Hawaiian Word of the Week: Makana
Makana—Gift, present; reward, award, donation, prize.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pō
Pō—Night, darkness, obscurity; the realm of the gods.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Moʻolelo
Moʻolelo—Story, history, tradition, record.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Maopopo
Maopopo—To clearly understand, recognize, realize.
Hawaiian theatre hits road in hope of inspiring next generation
Faculty and students will screen a film version of its on-stage production, ʻAuʻa ʻIa: Holding On at Hawaiian language fairs.
Socializing strictly in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi focus of UH Mānoa gathering
The bi-annual event encourages students to engage in more conversations in Hawaiian to help them retain the language.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nīnau
Nīnau—Question; to ask a question, inquire, interrogate; interrogation; query.
UH Hilo Hawaiian studies marks 40 years
The UH Hilo Hawaiian studies program was established in 1982.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Lani
Lani—Sky, heaven; heavenly, spiritual.
Pepeluali (February) marks Hawaiian Language Month
A wide array of workshops, classes and events will be hosted by various UH faculty, staff and students.
