A UH Mānoa RIO and Office of Civic and Community Engagement Program | |
|
The American Association of University Women at UH Mānoa (AAUW at UHM) is and will continue to be active for the 2022-23 academic school year.
The mission of our Registered Independent Organization (RIO) is to promote the values of AAUW on the UHM campus and in the community; we are working towards equity in society by providing the tools necessary for women to gain economic security, pursue their education, and advocate for women's rights.
AAUW at UHM's internship program, consisting of eight students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is housed in the Office of Civic and Community Engagement, under the supervision of Director Atina Pascua, and sponsored by the AAUW Honolulu Branch.
To become a member, please email [email protected] expressing your interest. We will ask follow up questions at that time. In order to have an active-status in our RIO, we ask that you attend at least one event every semester. We have no membership fees. Our RIO is open to everyone!
| |
AAUW at UH Mānoa's events are kindly sponsored by
the UH Mānoa Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE)
| |
|
Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity
Wednesday, April 5
10 am - 1 pm
UH Mānoa Campus Center Courtyard
Join us for the Sexual Assult Awareness Month (SAAM) resource fair featuring both on- and off-campus resources where participants can learn more about sexual violence prevention and healing. Alongside UH Mānoa resources, there will be featured community resources available for those interested in learning more about SAAM and sexual assault awareness. Brought to you by the Office of Title IX, Confidential Mānoa Advocate, and the PAU Violence program, the event will include games, swag, treats, and valuable information!
Visitor parking is available in the lower campus and Dole St. structures as well as upper campus lots. Visitor parking rates can be found here.
| |
|
Join AAUW at UH Mānoa, the Office of Civic and Community Engagement and Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE) for a Small Business Panel Discussion
Wednesday, April 5th
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Located in the sPACE (Shidler E402)
AAUW at UHM, OCCE and PACE Hawai’i present UH Mānoa female entrepreneurs! Stop by to hear from a panel of local female small-business owners and how they coordinate their businesses in addition to being active students.
Attendees have a chance to win a prize from one of the small businesses!
To learn more about PACE and student entrepreneurs at UH Mānoa, visit the PACE website.
| |
|
Come Stop By The Volunteer & Engagement Fair Sponsored By The Office of Civic and Community Engagement
Thursday, April 13
10 am - 2 pm
UH Mānoa Campus Center Courtyard
Come visit AAUW at UHM and more than two dozen other community organizations at the Spring 2023 Volunteer and Engagement Fair! This event, provided by the Mānoa Campus Office of Civic and Community Engagement, offers students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to learn about ways to get involved in the community.
| |
|
Join AAUW at UH Mānoa and the Office of Civic and Community Engagement for a STEAM Machine Challenge
Wednesday, April 19th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Courtyard outside Dean Hall
Join us for a STEAM machine challenge! Participants will be challenged either individually or in pairs to squeeze toothpaste onto a toothbrush using only the materials provided. Bring along a friend and creatively take on this challenge.
| |
|
April AAUW at UH Mānoa Open Meeting
Monday, April 17th
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Via Zoom
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/99874106574
Meeting ID: 998 7410 6574
Passcode: AAUW
Our next open meeting will be on Monday, April 17th from 9:00 - 10:00 am via Zoom! Current RIO members and anyone interested in joining are welcome.
This will be an excellent opportunity to engage with fellow RIO members, hear about our intern team's current affairs, and let us know about what programming you would like to see us put on.
We hope to see you there!
| |
|
April will be a busy month for AAUW at UHM!
To make it easy, here is a calendar to keep track of all the events this month.
Stop by our table at the UHM campus center to meet some of our interns and hear about our team's current affairs, and let us know about what programming you would like to see us put on. To make it easy, here is a calendar to keep track of all the times we're on campus.
April 1 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Mānoa experience)
April 3 - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
April 5 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (SAAM resource fair)
April 11 - 8:30 am - 9:30 am
April 13 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Volunteer & Engagement fair)
April 17 - 9:00 - 10:00 am (Open Meeting via Zoom)
April 19 - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
April 28 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
| |
Sexual Assault Awareness Month | |
|
April is recognized as sexual assault awareness month (SAAM). This year theme is drawing connections: prevention demands equity. Drawing connections highlights the necessity to end all forms of oppression in order to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. Individuals and communities alike are encouraged to build racial and equity and respect. Throughout its 22 years, SAAM has brought attention to sexual violence and its impact on every individual, raising public awareness while educating communities on preventative measures.
To learn more about SAAM, visit the National Sexual Violence Resource Center's website.
| |
Join Us in Celebrating Earth Day! | |
|
This year, we celebrate April 22 as Earth day! As the world's largest environmental movement, Earth Day emphasizes the many things we as individuals can do to build a more sustainable life.
Learn more about Earth day 2023 and how you can make an impact here.
| |
Meet our newest AAUW at UH Mānoa intern! | |
|
Aloha, everyone! My name is Shayni Kaleikaūmakalani Mirafuentes and I am currently a junior majoring in Entrepreneurship, soon to be double majoring in Marketing, at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. I was born and raised here in O'ahu, Hawai'i, and am a Native Hawaiian which is a very important part of my identity. I have my own small business called Frozen Treats Hawai'i, which you can find @frozentreatshi on Instagram, and I make and sell candy grapes! I am grateful for the opportunity to be working for AAUW at UHM and am excited to bring fun and informational events to campus that relate to the organization's values and what we stand for. My goal in working with AAUW at UHM is to make a positive change in people's lives by showing them the importance of acknowledging and fighting for women's rights as well as inviting them to join our community that advocates for women's voices to be heard. Some of my hobbies over the years include a variety of arts and crafts such as making bead necklaces, resin letter keychains, drawing, painting, etc. But I also love reading manga/manhwa, watching anime, listening to music, and singing!
| |
|
Dress for Success for Men
Dress For Success is a great resource provided by the YWCA; women across O'ahu are eligible for job coaching, and assistance, and even lend out proper attire for an interview.
But what about for guys? There are many resources available for clothing, and counseling/career coaching. Many churches, and donation sites offer a similar service. School counselors are also great tools that can assist you in your interview preparation. One counselor stated, "Getting to talk to the kids is the best part of the job, it makes it all worth it." So don't be afraid to talk to your counselors, they would love to help, and hear from you!
There is good news, many of our UH campuses are starting their own closets. Most notably, UH West O'ahu has started its own closet available to its students to receive clothes and shoes. Even KCC has many donation boxes for graduation. KCC's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society provides a cheaper alternative to the costly graduation attire. Students can rent out caps and gowns, and borrow dress shirts and dresses. If you would like to donate, see Phi Theta Kappa's website for more, and contribute to the cause!
For more info, follow @KCCAAUW on Instagram!
| |
|
KCC Sustainability Fair
Join us for KCC's Sustainability Fair on April 11th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at KCC on the Great lawn!
| |
AAUW Honolulu Branch Updates | |
|
AAUW Honolulu was founded in 1905 as the College Club. Created to promote "the higher ideals of education among women," it became an official branch of the American Association of University Women in 1922.
Check out AAUW Honolulu's website to learn more.
| |
|
AAUW Honolulu Opportunity Deadlines
Tweet Coleman Aviation Scholarship deadline: April 30, 2023
Girls Talk Back application deadline: May 5, 2023
Career and Development Leadership Grant deadline: May 15, 2023
To learn more about the scholarships and eligibility criteria, visit the AAUW Honolulu website.
| | | | |
