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Members of the 2016 incoming freshman class pose for a picture commemorating their first year at UH West Oahu, during La Punua (freshman orientation).
West O‘ahu Happenings

Incoming freshmen learn about UH West Oʻahu at Lā Punua

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date August 12, 2016
Lā Punua, UH West Oʻahu’s freshman orientation, introduced nearly 300 incoming students to the campus through...
Tagged career assessment, community, community of respect, cultural competence, intramural sports, La Punua, Manu Meyer, multicultural awareness, new student orientation, PUEO mentor, student success |
Dr. Jennifer Byrnes inspecting a hip bone.
Pueo People

Dr. Jennifer Byrnes publishes article in “Journal of Forensic Sciences”

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date August 11, 2016
UH West Oʻahu Assistant Professor of Forensic Anthropology Jennifer Byrnes published an article titled, “Practical...
Tagged applied science, certificate of applied forensic anthropology, forensic anthropology, Jennifer Byrnes |
Students and staff from Holomua GEAR UP on the Leeward Coast: 2016 NCCEP Presentation
Class Act

Holomua GEAR UP on the Leeward Coast team presents at national conference

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date August 3, 2016
UH West Oʻahu Director of College and Career Initiatives, Garyn Tsuru, and the UH West...
Tagged Garyn Tsuru, Holomua: GEAR UP on the Leeward Coast, Jean Javellana, Judy Oliveira |
UH West Oahu creative media students highlight student life for a fall 2016 commercial.
West O‘ahu Happenings

UH West Oʻahu creative media students produce campus commercial

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date August 2, 2016
The University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu’s new commercial – touting the campus’s friendly...
Tagged Academy for Creative Media, ACM, Chris Lee, commercial, trailer |
Interim Chancellor Doris Ching receives a certificate of recognition from members of the City Council.
Pueo People

City Council honors UHWO Chancellor Ching with certificate

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date July 11, 2016
The Honolulu City Council presented UH West Oʻahu interim Chancellor Doris Ching with a...
Tagged certificate, City Council, Doris Ching |
Pueo People

UH West Oʻahu announces new vice chancellor for academic affairs

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date June 3, 2016
Dr. Jeffrey Moniz was appointed as the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu’s vice...
Tagged academic affairs, chief academic officer, Jeffrey Moniz, VCAA, vice chancellor for academic affairs |
Class Act

Academy for Creative Media at UH West Oʻahu receives $25,000 donation from Regal Cinemas

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date May 10, 2016
The Academy for Creative Media program at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu...
Tagged Academy for Creative Media, Academy for Creative Media System, ACM, Chris Lee, creative media, donation, movie trailer, Regal Cinemas Kapolei Commons 12, West is Best |
Pueo Awards & Recognition group photo
Student Life

Students honored at Pueo Awards and Recognition Luncheon

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date April 29, 2016
University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu students were recognized for their excellence, exemplary service,...
Tagged Academic Division, ASUHWO, business administration, Humanities, intramural sports, Public Administration, Pueo Awards and Recognition Luncheon, Rouel Velasco, service learning |
Tom Scheiding
Pueo People

Dr. Tom Scheiding selected for NEH Summer Seminar

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date April 15, 2016
Dr. Tom Scheiding, UH West Oʻahu assistant professor of economics, was selected to participate...
Tagged Mongolia, National Endowment for the Humanities, Tom Scheiding |
Former Chancellor Rockne Freitas poses with his House Resolution and members of the UH West Oahu staff and legislative interns.
Pueo People

Former Chancellor Freitas receives state House Resolution

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date March 31, 2016
The Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives honored former University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu...
Tagged 40th anniversary, legislative internship, NFL, resolution, Rockne Freitas, WASC |
Hawai‘i State Senate Chamber floor
Pueo People

Hawaiʻi State Senate honors former Chancellor Rockne Freitas

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date March 23, 2016
The Hawaiʻi State Senate commended and congratulated former University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu...
Tagged David Lassner, Doris Ching, legislative internship, Michelle Kidani, Mike Gabbard, Randy Moore, Rockne Freitas, Senate |
Ohana Health Plan presenting a check to UH West Oahu
Class Act

