A Vital Partner
From music to theater, dance to visual arts, poetry to digital media, the campuses of the University of Hawai‘i System are centers of creative culture.
Our community partners include public and private businesses, research centers, government agencies and individuals in Hawai‘i and around the world. They share a common desire for innovation, excellence and sustainability; highlights of some of those partnerships are below.
Arts and community news
Family Fun FairNov. 4, Leeward — The annual Family Fun Fair goes green with informational exhibits and practical activities dealing with sustainability and environmental responsibility.
International Education WeekNov. 4, Kapi‘olani — International Education Week celebrates cultures of the world with presentations, performances, an expo and more.
Campus-Wide Open HouseOct. 31, Manoa — The Manoa campus holds an open house to showcase its programs to all O‘ahu high school students and their parents.
Great American SmokeoutOct. 29, Manoa — Community and campus organizations participate in the Great American Smokeout to help educate students about the effects of tobacco.
Student Films at FestivalSep. 22, Manoa — The Louis Vuitton Hawai‘i Film Festival features works by 12 students at the Academy for Creative Media.Spotlight
KIDS FIRST! Film Series Award
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Outreach College’s KIDS FIRST! Film Festival received the 1st Community Film Series award at the national KIDS FIRST! Best Award Ceremony.
Now in its second year, the 2008 UH KIDS FIRST! Film Festival expanded to include a special series for girls during Women’s History Month in March, entitled GRLS r GR8! Total participation for all of the films in 2008 was approximately 1,175 children and adults.
KIDS FIRST! films are free of gratuitous violence; race, gender, or religious bias; and condescension towards children. Age-appropriate groupings of classic, independent, short and sneak preview films entertain through a balance of animation and live action, plus varied themes from different cultures.