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Congratulations to Henryk Szadziewski on completin

Congratulations to Henryk Szadziewski on completing his PhD in Geography and Environment and obtaining a Certificate in Pacific Islands Studies for his research, "The Everyday Geoeconomics of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Fiji: Entrepreneurial Encounters along the Maritime Silk Road"!

Dr. Szadziewski worked closely with CPIS Faculty Dr. Terence Wesley-Smith and Dr. Tarcisius Kabutaulaka throughout his time at UH, including contributing to the recent volume The China Alternative (ANU Press 2021). Congrats Henryk!

#CPISAlumni #CPIStudentLife #makemanoayours #CPIScholars #CPISGraduate

Our friends at Pacific Islands Development Program

Our friends at Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP) invite you to the next (En)Gendering Pacific Stories event: Fatherhood.

The event features two inspiring community leaders who share their experiences as fathers and how gender roles affect their decisions as fathers and how they show up for their children as parents.

We are honored to have Keola Diaz and Su'a Sulu'ape Aisea Toetu'u of SOUL SIGNATURE TATTOO as our guests and Dr. Aaron J Salā who will moderate this event.

Register for this event here: https://www.eastwestcenter.org/ZMm

#engenderingpacificstories #fatherhood #pacificstories #PIDPintheCommunity #buildingcommunities #relationships #thepacificway #PIDP #EastWestCenter

Congratulations to the fantastic Cory Haʻaheo Mos

Congratulations to the fantastic Cory Haʻaheo Mose Simon on submitting his thesis "The Ocean In Them: Unpacking Narratives on Polynesian Cultural Identity and Masculinity" and receiving an MA in Pacific Islands Studies!

Cory has been a wonderful student, collaborator, and community member throughout his time at CPIS. Congratulations & mahalo for all you do Cory!

#CPISAlumni #CPIStudentLife #makemanoayours #CPIScholars #CPISGraduate

Congratulations to the wonderful Shannon Pōmaikaʻi Hennessey on submitting her thesis "Hawaiian Enough: Insecure Identities, Racialization, and Recognition among Kānaka Maoli" and receiving an MA in Pacific Islands Studies!

Shannon was invaluable as a gradate assistant and student, making significant contributions to classes, faculty projects, and the CPIS Student Conference. We are so grateful for Shannon's dedication, critical perspective, kindness, and brilliance. Congrats Shannon!

#CPISAlumni #CPIStudentLife #makemanoayours #CPIScholars #CPISGraduate

Congratulations to Heather Ann Franquez Garrido on

Congratulations to Heather Ann Franquez Garrido on completing her MA in Pacific Islands Studies and her thesis "The Chamorro Language is [Not] Dead: Language Revitalization in the Online Space"! We are so grateful for Heather's many contributions to CPIS over the past two years as a student and (from 2020-2021) as a graduate assistant!

In her own words, Heather writes, "I knew that in pursuing higher education, I wanted it to benefit my community. During my time with CPIS, I have grown tremendously as an individual, as a scholar, and as a proud Micronesian."

We are so proud of all of the amazing things you have accomplished, inside and outside of the classroom! Congrats Heather!

#CPISAlumni #CPIStudentLife #makemanoayours #CPIScholars #CPISGraduate

Huge congratulations to Axel Defngin on completing

Huge congratulations to Axel Defngin on completing his thesis "Mman Mag Qathamagil: Yapese Perceptions of Success in Higher Education in Hilo, Hawaiʻi" and receiving an MA in Pacific Islands Studies!

We are so grateful for Axel's significant contributions as a graduate assistant and student at the Center! Axel brought keen insight and thoughtfulness, leadership, and generosity to all his work--mahalo nui loa for all you do Axel!

#CPISAlumni #CPIStudentLife #makemanoayours #CPIScholars #CPISGraduate

Congratulations to the wonderful Krystine Ann Cabr

Congratulations to the wonderful Krystine Ann Cabrera on completing her thesis "Mapping Contemporary 'Ori Tahiti Dance in Virtual Formats" and receiving an MA in Pacific Islands Studies!

