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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Important Dates

  • Until December 1, Fall 2022 Commencement:Online registration begins
  • Until October 31 by 4:00 p.m. (HST): Deadline to drop a course with a “W” grade

Full Fall 2022 Academic Calendar

News

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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.

Events

Campus Center and Student Life

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

Study Abroad Informational Meetings

View all Study Abroad events

Arts and Culture

  • Chinee, Japanee, All Mix Up
    Wednesday, September 21 – Saturday, September 24 at 7:30pm • Sunday, September 25 at 2:00pm • Earle Ernst Lab

View all Art events or View all Theatre and Dance events

Academic

View all Academic events

Community

View all Community events

Athletics

  • Women’s Volleyball
    • vs UC Davis
      Friday, September 23 • 7:00pm • Stan Sheriff Center
    • vs UC Riverside
      Saturday, September 24 • 7:00pm • Stan Sheriff Center

View all Athletics events

Mānoa Opportunities

Enter your bright idea in the UH Breakthrough Innovation Challenge

The Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the College of Engineering and the School of Law, is hosting the 2022 UH Breakthrough Innovation Challenge. Students who enter this entrepreneurial competition will describe their idea in a 2-minute video entry. Qualifying finalists will receive business coaching, and present their idea to a live audience for the chance to win up to $1,000. This Challenge is open to all current, degree-seeking UH students from any discipline of study. Registration is open at http://pace.shidler.hawaii.edu/bic

New Opportunity for UH-Affiliated Tech Startups

The Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC) is recruiting UH-affiliated technology startup companies for its HITIDE (Hawaiʻi Technology Innovation Ecosystem) Fall ’22 cohort. Companies will receive up to $50K in seed funding as well as customized education, resources, mentoring and other opportunities to advance their science-based, impact-driven technologies. Applications are due by Oct. 3 and up to five (5) cohort members will be selected on a rolling basis. For more information, visit hitide.research.hawaii.edu or email hitide@hawaii.edu.

Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship

The Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship Foundation is accepting 2023–2024 applications. The award is for 1–2 years of study in Japan, $30,000 scholarship, plus $15,000 annual allowance which will cover tuition and one-time roundtrip from Honolulu to Japan. Open to U.S. citizens enrolled in a UHMānoa graduate program and studying subject area(s) leading to better understanding between Japan and the U.S. RSVP to myokomichi@jashawaii.org to
join the orientation Zoom session on September 23rd at 2pm.

International Graduate Student Conference Call for Abstracts

The East-West Center invites graduate students and young professionals from all fields to submit abstracts for the 22nd annual International Graduate Student Conference. The February 2023 conference, Recovery and Resilience in a Changing World, will focus on broadening the understanding and analysis of challenges pertaining to the Asia-Pacific region. Submission deadline for abstracts and a non-technical summary for presentations or poster talks is September 30, 2022.

East-West Center Funding & Education Programs

East-West Center (EWC) scholarships, fellowships and affiliate programs provide funding and affordable housing for UH Mānoa graduate students from over 40 countries, Hawaiʻi, and across the U.S. EWC Education Programs are designed to foster a shared sense of community and develop the leadership skills and Asia Pacific regional literacy needed for cooperation and community building among nations. Learn about the various EWC funding and educational opportunities available. Register for an upcoming virtual info session on October 6th, 3:00–4:00 pm HST.

UROP Opportunities

New Entering Research & Creative Work (ERC) Funding for Undergraduate Students ($1,500-$3,000)

UROP coordinates and promotes research and creative work opportunities for UHM undergraduate students in all disciplines. UROP invites students who are conducting or have conducted faculty-mentored research or creative work to submit a proposal for Presentation Funding, which provides funds to present their project or perform at a local, national, or international conference/event, in-person or virtually. UROP strongly encourages interested students to apply three months prior to the event. Register to attend information sessions! Learn about other opportunities offered by UROP!

Project Funding for Undergraduate Students ($5,000-$10,000): Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP )

UROP coordinates and promotes research and creative work opportunities for UHM undergraduate students in all disciplines. UROP invites students who are conducting or have conducted faculty-mentored research or creative work to submit a proposal for Presentation Funding, which provides funds to present their project or perform at a local, national, or international conference/event, in-person or virtually. UROP strongly encourages interested students to apply three months prior to the event. Register to attend information sessions! Learn about other opportunities offered by UROP!

Presentation Funding for Undergraduate Students ($2000-$5000)

UROP coordinates and promotes research and creative work opportunities for UHM undergraduate students in all disciplines. UROP invites students who are conducting or have conducted faculty-mentored research or creative work to submit a proposal for Presentation Funding, which provides funds to present their project or perform at a local, national, or international conference/event, in-person or virtually. UROP strongly encourages interested students to apply three months prior to the event. Register to attend information sessions! Learn about other opportunities offered by UROP!

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