VNR: UH Mānoa kicks off fall semester with Welina Mānoa event

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WHAT: The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa hosted its annual Welina Mānoa First Day of School Kick-Off to celebrate the start of the fall 2025 semester. The event featured a resource fair, ʻono food, entertainment, games and prize giveaways.

WHO: More than 4,000 UH Mānoa haumāna (students), faculty and staff participated, and more than 50 campus departments and programs showcased resources and opportunities.

WHY: Welina Mānoa is designed to welcome new and returning students, connect them with the many resources, activities and opportunities available on campus and to foster community connection at the start of the academic year.

WHEN: Monday, August 25

WHERE: Legacy Path, Kuykendall Lawn and the Campus Center Courtyard

Visit this website for more information: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/welinamanoa/new-student-orientation/first-day-of-school-kick-off/ 

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VIDEO:

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Video of Welina Mānoa First Day of School Kick-Off

SOUNDBITES:

Vassilis Syrmos, UH Mānoa Interim Provost

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“Here at Mānoa it is all about the student experience. So this first day, that event, Welina Mānoa brings all our students together here on Campus Center and on the path. We see our students back on campus. We are excited to have them. They're gonna have an unbelievable experience.”

James Taylor, UH Mānoa senior majoring in travel industry management

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“It's definitely valuable to know the resources the campus provides—all the different departments, all the important offices like financial aid, and all little fun little departments to go check out. Different majors to potentially decide on. It will definitely help any new student or even returning students figure out what they want to do in the future.”