What’s up this week @Manoa – January 20, 2025

Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Andrews Outdoor Theatre, February 19, 1964. Miyamoto Photograph Collection, UH Mānoa Library
Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa’s Andrews Outdoor Theatre, February 19, 1964. Miyamoto Photograph Collection, UH Mānoa Library

January 20, 2025

Important Dates

  • January 20: Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 21: Deadline to
    • Register for a course
    • Register to audit a course
    • Change course grading mode & variable credits
    • Drop a course for 100% tuition refund
    • Submit Change of major/minor requests for spring 2025

UH News

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Events

Campus Center and Student Life

View all Campus Center Board Activities Council events or view all Student Life events

Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha 2025

Arts and Culture

View all Art events or all of the Theatre and Dance events

Academic

View all Academic events

Community

View all Community events

Athletics

  • Women’s Basketball
    • vs UC Davis (Pride Night) • Thursday, January 23 • 7:00pm • Stan Sheriff Center
    • vs UC Irvine (Beeman’s Bigger Bash) • Saturday, January 25 • 7:00pm • Stan Sheriff Center
  • Women’s Water Polo – Rainbow Invitational
    • vs LMU • Friday, January 24 • 7:00pm • Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex
    • vs Biola University • Saturday, January 25 • 12:00pm • Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex
    • vs Arizona State • Saturday, January 25 • 6:00pm • Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex
  • Women’s Tennis
    • vs CSUN • Saturday, January 25 • 11:00am • UH Tennis Complex

View all Athletics events

Mānoa Opportunities

KTUH calling for Student Bands for KTUH Musical Love Letter Event

KTUH invites student bands and DJs to perform at the Valentine’s Day “Musical Love Letter” concert on February 14, 6:00pm–8:00pm. Submit your application by February 5 to perform.

UH Venture Competition 25th Anniversary Registration Now Open!

This year’s winners will receive $25K* in cash! Register here. The deadline to register is February 7. *conditions apply.

Earn Thousands in Scholarships!

Apply to become a PACE Leader, get hands-on leadership skills, develop your soft skills, and more! The application deadline is January 31.

Financial Support for Graduate Studies/Research in Chinese Culture

The Chun Ku & Soo Yong Huang Foundation Fund supports study in areas of importance to China. Search STAR Scholarship; keywords Huang Foundation to apply by February 15.

Tria Kerkvliet Southeast Asia Studies Graduate Fellowship

PhDs finishing their dissertation writing related to Southeast Asia could receive $1500 for 2025–2026. Preference for History or Political Science candidates. Apply by February 15 via STAR Scholarship: keyword Kerkvliet.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

The 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship call is open! SURF provides valuable research experience in actionable science, with a stipend and professional development. Visit SURF webpages for additional details or to learn about opportunities.

$20,000 for STEM Graduate Students

The Quad Fellowship elevates participants’ use of STEM for social good while connecting them with a network of accomplished minds in related fields, government, and society. Apply by March 3rd.

Tyler Fellowship for Undergraduate Students ($1,000–$5,000)

UROP invites UH Mānoa students planning to conduct mentored research/creative work abroad in Summer 2025 to submit a proposal and request funding for materials, travel, stipend, etc. Attend an information session!

ForagerOne for Undergraduate Students

Are you a UH Mānoa student interested in doing research/creative work but don’t have a mentor? UROP invites UH Mānoa students to create a ForagerOne profile to network with potential research/creative work mentors. Attend an information session to learn more!

Entering Research and Creative Work (ERC) Funding for Undergraduate Students ($1,500–$3,000)

UROP invites UH Mānoa students with little to no research/creative work experience to submit a simple application (no proposal required!) with a mentor to receive an hourly stipend and explore what doing research/creative work is like. Fall/Spring application cycles available. Attend an information session to learn more!

Project Funding for Undergraduate Students ($5,000–$10,000)

UROP invites UH Mānoa students planning to conduct mentored research/creative work to submit a proposal and request funding for materials, travel, stipend, etc. Fall/Spring application cycles available. Attend an information session to learn more!

Presentation Funding for Undergraduate Students ($2,000–$5,000)

UROP invites UH Mānoa students interested in sharing their mentored research/creative work at a local, national, or international conference/event to submit a proposal and request funding for travel, stipend, etc. UROP encourages applying 3 months prior to the presentation date. Attend an information session to learn more!

UROP Hybrid Information Sessions

UROP invites UH Mānoa students, faculty, and staff to learn about all of our funding opportunities and resources! We will have 3 different sessions, including a general overview and workshops on how to submit a successful application. Registration is required.

Kickstarting and Managing Research and Creative Work Module

UROP is hosting a professional development module to help UH Mānoa students start exploring research/ or creative work. We will cover topics such as how to find and work effectively with a mentor, effective time management, library resources, and more! Registration is required.

Responsible Conduct of Research Module

UROP is hosting a professional development module to introduce UH Mānoa students to responsible conduct of research (RCR) — a standard practice for all research/creative work. We will cover topics including what RCR is and its importance in all disciplines, followed by real-life case studies. Registration is required.

Resources

Visit the Student Success website for a complete list of resources available to support wellness and academic needs including mental health services, academic advising, tutoring, veteran services, campus employment, career planning and more.

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