University of Hawaii - West Oahu

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu students are encouraged to attend the No‘eau Center Open House to learn more about the free resources and services — such as peer tutors who can support them on their academic journey — available throughout the school year. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the No‘eau Tutoring and Testing Center in B-203 on the second floor of the James & Abigail Campbell Library on campus....

Learn all about Noʻeau Center at two-day event - Ka Puna O Kaloi University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu students are encouraged to attend the No‘eau Center Open House to learn more about the free resources and services — such as peer tutors who can support them on their academic journey — available throughout the school year. The event will be held from 11 ...

Forbes ranks UH among nation’s best employers again The state’s sole provider of public higher education employs more than 9,200 people statewide at 10 campuses and nine learning centers.

Happy — the first one of the semester!

UH West Oʻahu plans to use creative media to teach STEM | University of Hawaiʻi System News UH West Oʻahu plans to use creative media to teach STEM.

Mental health services are free and confidential for students. Online and in-person appointments are available. Treatment begins with an intake that helps formulate a wellness plan that is tailored to your specific needs. Email [email protected].

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu welcomed more than 200 faculty and staff at the Fall 2024 Convocation — on Aug. 22 at the Campus Center multi-purpose room — a semesterly event celebrating achievements over the last year and highlighting goals going into the next academic year and beyond. Before the program started, attendees had the opportunity to catch up with one another, enjoy morning snacks and refreshments, and visit informational tables to learn more about various campus organizations and resources, such as Student Learning and Success, IT, and ‘Upena Moananuiākea, a Title III program that has been working with faculty and students to introduce approaches to using new digital media to strengthen and build impactful learning....

UH West O‘ahu celebrates start of semester at Fall 2024 Convocation - Ka Puna O Kaloi The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu welcomed more than 200 faculty and staff at the Fall 2024 Convocation — on Aug. 22 at the Campus Center multi-purpose room — a semesterly event celebrating achievements over the last year and highlighting goals going into the next academic year and beyo...

Skies were gray, but smiles were bright on this first day of instruction at ! We welcomed our ʻohana with cheerful greetings and yummy goodies this morning as they entered campus. We hope everyone has an amazing fall semester!

Aloha UH ʻOhana,

Whether this is your first semester or your last year with us, welcome to the start of a new academic year. It is a bittersweet time for me, as I prepare to retire in December after 47 years working at UH.

Let us all give an especially warm welcome to the more than 130 students joining us from the Lahainaluna High School class of 2024. We couldn’t be prouder that they are taking the next important step toward their futures with us at a UH campus.

I have to acknowledge that Commencement is my favorite time of year. But the start of a new school year is a close second—full of excitement, energy and endless possibilities. Please know that no matter which campus you are attending, you are joining a community ready to educate, support and nurture you. And your active participation is what makes our campus communities thrive.

Look for opportunities to get involved, attend campus events and be engaged. A UH campus is the perfect place to expand your horizons, make new friends and step out of your comfort zone. Your campus is not just a place for learning, it’s a place for personal growth and new experiences. Please take advantage of all that UH has to offer you. And should you find yourself facing academic or personal difficulties, please do not hesitate to reach out to an advisor, counselor, or student support staff for assistance.

I feel especially honored and privileged to have led our ten UH campuses for these past eleven years. I am incredibly proud of the work of our remarkable faculty and staff to provide nurturing environments that support student learning, inquiry and your development as Hawaiʻi’s future citizens and leader. But it is our students, who have made my lifelong career in higher education so rewarding. Your passion, perseverance and success have been the driving force behind our collective achievements.

Have a great semester!

David Lassner
UH President

Get your 2024 HI Pride T-shirt! | University of Hawaiʻi System News This year's HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest winner is Kapiʻolani CC student Jessica Mauricio.

A new exhibit honoring kia‘i (caretakers, guardians, or protectors) who stand for Mauna Kea, ‘āina, wai, and the lāhui Hawai‘i, is now on display through September at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu’s James & Abigail Campbell Library. “KŪKULU: HE WAI E MANA” features artwork and photos from Mauna Kea Education and Awareness; UH West O‘ahu faculty, staff, and students; …...

New library exhibit runs through September - Ka Puna O Kaloi A new exhibit honoring kia‘i (caretakers, guardians, or protectors) who stand for Mauna Kea, ‘āina, wai, and the lāhui Hawai‘i, is now on display through September at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu’s James & Abigail Campbell Library. “KŪKULU: HE WAI E MANA” features artwor...

Happy ! The first day of classes at is Monday, Aug. 26. So have a relaxing and wonderful weekend before the start of what will be an amazing fall semester at !

