Humanities Archives - Ka Puna O Kaloi

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Attend free premiere of documentaries showcasing cultural practitioners

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 11, 2024 0

Join in on a celebration of kapa maker Page Chang and ‘Ewa historian Shad Kane with the screening of “Mo‘o ‘Ōlelo: Life Stories of...

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Rosenlee publishes article in philosophical journal

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - March 25, 2024 0

Dr. Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee, professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu, recently published an article in a journal devoted to the study of...

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Creative writing workshop features Poet Laureate of Hawai‘i

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - March 7, 2024 0

Hawai‘i State Poet Laureate Brandy Nālani McDougall and Kai Gaspar, both of whom are Kānaka ‘Ōiwi poets, authors, and teachers, will be the featured...

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Rosenlee publishes book review in international journal

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Aug. 10, 2023 0

Dr. Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee, professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu, published a book review in a journal featuring reviews of scholarly literature...

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Rosenlee’s recent works include book translated into Korean

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - March 2, 2023 0

Dr. Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee, professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu, recently published the following: Rosenlee’s book chapter, “Confucianism and the Lives of...

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‘Amazing’ shared experience at UH West Oʻahu for husband and wife

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 23, 2023 0

“All in the ‘Ohana” is a new series of stories that celebrates families who share a special connection with the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu...

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UH West Oʻahu faculty awarded public humanities grant

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 22, 2023 0

The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities awarded a $10,000 grant to a group of University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu faculty for a student- and community-based...

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UH West Oʻahu’s Romero authors chapter in ‘Racing Translingualism’

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 17, 2023 0

Dr. Yasmine Romero, an associate professor of English at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu, authored a chapter in the recently published book, “Racing Translingualism...

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Join Humanities talkstory event to learn about certificate programs

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 28, 2022 0

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu students can explore the interdisciplinary certificate programs in the Humanities Division during a special virtual event, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m....

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Free, in-person performance by University Band

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 25, 2022 0

From “Songs of Aloha” to “America the Beautiful” and “Star Trek Into Darkness,” there's something for every music lover at an upcoming concert by...

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UH West Oʻahu philosophy professor contributes to new anthology

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Nov. 22, 2021 0

Dr. Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee, a professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu, wrote a chapter in a recently published anthology that focuses...

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UH West Oʻahu professor only American to be part of publication and related conference in France

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Oct. 25, 2021 0

Dr. Brenda Machosky, a professor of English and Humanities at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu, contributed an article in a recently published book and...

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Anthology features work by UH West Oʻahu philosophy professor

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - April 23, 2021 0

A recently published philosophy anthology features a chapter by Dr. Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee, a professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu. Rosenlee's book chapter,...

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Workshop helps faculty find funding and more

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Jan. 14, 2021 0

Learn about grants and resources from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) at a seminar, noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 29 via Zoom,...

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UH West Oʻahu introduces new programs this fall

Leila Wai Shimokawa - Sept. 9, 2020 0

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu is unveiling a new slate of academic offerings – including another STEM degree – to address the state’s workforce...

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UH West Oʻahu professor’s articles published in Journal of World Philosophies

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - July 27, 2020 0

Dr. Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee, a professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu, published two articles in the Journal of World Philosophies entitled,...

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UH West Oʻahu professor’s ʻoral traditions’ article published in indigenous studies journal

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - June 25, 2020 0

Dr. Saʻiliemanu Lilomaiava-Doktor, a professor of Hawaiian-Pacific Studies at University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu, has published an article about oral traditions and the significance of...

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Students’ ʻSpill the HumaniTEAʻ podcast series launches, brings humanities beyond classroom

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Feb. 18, 2020 0

Dr. Yasmine Romero changed things up a bit for her Humanities Seminar students last semester, resulting in this monthʻs launch of the studentsʻ cleverly-titled...

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Discussion of ʻonipaʻa kicks off speaker series on Jan. 22

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Jan. 17, 2020 0

A discussion of the meaning of the word ʻonipaʻa (fixed movement) in relation to aloha ʻāina and mana lāhui will kick off the ʻOnipaʻa...

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UH West Oʻahu music program engages beyond campus

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Jan. 6, 2020 0

The benefits of the University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu music program – through its faculty, students and numerous collaborative efforts within the community – are...

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UH West Oʻahu to honor graduates at fall commencement

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 9, 2019 0

Graduates, family, and friends will celebrate fall 2019 commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 14. More than 300 students will earn bachelor’s degrees and certificates...

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UH West Oʻahu to honor graduates at fall commencement on Dec. 14

Zenaida Serrano Arvman - Dec. 9, 2019 0

Graduates, family, and friends will celebrate fall 2019 commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 14. More than 300 students will earn bachelor’s degrees and certificates...

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A Kauila Oboe for the Ages, Oct. 15

Leila Wai Shimokawa - Oct. 10, 2019 0

Ever seen or heard an oboe made of 300 year-old kauila wood from Kōkeʻe, Kauaʻi? Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra principal oboist J. Scott Janusch will visit...

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Māori Scholar to present on Aotearoa, Māori, and Geothermal

Leila Wai Shimokawa - Sept. 30, 2019 0

University of Auckland Doctoral Candidate Nona Taute will present to the UH West Oʻahu community in a learning opportunity with indigenous scholars in/of Oceania....

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The Post-human Novel: Author Talk and Reading with D. Nandi Odhiambo, Oct. 10

Leila Wai Shimokawa - Sept. 19, 2019 0

UH West O‘ahu Associate Professor of English, D. Nandi Odhiambo, recipient of the prestigious 2019 Elliot Cades Award for Literature, will give a reading and...

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