“Some of the best years of my life, I spent at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. I will always support UH Hilo because I am an extremely proud graduate! I believe wholeheartedly that my years spent there, prepared me well for law school, my legal career, but more importantly for life.”
Jennifer Zelko
UH Hilo Alumni Board of Directors, President
Alumni & Friends Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UH Hilo Alumni and Friends Association?
The Alumni and Friends Association is the mechanism through which the University of Hawaii at Hilo can communicate with and serve alumni, and the alumni can communicate with and serve the university.
Who governs the Alumni Association?
The Board of Directors shall consist of fifteen members elected as provided in the bylaws and the immediate past president. Members represent various geographic areas and decades. The immediate past president, if the term for which he/she was elected to the Board has expired, shall be a member of the Board the next succeeding year. The Board based upon the recommendations of a nominating committee fills vacant positions. The directors meet at least four times a year and serve three-year terms.
How is information communicated?
The UH Hilo Alumni and Friends Newsletter is published and mailed to alumni. Information is collected from a variety of sources including faculty, staff, students and alumni. The Director of Alumni Affairs serves as editor of the publication. We also send out a weekly e-news and post to Facebook.
What are the benefits of belonging to the Alumni and Friends Association?
Besides the benefit of supporting the university community your membership gives you the opportunity to take advantage of member exclusive offers from community organizations and businesses as a thank you for your support. See the list of member benefits.
Also as a member of the Alumni and Friends Association you will automatically be a member of the University of Hawaii Alumni Association (UHAA). See a list of UHAA benefits.
How can I become a member?
All membership forms are processed by the University of Hawaiʻi Alumni Association (UHAA), which is the Umbrella organization of the UH System. You can join the Alumni and Friends Association by calling or faxing the Alumni Office at
- Tel: (808) 974-7501 or 974-7643
- Fax: (808) 974-7691
We’ll send you a form. Or send us your name, address, phone number and year of graduation to, 200 W. Kawili St. Hilo. HI 96720-4091. There is an annual fee for membership.
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