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will be closed today, June 11, in observance of King Kamehameha Day! 🏝 (It's not his birthday. Sorry, Geminis.) This day was created by Kamehameha V in 1871 to honor his late grandfather.

King Kamehameha I, rumored Scorpio, unified the warring Hawaiian islands into a single kingdom in 1810. He also made numerous contributions to Hawaiian culture, economy, and safety, including the Law of the Splintered Paddle (Kānāwai Māmalahoe), which protected children, elders, and non-combatants from harm during times of war. Floral parades and Hoʻolauleʻa (celebrations/block parties) will be held throughout the islands this weekend.

📸 Photo description: The famous King Kamehameha statue on King Street in Honolulu facing the royal ʻIolani Palace and a rainbow. (It's real, not A.I. I took this in 2025.)
🤙 Gen-Z description: King Kamehameha aura farming 🌈

Our next is the lovely Oilau, ! She is a MSMEDS grad student just like her friend .quemado, who we featured last week.💙 The relationships you form in grad school are priceless. Thank you Oilau for this detailled description of MSMEDS! We hope you continue to have a positive, successful experience as you work towards your goals. 🦈🎉 Ia manuia!

Here's another unique fact about Hawaiʻi. 🏝 Happy Aloha Friday and have a great weekend!

Excited to feature two amazing Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMEDS) grad students for our Summer Shark Spotlights! Starting with .quemado 🦈

Next week: 💙

Memorial Day - May 25, 2026 - Thinking of our selfless heroes and their sacrifices on this day of rememberance. 🎖

Have a nice weekend! 🌸 What is your favorite plumeria color? These fragrant flowers are synonymous with Hawaiʻi, just like the hibiscus. These hot pink ones are from the Koko Crater Botanical Garden here on Oʻahu. 🌞