Such a cool field trip to take my 3rd graders on. We rented the big boat from Heeia pier to take us…read moreto coconut island. Short 12 minute ride with the beautiful views of kaneohe bay, paepae o Heeia fishpond and the beautiful Ko'olaus. Learned about patch reefs, fringe reefs and barrier reefs on our boat ride. Once on island we got to visit the coral lab, comb through gorilla ogo to find different sea creatures and stop at the touch tank. Also got to the shark being raised in the pond. There are over 300 coconut trees planted on the island. Gagan is the best tour guide, she is very knowledgeable and keeps the kids engaged. Shayla was also very good but is no longer on island. Always look forward to this field trip year after year.

Respect. After taking the tour of Coconut Island, seeing and learning about all the research done…read morehere. Have developed a renewed respect for the important work here. At any given time there could be dozens of research projects going on. Some of the more permanent ones include 1) the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and 2) Coral Regeneration. The tour, which must be booked ahead of time, can be paid for on day of tour. Cost depending on number of participants. Contact to get price. What to expect: 1) drop off your group to designated pier, then 2) driver park in close by lot NOT on-site, 3) pick up by Institute driver, 4) water taxi to island, 5) meet your guide, an employee of the University of Hawaii Marine Center, 6) enjoy a tour rich with history, scenic walking, and hands on and interactive activity with sea life. Impressed with the work being done on Coconut Island!

It's Snyder Hall. Lots of construction going on in Edmondson, so Snyder is a little crowded right…read morenow. The elevator is really slow and the building smells weird.

Ok... What to say about Holmes Hall. From the outside, it looks pretty plain and boring. If you…read moreneed to look for where you're going, I would advise you looking at the maps near the elevators. The rooms are AC, BUT don't be fooled. During the summer, we had to work in one of the labs and the AC was broken FOR LIKE 2 WEEKS! It's torture because there's NO windows. There are places to sit and study or eat. The Engineering Advisor is also in this building.

Not the greatest building on campus, but it is home to the Biology Department and Marine Option…read moreProgram! Not too shabby. (;

Wohoo! Another building…read more I don't really care a lot for the way the lecture halls are designed here. My history 152 class is in this building and it's weird because it's a class of 40 (SUPER WEIRD) and yet there are only five rows of seating but the columns fit a lot.. It's just.. different. This building seems a bit dirtier than the others as it often smells like cat feces since they're hanging around this area. It's real shady so it's colder here too. Not my cup of tea, but hey, it's not the worst.

My Physics 274 class is in this building. Nothing to spectacular about it. The first day of…read moreinstruction was horrible. The AC to the building hadn't turned on yet, so our 8:30 class was HOT. Like Holmes, the room has to windows, so we all had to suffer in the heat. The elevator to this building is a bit weird, it doesn't have a close door button.

"The new $7.5 millioncenter will be established in the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, and…read morewill serve as a campus hub for interdisciplinary translational health science research, simulation and research education. Targeted for completion in Fall 2011, the entire 8,500-square-foot floor will be constructed with labs for family assessment, intensive care physiology, acute physiology, community technology, stress/biofeedback, exercise and telehealth, interdisciplinary group areas, interview data acquisition rooms and offices." Just opened for the Spring 2012 semester. :)

I took the Basic Nurse Aid course back in March. There was some issues with inconsistency with the…read moreinstructors and the information that was being taught. Also had a huge problem with a nurse teaching in skills lab. She was rude and treated the students like we were stupid. She has a lot of complaints from students but they refuse to do anything about it. Regardless, I graduated from the class early April and I STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED MY CERTIFICATION. You need the certificate to test with the state to become an official CNA. It's almost like they just want your money and don't care about the students at all. This college needs to do better.

There is no communication from anyone at this school! My daughter graduated over a year ago & she…read morehas never received her diploma. We call & email, no response. Zoe Chloe Heidi Cheryl Crystal Do better by students. Return calls & answer emails. It's as simple as that.

The University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, also known as Hawaii Sea Grant, is an…read moreinnovative program that conducts research, provides outreach and education services, and educates the public intending to improve understanding and stewardship of the coastal and marine resources of the state, the region, and the nation.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SEA GRANT PROGRAM:…read more I am a fan of this program! Program that invited Al Gore to UH for Sustainability speech free for us! Very cool!!! You can find their information on their website, but JFYI. What is Sea Grant? Founded in 1968, the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program (UH Sea Grant) is part of a national network of 32 programs that promote better understanding, conservation, and use of coastal resources. UH Sea Grant works in partnership with the University of Hawaii's prestigious School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to identify Hawaii's critical resource management issues and guide cutting-edge scientific research to address these challenges. UH Sea Grant supports an innovative program of research, extension, education, and communication services directed to the improved understanding and stewardship of coastal and marine resources. Realizing the necessity of collaboration to address coastal resource issues, UH Sea Grant also provides links between academia, federal, state and local government agencies, industries, and local community members.