Mililani High School graduate Jaelyn Padilla-Aquino, 17, listened intently as University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu student leaders shared their university experiences with those who, like her, are first-time college students preparing to start their next chapter in life at UH West O‘ahu. Padilla-Aquino, an incoming freshman this fall at UH West O‘ahu, said the student leaders’ presentations were the most helpful activities to her at a recent orientation event....

Lā Pūnua orientation welcomes incoming freshmen to UH West O‘ahu - Ka Puna O Kaloi Mililani High School graduate Jaelyn Padilla-Aquino, 17, listened intently as University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu student leaders shared their university experiences with those who, like her, are first-time college students preparing to start their next chapter in life at UH West O‘ahu. Padilla...

President's August BOR report: UH-bound Lahainaluna grads, UH governor award nominee, enrollment latest President David Lassner provided updates on the latest enrollment numbers for the upcoming fall 2024 semester, including positive news regarding Lahainaluna High School graduates.

More than a dozen students who worked over the summer on a variety of independent research projects — from the “Effect of Physical Activity on University Students” to the “Population Density of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles at UHWO” — presented their findings at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Student Research Experience Summer Symposium, held Aug. 9 on campus. Several UH West O‘ahu grant-funded programs provided Student Research Experiences (SREs), which supported a diverse group of projects this summer....

Students share summer research projects at symposium - Ka Puna O Kaloi More than a dozen students who worked over the summer on a variety of independent research projects — from the “Effect of Physical Activity on University Students” to the “Population Density of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles at UHWO” — presented their findings at the University of Hawai‘i....

The Academy for Creative Media at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu (ACMWO) created a plan to use Creative Media as a gateway to engage underrepresented students in STEM concepts — a significant step toward supporting the National Science Foundation’s Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) initiative. BPC, funded under NSF’s Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, brings together various stakeholders in the computer science and engineering communities to work toward increasing diversity and inclusion in the fields....

Plan to use CM as gateway to STEM for underrepresented students breaks new ground - Ka Puna O Kaloi The Academy for Creative Media at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu (ACMWO) created a plan to use Creative Media as a gateway to engage underrepresented students in STEM concepts — a significant step toward supporting the National Science Foundation’s Broadening Participation in Computi...

Free financial aid workshops provided by Hawaiʻi P–20 Online Financial Aid Workshops will begin August 21, and will be held on Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m., through October 2.

All campuses are closed today in observance of Statehood Day.

President search on schedule, finalists expected in September There were more than 90 applicants for the position, and the finalists are scheduled to be announced in September.

Pacific Indigenous creativity, innovation converge at UH West Oʻahu | University of Hawaiʻi System News Workshop supports Indigenous culture as a key part of the innovation ecosystem.

Creatives and innovators from around the Pacific gathered at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu in August to examine the role of regional culture in strengthening innovation ecosystems, support continued competitiveness of America’s creative sector and develop new strategies to expand and diversify the country’s STEM workforce. The aim of the inaugural workshop was to foster collaboration among Pacific Rim Indigenous communities, creative industries and academia to promote Indigenous leadership in pre-commercial technology research....

Pacific Indigenous creativity, innovation converge at UH West Oʻahu - Ka Puna O Kaloi Creatives and innovators from around the Pacific gathered at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu in August to examine the role of regional culture in strengthening innovation ecosystems, support continued competitiveness of America’s creative sector and develop new strategies to expand and ...

A group of University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu students had the privilege of meeting 101-year-old Dr. Gensh*tsu Sen, the former grand master of the Urasenke tea tradition and a promoter of peace, at a lecture on July 22 at UH Mānoa Campus Center. The students were members of the UH West O‘ahu Tea Ceremony Club, as well as students of “HIST 323: Way of Tea in Japanese History and Culture,” taught by Dr....

‘Promoting peace through a bowl of tea’ - Ka Puna O Kaloi A group of University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu students had the privilege of meeting 101-year-old Dr. Gensh*tsu Sen, the former grand master of the Urasenke tea tradition and a promoter of peace, at a lecture on July 22 at UH Mānoa Campus Center. The students were members of the UH West O‘ahu ...

Happy ! It’s the last day of instruction for Summer Session II at . Congratulations to all of our Summer Session students!

Lahaina one year later: Honoring the lost, healing the living, building the future | University of Hawaiʻi System News UH President David Lassner shared a message of reflection on August 8.

August 2024 anniversaries | University of Hawaiʻi System News The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates August 2024 faculty and staff anniversaries.c

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