Student Employment

Celebrating National Student Employment Week

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National Student Employment Week: April 2026

National Student Employment Week (NSEW) is an annual event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of student employees across the United States. In 2026, NSEW is scheduled for April 12th to 18th.

Celebrating UH Hilo Student Employees Across Campus!

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of KHUOK and Hale Kuamoʻo

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of Mookini Library

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of Language Lab

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employee of Campus Centerʻs Mailroom

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of FYE and Kīpukaʻs Native Hawaiian Student Center

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of Study Abroad

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of Disability Services and Veteran Services

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of Student Life Center

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employee Lifeguards of Student Life Center

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of Campus Center

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employee of Lava Landing

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of Financial Aid Office

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of the Office of the Registrar

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of Admissions Office

Mahalo picture featuring Student Employees of Career Services

Supervisors Messages of Appreciation!

A Message to Hale Kuamoʻo Student Employees- Kamaka Frasco, Nāmaka Ellis-Tingle, and Kamilei Kahanaoi (Pictured Below Left):

He mahalo palena ʻole kēia i ko ka Hale Kuamoʻo (@halekuamoo) mau limahana haumāna SECE ʻo Kamaka Frasco, Nāmaka Ellis-Tingle, a me Kamilei Kahanaoi. I nā makahiki he ʻekolu i hala, ua lewa nā kuleana a pau i hoʻokuleana ʻia iā ʻoukou, e laʻa hoʻi me ka hoʻomalele ʻana i nā kumuwaiwai ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, ka haku noʻeau ʻana i nā hua kūlelepaho, a pēlā pū ke kākoʻo mau ʻana i nā limahana ʻē aʻe. I loko nō o ke kia nui ʻana o ke keʻena holoʻokoʻa i ka hana, ʻo ia paʻa nō ia o ka pilina ma waena o kākou ma ka hana a ma nā hanana kūikawā. Mahalo nui iā ʻoukou, a kau nui ko mākou noʻonoʻo i ka hoʻomau ʻana i kā kākou mau hana maikaʻi e ola ai ka ʻike a ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!
Translated: This is a huge thank you to Hale Kuamoʻo (@halekuamoo) SECE student workers Kamaka Frasco, Nāmaka Ellis-Tingle, and Kamilei Kahanaoi. In the past three years, all the responsibilities that have been assigned to you have been taken away, such as leaving Hawaiian language resources, creating artistic products, and also supporting other workers. Even though the entire office is focused on work, it is the bond between us at work and at special events. Thank you very much, and our thoughts are focused on continuing our good works to keep the knowledge and language of Hawaiʻi alive!
-Kekailiko Medeiros

Picture collage of Hale Kuamoʻo Student Employees. Top left picture if students standing in front of the Hawaiian flag. Top Right picture of the students at an event. The middle pictures are individual pictures of each student employee- Kamaka, Nāmaka, and Kamilei. The bottom picture is of the entire Hale Kuamoʻo team in their office.Hale Kuamoʻo Student Employees Kamaka Frasco, Nāmaka Ellis-Tingle, and Kamilei Kahanaoi

Picture of Hale 'Ōlelo student employee Wainohia Peloso standing in front Hawaiian LiteratureHale 'Ōlelo student employee Wainohia Peloso

A message to Wainohia Peloso (Pictured Above Right):

Eia ʻo Wainohia Peloso, he limahana haumāna ʻo ia i kūpaʻa ma ka hana o ka mālama maikaʻi ʻana i ka lumi waihona puke o Haleʻōlelo. Mahalo nui ʻia nō kāu mau hana a pau, e Wainohia!
Translated: Here’s Wainohia Peloso, our student employee who is dedicated to taking care of our Haleʻōlelo library! Mahalo for all you do Wainohia!
-Lehua Miller

Bubble Boba Bonanza- Student Appreciation Event

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Top of image shows title "Bubble Boba Bonanza", to the right is a Panda drinking a Boba drink, Far right is the Career Services logo and Campus Center logo. Under that is a banner across the image, "Celebrate Student Employment Week". On the sides of the banner are bubbles with a panda at the bottom right that is blowing bubbles. Image shows a collage of four pictures each depicting students enjoying the Bubble Boba Bonanza in celebration of National Student Employment Week.

Ways to Show Student Employees Your Appreciation- Using the 5 Love Languages

Receiving Gifts:

  • New opportunities & challenges
  • Bring food and snacks (department potluck; appreciation luncheon)
  • Nominate them for SEOTY awards!

Words of Affirmation:

  • Provide feedback and mentorship
  • Recognize SE and what they do
  • Offer an evaluation of the workplace
  • Say “Thank You” throughout the year

Physical Touch:

  • High Fives/ Knuckles
  • Elbow bump
  • Ankle or Foot shake

Acts of Service:

  • Provide support
  • Offer to write a letter of recommendation (on LinkedIn too!)
  • Keep students interests in mind & provide career opportunities
  • Provide professional/ skill development directed towards SE interests

Quality Time:

  • Team building/ bonding
  • Appreciation board (All SE participate)
  • Create a tradition: End of semester office lunches, Friday coffees, etc.
  • One on ones” Ask your SE how school is going (allow them to be seen as someone outside of the workplace)