September is National Student Parent Month, and the Student Parents at Mānoa (SPAM) program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa celebrates with activities and events to honor and support our pregnant and parenting students, while raising campus awareness of their unique experiences and contributions. The events are a collaboration with the SPAM program, Bridge To Hope, and the Women’s Center.
“Balancing academic dreams with the demands of family life is a true testament to the extraordinary dedication and tenacity of pregnant and parenting students on our campus,” said Angie Solomon, SPAM program coordinator. “By supporting their educational journey, we are also supporting their goals of economic mobility and career fulfillment. The SPAM program is committed to empowering student parents to achieve their academic and professional goals. Together, we can foster a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.”
Celebrating UH Mānoa student parents
SPAM Welina Mānoa
Wednesday, September 4, 3:30–6 p.m.
Legacy Path
Come out and meet up with the SPAM crew
SPAM Open House
Tuesday, September 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services (QLCSS) 211
Learn about our history, our work and how we can help
SPAM Family Pau Hana
Friday, September 13, 5–7 p.m.
Hemenway Courtyard
Bring your keiki and enjoy the music of Wayne and the Howling Dog Band
SPAM Walk-About
Tuesday, September 17, 9:30 a.m.–11 a.m.
Meet at Varney Circle fronting QLCSS
Learn about keiki (and stroller) friendly spaces and places on campus, with lunch to follow
SPAM Campus and Community Resource Fair
Tuesday, September 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Campus Center Courtyard.
Visit more than 15 community agencies, organizations and offices
Approximately one in five college students in the U.S. is raising a child while pursuing their academic goals. Student parents are a diverse population with a significant number identifying as women and students of color. Balancing full-time work, high childcare costs, housing instability and academic responsibilities, student parents demonstrate remarkable resilience and dedication.
SPAM support throughout the semester
In addition to the National Student Parent Month events, SPAM holds weekly and monthly events throughout the semester for UH Mānoa student parents including mindfulness check-ins, food drops, ʻohana fun days and more.
For more information on SPAM events, services and resources, email gotkids@hawaii.edu connect with SPAM on Instagram: @uhmanoaspam or visit in person at the QLCSS 211.
