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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Upcoming Events: November |
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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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Back to Recess
Outdoor Game Night
Wednesday, November 3, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
In-person at UH Mānoa Campus Center
Join us for wall-ball, four square, jump roping, hop scotch, and chalk art!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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Friday, November 12, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
On Zoom
Miss going out and dancing on the weekends? Join us for an evening of hip hop dance, taught by Nicolina Pascua, where we will be getting active and moving our bodies!
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Game, Art, and Self-Care Night
Wednesday, November 17, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
In-person at UH Mānoa Campus Center
Come join us for games, art, and some self-care! Meet new people and help us build a healthy and happy UH student body.
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Where Do We Live? Parenting Through Exploring Our ʻĀina
Saturday, December 4, 9:00 - 11:30 am
In-person at UH Mānoa
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For the second part in our "Where Do We Live?" series we want to engage parents and caregivers in a tangible experience of ʻāina as a community. ʻĀina’s influence cannot remain in the realm of theory, but must also be experienced through the senses. Join us as we explore ʻāina together in Mānoa Valley! The whole ʻohana is welcome and lunch bentos will be provided. |
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We Want to Hear From You! |
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Would you be interested in joining an AAUW at UH Mānoa Discord community?
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Would you be interested in attending Zoom meetings with the AAUW at UHM interns next semester?
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For the current semester, the AAUW at UHM interns meet weekly on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00am or 5:00-6:00pm HST. |
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We Asked a Friend: What are you grateful for? |
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We Asked a Friend is our new Q&A series. Each month, the AAUW at UHM team will be asking a question to share community voices. For November, with Thanksgiving coming up, we asked our friends: What are you grateful for?
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"I am thankful for my big sisters and my family."
Piper (Right)
"Mom, dad, grandpa, my aunties, and Elsa."
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Caroline E.
UH Mānoa Junior, Marine Biology
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"I am thankful for the wonderful people I have in my life.
I am thankful for the support I receive from those people on a daily basis.
I am thankful for the sea which gives me my purpose in life.
I am thankful for this world as it has brought me so many memories that I will cherish forever."
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Krista R.
UH Mānoa Senior, Anthropology & Journalism
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"I’m grateful for my friends’ dogs because I don’t have the responsibility of taking care of them but I get to love them just as much."
Krista is pictured with her friend Esther's dog, Ali Baba the Shih Tzu.
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By Kristina Estrada, AAUW at UH Mānoa Intern
Kristina's programs focus on wellness and healthy living.
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November is National Diabetes month. This year, the focus is on preventing diabetes. According to the CDC, 88 million people in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, but most of them don’t know they have it.
Some tips to manage and prevent diabetes are:
- Small steps are better than none. It is okay to start small in your goals.
- Eat balanced meals (vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates) and drink lots of water.
- It’s okay to get support and ask help from your loved ones and health care professionals.
- Get vaccinated! Those with diabetes are at higher risk for complications from COVID-19 or the flu.
- Try to get at least 30 minutes of movement 5 days a week. This can be broken up throughout the day! If you are feeling off, stop and take a break.
Being active can help us live longer and help prevent serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Other benefits to physical activity include lower blood pressure, healthy bones, muscles and joints, a strong heart, and better sleep.
Exercise also improves mental health and can reduce anxiety, depression, and negative mood. This is because physical activity can increase endorphin levels, which is the chemical produced by the brain and spinal cord that produces feelings of happiness and euphoria.
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Veterans Day is on November 11.
Did you know that women in the U.S. military were not allowed to serve in direct ground combat roles until 2015 (USO)?
As of 2020, approximately 10% of all veterans in the U.S. were women, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There are currently an estimated 108,199 male veterans and 12,808 female veterans living in Hawaiʻi.
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Many veterans experience mental health issues and related trauma. Sexual harassment and assault remain serious issues in the U.S. military, especially for women service members (AAUW). Organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union are advocating on behalf of survivors of military sexual violence by working to reform the military justice system (ACLU).
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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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Career and Leadership Development Grant Awardee Reunion and Netweaving Event
November 9, 2021, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
On Zoom
This online event will bring together former Career and Leadership Development Grant awardees to share how their grant empowered their professional goals.
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Hawaii Community Foundation
Graduate Scholarships
AAUW Honolulu provides funding to HCF for graduate studies.
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