The School of Pacific and Asian Studies (SPAS) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is proud to announce the launch of the Careers in Asia-Pacific Affairs (CAPA) initiative, a collaborative effort across multiple centers and departments to prepare students for dynamic careers that require expertise in the Asia-Pacific region. Funded by Title VI through the US Department of Education, the initiative is co-sponsored by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the East Asia National Resource Center, the Center for Pacific Island Studies, the Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs, and the Department of Asian Studies.
The Careers in Asia-Pacific Affairs Speaker Series is part of this broader CAPA Initiative. It brings speakers from different professions to campus to build bridges between students and future prospective employers. Check out the recent and upcoming speakers:
Diplomat and Special Agent: From Kailua to the Foreign Service
Speaker: Larry Chun (Special Agent, Diplomatic Security Service, US Department of State)
August 30, 2023 at 3:00–4:30 pm HST (hybrid, 258 Moore Hall and online)
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Public Diplomacy: Telling America’s Story, Connecting People, and Shaping Foreign Policy
Speaker: Mireille Zieseniss (Public Diplomacy Advisor, US Indo-Pacific Command)
September 20, 223 at 3:00–4:30 pm HST (hybrid, 258 Moore Hall and online)
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Think Tank Careers: Policy, Communications, and Project Management
Speakers: Elina Noor (Senior Fellow, Asia Program, Carnegie Endowment of International Peace); Keoni Williams (Information and Publications Officer, Pacific Islands Development Program, East-West Center); Jesslyn Cheong (Senior Program Officer, Pacific Forum International)
October 24, 2023 at 3:00–4:30 pm HST (hybrid, 258 Moore Hall and online)
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A Conversation with Dr. James Viernes and Ulamila Cagivanua
Speakers: Dr. James Viernes (Deputy Director, Pacific Islands Development Program) and Ulamila Cagivanua (Pacific Islands Development Program)
Wednesday, February 7 at 3:00–4:30 pm HST (hybrid, 258 Moore Hall and online)
Working with Climate Change and Sustainability in the Asia-Pacific
Speaker: Ken Haig (Head, Energy & Environmental Policy, Asia-Pacific & Japan, Amazon Web Services)
Wednesday, April 17 at 3:00–4:00 pm HST (hybrid, 258 Moore Hall and online)
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If you have questions about the Careers in Asia-Pacific Affairs Speaker Series, please contact cipa@hawaii.edu.