ʻOhana Health Plan donates $10,000 to UH West Oʻahu’s pre-nursing pathway

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date March 23, 2016
The ʻOhana Health Plan, through the WellCare Community Foundation, donated $10,000 for a scholarship...
Tagged Ike Mauoli Ola, PIKO Project, Pre-Nursing Pathway and Partnership, Scholarship |
E Ola Pono Spring 2016
West O‘ahu Happenings

Health and wellness celebrated at UH West Oʻahu

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date February 19, 2016
The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu celebrated health and wellness at E Ola Pono, a...
Tagged Break the Chain, campus beautification project, E Ola Pono, health, health and wellness, One Billion Rising, sexual violence prevention, student activities, student clubs, student life, UHWO Student Life |
Pueo People

Honolulu City Council recognizes former Chancellor Rockne Freitas

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date February 17, 2016
The City Council of the City and County of Honolulu presented former University of...
Tagged Chancellor, Chancellor's Office, Former chancellor, Rockne Freitas |
Dr. Doris Ching
Pueo People

National student affairs award named after UH West Oʻahu Interim Chancellor Ching

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date February 3, 2016
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, named one of its annual awards...
Tagged Doris Ching, Doris Michiko Ching Award for Excellence as a Student Affairs Professional, NASPA, student affairs award |
Photo of Rockne Freitas's Polynesian Football Hall of Fame ring
Pueo People

Former UHWO Chancellor Freitas inducted into Polynesian Football Hall of Fame

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date February 2, 2016
Former UH West Oʻahu Chancellor Rockne Freitas was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall...
Tagged Chancellor, Football, Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, Rockne Freitas |
Kevin Ishida
Pueo People

Kevin Ishida named UH West Oʻahu vice chancellor for administration

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date January 28, 2016
Kevin Ishida was named as the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu’s new vice...
Tagged Kevin Ishida, senior administration, senior leadership, VCA, vice chancellor for administration |
Dr. Doris Ching
Pueo People

Meet UH West Oʻahu Interim Chancellor Doris Ching

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date January 4, 2016
Get to know UH West Oʻahu Interim Chancellor Doris Ching. We asked Dr. Ching...
Tagged Chancellor, Doris Ching, interim chancellor |
Chancellor Rockne C. Freitas
Pueo People

Chancellor Freitas selected to Polynesian Football Hall of Fame

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date October 8, 2015
UH West Oʻahu Chancellor Rockne Freitas was selected to the Polynesian Football Hall of...
Tagged Chancellor, Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, Rockne Freitas |
Group photo of UH West Oahu and Hawaii Tokai International College representatives
West O‘ahu Happenings

Monthly meetings between UHWO and HTIC strengthen partnership

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date September 25, 2015
Representatives of the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu and Hawaii Tokai International College met...
Tagged collaboration, HTIC, International Week, Intramurals, student employment, study abroad, West Fest |
Pueo People

UHWO Ilokano students win Timpuyog Piknik competition

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date September 25, 2015
UH West Oʻahu students Douglas Albano, Christine Joy Baltazar, Sarah Capinpin, Warren Lagua, and...
Tagged Doris Ching, Filipino, Ilokano, Ramrambak, Timpuyog Piknik |
National GEAR UP Week banner
West O‘ahu Happenings

Celebrating GEAR UP: Champions of Education

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date September 21, 2015
UH West Oʻahu’s Holomua: GEAR UP on the Leeward Coast hosted a Champions of...
Tagged early college readiness, GEAR UP, Holomua: GEAR UP on the Leeward Coast |
Michael Rivers prepares to hit ball at AUW Softball game.
West O‘ahu Happenings

2015 Aloha United Way Campaign

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date September 10, 2015
The Aloha United Way (AUW) “provides those who want to support collective and sustainable...
Tagged Aloha United Way, AUW, Pledge, Softball |
UHWO Library Punua 2015
Student Life

Student events for September

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date September 10, 2015
Submitted by Student Life Coordinator Rouel Velasco. This is your announcement guide of information,...
Tagged #WestOahuWednesday, ASUHWO, splash bash, student clubs, student life, West Oahu Wednesday, west sesh |
Pueo People

UH West Oʻahu team honored by the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement

Author Leila Wai Shimokawa Date September 4, 2015
The University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu joined UH System campuses at the Science Education for...
Tagged civic engagement, SENCER |
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