About 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
FYE Peer Mentorship Coordinator
FYE Peer Mentorship Coordinator
Fiscal Specialist
Returning and Transfer Student Concierge
Hoʻolana Student Success Coordinator
Educational Technology Specialist
Paieie Student Development Facilitator
Kuleana and Community Curriculum Developer
Curriculum Development Coordinator
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)
- Haleʻōlelo Library
- Monday - Friday (10:00am - 2:00pm)
- 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.
