Category: Featured Events

Poster: In the time of climate change. Three examples of artwork to be shown, all paintings

UH Hilo sponsored art exhibit: “In the Time of Climate Change,” at Wailoa Center, Hilo, July 7-27

Posted on July 5, 2023July 10, 2023 by Staff

At the Hilo climate change exhibition, artists visualize the state of the planet and the existential cross-roads confronting local communities and nations of the world.

UH Hilo History Club asks for lāʻi and lei donations for project honoring leprosy patients of Kalaupapa

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by Staff

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, the group will be gathering to make more tī-leaf lei for the project at 1:00 to 5:00p.m. on the lānai at Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center.

Pride Month: Student club Pride Hilo preps for upcoming Hawai‘i Island LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival, June 24

Posted on June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 by Staff

UH Hilo students and staff are welcome to fill out the volunteer form and walk with the student club Pride Hilo in the parade and/or help table at the festival.

(Rainbow colors on flyer) HILO COMMUNIY PLAYERS PRESENT QUEER AND QUESTIONING AN LGBTQIA25+ VARIETY SHOW CELEBRATING EVERY COLOR OF THE RAINBOW JUNE 16, 2023 7:30 PM UH HILO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ONE NIGHT ONLY HOSTED BY PALEHUA (with photo of glam person with heavy make up) A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO HAWAII ISLAND LGBTQ+ PRIDE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.HILOPLAYERS.ORG

“Queer & Questioning: An LGBTQIA2S+ Variety Show,” June 16, UH Hilo Performing Arts Center

Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 by Staff

Come one, come all to the fabulous Queer & Questioning LGBTQIA2S+ Variety Show, hosted by the one and only drag queen sensation, Palehua!

Tarsi Vunidilo, Jowan Sillil and Jackie Armijo stand for photo next to display cases in Mookini Library.

UH Hilo anthropology class creates museum quality exhibit at Mookini Library, on view through June 8

Posted on May 17, 2023May 22, 2023 by Staff

Exhibit connects UH Hilo community to the anthropology dept. collections, which consist of archaeological, anthropological, and historical materials excavated and collected since the 1950s.

Large open-air venue with curved rooftop, graduates in red are seated, family and friends in bleachers.

UH Hilo 2023 Spring Commencement coming up May 13, drama professor and alumna Justina Mattos is keynote speaker

Posted on May 4, 2023November 30, 2023 by Staff

500 students have petitioned for degrees and/or certificates and for various post-graduate credentials, including the university’s first graduates of the aeronautical sciences program.

Community invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Edith Kanaka‘ole, May 6, UH Hilo campus

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Staff

Public is invited to come celebrate Aunty Edith’s life and legacy: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center, and then 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Edith Kanaka‘ole Hall, UH Hilo campus.

Commemorative quarter with image of Edith Kanaka‘ole. Words: United States Mint, American Women Quarters Program Edith Kanaka‘ole Quarter Event.

U.S. Mint announces May 6 Hilo event to celebrate release of Edith Kanaka‘ole Quarter

Posted on April 13, 2023May 1, 2023 by Staff

A commemorative quarter honoring former UH instructor and late legendary kumu hula Edith Kanaka‘ole (1913–1979) was released into circulation in March by the U.S. Mint.