Kīpuka remains open and committed to provide support to our UH Hilo students during this time. The situation with COVID-19 is constantly changing and in order to continue our services, we have implemented changes in the way we offer our services, modifications to our student and office spaces, and heightened cleaning protocols.
Because the situation is constantly progressing, we encourage you to follow us on Instagram (@kipukauhh) and Facebook (@kipuka) for the most up to date information on our services. We also encourage you to frequently check your UH emails and the UH Hilo COVID-19 website for campus wide information.
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While Kīpuka staff office spaces and the Kalākaua Technology Lab are currently open only to Kīpuka staff, resource borrowing and other services are still available to you, from 9:00am - 2:00pm daily. We encourage you to enjoy the fresh air by utilizing the Kīpuka lānai or outdoor covered courtyard area while practicing proper social distancing. The courtyard tables have been positioned at least 6 feet apart and at this time, we are asking for your cooperation in restricting the space to one student per table. Kīpuka staff will sanitize tables after each use. |
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Printing services are available. We have two options to request printing:
If emailing your request, please be specific with your printing needs (black and white, color, single-sided, double-sided, etc). |
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We are currently offering online ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi Tutoring with Kalia and STEM Tutoring with Teva. Kalia is available to tutor ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi levels 1 and 2 and Teva is available to tutor for the following courses: BIOL 171, 172, 243 and labs; CHEM 161, 162, and labs; MATH 140 and below. Please email (kipuka [at] hawaii.edu) to schedule a tutoring appointment via Zoom. |
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Laptops and calculators are available for use in our courtyard area. We have implemented a new cleaning protocol to include cleaning all laptops and calculators after every use. Please visit our courtyard area for more instructions. |
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We know how important it is during this time to stay connected to resources on campus. Our Peer Mentors remain available during this time to support and communicate with you through online methods. If you are already participating in Mentor Collective, please donʻt hesitate to reach out to your assigned Kīpuka Peer Mentor. If you are interested in participating in our Peer Mentoring program, please sign up here so that we can pair you with a Peer Mentor. This service is available to all Native Hawaiian students at UH Hilo. |
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Fall 2020 advising week starts next week Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3, 2020 and registration will open on April 6, 2020. If you need assistance in registration or have any other advising questions, please directly contact Hualani (loorache [at] hawaii.edu), or Hoʻoleina (jaynal [at] hawaii.edu) for assistance. All advising appointments will be conducted via Zoom. |
A kīpuka is a place surrounded by lava, protected, and able to flourish. The Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center promotes a designated place of learning, at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, which allows students to thrive.
