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CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN
CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN
Contact us
- University of Hawaiʻi Foundation
2444 Dole Street
Bachman Hall 105
Honolulu, HI 96822 - Phone: (808) 956-8849
Toll Free: 1 (866) 846-4262
Fax: 808-956-5115 - Send email >>
Campaign Progress
Helping Us Get There
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Addressing Childhood Obesity Together"Childhood obesity can cause serious physical and mental problems. As an example, it is estimated that two thirds of obese 5-10 year old children demonstrate at least one important cardiovascular risk factor, and that one third of all U.S. children will develop diabetes. Another important aspect of obesity is the social stigma and discrimination associated with obesity and the resulting low self-esteem." Raul Rudoy, MD, MPH, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, John A. Burns School of Medicine. |
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Helping Maui Oral Health Center Fill the Void"There is a strong correlation between overall health and dental health. The Maui Oral Health Center provides critical oral health services to people in need while providing training for students pursuing a career in the dental profession." |
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Korea Foundation’s Challenge Nearly Met"The Center for Korean Studies was the first in the United States dedicated to the study of Korea. With the support of the Korea Foundation, it now offers the most versatile and diversified Korea-related course offerings and degree programs in the country, features the largest concentration of Korean scholars and resources outside of Korea and is the only Korean language flagship university." |
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Hawaiʻi’s Largest Law Firm Donates $150,000 to UH Law School"Our gift was inspired by the UH William S. Richardson School of Law’s tremendous contribution to Hawaiʻi and the Asia-Pacific legal community. We are pleased to support the Law School’s efforts to continue its tradition of faculty excellence in teaching and research." |
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A Family Affair: Retiring Chancellor and Sisters Honor Parents Through Gift to Kauaʻi Community College"Since all three of us received scholarships and financial aid while attending college, we wanted to give others the same opportunity to pursue their educational goals." |
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Descendents Establish Endowed Scholarhip at UH Hilo in Memory of Grandmother"‘You are grandma’s boy,’ she always told me. So I tried hard not to do anything bad that would bring shame or disgrace to the family. I know she would be very happy knowing that she is being honored with a scholarship in her name." |
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Foundation Established by Robert Oshiro Donates $1.7 million for UH School of Medicine Scholarships"Governor Burns and my husband always envisioned education as the great equalizer, the way to improve yourself in so many ways. They dreamed of a medical school and law school for Hawaiʻi when none existed." |
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Transformational gift to UH Mānoa Athletics Department"The Clarence T. C. Ching Foundation is Mr. Ching’s vision realized, creating a long-term funding source for charities and organizations that benefit the people of Hawaiʻi." |
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Jay H. Shidler Donates $25 Million to University of Hawaiʻi College of Business Administration"I’m genuinely honored and humbled to have my name associated with the University of Hawaiʻi’s business program. It’s my school." |
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Lifetime of Love for Linguistics"This is a substantial addition to the endowed fund that enhances the ability of graduate students in the Department of Linguistics to carry out their basic research. " |
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Dorvin and Betty Leis Donate $1 Million to Maui Community College"We are very pleased to support MCC and its leadership role in sustainability." |
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