AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHawaiʻi Arts & Culture: The Lunar Codex and the International Lunar Observatory Association plan to launch new cultural archives to the Moon—poetry and song lyrics in late 2026, with essays, more poetry, and even chess games slated for 2028—turning global creativity into literal space heritage. Local Community & Sports: UH Mānoa officially becomes a full Mountain West member starting July 1, expanding to 15 sports in the conference while keeping affiliate spots for beach volleyball, men’s volleyball, and women’s water polo. Arts in the Islands: A Team USA soccer watch party in Kailua drew a cross-island crowd to celebrate the sport together, showing how Hawaii’s community spaces are becoming hubs for international entertainment. Hawaiian Heritage & Land Use: On Hawaiʻi Island, the Burial Council voted down a burial treatment plan for iwi kūpuna found at Hawaiian Paradise Park, with debate centering on buffer zones and infrastructure impacts. Film & Music: Disney’s live-action Moana breakout star Catherine Lagaʻaia is making her feature debut, while a separate Moana-related spotlight highlights how the story’s cultural roots are landing with new audiences. Arts & Learning: UH Mānoa also celebrated 77 student-athletes earning Academic All-Big West honors, blending performance and scholarship.
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