Alice Augusta Ball Day Celebration 2026

February 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Mānoa Campus, Chaulmoogra tree (mauka of Bachman Hall)

Join the campus community in honoring Alice Augusta Ball, ֱ’s first Black graduate and pioneering scientist whose chaulmoogra tree discovery became the most effective treatment for Hansen’s disease in the early 20th century.

This year’s program also recognizes her designation as a National Historic Chemical Landmark by the American Chemical Society.

Save the date! More event information to follow. Please check back in January 2026.


📍 Chaulmoogra tree next to Bachman Hall

📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026

🕙 10:00–10:30 a.m. – Program

Light refreshments will follow.

Guests are welcome to bring a flower or lei to place at the bronze plaque honoring Alice Ball.


Event Sponsor
ֱ Office of the President and ֱ Manoa Office of the Provost, Mānoa Campus

More Information
(808) 956-5637

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