(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) — Thanks to an anonymous donor, The University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu has received $100,000 to advance teaching excellence. This generous gift will fund staff professional development, certificate and degree development and an array of student programs.
"This generous donation comes during difficult economic times for our community and our University," said Gene I. Awakuni, UH West Oʻahu Chancellor. "We will ensure that the intent of this gift is fulfilled. Our students, staff, and our ability to meet the workforce needs of our state through 22 innovative programs will be impacted by this donation for many years to come."
UH West Oʻahu's regional comprehensive, four-year baccalaureate campus is located next to Leeward Community College in Pearl City. In August 2010, UH West Oʻahu will begin construction of Phase I of its permanent campus in Kapolei, providing greater access to higher education throughout Oʻahu's leeward and central communities.
Contributions to UH West Oʻahu can be made at www.uhf.hawaii.edu/GiveToUHWestOahu or please contact Donna Vuchinich at the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation (808) 956-3711 or e-mail [email protected].
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The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation, a nonprofit organization, raises private funds to support the University of Hawaiʻi System. Our mission is to unite our donors’ passions with the University of Hawaiʻi's aspirations to benefit the people of Hawaiʻi and beyond. We do this by raising private philanthropic support, managing private investments and nurturing donor and alumni relationships. www.uhfoundation.org.
The University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu is comprehensive university with an emphasis on baccalaureate education founded in the liberal arts, service professional, career-related, and applied fields, based on State and regional needs. UH West Oʻahu is committed to providing access to residents throughout the State of Hawaiʻi through its partnerships with the University of Hawaiʻi community colleges and its delivery of distance education programs. For more information, visit www.uhwo.hawaii.edu.
