Wailau: Storytelling at UH Hilo

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

Types of Storytellers


UH faculty member


UH staff member


UH student


UH alumnus


Community member

Please contact Justina Mattos with questions about Wailau.