Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
The University of Hawai`i at Hilo Athletic Department will unveil its new athletic logo on Saturday, November 7 in the UH Hilo gymnasium.
“At the conclusion of the second set of Saturday's 7 p.m. volleyball match between UH Hilo and Hawai`i Pacific University, Athletic Director Dexter Irvin will begin the brief unveiling ceremony,” said Sports Information Director Kelly Leong.
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Dexter Irvin
by Kevin Jakahi
Tribune-Herald Sports Writer
Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:00 AM HST
Editor's note: This is the last in a two-part series.
Dexter Irvin describes himself as a better builder than a maintainer.
The first-year University of Hawaii at Hilo athletic director is one to dream big, even when reality suggests cupboards will likely remain bare for the foreseeable future in the state's economic downturn.
His big dream?
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Connie and Dexter Irvin
by Kevin Jakahi
Tribune-Herald Sports Writer
Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 7:43 AM HST
Athletic director feels quick bond with the community
Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series. Part two will run on Saturday.
Dexter Irvin is an easy guy to spot.
The first-year University of Hawaii at Hilo athletic director is usually shaking hands with someone at a game, or talking story, or trying his best to make a new friend.
Besides being approachable, he's pretty much an open book, and he let's you into his house with a back slap and a personal story, with a slice of home-spun humor.
"People ask me why I have six kids," he said recently at his UHH office, setting up a tongue-in-cheek punch line with a grain of truth. "It's because we couldn't afford seven."