We wish you all the best as you continue your studies by pursuing a Master's degree in Social Work! Imua!

#CPISAlumni #CPIStudentLife #makemanoayours #CPIScholars #CPISGraduate

Please join us in honoring our students' contribut

Please join us in honoring our students' contributions, accomplishments, and dedication--congratulations to all of our 2022 CPIS Graduates!

Bachelor of Arts in Pacific Islands Studies
Kahi Ehia
Kautious-Marie Latham
ManaVai Madeline Fuatino-Alefosio
Isabella Alohilani Park-Roberts
Kalei Pember
Mupopo Savea
Taufa Setefano

Master of Arts in Pacific Islands Studies
Axel Defngin
Dejan Ann Kahilinaʻi Perez
Heather Ann Franquez Garrido
Krystine Cabrera
Rolando Espanto
Shannon Pōmaikaʻi Hennessey
Cory Simon
Travis Thompson

Graduate Certificate in Pacific Islands Studies
Henryk Szadziewski

Stay tuned as we highlight some of our amazing graduates...

#CPISAlumni #CPIStudentLife #makemanoayours #CPIScholars #CPISGraduate

Important discussion unfolding now! Contribution

Important discussion unfolding now!

Contributions from Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Tarcisius Kabutaulaka, Henryk Szadziewski, Jess Marinaccio, and Nic Maclellan with moderation by Terence Wesley-Smith for the first panel!

'The #China Alternative: Changing #Regional Order in the #Pacific Islands' (ANU Press 2021) was edited by Graeme Smith of the Department of Pacific Affairs at ANU & Terence Wesley-Smith of the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at UHM.

25 May 2022 at 9:30am Canberra
24 May 2022 at 1:30pm HST
China in the World Auditorium, ANU (in-person)
and ZOOM
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-china-alternative-book-launch-and-panel-discussion-tickets-343745160027?fbclid=IwAR2HvV4XoEP-L6fWrAMIW1xqplc_IjvA4qs7BraqJXAc8dgHt6iEKZOetao

Photo by Department of Pacific Affairs

Only a few days away! Join us for the launch of '

Only a few days away!

Join us for the launch of 'The #China Alternative: Changing #Regional Order in the #Pacific Islands' (ANU Press 2021) ed. by Graeme Smith of the Department of Pacific Affairs at ANU & Terence Wesley-Smith of the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at UHM.

The book will be launched by Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Leader of the Opposition, Parliament of the Republic of Vanuatu (via Zoom). The book launch will be followed by two panel discussions with chapter authors in conversational style, moderated by Terence and the ABC’s Foreign Affairs (Asia Pacific) reporter Stephen Dziedzic.

25 May 2022 at 9:30am Canberra
24 May 2022 at 1:30pm HST
China in the World Auditorium, ANU (in-person)
and ZOOM
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-china-alternative-book-launch-and-panel-discussion-tickets-343745160027?fbclid=IwAR2HvV4XoEP-L6fWrAMIW1xqplc_IjvA4qs7BraqJXAc8dgHt6iEKZOetao

Join us at 2 PM HST for the final panel of the Cel

Join us at 2 PM HST for the final panel of the Celebrate Micronesia Festival!

We're excited to feature @tahdong_marianas, Bess Press, and Guampedia!!

You can view the livestream on our page here!

The Celebrate Micronesia Festival is pleased to we

The Celebrate Micronesia Festival is pleased to welcome, on the campus of the Bishop Museum, the following community partners, vendors, and service providers:

• KVIBE
• Bess Press
• FSM Women
• Ho'oulu Aina
• American Red Cross
• Kosrae Women's Association
• Hawaii State Department of Health
• I-Kiribati Association of Honolulu
• University of Hawaii - West Oahu
• Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc.
• RADx-UP Puipuia le Ola
• Kapiʻolani Community College
• General Consulate Marshall Islands
• University of Hawaii at Manoa
• PacRim/ St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii
• Marshallese Baked Goodies
• Marshallese Education Day
• Hawaii Pacific Univ
• Roots Kokua Kalihi Valley
• Jeramiahs
• BYUH-Kiribat Club
• Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services
• Pacific Voices

Join us at Bishop Museum on Saturday, May 21st from 9am to 2pm to learn more about all of these organizations, and to participate in all of the activities we have in store this year!

