ACLU director selected as Inouye chair
David Cole, national legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union, has been named the next Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals.
Buddhist faith during WWII internment discussed by Japanese religion expert
Duncan Ryūken Williams discusses his book, American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War, in a lecture on March 4, at 4:30 p.m.
Prominent #MeToo figure, Mānoa alumna, returns to UH
UH Mānoa alumna Karen Kelsky, a prominent figure in the national #MeToo movement, has been speaking out on issues of sexual assault in academia, with a focus on empowering victims and training people in leadership.
Native American author and tribal judge selected as spring 2018 Inouye chair
Walter Echo-Hawk will co-teach a law school course that examines, compares and contrasts the legal frameworks that both define and enforce indigenous legal rights in the U.S. and other countries.
One of TIME’s most influential speaks on Organizing with Love in the Age of Anger
UH Mānoa’s spring 2017 Distinguished Chair Ai-jen Poo will give a public keynote lecture addressing current issues.
Award-winning social innovator selected as Inouye chair
Ai-Jen Poo will be guest teaching an undergraduate course and a graduate course on social movements at UH Mānoa.
UH professor receives medal from Emperor of Japan
Dennis Ogawa, a UH Mānoa American studies professor, receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.
Kealani Cook publishes Native Hawaiian foreign mission work article
UH West Oʻahu’s Kealani Cook examines the effects of post-millennial thinking on Native Hawaiian relationships with their American missionary teachers, Islander hosts and their pre-Christian past.
Mari Yoshihara competes in international amateur piano competition
Mari Yoshihara, a professor in the UH Mānoa American studies department, will compete in the 7th Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition.
Angela Davis challenges students to question status quo
Renowned American political activist, scholar and author Angela Davis is guest teaching a graduate course on American punishment at UH Mānoa.
