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 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 six 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!
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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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Join AAUW at UH Mānoa and the Office of Civic and Community Engagement for a Virtual Talk about Teach for America!
Tuesday, November 22
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Via Zoom
The American Association of University Women at UH Mānoa (AAUW at UHM) and the Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE) are hosting a virtual talk with guest speaker, Haley Churchill. She is currently a junior at UHM and pursuing a degree in Psychology. She is also the Campus Ambassador for Teach for America Hawai'i and as Campus Ambassador at UHM, she shares about opportunities offered by Teach for America Hawai'i for students who are interested in educational equality and making a difference in locally under-served schools.
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Join AAUW at UH Mānoa and the Office of Civic and Community Engagement for the STEAM Machine Challenge!
Tuesday, November 29th
2:30 pm- 5:00 pm
Campus Center Dining Room 203AB
Did you know that women, on average, make 82 cents to a man's dollar?
Sign up for the STEAM Machine Challenge hosted by the American Association of University Women at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The task is to build a machine with the materials provided and for your machine to put a quarter (representing 82 cents) into a piggy bank.
Individuals (to be placed on a random team) or teams of 3-5 people (with at least 50% women) are welcome to enter.
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Join AAUW at UH Mānoa and the Office of Civic and Community Engagement for a Food Allergy Talk Story Event!
Friday, December 2nd
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
QLC 411
The American Association of University Women at UH Mānoa (AAUW at UHM) and the Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE) are hosting an in-person talk story event run by our very own AAUW intern Megan Wettlaufer! This event is so people can form a community with others with any degree of food sensitivity. You don't have to have a food-related allergy, everyone is welcome to join and listen and learn!
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November will be a busy month for AAUW at UHM!
To make it easy, here is a calendar to keep track of all the events we have this month.
November 15 - 1:30 - 2:30 pm - Open RIO meeting (via Zoom)
November 16 - 8:00 - 9:00 am - Open RIO meeting (via Zoom)
November 18 - 9:00 - 10:00 am - stop by our table at UHM campus center
November 21 - 10:00 - 11:00 am - stop by our table at UHM campus center
November 22 - 10:00 - 11:00 - Teach for America presentation
November 28 - 2:30 - 5:00 - STEAM Machine Challenge
November 29 - 1:00 - 2:00 - stop by our table at UHM campus center
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We Want to Hear From You! | |
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We, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), as an organization, want to better serve you!
Please take our 5-minute feedback form to help us plan events and activities that would interest you.
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National American Indian Heritage Month | |
National American Indian Heritage Month or more commonly known as Native American Heritage month is celebrated from November 1 through November 30. | |
Native American Heritage month was declared the month of November by President George H. W. Bush on August 3. 1990. This month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also a time to educate the general public about tribes and to raise awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present. For more information click here. | |
We Asked a Friend: Thanksgiving Edition | |
For this month's edition of We Asked a Friend, we asked the members of our AAUW at UHM intern team: What are you thankful for? | | |
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Ronja
Marine Biology Major
| I have a long list of things that I am thankful for. Here are some of the top ones: being surrounded by supportive friends and family, going to college and access to higher education, my health (physical and mental well-being), the activities that give me joy (including running, hiking, swimming, and scuba diving), music, fungi, and the incredible nature that surrounds us here. As I finish up my undergraduate degree, I am also reminded of how grateful I am for the lessons that I have learned during my time at this institution and the amazing community of peers and mentors that have carried me through my time here. | |
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Susannah
Philosophy Graduate Student
| I am thankful for the people and relationships that sustain me: my family, friends, classmates, co-workers, mentors, and those advocating for equity and liberation in their respective places of influence in society. | |
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Liza
Communications Graduate Student
| I am thankful for my friends! They are always there for me and lend a helping hand. This year has been tough for me emotionally and mentally, and I am grateful for the open communication, support, and encouragement I receive from them and vice versa. | |
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Chloe
Communications Major
| I am thankful for so many things. The amazing and supportive people in my life, like my family, my friends, and my classmates. Being able to attend college in a beautiful place like Hawai’i and activities like reading, diving, and sailing. | |
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Megan W.
Marine Biology Major
I am very thankful for many things in my life. I am grateful to be surrounded by a supportive and encouraging community, as well as access to a college education in a beautiful place. I am grateful for my ability to explore nature in a variety of ways including hiking, diving, and skiing. I am also very appreciative of the ability and time to explore creative interests such as painting, baking, and reading. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season filled with love and laughter!
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Juria Y.
Forensics Science Major
I have a lot to be thankful for, I am most thankful to be alive and surrounded by loving family and incredible friends who genuinely support me, understand me, and give me advice. I am appreciative of every life event I have had up to this point, good things or tough times have helped me become the person I am today. I appreciate my college education and the road ahead of me. Although the route may not be linear, I believe I will succeed. Cheers to many more blessings ahead.
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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.
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Career and Leadership Development Grant Awardee Reunion | |
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Wednesday, November 30
5:30 pm - 7:00
Via Zoom
This online event will bring together former Career and Leadership Development Grant awardees to share how their grant empowered their professional goals.
RSVP by Friday, November 25th
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