Get your tickets now at https://www.bishopmuseum.org/calendar/celebrate-micronesia-festival-2022-belonging/?fbclid=IwAR1gH1B9kM8aqySCdb7JscbhBlcoapnmHECLNJLErNKz21p9RyFPLKcg4vY!

Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Limited hourly admissions; without pre-registration, walk-ins will be admitted on a space-available basis.

The Celebrate Micronesia Festival is brought to you by the Bishop Museum in collaboration with the East-West Center Arts Program, the Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP), the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at UH Mānoa, and Micronesian communities in Hawai’i.

#CelebrateMicronesia #CelebrateMicronesiaFestival #CMF2022 #BishopMuseum #PIDP #EWCArts #CPIS #MicronesianCommunities

The Celebrate Micronesia Festival is pleased to we

The Celebrate Micronesia Festival is pleased to welcome, on the campus of the Bishop Museum, the following community partners, vendors, and service providers:

• KVIBE
• Bess Press
• FSM Women
• Hoʻoulu ʻĀina
• American Red Cross
• Kosrae Women's Association
• Hawaii State Department of Health
• I-Kiribati Association of Honolulu
• University of Hawaii - West Oahu
• Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc.
• Puipuia le Ola
• Kapiʻolani Community College
• General Consulate Marshall Islands
• University of Hawaii at Manoa
• PacRim/ St. Francis Healthcare
• Marshallese Baked Goodies
• Marshallese Education Day
• Hawai'i Pacific University
• Roots Cultural Food Hub
• Jeramiahs Food Truck
• BYUH Kiribati Club
• Kokua Kalihi Valley
• Pacific Voices

Join us at Bishop Museum on Saturday, May 21st from 9am to 2pm to learn more about all of these organizations, and to participate in all of the activities we have in store this year!

Get your tickets now at https://www.bishopmuseum.org/calendar/celebrate-micronesia-festival-2022-belonging/?fbclid=IwAR1gH1B9kM8aqySCdb7JscbhBlcoapnmHECLNJLErNKz21p9RyFPLKcg4vY!

Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Limited hourly admissions; without pre-registration, walk-ins will be admitted on a space-available basis.

The Celebrate Micronesia Festival is brought to you by the Bishop Museum in collaboration with the East-West Center Arts Program, the Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP), the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at UH Mānoa, and Micronesian communities in Hawai’i.

#CelebrateMicronesia #CelebrateMicronesiaFestival #CMF2022 #BishopMuseum #PIDP #EWCArts #CPIS #MicronesianCommunities

Join us for the launch of 'The #China Alternative:

Join us for the launch of 'The #China Alternative: Changing #Regional Order in the #Pacific Islands' (ANU Press 2021) ed. by Graeme Smith of the Department of Pacific Affairs at ANU & Terence Wesley-Smith of the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at UHM.

The book will be launched by Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Leader of the Opposition, Parliament of the Republic of Vanuatu (via Zoom). The book launch will be followed by two panel discussions with chapter authors in conversational style, moderated by Terence and the ABC’s Foreign Affairs (Asia Pacific) reporter Stephen Dziedzic.

25 May 2022 at 9:30am Canberra
24 May 2022 at 1:30pm HST
China in the World Auditorium, ANU (in-person)
and ZOOM
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-china-alternative-book-launch-and-panel-discussion-tickets-343745160027?fbclid=IwAR2HvV4XoEP-L6fWrAMIW1xqplc_IjvA4qs7BraqJXAc8dgHt6iEKZOetao

We're excited to celebrate our Pacifica graduates

We're excited to celebrate our Pacifica graduates and the hard work of the Pan Pacific Association tonight at the 2nd Annual Pacific Graduation in partnership Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP) and Fealofani O Sāmoa .

Congratulations to the graduates and we wish you all the best!

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