Celebrate the first week of spring 2016 with Welcome Week events, Jan. 11-16. Welcome back, pueo!
Monday, Jan. 11
Free coffee and treats, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Classroom and Laboratory (D and E) building tunnels
Get your day started with a warm drink and free snacks. Free “care packs” (school supplies) for success, while supplies last. Talk story with UHWO student leaders.
Intramural Sports Promotion, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., UHWO Courtyard
Learn about upcoming opportunities for friendly competition play. Stay fit, active and make intramural sports a part of your college experience.
The PIKO Project, 10-10:15 a.m., Hale Kuahuokalā in the UHWO Student Organic Garden
Start your semester off with intentions for the new year. Become active participants in centering through Hawaiian protocol.
First-Day Fun Photo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Laboratory (E) building tunnel
Capture your first day of the spring 2016 semester with photobooth photos. Here’s to a stellar spring semester!
Visit the ‘Ulu‘ulu Archive table, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UHWO Courtyard
Did you know Hawai‘i’s state archive for videos and films is located on campus? Stop by the ‘Ulu‘ulu Archive table in the Courtyard to learn about historic footage in the archive’s collections and how to access these videos for class projects and other research.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Free coffee and treats, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Classroom and Laboratory (D and E) building tunnels
Get your day started with a warm drink and free snacks. Free “care packs” (school supplies) for success, while supplies last. Talk story with UHWO student leaders.
Free Assessment of personal video collections, 9 a.m.-noon, UHWO Courtyard
Bring your personal film and videotape collections to the table in the Courtyard where ‘Ulu‘ulu Archive staff will be on-hand offering tips for caring for your films and videotapes, and providing advice about digitization.
Intramural Sports Promotion, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., UHWO Courtyard
Play basketball, horseshoes, and ladderball. Stay fit, active and make intramural sports a part of your college experience.
Yoga and meditation with Aunty Moana Meyer, 12:30-2 p.m., UHWO Library ‘Uluʻulu Exhibition Space
Relaxation and centering yourself through yoga and meditation conducted by Aunty Moana Meyer. Sponsored by the UH West Oʻahu PIKO Project.
Weekly Harvest, 2-4 p.m., UH West Oʻahu Student Organic Garden (Mala)
Come mālama ʻāina and harvest produce for you and your family. Light hana (work) may be involved, no change of clothes necessary.
Hip hop/Zumba, 4:30-5:30 p.m., The Loft (Campus Center second floor)
Free hip hop/zumba class for all UHWO students, faculty, staff and Hawaii Tokai International College students. Stay fit, active and make intramural sports a part of your college experience.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Free coffee and treats, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Classroom and Laboratory (D and E) building tunnels
Get your day started with a warm drink and free snacks. Free “care packs” (school supplies) for success, while supplies last. Talk story with UHWO student leaders.
Intramural Sports Promotion, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., UHWO Courtyard
Play volleyball and soccer. Stay fit, active and make intramural sports a part of your college experience.
Kipa Aloha, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UHWO Courtyard
E hele mai! Join us for ʻŌlelo Maʻamau and Hoʻokani Honouliuli. Spend an hour learning Hawaiian phrases, common sayings and building a solid Hawaiian vocabulary word bank. Bring your instruments, song books and voices, and spend the hour sharing Hawaiian music and songs in an informal jam session. No instruments or song books? Mai hopohopo (no worry). You may borrow instruments on-site!
Noʻeau Center Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., UHWO Library B203
Learn about how the Noʻeau Center can help you succeed this semester. Get the 411 on tutoring, testing, and workshops all while enjoying refreshing smoothies!
Welcome Back Coffee Hour, noon-2 p.m., UHWO Library Lobby
Stop by the library lobby to find out what’s new in the UHWO Library this semester. ‘Ulu‘ulu Archive staff will share about the historic footage in the moving image archive. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be served.
Welcome (back) to the UHWO Library, 2-3 p.m., Library Computer Lab (B233)
Whether you’re new to UH West Oʻahu this semester, or if you’ve been here for years, there’s always something new at the UHWO library. Find out what’s new, learn about basic library services, and ask questions of your friendly librarians. ‘Ulu‘ulu Archive staff will showcase historic footage from the moving image archive.
UHWO Library spring 2016 welcome back week
Intramurals Free Play, 3-6 p.m., Great Lawn
Stay fit, active and make intramural sports a part of your college experience. Wear shoes and shorts to play soccer and volleyball.
Thursday, Jan. 14
Free coffee and treats, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Classroom and Laboratory (D and E) building tunnels
Get your day started with a warm drink and free snacks. Free “care packs” (school supplies) for success, while supplies last. Talk story with UHWO student leaders.
Intramural Sports Promotion, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., UHWO Courtyard
Play tennis, football toss, and softball. Stay fit, active and make intramural sports a part of your college experience.
ʻOnipaʻa: Turning Points, 9:30-10:45 a.m., UHWO Library ‘Ulu‘ulu Exhibition Space
Come learn about two important turning points in Hawai‘i history – the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i (Jan. 17, 1893) and the commemoration march and events held at ‘Iolani Palace on the 100th anniversary of the overthrow in 1993. UHWO faculty members Dr. Leilani Basham, Dr. Masahide Kato, and Dr. Kealani Cook will present research on both events and share how each has impacted the people of Hawai’i. ‘Ulu‘ulu Archive will also show historic footage of the 1993 march.
Jam Session, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UHWO Courtyard
Enjoy the serenading sounds of fellow UHWO students sharing their talents. Featuring South African musician and music therapist Sharon Katz from noon-1 p.m.
Film screening: “When Voices Meet”, 3:30-6:20 p.m., UHWO Library ‘Ulu‘ulu Exhibition Space
“When Voices Meet” chronicles the work of Katz and singer and educator Nonhlanhla Wanda in forming a 500-voice multiracial choir to break through Apartheid’s barriers following Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in 1990. Traveling aboard “The Peace Train” while being threatened with bombs, the choir prevailed and acted as ambassadors of peace during a tumultuous time in South African history.
Game Night, 5-8 p.m., Student Lounge C214
Hang out at the Student Lounge, play games (Monopoly, cards, True Colors, etc.) and enjoy some coffee, teas and assorted snacks and make some new friends! Feel free to bring a board game to share with fellow students.
Saturday, Jan. 16
UHWO Student Organic Garden Work Party, 8-11 a.m., UHWO Student Organic Garden (mala)
Volunteer to help prepare soil, build compost, plant fruit trees, install irrigation, sow seed, weed and harvest along with fellow students, faculty and staff at the UHWO Student Organic Garden Work Party. The garden is located between the Classroom and Laboratory Buildings (D and E). Please dress appropriately (closed-toed shoes required) and bring water and snacks to share with other volunteers if possible. For more information, contact Dr. Albie Miles at albie@hawaii.edu.
UHWO students, faculty and staff working in the UH West Oʻahu Student Organic Garden.
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