A Vital Partner
From music to theater, dance to visual arts, poetry to digital media, the campuses of the University of Hawai‘i System are centers of creative culture.
Our community partners include public and private businesses, research centers, government agencies and individuals in Hawai‘i and around the world. They share a common desire for innovation, excellence and sustainability; highlights of some of those partnerships are below.
Arts and community news
Christmas Tree DonationDec. 4, Honolulu — Students organize a contest to decorate Christmas trees that will be donated to families with tight finances.
Oral Health Center FundedNov. 26, Maui — The Lifeguard Charitable Fund donates $5,000 to the Oral Heath Center and Mobile Dental Van.
International Education WeekNov. 4, Kapi‘olani — International Education Week celebrates cultures of the world with presentations, performances, an expo and more.
Campus-Wide Open HouseOct. 31, Manoa — The Manoa campus holds an open house to showcase its programs to all O‘ahu high school students and their parents.Spotlight
Keeping Teeth Healthy
Maui Community College’s Oral Health Center received a $5,000 gift from the Lifeguard Charitable fund. The donation will fund specialized digital x-ray equipment for the Maui Oral Health Center and its Mobile Dental Van.
The Maui Oral Health Center provides general dental care and cleanings, fluoride supplements, dental sealants, x-rays, nutrition counseling and health screenings for low income families. It also serves as a classroom for Maui students in the Dental Assisting Program.
The Mobile Care Dental Van is a retrofitted 40-feet Airstream mobile unit equipped with two dental operatories, separate sterilization and patient intake spaces. The van travels throughout Maui to reach economically disadvantaged community members in need of dental services.