February 21, 2024
Center for Japanese Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
On February 15, 2024, House Resolution 11 was passed unanimously during the 20th legislative session, recognizing and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Jaku’an Tea House on the UH Mānoa campus, and celebrating Dr. Sen’s 100th birthday.
For more information, please see the article below:
A remarkable week for CJS with Dr. Sen and the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives | Center for Japanese Studies / 日本研究センター
February 10, 2024
University of Hawaiʻi News – Legislative Hearing held on UH Campus
For the first time in decades—if not ever—the Hawaiʻi State Legislature convened a legislative hearing on the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus on February 7.
“As a proud UH graduate, I believe it’s crucial to hear directly from the students impacted by our legislation,” said Rep. Andrew Takuya Garrett, chair of the House Higher Education Committee. “We tailored today’s agenda to focus on bills relevant to students, and I was excited to see so many take the time to testify and share their thoughts with us.”
For more information, please see the article below:
House Higher Education Committee holds historic hearing on UH Mānoa campus | University of Hawaiʻi System News
February 4, 2024
University of Hawaiʻi News – Bringing UH campus and research to the Capitol on Third Annual UH Manoa Research Day
The event provided lawmakers and the public an opportunity to engage with research projects spanning environmental conservation, sustainability, AI technology, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) and culture, food security and climate change.
“It’s awesome. This is really what I enjoy most about being the higher education committee chair—support our local students, support UH, make sure that all this great work that’s being done is showcased for the public and for us legislators, as well,” said State Rep. and House Higher Education Chair Andrew Takuya Garrett.
For more information, please see the article below:
Research with impact: UH Mānoa experts engage lawmakers, public on key issues | University of Hawaiʻi System News
June 22, 2023
PBS Insights
Rep. Garrett appeared as part of a panel on Insights on PBS Hawaii to discuss latest developments with the Ala Wai Flood Control Project being led by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
While we wait for the draft report to be issued later this summer that will explain how a network of flood walls may protect us in a 25- or 50-year storm, we must not lose sight of the importance of restoring the overall health of the Ala Wai Watershed as part of the solution.
To learn more about this project and stay informed on upcoming meetings, please visit www.Honolulu.gov/alawai. The full airing of the show can also be found through the following link.
https://www.pbs.org/video/62223-ala-wai-flood-control-project-4woj2y/
March 25, 2023
Honolulu Star Advertiser - Large Democratic House Class Shares Progress
Some of Hawaii's freshman state representatives - the largest such group in 28 years - gathered just after the midway point of the legislative session Thursday to highlight their work to improve the state's high cost of living, mental health services and support for small farmers.
The 51-member House this year welcomed 14 Democratic and four Republican freshmen.
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