Chair's Message

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There have been a number of developments in the Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering over the last few months. Drs. Dan Greeson and John Wiltshire of the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory formally joined the faculty of Ocean and Resources Engineering in Fall 2003. Their expertise in deep-sea exploration and oceanographic engineering will expand our academic and research programs in these multidisciplinary fields. The Fall 2003 semester also welcomed 10 new graduate students, the highest number in recent ORE history. The Graduate Council Review of the Ocean and Resources Engineering program concluded that ORE is a strong program and suggested expansion of the program, both in the number of faculty and the availability of facilities , to better address societal needs. Likewise, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) completed the program review with equally encouraging statements. Once ABET finalizes its report, I will share their findings with you. The response to the ORE Enrichment Fund has been strong and I would like to thank you for the contributions to this program. Finally, it is with much sadness to note the passing of Prof. Manley St. Denis in October 2003. Prof. St. Denis made tremendous contributions to the Department, students, and the profession. He will be greatly missed (See the article on Manley in this issue). T his issue of Hana O Ke Kai is a sad one, reporting the loss of our friend and teacher Prof. Manley St. Denis at the age of 93 in Honolulu. We will miss him dearly. Please see the article on Manley on page 2. On another sad note, this week is the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of the motor vessel Holoholo while it was conducting UH-sponsored marine research in Hawaiian waters. Among the 10 lost at sea, was one of our own– Assistant Professor Gary Niemeyer who was 31 years old at the time. Please see the article on Holoholo and the Memorial Garden dedicated to three UH scientists and Send subscription inquiries, address changes, news, and article contributions to: