Registered Independent Student Organizations (RISOs)
Registered Independent Student Organizations (RISOs) are independent and self-governed student organizations formed with common interests and activities. These organizations, varying from academic, cultural, professional, political, recreational, religious, and service groups, serve the campus and community by providing leadership development opportunities for students. In addition, RISOs foster community spirit, civic engagement and social and cultural interaction among all UH West Oʻahu students, faculty and staff members.
A complete list of organizations and detailed information on joining a Registered Independent Student Organization (RISO) is available from the Coordinator of Student Leadership Development Programs, Rouel Velasco (689-2942 or email rouel@hawaii.edu).
Clubs and Organizations on Campus
Meet like-minded Pueo to further academic or other interests through one of UH West Oʻahu’s many student clubs. Check out the list below to learn about some of the clubs and organizations available to UH West Oʻahu students on campus!
The Accounting Club’s purpose is to foster the professional and personal development of our members through club activities.
Anthropology Club
The Anthropology Club is an organization of students and faculty whose purpose is to promote cultural awareness and understanding, encourage professionalism, provide opportunities for professional exploration, promote and encourage the study of anthropology, and educate the community on the contribution of anthropology.
Interested in anthropology and looking for a club promoting the study of anthropology, professional opportunities, and the spread of cultural awareness to the UH West Oʻahu student population and outlying community? Consider becoming a member. (Currently inactive)
Art of Sound
We’re an organization of UH West Oʻahu students wanting to provide a platform for creatives to express their passion for music and connect them with others! If you’re interested in sharing your music with others or wanting to get inspired working with other UH West Oʻahu students, then the Art of Sound club is for you!
The purpose of the Art of Sound organization is to provide a platform for individuals to express themselves through music and use their passion for music to connect with others. The Art of Sound club also strives to provide opportunities for individuals to bond and grow with one another and serve the community with their love for music. (Currently inactive)
With Belly Dance RAQs, we want to create a safe and inclusive community for people looking to exercise and have fun through learning the art of Belly Dance!
Want to Join the club? Contact Joelle for more information! bellydanceraqsuhwo@gmail.com
Club Members: Joelle Ugalino, Jordanne Calderon, Lester Brillo, Jaqlyne Silva, Sofia Valenzuela, Samantha Habon, and Chelsea Briggs. Faculty Advisor: Samantha Giridhar.
The purpose of this fraternity is to promote, encourage, and sustain student interest in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science as professions; to encourage the high moral and scholastic attainments of its members; and to facilitate interaction of educational institutions and industry through networking and by fostering research activities, scholarship, and improved public relations.
Want to join the club? Check out our website!
Club Members: Monique Sylva, Philippe Roque, Josiah Orecto, Julie Treece, Logan Hansen, Nicolas Galicia. Faculty Advisor: Edward Keaunui.
Circle K International (CKI)
Circle K International (CKI) is the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organization in the world. CKI runs by three tenants known as service, leadership, and fellowship. With more than 13,600 members in 14 countries, CKI is making a positive impact on the world every day.
Circle K International (CKI) runs by three tenants known as service, leadership, and fellowship. Service is the opportunity we give our members to help volunteer for other non-profit organizations. Leadership is where we can help them develop their leadership skills to help them gain more confidence in themselves and other people for their careers. Fellowship is the professional/personal network that we can offer them. (Currently inactive)
Club Shenanigans
Club Shenanigans is here to create a healthy gaming culture community between gamers both competitively and casually on the UH West Oʻahu campus. (Currently inactive)
Dance Club
Dance Club is a group of like-minded individuals interested in the art of dance. We are interested in studying and learning about all types of new dance styles. If youʻre interested in joining, contact one of our group members!
Club Members: Samuel Jones, Tierney Au, Taylor Tabilisma, Aloha Pula, Jessica Watarai. Faculty Advisor: Joshua Cooper.
Enactus
Enactus is a service organization that uses entrepreneurial action to help people in need around the world. Additionally, our UH West Oʻahu chapter/team will focus on networking and fellowship! (Currently inactive)
Every Nation Campus - Pearlside
The purpose of Every Nation Campus Pearlside is to be a diverse group of Christian students, staff, and associate members who are committed to serve UH West Oʻahu by helping students establish Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered, socially responsible churches and campus ministries in every nation.
To learn more about this club, please contact Michael or Precious at encpearlside@gmail.com. Instagram: @GBCcollege
Club Members: Michael Bucao, Precious Eligio, Karen Alcantara, Kathy Alcantara, Gail Cristobal, Shelbi Nakano. Faculty Advisor: Joseph Mareko.
Film Club
The Film Club is looking to connect with like-minded UH West Oʻahu students who are interested in all things film! The goals The Film Club wants to accomplish is as follows:
- To bring together students and the community through their love of film.
- To create events for the school and community to appreciate the art of film.
- To have students and people of the community to work together to create projects and develop their skills in the art of film.
- To come together to watch films and analyze in terms of mise-en-scène, cinematography, sound, and editing to gain a better understanding of film.
- To connect with other clubs in the creation of different projects to gain a better community within the school.
- To create a space for all the community to communicate their ideas through the process of film making.
(Currently inactive)
Our name, Hoʻokāpili, means to build, mend, join, unite, as in to set together as precious stones (pōhaku). Previously known as Westside InterVarsity, Hoʻokāpili is a club that hopes to be a place for people to grow as an ʻohana, build each other up, and learn more about Jesus together.
If youʻre interested in learning more about our club, please contact Kamakani or Joelle on our Instagram! Instagram: @hookapili
Club Members: Kamakani Palakiko, Joelle Ugalino, Zandria Puaʻa, Ardee Pananganan, Jessa Pascua. Faculty Advisor: Steven Taketa.
HOSA (Future Health Professionals)
HOSA’s national two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA’s goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to join and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership. HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions. The UHWO Chapter of HOSA intends to follow and be aligned with the national organization’s goals and mission.
Club Members: Cheri Comparan, Brooklyn De La Cruz, Jane Sherisse, Justine Arce, Kirsten Mae Bacaltos, Hayden Bonilla. Faculty Advisor: Camonia Graham-Tutt.
As a club, we want to be able to expose students and club members to the different opportunities the hospitality and tourism industry has to offer. We want to also encourage students to pursue an education and career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Lastly, we want to connect with other students with peers, industry professionals, and leaders in the hospitality and tourism job market.
Want to learn more about the Host Club? Contact Brianne or Gellyn on their Instagram page: @uhwohost
Club Members: Brianne Frias, Gellyn Flores, Rosalie Ver, Harrison Lee, Jillian Panaganiban, Kimberly Mendez. Faculty Advisor: Holly Itoga.
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide an opportunity for its members to gain awareness and meet the ever-growing international student population at UH West Oʻahu and to promote student participation in educational, cultural, social, and community activities.
To learn more about this club, please contact Anthony or Ashley at isc@hawaii.edu
Instagram: @international_student_club
Club Members: Anthony Miguel, Ashley Domingo, Reah Real, Keenan Fischer, Reece Takayama, Irvin Santos. Faculty Advisor: Nani Kaku.
Kahiau Hawaiian Club
Kahiau means to give without the expectation of return. The purpose of our club is to initiate and provide resources and charity to underrepresented and marginalized communities.
To learn more about this club, please contact Harley or Tyler at kahiauwo@hawaii.edu.
Club Members: Harley Rose Edwards, Tyler Chanthakham, Dostyn Kama, Aloha Espinosa, Leiʻala Okuda, Anela Nahulu. Faculty Advisor: Kimberly Reed.
Law Society Club
The Law Society club is looking to connect students who are interested in learning law practices and planning on attending law school after graduating from UH West Oʻahu. The purpose of the Law Society is to introduce prospective law students to a network of peers, alumni, and advisors within the legal field. The Law Society, in coordination with the William S. Richardson Law School, will organize a variety of events including guest speakers and field trips to the law school campus where prospective students can talk with faculty, current law students, and advisors.
Want to Join the club? Check us out on social media! Instagram: @uhwolawsocietyclub. Contact Christina for more information! Email: uhwolawsociety@gmail.com
Club Members: Christina Allen, Jasmine Obrey, Daniel Manog, Ramon Araujo, Victoria Trotter, Ashley Sherman. Faculty Adviser: Lorinda Riley.
Leaves of Opportunity
Leaves of Opportunity is a club that wants to help students develop leadership and character through volunteer work and service projects. We aim to assist in the bettering of our school and the community.
Snapchat: @leavesop, Instagram: @leavesofopportunity (Currently inactive)
LGBTQ+ Club
Nā Pale O Kualakaʻi
Nā Pale O Kualakaʻi Club is committed to creating a culture of civic engagement, generating positive social change and an interest in life-long dedication to the love of the land with hands-on application of indigenous based practices. Students will gain land-based and global communities. Through structured critical reflective activities, students are encouraged to analyze their service experience as it applies to their academic, personal, and career goals. To learn more about this club, please contact Jesse or Shyla.
Club Members: Jesse Mikasobe-Kealiinohomoku, Shyla Oshiro, Adrianna Kaluhiokalani, Jahnna Madali, Chance Duarte, Ramon Araujo. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Manu Meyer.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, also known as NAMI, is an association dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals and raise awareness of mental illness. NAMI on Campus is a club that wants to provide a safe space on campus for our peers that are dealing with mental health challenges. (Currently inactive)
OniUs Club
The purpose of the OniUs Club is to increase student success and engagement within UH West Oʻahu by implementing Na Hopena Aʻo (HA) framework. Historically, ʻOnipaʻa helped to transition students from the Waiʻanae coast to the college environment by introducing the students to the resources here on campus. OniUs will continue to provide that safe haven for all students. (Currently inactive)
Pilipino Education Rooted in Language Association of Students (PERLAS)
PERLAS is the Pilipino Education Rooted in Language Association of Students. PERLAS is looking for members who are interested in a social and cultural organization to represent the university’s Filipino/Filipina student population. (Currently inactive)
Philosophy Club
At the Philosophy Club, we seek to enrich studentsʻ understanding of what philosophy is and could be by participating in a non-judgmental, open conversation of topics related to student interests and philosophical issues.
Looking for more information? Contact Loverra or Alyssa at uhwo.philclub@gmail.com
Club Members: Loverra DiGiustino, Alyssa Yoshioka, Drea Tucci, Miriah Newman, Gregg Hashimoto, Monique Sylva. Faculty Advisor: Joshua Stoll.
Pink Crush 808
We’re a collective of UH West O’ahu students providing a growing population of women with professional resources to help meet their goals. Pink Crush 808 is a club that wants to provide resources both professional and leisure to our female population on campus. We seek to provide our growing population of single mothers, mothers, single females and female leaders resources to help them meet their goals. We seek to establish a community of women who help women and thrive for success in life. Providing resources in various areas of professional growth and personal growth and a community of support! (Currently inactive)
With Psi Chi, we want to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. To join, visit our website.
Club Members: Michelle Paquin, Derek Saffery, Elijah Maluo, Pearlena Stone, Elvie Rose, Kathlyn Jane Bolibol. Faculty Advisor: Mark Hopper.
Red Team at UH West Oʻahu is a student club that supports cybersecurity education as part of the University of Hawaii at West Oahu designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Students research and explore modern cyber issues, prepare and participate in cyber competitions, and prepare to serve as Cyber Red Teams in support of cyber training exercises and events.
Red Team is a club that supports cybersecurity education. Red Team supports student research and explores modern cyber issues, prepare and participate in cyber competitions, and prepare to serve as Cyber Red Teams in support of cyber training exercises and events.
For more information, please visit our website. (Currently inactive)
SACNAS
SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to giving students on campus who are involved with STEM a place to gather at UH West Oʻahu.
Want to Join the club? Check us out on social media! Instagram: @uhwo.sacnas
Contact Destiny for more information! Email: uhwo.sacnas@gmail.com
Club Members: Destiny Malbot, Ryan Bradley Domingo, Victoria Penalver, Cobi DeSilva, Alika Candelario-Tochiki, Arion Northrop. Faculty Advisor: Olivia George.
Sociology club
Are you majoring in Sociology or just have a general interest? The Sociology club is looking for students who have an interest in the study of sociology, research of social problems, and other intellectual activities leading to the improvement in the human condition. (Currently inactive)
Sports Fanatics
The Student National Education Association at UH West Oʻahu is a student organization and is a chapter of the National Education Association (NEA), as well as the Hawai’i State Teacher Association (HSTA). The SNEA UHWO consists of future teachers studying education at UHWO. Our education club aims to provide many professional development opportunities including involvement in local state and national student leadership conferences to students showing interest in the field of education. We seek to involve children and families from neighboring areas in education-related activities as well as plan social gatherings, volunteering opportunities, and much more!
The Student National Education Association (SNEA) is a university chapter affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA) and Hawaii State Teachers Association.
There are tons of benefits to being an NEA/HSTA member! We could not possibly name them all, but here are a few of our favorites! Discounts, Scholarships, Leadership Opportunities, Community Outreach, Workshops and Conferences, Professional Networks and Support Systems, Liability Insurance and Legal Support, Technical Supports, Legislation & Lobbying, Magazine Subscription, Rebate Form, and much more! (Currently inactive)
Student Veterans Organization
The purpose of the organization is to create comradery among Veteran students, and create a network of support and resources, as well as create a level of belonging for Veterans who want to socialize with others with similar pathways. The group is being founded due to student demand and a lack of Veteran resources on campus in the past.
Club Members: Ryan Griffin, Issac Cruz, Brian Moyer, Jose Gomez De Leon, Julie Treece, David Fratini. Faculty Advisor: Chantal Dewall.
Tea Ceremony Club
The purpose of the Tea Ceremony Club is to introduce students to the diverse uses and distinct properties of the Japanese tea ceremony, mainly four aspects – history, visual, culture, aesthetics, and philosophy. The club enhances students’ knowledge of the historical development, spiritual, and philosophical discipline behind the tea ceremony, as well as aesthetic contemplation of tea utensils, tea rooms, calligraphy, kimono, and flower arrangement as a whole. Students are encouraged to analyze various types of visual representations of the Japanese tea culture and their relation to contexts of time and place to achieve a peaceful state of mind.
Want to know more? Contact Kekuakuukanawai or Kylie Marie on their Instagram: @uhwoteaceremony
Club Members: Kekuakuukanawai Gregory-McCormick, Kylie Marie Penullar, Lindsey Catingub, Joyce Wong, Christian Mostoles, Janessa Jaucian. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kazuko Kameda-Madar.
West Oʻahu Filipino Club
A group of like-minded individuals who want to share filipino cultural ideals to the UHWO student population and surrounding community. Our club mission is to develop cultural awareness for the filipino community students of West Oʻahu. (Currently inactive)
Voter Registration Club
The purpose of the Voter Registration club is essentially providing the UH West Oahu population with information and background into the voting process. We want to help our students learn the importance of voting and additionally register them to vote.
Club Members: Chas Hinman, Hope Yamada, Kelsi-Ann Akana, Joshua Ader, Rylie Cristobal, Rovelle Arciaga. Faculty Advisor: Masahide Kato.