary suspension of telescope operations following Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home order aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

MKO employees—comprising more than 500 technicians, astronomers, instrument scientists, engineers and support staff—will stay home and focus on work that can be advanced without in-person engagement at the summit or base facilities. In compliance with Gov. Ige’s order, any interaction at the facilities will be limited to emergency response and essential functions, such as fire alarms or power outages and critical maintenance of the observatories’ delicate instruments to prevent damage and minimize loss of future research. Employees will be required to maintain social distancing if they respond on site.

“The health and safety of our staff and community will always be our highest priority,” said Doug Simons, executive director of Canada-France-Â鶹´«Ã½ Telescope. “As one of Â鶹´«Ã½ Island’s largest employers, we understand the necessity of doing whatever we can to stunt the spread of COVID-19. That’s why our teams are staying home.”

Related UH News Stories

• Critical observation made on Maunakea during first night of return to operations, August 12, 2019
• UH regents approve resolution on Maunakea stewardship, November 7, 2019
• Decommissioning of 2 Maunakea telescopes expected to be complete by 2023, February 20, 2020

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ has made adjustments to campus services due to changes caused by COVID-19.

For fall 2020 information, please visit the individual service websites.

Commuter Services

Update March 25: The Commuter Services Business Office has relocated to the Auxiliary Services Building with reduced hours from 8 a.m. to noon. See the for changes to services.

• Parking permit holders can
• All parking rules will continue to be enforced
• UPDATED March 24: All UHM Shuttle services are suspended

Bookstores

For individual bookstore hours and services, see the .

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Campus Center (Updated March 30)

Campus Center Food Court, Ba-le, Simply to Go, Pizza Hut, Stir Fresh, Jamba Juice, Starbucks are closed until further notice. Get the latest updates from the .

Student Housing (Updated March 30)

All meals provided in the Hale Aloha and Gateway House locations will be on a take-out basis only. See the for times. See the for the latest housing updates.

Food Services/Food trucks

(Updated March 25) The following pertains only to Campus Services’ administered food services locations. Stay up to date with the . Credit/debit card transactions are highly encouraged.

Food Trucks

• All food trucks are closed

Paradise Palms (dining area is closed until further notice)

• Panda Express—10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dunkin Donuts—Closed
• Holoholo Grill—Closed
• L&L—Closed
• Lasoon—Closed
• Le Crepe Café—Closed

Campus Center

All in-person services at the Campus Center complex are closed. Contact specific services for more information.

Libraries

is open to UH students and employees with ID.

Updated March 31: The has modified hours.

Warrior Rec Center

The Warrior Rec Center is closed until further notice. For updates and locker information, see the instagram.

Writing Center

The UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ Writing Center starting Monday, March 30 through an electronic paper drop-off service. The center’s Kuykendall 411 location is closed for the remainder of the semester.

UH Federal Credit Union

The Campus Center branch is closed until further notice. For updates and other branch information, see the UHFCU page.

American Savings Bank

The UH branch of American Savings Bank at Hemmenway Hall is .

This message was shared with the students, faculty, and staff of the 10-campus University of Â鶹´«Ã½ system on March 20, 2020.

Aloha,

In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the 10 campuses of the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ are closed, effective immediately, to everyone except current students and employees.

Clarification: UH campuses are closed to the public but are still conducting business. Deliveries, emergency vehicles, trash collectors, postal service, police and contractors are still permitted on UH campuses. The Office of Communications apologizes for any confusion.

The UH campuses are UH ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹, UH Hilo, UH West OÊ»ahu, UH Maui College, Leeward Community College, Kapiʻolani CC, Honolulu CC, Windward CC, Kauaʻi CC and Â鶹´«Ã½ CC.

This is the latest step being taken for the health and safety of Â鶹´«Ã½students and employees. The university announced on March 18 that it is transitioning to an online delivery of courses for the remainder of the spring semester. The closure of public-facing facilities and establishment of a process for employees to work remotely from home are in effect. Employees who are working on campus and students who come to campus or reside in student housing are instructed to practice social distancing.

See the latest UH COVID-19 announcements and resources. You can also head to UHNews.org for updates.

Mahalo
University of Â鶹´«Ã½