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21st Annual Noble Chef Gala

Noble Chef fundraising gala University of Hawai`i Maui College Culinary Arts Program is proud to announce the details for their 2017 Noble Chef fundraising gala on October 28th, 2017. Held at the Fairmont Kea Lani, the event will feature students working alongside Maui’s most notable Chefs in a not-to-be-missed culinary journey to the Hawaii of yester-year. Reception begins at 5:30 pm followed by sit-down dinner at 7:00 pm.

Shidler alumnus Manny August establishes scholarship for local high school graduates pursing accounting

Group Image Shidler alumnus Manuel “Manny” August, Jr. established a $35,000 endowed scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing an accounting degree at the Shidler College of Business School of Accountancy. The scholarship will also receive $5,000 from Wells Fargo Bank as a matching contribution for Fall 2017.

‘Imiloa will increase access for K-12 schoolchildren through new endowment

Earlier this year, the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo announced the establishment of a new permanently endowed fund honoring the legacy of the late educator and government planner Ilima Pi‘ianai‘a.

Promotions in Corporate and Foundation Relations

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai‘i Foundation is happy to announce two promotions in the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Coach Shoji Endowment Established

Over 1,500 friends and fans joined Dave Shoji, the second-winningest coach in NCAA volleyball history, and other Hawai‘i stars for the Dave Shoji Aloha Ball Retirement Celebration.

Eddie and Elaine Flores, Jr. donate $1M to UH Mānoa Shidler College of Business

Founder of L&L Drive-Inn/L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and local real estate investor, Eddie Flores, Jr., and his wife Elaine made a $1 million gift to the Shidler College of Business at UH Mānoa. The $1 million will endow a new Eddie and Elaine Flores, Jr.

National recognition for UH-developed online tool connecting jobs and academic programs

The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges’ Sector Mapping Tool was awarded the 2017 Bernice Joseph Award by the Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders

Walgreens helps UH Hilo College of Pharmacy with diversity initiative funding

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy received a $7,000 check from retail pharmacy Walgreens to fund a diversity initiative. An additional $5,000 will go toward scholarships to students in the PharmD professional program.

Representative Clift Tsuji’s Impact on Hawai‘i Island Agriculture Lives on Through Scholarships

Building on Representative Clifton Tsuji’s legacy of giving back to the Hawai‘i Island community, 159 friends, supporters and family members raised $81,000 to fund endowed scholarships for Hawai‘i CC and UH Hilo students pursuing degrees in agriculture.

Two University Foundation Executives Recognized for Fundraising Achievements

Two female executives who led their university foundations to record growth and national prominence are the 2017 recipients of the CASE Commonfund Institutionally Related Foundation Awards. Lynette Marshall, president and CEO, of the University of Iowa Foundation, and Donna Vuchinich, president and CEO, of the University of Hawaii Foundation, were formally recognized for their contributions at the 25th annual CASE Conference for Institutionally Related Foundations, March 29-31 in Austin, Texas.

‘Imiloa Announces First-Ever Endowment Gift

The legacy of the late educator and government planner Ilima Pi‘ianai‘a is being celebrated through the establishment of a new endowment at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo.

Hawaii Dental Service Grants Totaling $211,000 Support Smiles Statewide

Many of Hawai‘i’s families face serious oral health challenges due to a range of issues including the high cost of living, no statewide fluoridation system, no school sealant program, and a lack of oral health education. The Pew Center on the States reviews and assesses states’ performance in a variety of domains. Its reports on oral health have consistently rated Hawai‘i an “F.”

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