Posted at 1:02 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2007
UH Hilo presents year-end awards
Advertiser Staff
The University of Hawai`i at Hilo honored a student, faculty, and a staff member during its annual Year End Celebration and Recognition gathering recently.The Student Employee of the Year Award was presented to Jonathan Koch, who works in the UH Hilo Admissions Office. A member of the second class of Chancellor Scholarship recipients, Koch entered UH Hilo in fall 2003 and has helped transform the program into a student-run initiative.
Receiving the Excellence for Scholarly and Creative Activities Award was Dr. Thomas K. Pinhey, professor of sociology. The award is presented each year to a tenure-track faculty member or a full-time Board of Regent classified professional staff member for outstanding achievement.
Social Sciences Division Secretary Yolanda Belog received the Outstanding University Support Employee Award, which recognizes the support employee who has made significant contributions to UH Hilo.
Also honored were three faculty members who were presented with the National Society of Leadership and Success Award. Dr. Karla Hayashi, instructor of English, Dr. Cheryl Ramos, assistant professor of psychology, and Dr. Yumiko Ohara, assistant professor of Japanese, received the award which recognizes and honors UH Hilo faculty that teach with heart and passion and who have motivated students in the National Society of Leadership and Success on campus.
