The Ke Ala Pono Student Development Program supports the vision and goals of Kīpuka by providing services that support academic success of Native Hawaiian students within an intellectually stimulating and culturally responsive environment.
Peer Mentorship ProgramThe Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center - Ke Ala Pono Peer Mentorship Program provides support to new students enrolled in the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. Students (mentees) that participate in this program will partner with Peer Mentors with comparable backgrounds, majors, and interests. This will be a structured partnership that is designed to help mentees acclimate to this new academic environment. The overall purpose is to support Native Hawaiian student success and retention.
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The Mālama Kaiāulu Program coordinates culturally relevant community service activities within engaging learning environments. Work sites are located both on and off campus. Student participants can apply accumulated hours to scholarship and course requirements.
For more information or to sign up, please contact:
Kalei Baricuatro
Student Leadership Development Facilitator
Email: mbaricua@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 932--7509
Fax: (808) 932--7421
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Kīpuka held a Native Hawaiian Student Leadership Conference, "Hōʻeu, Kukupu, ʻĪnana," on April 23 - 24, 2016 at Haleʻōlelo at UH Hilo. This conference targeted Native Hawaiian students at UH Hilo, HawCC, and seniors from Hawaiʻi Island charter and high schools. Conference activities included keynote speakers, session speakers, huakaʻi (field excursions), workshops, entertainment, and more! Videos coming soon. |
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InformationThe Kalākaua Technology Lab is a supportive learning environment and study area with resources that help to ensure student success. In addition to the availability of Tutors and Peer Mentors, students can utilize the following resources: |
LocationPB 10 - 1Operation Hours9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. -- Monday - Thursday9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. -- Friday |
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Copy Machine
NOTE: It is prohibited to copy any copy-written materials (IE: textbooks, journals, pamphlets, etc.) |
Binding & LaminatingPlease see Kalākaua Technology Lab Front Desk |
InformationThe Wailau Technology Lab is a supportive learning environment and study area with resources that help to ensure student success. In addition to the availability of Tutors and Peer Mentors, students can utilize the following resources: |
LocationHale Kanilehua, First Floor Technology RoomOperation Hours7:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. -- Sunday - Thursday |
Printing
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Copy Machine
NOTE: It is prohibited to copy any copy-written materials (IE: textbooks, journals, pamphlets, etc.) |
Binding & LaminatingPlease see Wailau Technology Lab Front Desk |
The Hale Kanilehua Living and Learning Community is a residential program focusing on the engagement and retention of Native Hawaiian students through academic support, residence hall programming, and culturally based activities. Students participating in living and learning communities, such as Kanilehua, have been found to be more socially and academically engaged and were more likely to continue on to the following year. This program seeks to accommodate 45 University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi Community College students interested in Hawaiian Studies or Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) programs. Students living in Hale Kanilehua benefit from knowledge of cultural practices, promotion of their academic success through services offered by peer mentors and tutors while creating lasting connections with their peers.
For more information or to sign up, please contact:
Hoʻoleina Ioane
Resident Manager
Email: jaynal@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 932-7060
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Kupa ʻĀina Program is a collaboration between the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo, Kamehameha Schools and the Department of Education to increase the representation of Native Hawaiians and local students entering UH Hilo and Hawaiʻi Community College in Natural Resource and/or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) pathways.
The Kupa ʻĀina Freshmen Summer Bridge Program is a six-week, credit-bearing residential program. Program participants will enroll in seven (7) credits of college-level English, Math and ʻāina-based courses. Students will visit various learning sites around the island and learn about the historical, cultural, and geographical significance of these places, as well as interact with cultural practitioners/informants. In addition, participants will have access to advising, tutoring and self-development activities to acquire skills needed to succeed in their first year of college.
Preference will be given to students who meet the following requirements:
Students are expected to:
On June 29th during the 2nd week of Kupa ʻāina the students were visited by Noeau Peralto and his students and shared his knowledge of Umiʻs adventures. Mahalo nui to Noʻeau and his apprentices, for sharing this thought provoking insight into the origin and journey of Umi and his hoapili.
On June 29th during the 2nd week of Kupa ʻāina the students were visited by Noeau Peralto and his students and shared his knowledge of Umiʻs adventures. Mahalo nui to Noʻeau and his apprentices, for sharing this thought provoking insight into the origin and journey of Umi and his hoapili.
We must look our professional best when attending conferences, interviews, symposiums etc. Kupa ʻāina provided the students a chance to purchase appropriate professional wear for our future endeavors. Here the student are shopping for a great outfit that accentuates our Hawaiian intelligence.
Kupa ʻāina students visited Waipiʻo. First stop noted in the Story of Umi therefore, the first stop for our Kupa ʻāina students. Also, knowing that Umi was the chief who fed his people, the students practiced aloha ʻāina through weeding the loʻi and clearing the auwai.
Kupa ʻāina students visited Waipiʻo. First stop noted in the Story of Umi therefore, the first stop for our Kupa ʻāina students. Also, knowing that Umi was the chief who fed his people, the students practiced aloha ʻāina through weeding the loʻi and clearing the auwai.
The Kupa ʻĀina Transfer Summer Bridge Progarm is a six-week, credit bearking residential program. Program participants will enroll in six (6) credits of selected upper division STEM courses which investigate problem and ʻāina-based applied research activities at various sites around the Island of Hawaiʻi. In addition, participants will have access to advising, tutoring and opportunities to facilitate activities that develop their leadership and mentoring skills.
Preference will be given to students who meet the following requirements:
Students are expected to:
Makalapua Naʻauao is a new, innovative financial aid pilot program co-funded by the University of Hawaiʻi and Kamehameha Schools, part of the Hui Hoʻopili ʻĀina Partnership. The program will accept a cohort of up to 50 Native Hawaiian students at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa (UHM) and the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo (UHH) and offer them a scholarship of up to $10,000 per year for up to 4 years, as long as students meet program requirements and follow guidelines as outlined in program documents and expectations.
The application process is closed.
Hualani Loo
Student Development Coordinator
Email: loorache@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 932-7399
Fax: (808) 932-7421
