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The Puʻuhonua Program aims to provide a sanctuary for Native Hawaiian students in the COE by creating a welcoming environment that connects Native Hawaiian students to various resources to support them in their educational, professional, and personal goals. 

Pu‘uhonua also provides community and cultural experiences from a Hawaiian perspective for the entire undergraduate COE student population to support COE’s strategic plan to strive to become a Hawaiian place of learning.

How to get involved

Sign up for our newsletter for up to date information on Native Hawaiian resources

Check your @hawaii.edu email often to receive additional info and opportunities

Join the COE Native Hawaiian Student Council
[Coming soon]

Upcoming events

COE new student orientation

End of Summer 2023
More info coming soon!

COE aloha ‘āina day

Early Fall 2023
More info coming soon!

Collaborative works

History of UH Mānoa and Aloha ‘Āina from a Hawaiian perspective

Pu’uhonua worked with the Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office to create a history of UH Mānoa from a Hawaiian perspective section in our New Student Orientation sessions.

Pu’uhonua works with UH Mānoa campus partners on Aloha ‘Āina initiatives like campus clean ups and beautification projects.

Native Hawaiian land acknowledgements

Pu’uhonua ensures that COE events open with a Native Hawaiian land acknowledgement to increase awareness of the Hawaiian host culture.

COE NH student needs assessment and evaluation

To be current with Native Hawaiian student needs, Pu’uhonua regularly conducts student assessment and needs evaluations to ensure quality services for our Native Hawaiian students.

Pu’uhonua works with UH Mānoa campus partners on Aloha ‘Āina initiatives like campus clean ups and beautification projects.

Campus resources

Check out the primary Native Hawaiian services on campus and subscribe to their mailing lists to get more info on upcoming events and resources.

Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office
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Native Hawaiian Student Services
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Questions?
Contact OSAS
osas@hawaii.edu

Contact us

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Everly Hall, Room 126 • 1776 University Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822

osas@hawaii.edu (808) 956-7849