More than 3,000 people are expected to attend Discover UH Mānoa Open House on October 26, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The free event is for prospective students and their families along with the general public so they can see firsthand why UH Mānoa is considered one of the best universities in the country. Organizers say current students and employees are also welcome.
“We are thrilled to provide this opportunity for prospective students and the community to learn more about UH Mānoa and find why we are consistently ranked among the best universities in the world,” said Provost Michael Bruno. “It is also a chance to speak and interact with current students, faculty and staff, the people who make this university great.”
Booths, displays and hands-on workshops featuring more than 100 academic departments will line iconic McCarty Mall, Legacy Path and the Campus Center courtyard. There will also be campus tours, including special tours of the Nancy Atmospera Walch School of Nursing’s Translational Health Science Simulation Center, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resource’s Certified Kitchen and the Esports Lab.
Visitors can also explore interactive exhibits and activities that cover a range of topics, from education to oceanography and medicine. The Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Success and Hamilton Library will also be open to visitors.
“UH Mānoa has so much to offer academically and there are so many services available to help our students on their journey,” said UH Mānoa Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Nikki Chun, who is responsible for Discover UH Mānoa. “We want everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about our campus, even if you are not a prospective student, because UH Mānoa is something everyone can take pride in.”
Each attendee will receive a UH Mānoa tote bag, event/program map, bookstore coupon and a coupon for $2 off retail dining options, including Starbucks, Ding Tea, Food Trucks and Sodexo Concessions. Attendees will also have the chance to win prizes throughout the day.
Two shuttle routes will be available for attendees interested in visiting student housing, Walter Dods, Jr. RISE and the Music Building Complex.
Free parking will be available in Zone 20 until 1:30p.m. For more information, visit DiscoverManoa.org.
Pāʻina on the Path and homecoming football
Following the open house, UH Mānoa will host Pāʻina on the Path, a free homecoming celebration from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This Homecoming Edition on Legacy Pathway will feature a UH Alumni Maker’s Market, Hawaiʻs Finest DJ & Kickoff Concert Series featuringPeniDean, food vendors, a beer garden, keiki zone with inflatables and football-themed games, and more.
The Rainbow Warrior football team will then take on Nevada in this seasonʻs homecoming game. Kick off at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex is at 6 p.m.
