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UH West Oʻahu approved for program to benefit veteran students

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 11, 2022 0

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently approved the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu as a training provider under a program that will help provide...

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Vaccination clinics at UH West Oʻahu on Aug. 23, Sept. 13, and Oct. 4

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Aug. 13, 2021 0

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu will serve as a site for upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics presented by The Queen's Health Systems. The clinics will...

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Timely texts can improve vaccination rates, according to study co-authored by UH West Oʻahu faculty

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - May 10, 2021 0

Timely reminder messages via text can significantly increase vaccination rates, according to a megastudy published in one of the top science journals in the...

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A year of ‘Coping Through COVID’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - March 23, 2021 0

Building forts with family. Doing yoga. Enjoying Zoom game nights with friends. Fishing. Gardening. Going on daily walks. Making lau lau. These are just...

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Distance learning ‘part of UH West Oʻahu’s identity’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 7, 2020 0

From his home in Kīlauea, Kauaʻi, Marvin Jake De Peralta has adjusted to taking courses at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu. “In the beginning, distance...

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Monthly Mental Health Moment – Clinic honors resiliency and sacrifice of UH West Oʻahu ʻohana

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 7, 2020 0

Clinical psychologists Dr. Steven Taketa and Dr. Analu Sing, with the Mental Health Clinic at UH West Oʻahu, offer monthly mental health tips to...

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New broadcast studios at UH West Oʻahu motivate online students, faculty

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Nov. 30, 2020 0

Joshua Bateman appreciates the in-person feel of his online class. “Without her instruction in the SOS, this class would be much more difficult,” said Bateman,...

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UH West Oʻahu ʻohana share reasons for gratitude

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Nov. 26, 2020 0

Thanksgiving Day may not be what most of us hoped it would be, but there are still so many reasons to celebrate: The love...

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UH West Oʻahu to hold commencement ceremony virtually

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Nov. 6, 2020 0

The University of Hawaʻi–West Oʻahu is conducting a virtual commencement to honor ALL 2020 graduates, replacing the traditional ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given...

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Monthly Mental Health Moment – Smiling

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Nov. 2, 2020 0

Clinical psychologists Dr. Steven Taketa and Dr. Analu Sing, with the Mental Health Clinic at UH West Oʻahu, offer monthly mental health tips to...

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Monthly Mental Health Moment – Breathing

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 5, 2020 0

Clinical psychologists Dr. Steven Taketa and Dr. Analu Sing, with the Mental Health Clinic at UH West Oʻahu, will offer monthly mental health tips to...

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Faculty awarded $50K grant to study COVID’s impact on indigenous teaching

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Sept. 23, 2020 0

A team of four University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu faculty members were awarded $50,000 for their COVID-19 related research project — one of 20 selected...

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UH West Oʻahu site for free COVID-19 testing, Sept. 12

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Sept. 10, 2020 0

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu has been chosen as a site for free COVID-19 testing this Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4...

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Monthly Mental Health Moment – Hidden Strengths

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Sept. 8, 2020 0

Clinical psychologists Dr. Steven Taketa and Dr. Analu Sing, with the Mental Health Clinic at UH West Oʻahu, will offer monthly mental health tips to...

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UH West Oʻahu professor’s article in international publication

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Sept. 4, 2020 0

Dr. Stefanie Wilson, a professor of Business Administration at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu, has published a research article entitled, “Leading Edge Online Classroom...

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Monthly Mental Health Moment – Bystander Effect

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Aug. 3, 2020 0

Clinical psychologists Dr. Steven Taketa and Dr. Analu Sing, with the Mental Health Clinic at UH West Oʻahu, will offer monthly mental health tips...

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UH West Oʻahu officials share COVID-19 response, fall reopening in Zoom interview

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - July 31, 2020 0

University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu Chancellor Maenette Benham and campus officials gathered on July 24 via Zoom for a Q&A session to share how UH...

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Support groups help students build friendships, share struggles

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - May 27, 2020 0

University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu students are welcome to take part in new online groups geared toward offering mental health support during such uncertain times. The...

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UH West Oʻahu online exhibit explores impact of war and pandemics

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - May 13, 2020 0

Explore the impacts of war on material culture, cultural sites, and identity in "The Peoples' Persistence: Impacts of WWI Around the Globe," a newly-launched...

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COVID-19 Speaker Series, April 28 through May 1

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 27, 2020 0

Explore different aspects of the current pandemic at the COVID-19 Speaker Series, daily from Tuesday, April 28, to Friday, May 1, via Zoom. The series...

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How do you study? Post a picture on IG for a chance to win prizes

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 9, 2020 0

Attending biology class while in your backyard? Studying philosophy with your fur baby? Then post a photo of yourself on Instagram and you just...

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Panelists address disaster preparedness, community resilience, and more, April 16

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - March 9, 2020 0

Hear from a panel of experts about key vulnerabilities in the state's critical systems, preparedness, and successful community responses, information especially timely in light...

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