Posts Tagged ‘M.R.C. Greenwood’

February 25, 2013

UH Cancer Center grand opening

We officially opened our University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center on Saturday, February 23. About 300 people attended the blessing and grand opening. UH Mānoa Chancellor Tom Apple emceed the program, which included remarks by Cancer Center Director Michele Carbone, Nobel Laureate and friend Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, Chief Executive Officer at American Association for Cancer Research Dr. Margaret Foti and Immediate Past President of the American Cancer Society Dr. Phil Evans.

Following the program, Irene Hirano Inouye and I untied the maile lei, as UH Mānoa Chancellor Tom Apple, Ken Inouye, U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa, UH Cancer Center Director Michele Carbone and former UH Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw looked on. The untying of the the maile lei symbolized the official opening of our UH Cancer Center.

Many UH Cancer Center faculty and staff joined us for the grand opening, as did state lawmakers and the community. The self guided tours of the state of the art facility were quite popular, as was the science fair that featured health related exhibits and activities for the children. What a great day.

<p>Irene Hirano Inouye helped University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood untie the maile lei at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center is blessing. From left, UH Manoa Chancellor Tom Apple, Ken Inouye, Irene Hirano Inouye, UH President M.R.C. Greenwood, UH Cancer Center Director Michele Carbone, former UH Manoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw and U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa.</p>

University of Hawaii Cancer Center grand opening

Irene Hirano Inouye helped University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood untie the maile lei at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center is blessing. From left, UH Manoa Chancellor Tom Apple, Ken Inouye, Irene Hirano Inouye, UH President M.R.C. Greenwood, UH Cancer Center Director Michele Carbone, former UH Manoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw and U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa.

<p>The University of Hawaii Cancer Center is blessed and officially opened. A dream realized.</p>

University of Hawaii Cancer Center grand opening

The University of Hawaii Cancer Center is blessed and officially opened. A dream realized.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood at the grand opening of the UH Cancer Center.</p>

University of Hawaii Cancer Center grand opening

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood at the grand opening of the UH Cancer Center.

February 22, 2013

Senator Inouye legacy tribute

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Pictured from left, U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa, UH President M.R.C. Greenwood, Ken Inouye, Irene Hirano Inouye, UH Board of Regents Chair Eric K. Martinson and Jennifer Sabas.

We had a well attended gathering at C-MORE Hale on February 22, where the University of Hawaiʻi ohana presented Senator Daniel Inouye’s family with our legacy tribute. The university is naming four facilities in honor of the great Senator—UH Mānoa’s The Daniel K. Inouye Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (C-MORE), UH Hilo’s The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, Kauaʻi Community College’s The Daniel K. Inouye Electronics Technology Building and UH Maui College’s The Daniel K. Inouye Allied Health
Center.

It was our sincere pleasure and honor to present Irene Hirano Inouye and Ken Inouye with plaques, symbolizing the university’s tribute to the senator and his legacy.

Senator Inouye significantly impacted the UH, and it was evident in the numbers of UH ʻohana who attended the brief ceremony. The C-MORE staff also showed us a video of Senator Inouye’s involvement in the development of C-MORE and its facility, from its groundbreaking to the grand opening. It was a touching video and tribute. Many thanks to David Karl, professor of Oceanography and director of C-MORE, and his excellent staff.

In the video below you can see more about the news conference.

February 21, 2013

University of Hawaii Cancer Center grand opening festivities

University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center donor dinner

We are looking forward to a busy weekend with the long awaited grand opening of the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center.

On Tuesday, February 19, the UH Foundation held a special dinner for its donors at the UH Cancer Center. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art facility, and we had the opportunity to thank donors for their invaluable support of the university and our new UH Cancer Center.

The blessing/grand opening begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a science fair at the Sullivan Center and outdoor health exhibits by the Children’s Discovery Center, the American Cancer Society and many others. There will be self guided tours of the cancer center from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and hula and zumba lessons outside as well.

Hope to see you there!

