Posts Tagged ‘Pacific Islands and Australia’

November 18, 2011

PACOM signing

people at a table in front of APEC 2011 signage

Public and private leader come together to reduce risks associated with natural disasters. Photo by Ric Noyle

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser covered the Veteran’s Day memorandum-of-understanding signing for a public-private partnership to prepare for disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. The University of Hawaiʻi is a major player in the agreement.

More pictures from the signing on the APEC CEO Summit Flickr site.

 

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.