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University of Hawai‘i Retirees ‘Ohana

2024-2025

The University of Hawaiʻi Retirees ʻOhana fosters the intellectual and social interests of its members and provides service to the University. Formerly known as the Faculty Retirees Association, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, the group changed its name to emphasize that faculty and staff retirees and their spouses and partners from all UH campuses are welcome to join.

Membership

Schedule

The Board

By-Laws

This updates the history by Agnes Niyekawa written probably in 1995 or 1996, supplemented with documents through 2018. Corrections and additions are most welcome.

Officers and Board Members

Elected Officers

, President & Zoom Coordinator
, Vice President
, Secretary
Jacquie Maly, Treasurer

Elected Members-at-Large

Sue Cowing
Virginia Hinshaw
Helen Slaughter
Karen Yamaga

Date Event
August 26, 2024 UH classes begin
September 10, 2024 Linda Lingle (Hawaii Governor 2002-2010)
Hawaii Women’s Prison Project
October 24, 2024 David Lassner & Virginia Hinshaw
breakfast at Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop
Photos from breakfast
November 12, 2024 Laura Beeman (UHM Wahine Basketball Head Coach)
December 10, 2024 Noel Kent and Emanuel Drechsel on Empowering Retirees at UH (Intergenerational Learning; Age-Friendly Higher Education; Some Suggestions for Reorganizing UHRO)
December 12, 2024 UH classes end
January 13, 2025 UH classes begin
January 16, 2025, 6:30 PM
UH Mānoa Architecture Auditorium
Rosanna Xia: Telling the Story of Sea Level Rise
To get tickets and learn more, click here.
January 29, 30, & 31, 2025, 7:30 PM
Kennedy Theatre
MFA/BFA Dance Concert: Inspiration
To get tickets and learn more, click here.
January 31, 2025
Hawaiʻi Hall Lawn
2025 Lunar New Year Lion Blessing
For more information, click here.
February 27, 2025, 12 PM Dr. Kamal Masaki, will be speaking on “Using Medications The Right Way”
March 18, 2025, 12 PM Dr. Virginia Hinshaw will be speaking on “Viruses in the News” — current information important to the health of ourselves and our loved ones. The talk will start at 12PM but you are welcome to sign in at 11:30AM to visit with fellow members.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 835 4902 4407
Passcode: 629539
April 25, 2025, 8-10 AM
Outrigger Waikiki Paradise Hotel, Pikake Room
UHAA Board President Amy Hennessey (BA ’96, UH Mānoa) and UH President Wendy Hensel, who will share insights on her journey and progress as the university’s new leader. Then, learn more about the impactful work of the Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center (WVAPDC) from Leeward Community College Chancellor Carlos Peñaloza. Finally, attendees will also hear from Leeward CC ʻĀina to Mākeke Cohort participant Poni Askew of Hawaiian Vinegar Co.
Register for the event
May 7, 2025 UH classes end
Last modified: August 28, 2026
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