University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center donor dinner

Attending the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
dinner, from left, Barry Weinman, Virginia Weinman,
University of Hawaii Cancer Center Director
Michele Carbone and Sheila Watumull

February 15, 2013

Tissue Genesis tour

<p>Tissue Genesis co-founder Thomas Cannon, right, joined University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood in the Tissue Genesis laboratory.</p>

UH President Greenwood visits Tissue Genesis

Tissue Genesis co-founder Thomas Cannon, right, joined University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood in the Tissue Genesis laboratory.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood, right, sees Tissue Genesis laboratory work conducted up close.</p>

UH President Greenwood visits Tissue Genesis

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood, right, sees Tissue Genesis laboratory work conducted up close.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood, left, puts on her laboratory gloves as she gets ready to tour Tissue Genesis with the company's Co-founder and Executive Vice President Thomas Cannon.</p>

UH President Greenwood visits Tissue Genesis

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood, left, puts on her laboratory gloves as she gets ready to tour Tissue Genesis with the company's Co-founder and Executive Vice President Thomas Cannon.

I had a wonderful opportunity to visit with Anton Krucky on Thursday, February 14 and tour his innovative cell therapy company—Tissue Genesis. He is the co-founder, president and chief executive of Tissue Genesis, which is located on Ala Moana Boulevard.

He invited me tour his company, which is a respected leader in regenerative medicine and leads the industry in clinical trial development. I enjoyed meeting Tissue Genesis’ employees and scientists and getting a close up look at their important work.

You may recall, Mr. Krucky was a UH commencement speaker recently. He has decades of management experience, including marketing, product development and sales at IBM. Mr. Krucky serves on the boards of several major corporations in Hawaiʻi, as well as several non-profit medical and healthcare boards including the University of Hawaiʻi’s John A. Burns School of Medicine.

February 1, 2013

Maui visit

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood presents the Hawaii Innovation Initiative (HI2) to the Maui Governor's Advisory Council.</p>

HI2-presentation on Maui

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood presents the Hawaii Innovation Initiative (HI2) to the Maui Governor's Advisory Council.

<p>M.R.C. Greenwood, University of Hawaii president, and JoAnn Inamasu, the governor's representative on Maui, were on the KAOI Radio Morning Show on January 30.</p>

KAOI Radio Morning Show

M.R.C. Greenwood, University of Hawaii president, and JoAnn Inamasu, the governor's representative on Maui, were on the KAOI Radio Morning Show on January 30.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood presents the Hawaii Innovation Initiative (HI2) to the Maui Governor's Advisory Council.</p>

HI2-presentation on Maui

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood presents the Hawaii Innovation Initiative (HI2) to the Maui Governor's Advisory Council.

On January 30, I visited the island of Maui where I was on the KAOI Radio morning show with JoAnn Inamasu, the governor’s representative on Maui. We participated in a one hour show that included discussions and audience call-in questions on Maui, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and our Hawaiʻi Innovation Initiative (HI2).

Later in the day, I made another HI2 presentation before the Maui Governor’s Advisory Council, a group of community leaders that keeps the state’s executive branch current on Maui issues and concerns. It was a nice and intimate group of about 10, and included representatives from local businesses, organized labor, non-profits and community groups.

January 31, 2013

Kauai Economic Development Board presentation

Kauai Economic Development Board presentation

I visited Kauaʻi on January 29, where I had the opportunity to present our Hawaiʻi Innovation Initiative (HI2) to the Kauaʻi Economic Development Board at the Kauaʻi Marriott in Līhuʻe. About 60 people attended the presentation.

It was an excellent chance to get to know the garden isle’s business and community leaders who have been through the recent recession and are looking beyond today. They had some really productive ideas for Hawaiʻi’s economic and employment future.

While there, I also squeezed in a campus visit to Kauaʻi Community College where I enjoyed catching up with administrators, faculty, staff and students.

Kauai Economic Development Board presentation

January 22, 2013

President Obama’s inauguration and Washington meetings

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President Barack Obama’s inauguration on January 21, 2013.

I had the honor of attending President Barack Obama’s second inauguration on Martin Luther King Jr. day, January 21, 2013. The crowds were impressive and the weather held up. People from all over the country filled the Capitol grounds and the National Mall as far as the eye could see. It was a sight to behold!

