Kīpuka
Vision Statement
The Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center’s vision is to ensure a Hawaiian place of learning at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. Kīpuka promotes Native Hawaiian student success through the provision of culturally appropriate and responsive student support services and activities; supports the academic development and success of Native Hawaiians by promoting learning environments that are culturally responsive and appropriate; and implements community and cultural programs to increase educational opportunities for Native Hawaiians within Hawaiian and Pacific communities.
Staff
Director
Student Development Coordinator
Technology & Education Specialist
Uluākea Facilitator; Lecturer, Hawaiian Studies
FYE Peer Mentorship Coordinator
FYE Peer Mentorship Coordinator
Fiscal Specialist
Returning and Transfer Student Concierge
Hoʻolana Student Success Coordinator
Education Technology Specialist
Kīpuka Spaces
- Office Hours
- Monday-Friday (7:45am - 4:30pm)
- Kalākaua Technology Lab Hours
- Closed for renovation
- Kīpuka Pop-up at ʻAlahonua Hours:
- Monday-Thursday (10:00am - 6:00pm, Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm)
- Kīpuka Pop-up at Kanilehua:
- Monday-Thursday (12:00pm - 6:00pm, Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm)
- The Loft
- Monday-Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm)
- Facility Policy & Request
- Please submit a request using UH Hilo Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center spaces at least two weeks in advance of scheduled event. Please contact us at (808) 932-7418 or email us at kipuka@hawaii.edu if you have questions.
