A UH Mānoa RIO and Office of Civic and Community Engagement Program |
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The American Association of University Women at UH Mānoa (AAUW at UHM) is and will continue to be active for the 2021-22 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 equality in society by providing the tools necessary for women to gain economic security, to pursue their education, and advocate for women's rights.
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!
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AAUW at UH Mānoa's events are kindly sponsored by
the UH Mānoa Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE)
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Where Do We Live? Parenting Through Exploring Our ʻĀina |
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Postponed until Spring 2022
The second part in our "Where Do We Live?" series has been postponed until the next semester. Stay tuned for updates on this and our other Spring 2022 events, which will be shared in our next newsletter and on our Instagram. We hope you'll join us!
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We Asked a Friend: Holiday Traditions |
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Happy holidays from AAUW at UH Mānoa!
The fall semester is flying by, and we're looking forward to winter break. For our December newsletter, we asked our friends: "What is your favorite winter or holiday tradition?"
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Kristina T.
Marine Biology Major
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"One of my favorite holiday traditions is opening presents with my parents and sister on Christmas morning while we’re still all in pajamas! We spend quality time together before we start cooking and preparing for a larger holiday party with other family members." |
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"My favorite holiday season is definitely Christmas time! During December my family and I do tons of baking to give to our friends and family. We also have a tradition of opening presents on the 24th and going surfing Christmas morning." |
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Debbie
"Spending time with extended family centered around sharing meals together and celebrating Korean 'Jesa,' which is a memorial ceremony for one’s ancestors."
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Jena F.
Communication Major (M.A. Program)
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"My favorite New Year's tradition is making homemade mandoo with my family. We’ve been doing it since we were able to talk. There’s about 20 of us who sit around a table wrapping mandoo and talking story." |
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Robianne T.
Molecular Bioscience & Biotechnology Major
"I think a tradition I have with my family is doing advent which is a thing my mom has been doing since I was a child and she continues to do this into my adulthood. We start to boil mulling spice which contains cloves, orange peel, cinnamon, and other spices which fill the air with the smell of the holidays. We’ll circle around together drinking eggnog putting the decorations on the tree. Every holiday season we make bollos which is a Belizean dish that is a form of a tamale but with beans and wrapped in a banana leaf. We all celebrate together and eat this on Christmas and New Year's Eve."
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Solimar H.
Botany Major (M.S. Program)
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"My favorite holiday season tradition is making Panamanian tamales with my family! We usually make tamales for the Nochebuena party, the night before Christmas, which is usually our biggest one of the holiday season!" |
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Julia A.
Engineering Major
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"My favorite holiday tradition is flying to Kauaʻi to see my family." |
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Giving the gift of food is a great way to cut down on holiday spending—and who doesn't want to receive food? The AAUW at UHM interns have shared some recipes for you to try this holiday season, that would make great gifts for family, friends, or yourself! #TreatYourself |
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Kristina shared fun recipes for Magical Pretzels, Hot Chocolate Truffles, and more!
Magical Pretzels - Kristina says her mom makes these every year, and the whole family LOVES them.
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Susannah shared recipes from India for Kajjikayalu and Chekkalu:
Kajjikayalu is a sweet, stuffed, deep fried pastry. Susannah's family makes a version filled with shredded coconut and spices.
Chekkalu is a savory/salty, spicy, crunchy chip-like snack.
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Rebecca shared a recipe for Swedish Christmas Toffee:
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Sammi shared her mom's favorite recipe for Sugared Pecans:
Ingredients: 2 egg whites, pinch of salt, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 cup sugar, 3 and 1/2 cups whole pecans, sprinkle of cinnamon
Place butter or margarine in a 15" x 10" x 1" baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees until melted, about 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile in a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Add the sugar and salt; beat. Fold in the pecans. Pour over butter and toss to coat. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Ronja shared her recipe for German Vanillekipferl:
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 cup ground almonds, 1/2 cup sugar, 2/3 - 7/8 cup butter, powdered sugar for coating
Combine all dry ingredients; beat in butter. Take chunks of dough and roll them into 2 cm wide and 5 cm long rolls. Pinch the ends/taper the ends and place these on an un-greased baking sheet, in a crescent shape. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. Sprinkle powder sugar over them and enjoy!
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AAUW Honolulu Branch Updates |
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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.
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AAUW Honolulu Undergraduate Scholarships
AAUW Honolulu will accept undergraduate scholarship applications beginning January 1, 2022. To learn more about the scholarships and eligibility criteria, see the flyer linked below.
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Hawaii Community Foundation
Graduate Scholarships
AAUW Honolulu provides funding to HCF for graduate studies.
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