I have been in Washington, D.C. to attend some meetings as well as the Barack Obama President Center Inaugural Gala to raise money for a presidential center in Honolulu. The University of Hawaiʻi is spearheading the effort and we had a very successful fundraising event on Saturday. All four members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation attended, as well as First Sister, UH faculty member and author Maya Soetoro-Ng; AOL founder Steve Case; neighbor island mayors and many others.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.</p>

Hawaii Inaugural Gala

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.</p>

Hawaii Inaugural Gala

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.</p>

Hawaii Inaugural Gala

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.</p>

Hawaii Inaugural Gala

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.</p>

Hawaii Inaugural Gala

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.</p>

Hawaii Inaugural Gala

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.</p>

Hawaii Inaugural Gala

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.</p>

Hawaii Inaugural Gala

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.</p>

Hawaii Inaugural Gala

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood attended the Hawaii Inaugural Gala at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington DC on January 19, 2013. The gala was a fundraiser for a possible Obama Center is Hawaii.

January 16, 2013

Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce’s Athena Awards Luncheon

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood gave the keynote address at the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce's annual Athena Awards Luncheon in Hilo. Former University of Hawaii at Hilo Director of University Relations Gerald DeMello also attended the luncheon. (Photo courtesy of HICC)</p>

Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce's Athena Awards Luncheon

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood gave the keynote address at the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce's annual Athena Awards Luncheon in Hilo. Former University of Hawaii at Hilo Director of University Relations Gerald DeMello also attended the luncheon. (Photo courtesy of HICC)

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood gave the keynote address at the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce's annual Athena Awards Luncheon in Hilo. (Photo courtesy of HICC)</p>

Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce's Athena Awards Luncheon

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood gave the keynote address at the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce's annual Athena Awards Luncheon in Hilo. (Photo courtesy of HICC)

<p>University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood gave the keynote address at the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce's annual Athena Awards Luncheon in Hilo. (Photo courtesy of HICC)</p>

Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce's Athena Awards Luncheon

University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood gave the keynote address at the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce's annual Athena Awards Luncheon in Hilo. (Photo courtesy of HICC)

I had the honor of giving the keynote address at the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce’s annual Athena Awards Luncheon in Hilo at the ʻImiloa Astronomy Center.

The Athena Awards recognizes women in our community who have demonstrated excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession. These women contribute their time and energy to help other women realize their leadership potential.

My keynote address focused on “Paying it Forward,” along with other lessons learned over a lifetime and during an academic career as a teacher, researcher, scientist and administrator. About 200 people attended the awards luncheon, which I enjoyed immensely.

January 15, 2013

Manoa Forum

It was my pleasure to sponsor a reception for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Forum at Bachman Hall on January 14. I had a chance to catch up with community leaders, legislators and business leaders. The Mānoa Forum consists of academic and community members who discuss issues that affect our community.

Manoa Forum

Among the guests at the Mānoa Forum were former UH Mānoa Chancellor
Virginia Hinshaw and Mitch D’Olier of Kāneʻohe Ranch.

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I got a chance to catch up with Senator Les Ihara at a reception for the Mānoa
Forum in the lobby of Bachman Hall.

December 14, 2012

Letter to UH ohana

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Dear UH ʻOhana,

As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to take the time to thank you for your support and patience as we continue to process all the confusion of the past few months.

Despite this difficult period, many positive things have happened. Download the full text of my letter highlighting this year’s accomplishments at http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/op/presidents-letter-2012.pdf.

As we face a new calendar year, let us rededicate ourselves to our strategic and long term goals, let us remember that education is the path to enlightenment and state, national and personal security. Above all let us seize this new year with vigor and enthusiasm.

Mahalo nui loa for your support, understanding and dedication.

M.R.C. Greenwood
President

 

Scientist and experienced administrator M.R.C. (it’s pronounced “Marci”) Greenwood is the 14th president of the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi System.

This blog, maintained with staff assistance, shares her activities and insights. Use the contact form to offer feedback or email President Greenwood directly. We welcome comments posted in the tradition of academic freedom and spirit of aloha.