Maui Climate Strike will be at UHMC on Friday, September 20th. It’s an international movement where people from all countries and walks of life will walk out of their jobs, homes, and classes to demand real climate action from our elected officials. The strike will start with pre-march instructions, and will be followed by a […]
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UH Maui College Courses Offered for Students on Maunakea
It’s back-to-school season, and as keiki statewide brush the sand off their slippahs and head to class, college students in the University of Hawai‘i system are registering for courses and preparing for a new semester. But with the timeframe for the start of construction of the contentious Thirty Meter Telescope project extended into September of […]
‘Aha Mauliola – A Native Hawaiian Wellness Gathering at UHMC
‘Aha Mauliola – A Native Hawaiian Wellness Gathering will be at UHMC on Saturday, August 10th. Presented by Hui No Ke Ola Pono, Maui’s Native Hawaiian Health Care System invites all to their second annual event. There’ll be cultural workshops, informational booths, health screenings and speakers, free keiki dental services, entertainment, a keiki activity corner, […]
Its French Week at Back Door Bake Shop this Friday
Visit the Back Door Bake Shop at UHMC on Friday, July 12th. For this week, the students of UH Maui’s Culinary Program will be baking tasty French pastries like eclairs, Napoleons, pithivier, tarte Tatin, and more. You can buy them by the box for $18.50. The week after, the July 19th bake shop will […]
UH Maui College Professor Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
UH Maui College professor Elaine Yamashita is among 15 UH faculty members from across the state that have been selected as recipients of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching; three received the Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research. In addition, seven UH teachers have been recognized with the Frances […]
UH Maui College Holding Registration Sessions at High Schools
Graduating high school seniors attending the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in the fall can conveniently register for classes and plan educational and career goals during outreach events at Maui high schools in May. UHMC’s counselors alongside admissions and financial aid staff will be on hand to help students plan their college journey at the […]
Community Quilt Project Celebration at UHMC
Check out the Art in the Everyday Community Quilt Project Celebration at UHMC on Thursday, April 18th. Celebrating Art Week, the community is invited to see this “traveling sculptural social engagement public work.” Created by sculptor Laura Phelps, the exhibit consists of a sculptural quilt made of a series of 5-inch wood circles. See a […]
Alternative Education Showcase at UHMC
There’s an Alternative Education Showcase at UHMC on Saturday, April 6th. The event is an opportunity for families to learn more about alternative education options on Maui. There’ll be curriculum providers and education consultants, as well as homeschool, co-op, hybrid, and charter school representatives on hand to help answer questions. Free. 1pm. University of Hawaii […]
Medical Cannabis for Seniors at UHMC’s Leis Family Class Act Restaurant
Medical Cannabis for Seniors will happen at UHMC’s Lei’s Family Class Act Restaurant on Saturday, March 16th. The Lunch & Learn Series returns with special guest speaker, Michael Backes. Backes is the author of the best-selling book Cannabis Pharmacy, and he’ll discuss why more Hawai‘i seniors are using cannabis to manage various age-related conditions. Learn […]
West Maui Disaster Preparedness Discussion at UHMC
There’s a West Maui Disaster Preparedness Discussion at UHMC on Thursday, September 13th. The West Maui Taxpayers Association has been working on a Master Preparedness Plan for the West Maui Community, and in light the recent disasters that Hurricane Lane brought to West Maui, this discussion is more serious than ever. If you’re unable to […]
Alternative Education Program Showcase at UHMC
There’s an Alternative Education Program Showcase at UHMC on Saturday, August 25th. Hosted by the Hawai‘i Homeschool Network, here’s a chance to learn more about alternative homeschooling programs on Maui. Presenters include: Blossom and Root, Christian Homeschool Educators of Maui, Classical Conversations, Harmony Educational Services, Hawai‘i Technical Academy, Historical Conquest, Hypatia Math Ed Consulting, Kanu […]
SXSW Meet n’ Greet at UHMC
There’s a SXSW Meet n’ Greet at University of Hawai‘i Maui College (UHMC) on Thursday, July 26th. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival is seeking talent from Hawai‘i. They’ll be on island seeking musicians, bands, filmmakers, creative content companies, tech professionals and more. The 2019 SXSW Festival will take place in Austin, Texas from March […]
Backdoor Bake Shop at UHMC
The Backdoor Bake Shop will be at UHMC from Friday, June 29th until Friday, July 27th. On Fridays, support the UHMC Culinary Arts Program’s summer students by visiting their bake shop and picking up some tasty treats. Schedule: June 29 – croissant, brioche, danish, scones, muffins, sticky buns; July 6 – napoleons, cream puffs, pithivier, […]
Maui Open Studios Opening Celebration and Preview Exhibition
The 2018 Maui Open Studios opening celebration and preview exhibition will take place on Saturday, Feb. 3. It allows art lovers to mingle with artists while enjoying refreshments, food and live music. Be sure to pick up the Maui Open Studios Guidebook, which includes an artist directory, maps and schedules for tours of the artists’ studios […]
Local filmmaker Brian Kohne to teach digital storytelling class at UH Maui College
Filmmaker Brian Kohne will teach a digital storytelling class for the new Creative Media Program at University of Hawaii Maui College in spring 2018. In the class, Storytelling–Find your voice in digital media, Kohne will introduce students to the core principles, methodologies and creation of digital storytelling; the curriculum will encompass various avenues of storytelling […]
Creative Content Scout will be at UH Maui College for SXSW Talent Submissions
This Monday, Aug. 14, a Creative Content Scout will be at UH Maui College for SXSW talent submissions. The South by Southwest Festival (SXSW), one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious music and film conference events, is sending a scout to Maui to attract local talent. The meet-and-greet is intended to introduce attendees to a […]