UH System News Image of the Week: UH Hilo Zentangle workshop

The image, by Director of the Center for Global Education and Exchange Carolina Lam, captures intricate design collaboratively created by UH Hilo students during International Education Week.

Eight squares of intricate patterns rest on table top.


Carolina Lam casual portrait at event, shaka.
Carolina Lam at International Education Week event, Nov. 2025. (Courtesy photo)

This week’s UH News Image of the Week is from University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Carolina Lam, director of the Center for Global Education and Exchange.

“During UH Hilo’s International Education Week, participants in the Zentangle & Meditation workshop contributed individual tiles that, when placed together, formed a single harmonious image,” says Lam. “The artwork represents how every person brings their own story, style, and energy, yet collectively we shape the vibrant and supportive UH Hilo community.”

More photos from the Zentangle and Mindfulness Workshop

During a week of activities for International Education Week, Nov. 17-21, 2025, Tuesday brought the Zentangle and Mindfulness Workshop. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. This event was hosted by Val Odachi, certified Zentangle instructor (far left in lower left photo).

See more photos of the activities held during International Education Week:

Photos: International Education Week at UH Hilo! Five days of education, art, food, sharing events

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