Nov. 10, 2015: Announcements

Cambodia Study Abroad donation drive

Associate Professor of Political Science James Primm, Ph.D., is taking students to study abroad this winter in Cambodia. There will be a donation drive for the children of Cambodia on Fort Street Mall Nov. 16-20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The group is seeking children's clothes for all ages (no winter clothes), over the counter medicine, small toys, small books and especially schools supplies. Old laptops will also be accepted. View ThinkTech interview to learn more about the study abroad opportunity.

Submit Athletics Hall of Fame nominations by Friday, Nov. 13

Reminder: The deadline for submission of the "Hall of Fame Nomination Form” is Fri., Nov. 13. Call for nominations announcement here.

Request by Payroll to update personal information

To ensure that employees receive important documents and communications from the university, it is vital that contact information be up to date. The Payroll department is requesting students, faculty, and staff verify their mailing addresses on Campus Pipeline for the correct distribution of the 2015 W2. Log into HPU Pipeline and under Quick Links, click on Personal Info. 

On-campus study space survey closes Wednesday, Nov. 11

Student Government Association is gathering data on the usage of various study spaces at HPU. SGA will use this information to get a better understanding of how, why, and when study spaces are used on campus. The poll will take approximately two minutes to complete and will close on Wed., Nov. 11. All responses are anonymous. No identifying information will be collected. Click here to submit your response.

Hawaii Loa Campus Bookstore closed week of Nov. 9

The Hawaii Loa Campus Bookstore will be closed from Nov. 9-13 and will reopen on Mon., Nov. 16, with its regular operating hours. You can shop online anytime at the Bookstore website or stop by the Downtown Bookstore if you need anything during this week. Note reduced holiday hours: Wed., Nov. 11, the Downtown Bookstore will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Questions? Contact the Bookstore at (808) 544-0290.

Spring 2016 registration is open

Be sure to resolve any registration holds that will prevent you from enrolling at the earliest time available. Check for holds on Campus Pipeline: Quick Links – Register Online – Check Your Registration Status. View the Registration schedule and policies here. Registration opens at 7 a.m. each day. View web registration procedures for main campus courses here. IMPORTANT: Summer 2016 registration has been delayed until Dec. 1.

Deadline for winter and spring internships

The deadline to register for winter internships is on Mon., Dec. 14, 2015, and for spring internships, it is Mon., Jan., 25, 2016. In some cases a general petition may be required. Students should check with the Career Services Center prior to starting any internship for academic credit.

Order your graduation regalia and announcements

Reserve your regalia online through Nov. 22 on the Herff Jones website and pay at the bookstore upon pick up. Graduation announcements are also available to order. Go to the Herff Jones website here to place your order or click on the icon on the bookstore's website here. Questions? Contact the bookstore at (808) 544-0290.

2015 Fall Commencement is less than six weeks away: Volunteers needed

The Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Blaisdell Arena.  There is no way the university could honor and recognize the achievements of its graduates without the help of dedicated faculty, staff and student volunteers. If you are available to help, please sign up for a shift here. More information here or email the planning committee at commencement@hpu.edu.