Bulletin No. 53
Date/Time sent: 06/07/2021 8:00 amE ala! E alu! E kuilima!
Awaken! Come together! Join hands!
Statement of Gratitude: “Gratitude is the sweetest thing in a seekers life – in all human life. If there is gratitude in your heart, then there will be tremendous sweetness in your eyes.” – Sri Chinmoy
Update COVID-19
If you missed the new inter-island travel information:
DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR
Inter-county travel restrictions to end on June 15
Gov. Ige sets benchmarks for easing domestic travel restrictions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2021
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today announced the end of all restrictions for inter-county travel, starting June 15. The decision to terminate testing/quarantine requirements comes as the State of Hawai‘i approaches the 55% vaccination rate. As of today, 52% of Hawai‘i’s residents have been fully vaccinated.
The governor also announced that beginning June 15, travelers entering the state who have been vaccinated in Hawai‘i may bypass quarantine without a pre-travel test.
When the state reaches a 60% vaccination rate, individuals vaccinated in the United States who are traveling domestically, will be able to bypass the testing/quarantine requirement with proof of vaccination through the state’s Safe Travels program.
When the state achieves a 70% vaccination rate, all restrictions on travel will be lifted and the Safe Travels program will end.
Gov. Ige said the state’s fully vaccinated rate will be a major consideration in his policy decisions, along with the latest science and the best judgement of health officials.
“The easing of travel restrictions is a direct result of our robust vaccination rate, and a community that sacrificed and did what it had to do over the past year and a half to stop the spread of COVID-19. We need to push hard now so we can get to the point where Safe Travels is no longer needed to keep the people of Hawai‘i safe,” said Gov. Ige.
Additional announcements are expected next week when the governor issues a 21st emergency proclamation for COVID-19.
Update on Gradual Reopening of UH West Oʻahu Campus
- We have updated our COVID-19 Guidelines.
- Reminder: Please fill out your LumiSight UH check-in prior to coming to campus. If you do not have a device to check-in, please go to the library or Student Services to fill out a paper copy of LumiSight check-in.
- Reminder: While on campus please wear your UHWO/Campus ID visibly. Should you need a lanyard check with your Vice Chancellor”s Office.
- We will be preparing an FAQs web page to provide more information regarding our safe campus reopening.
Mark your calendar for UHWO Convocation and PD Day on Wednesday, August 18. Activities will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Update on Federal Stimulus Funds
The Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, and campus Federal Funding Advisory Council have selected four HEERF proposals for funding:
- Office of Distance Learning: Quality Digital Course Design and Review initiative will work with 12 faculty to develop, convert and/or revise curriculum content for online, hybrid and blended modalities.
- Nalimakuʻi Council & MNHS: Community Outreach Series Nohona Hawaiʻi and Hoʻoponopono (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022).
- BUSA/Cybersecurity Lab to support IT in new space.
- Humanities/Music: Mobile Project units to support student projects working remotely.
A fifth proposal, submitted by ASUHWO, was highly rated. Elements of the proposed program are being assessed for funding. The proposal supports UH West Oʻahu students on our neighbor islands (Hawaiʻi, Maui County, and Kauaʻi).
Although the earmarked funding for the first round of funding has been exhausted, the Council and VCs will continue to review proposal that were submitted prior to the start of summer.