#Hawaiian Studies
Hawaiʻi actor Kaipo Dudoit brings island charm to Disney’s live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Several Hawaiʻi-born actors are hitting the big screen in the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” when it opens in theaters this Friday, May 23. Among them is Kaipo Dudoit of Oʻahu who plays the role of David Kawena.
Upcountry student wins statewide $10K Rotary scholarship; 7 others honored on Maui
Kamakanoweo Kekauoha-Schultz was selected after advancing through local and statewide interviews representing the Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui.
New astronomy instrument that studies light emitted by stars, given the Hawaiian name Wenaokeao
Wenaokeao, meaning “earliest glow of light,” is the name given to the SPIRou spectrograph and ESPaDOnS, which are used to observe the colors of light emitting from stars.
Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa shines light on Hawaiian heritage, joins Team Chance on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Maui musician Kamalei Kawaʻa secured a spot on Team Chance during the Blind Auditions of NBC’s “The Voice” by singing “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Just seconds into his audition, Chance the Rapper turned his chair in the hopes of securing Kawaʻa for his team.
Seabury Hall to Host “Kupuohi: An Evening of Mele, Hula, and Moʻolelo”
“Kupuohi means to flourish, to grow. This is a special performance for our students as it showcases all of the growth they’ve worked hard to achieve throughout the school year,” said Kumu Kamalei Kawaʻa, Hawaiian Studies Instructor. “We are looking forward to sharing this wonderful night of song and stories with our community.”
‘Ae or ‘A’ole: Solar Telescope discussion
The Hawaiian Studies and Hawaiian Language departments along with the Ho’okahua Project at the University of Hawaii Maui College, are hosting a discussion Thursday night, April 15, 2010, on the proposed Advanced Technology Solar Telescope proposed for construction at Haleakala. The discussion entitled ‘Ae or ‘A’ole…yes or no, runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at […]
Reenactment Retraces Events Leading to Hawaii’s Annexation
‘A’ole loa! ‘A’ole loa! The Queen’s Women: A reenactment of the 1897Anti-Annexation Meeting comes to Maui. This presentation comes to Maui on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7 p.m., at Maui Community College Ka Lama room 103. Reporter Miriam Michelson visits Hawaii to attend the meeting of the Women’s Hawaiian Patriotic League to protest against […]
Showing of “Noho Hewa: The Wrongful Occupation of Hawaii†10/29/09
Noho Hewa: The Wrongful Occupation of Hawaii, a film by Anne Keala Kelly comes to Maui on Thursday, November 5, 2009 beginning at 6 p.m. at Maui Community College, Ka Lama room 103. The documentary is a contemporary look at Hawaiian people, politics, and resistance in the face of laws, economy militarism, and real estate […]
