Photos: Fun photo booth and cookie contest were highlights of Chancellor’s Holiday Celebration

Posted on December 12, 2017November 22, 2025 by Staff

Members of the UH Hilo ʻohana took some time from the hustle and bustle of the season to enjoy some cookies and fun at Chancellor’s Holiday Celebration.

Photos by Bob Douglas for UH Hilo Stories.

Chancellor Marcia Sakai hosted the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo holiday celebration on Friday. There was fun with dressing up in “ugly or festive” Christmas wear, a photo booth and cookie contest. A good time was had by all.

Marcia Sakai and vice chancellors in holiday hats. — At holiday celebration (clockwide from bottom right) Interim Chancellor Marcia Sakai, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Farrah-Marie Gomes, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Ken Hon, and Interim Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs Kalei Rapoza.

Chancellor gives winner a large gift basket. — Winner of the cookie contest was Lydia Mukai (right), an office assistant in housing. At left is Interim Chancellor Marcia Sakai.

Photo booth with UH Hilo staff, wearing holiday hats.

Staff member with antlers and gift basket.

A member of the staff and her son in hats.

A staff member and young boy in photo booth.

More photos on Interim Chancellor’s Blog.

Photos by Bob Douglas, a local artist, photographer, and sometimes part-time student who volunteers his photography skills to the Office of the Chancellor and UH Hilo Stories.

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Photos: Fun photo booth and cookie contest were highlights of Chancellor’s Holiday Celebration

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