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Makahaiwaʻa - UH West Oʻahu's Weekly News Letter - 2024-05-20
Campus Updates
National recruitment for next UH president to begin in late May
The national recruitment for the next president of the UH 10-campus system will officially begin in late May after the UH Board of Regents approved the position description and leadership profile at their May 16 monthly meeting at UH Mānoa.
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Festival of the Pacific Arts & Culture, June 10 and 13
UH West Oʻahu has the honor to be one of a handful of satellite community sites for the 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts & Culture.
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UH System Center for Sustainable Island Systems Brown Bag Speaker Series, June 12
The first event on June 12 is part of a year-long webinar series occurring each month consisting of 15-minute presentations and Q&As highlighting the work of various agri-food system change initiatives across Hawaiʻi.
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President's May report: commencement, fall enrollment, $100M donated
President David Lassner provided updates on UH support for Lahainaluna High School students, 2024 fall enrollment, and philanthropic fundraising — noting that the UH Foundation surpassed $100 million in fundraising — in his monthly report to the Board of Regents (BOR) at their May 16 meeting at UH Mānoa.
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UH West Oʻahu retention and graduation rates
UH West Oʻahu recorded some of its highest retention and graduation rates for the 2023-24 reporting year.
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Latest OER News
The latest news from the UH West Oʻahu Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee.
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UH West Oʻahu in the News
A roundup of media coverage of UH West Oʻahu people, places, programs, and more.
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News from Ka Puna O Kalo‘i
Kauaʻi sees high number of UH West O‘ahu graduates
The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu had a total number of 29 graduates based on Kaua‘i this academic year — the highest number in at least five years.
UH West Oʻahu explores student housing interest
The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu is exploring the need for and interest in student residence halls, and is conducting a market study, including a survey of current students from April 29 to May 17.
Calendar of Events
Monday, May 20
- First day of instruction for Summer Session I
- “7 Degrees North: The Arts of Micronesia” art exhibit on display at the James & Abigail Campbell Library on the first floor through June 16 during the library’s building hours. Info: uhwolib@hawaii.edu
- “Kānehūnāmoku” exhibit of photographs and paintings on display at the James & Abigail Campbell Library on the first floor through June during the library’s building hours. Info: uhwolib@hawaii.edu
Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21
- Late registration for Summer Sessions I and II
- All first-time registration that occurs during this period is subject to a non-refundable $50 late registration fee.
Tuesday, May 21
- Last day to add or register and change grading option for Summer Session I
- Last day to drop with 100% refund, no “W” grade for Summer Session I
Monday, May 27
- HOLIDAY: Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28
- Last day to drop with 50% refund, no “W” grade for Summer Session I
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