Today was divided into three areas:  1) academics, 2) nature, and 3) community.  We began the day on UC’s campus, visiting the Environmental Studies course taught by Dr. Laura Zanotti and Professor Teri Jacobs.

I’m so excited! I still cannot believe what has been accomplished over the last two years! Something that once existed only as an idea has grown into seven projects, dozens of collaborators, and countless hours…

We’ve been working hard for the last two years to make this happen. All this time, our rallying cry has been “Imua”, which in Hawaiian, translates to “forward,” “ahead,” or “onward.” Like most Hawaiian words,…

Last week, Hawai’i was hit by Hurricane Lowell. The peak of the storm reached Kaua’i late Monday night (September 7) and lasted through the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday morning (September 8). During that window, the…

Yesterday, I received an email from PBS Hawai’i, letting me know that they have scheduled “When Silence Becomes the Song” for broadcast on Thursday, October 8th at 8:30 pm (HST), with a repeat on Sunday,…

Last day at Prix Jeunesse International 2026!  Day 6 included screening and discussing the fiction shows for Up to 6-year-olds.  There were two shows in this category that had a focus on nature and the…

Another busy day at Prix Jeunesse International 2026!  Day 4 included screening and discussing the fiction shows and shorts for 7-10-year-olds.

Day 2 at Prix Jeunesse International 2026 was filled with screening and discussing the fiction shows and shorts for 11-15-year-olds.  This is the first year that Shorts have their own categories by age group. There were…

By weaving artistic expression, scientific knowledge and Indigenous wisdom into a powerful transmedia bridge, “Forest Calls” amplifies the urgent global struggle to preserve our planet’s interconnected biological and cultural diversity before these vital native voices,…

The 2026 “Discovery in Action Showcase” was held at the Tangeman University Center’s Great Hall on March 31st. Organized to showcase student research projects, innovative teaching tools, and real-world applications within the many disciplines of…

The School of Environment and Sustainability (SEaS) has dedicated $2,500 in support of the interdisciplinary symposium on October 13, 2026. This funding will be allocated for hospitality costs for visiting guests as well as honorariums…

Come out to the Celebration of UC Film and Media Arts to see the award-winning film of Ella Marcil as part of the night of films by UC students and alumni. Ella’s film, ʻĀina Momona, follows…

This fall, Dr. Nancy Jennings, Dr. Laura Dell, and Dr. Sarah Schroeder will be teaching Social Justice Spaces for Children (CI 3036/COMM 3036) as an honors class in conjunction with “Forest Calls”. Public spaces including children’s…

We are happy to announce that Louis-Gabriel Pothier has been named ‘Artist In Residence’ for the 2026 edition of “Forest Calls”. Louis-Gabriel is an independent self-taught musician, born in Montreal in 1981. He is an exceptional…

We have been busy lately, promoting “Forest Calls” and gathering momentum, as we continue to secure partnerships with scientists, artists and cultural practitioners – both in the Greater Cincinnati area and in Kauaʻi / Hawaiʻi. On…