Wailau
Wailau is a series of themed storytelling events that build connections between members of our campus and wider community that go deeper than the roles we hold and honor our complex, fragile, fascinating and brave selves. Each event explores a different theme and we seek to showcase five storytellers - a UH faculty member, UH staff member, UH student, UH alum, and a community member.
UH Hilo students play a major role in staging Wailau, from operating lights, sound and cameras, to participating as hosts and storytellers. A student committee determines Wailau themes, reviews story submissions and selects storytellers.
Past Wailau Events
- February 2021 Wailau Theme: The Importance of Communication in Love
- April 2021 Wailau Theme: A Just World
- Fall 2021 Wailau Theme: Getting From Point A to Point B
- Spring 2022 Wailau Theme: Tales of Misunderstanding
- Fall 2022 Wailau Theme: New Beginnings
- Spring 2023 Wailau Theme: Ripples
- Fall 2023 Wailau Theme: Dreams
- Spring 2024 Wailau Theme: Why Not?
Types of Storytellers
UH faculty member
UH staff member
UH student
UH alumnus
Community member
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