Dec. 8, 2015: Announcements

Countdown to Finals continues

To help you destress during this busy time, events and snacks will be provided. Extended hours are available at the Libraries, Learning Commons and Center for Academic Success. Students are welcome to reserve a classroom at HLC 24/7. More information here.

Ostergaard-Klem HPR interview: 12/10

On Thurs., Dec. 10, 5 p.m., Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Regina Ostergaard-Klem, Ph.D., will be a guest on HPR's Town Square. She will discuss her research on the Genuine Progress Indicator and its application to Hawaii in a talk titled "Going Beyond GDP.” Listen to the live show here.

Important Commencement information: Ceremony is next week

·         Regalia and tickets: Caps and gowns pre-ordered from Herff Jones or the bookstore are ready for pickup, and extra caps and gowns are available at the Downtown Bookstore. Picture ID required to pick up your order and tickets. Questions? Call the Bookstore at 808-544-0290.

·         Urgent call for volunteers: Mahalo to those who have already stepped forward to volunteer. A few more volunteers are needed for Exhibition Hall/Arena Set Up and Bag Check Room Attendants! If you are available to help, please sign up here.

·         Thursday, May 17, ceremony information is posted here. Questions? Email: commencement@hpu.edu

   

      Register for Spring and Summer ’16 before Winter break    

Get the best selection of classes by registering now before the holiday break! Be sure to resolve any registration holds that are preventing you from enrolling. Check for holds on Campus Pipeline: Quick Links–Register Online–Check Your Registration Status. View the Registration schedule and policies here, and the web registration procedures for main campus courses here.

Complete Student Course Evaluations today!

Don’t miss the chance to make your voices heard about how to improve course content and design, teaching effectiveness and create better learning environments at HPU! Students enrolled in Fall 15-Week & Fall B 8-Week courses who complete their course evaluations by Thurs., Dec. 17, 5 p.m. automatically participate in the “Early Grade View Incentive” to view final grades one week early! Use the link in the invitation sent to your HPU email, or log onto Blackboard to complete course evaluations. More information here.

Deadline for spring internships

The deadline to register 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.

Facilities winter hours

·         Libraries/Learning Commons: Hours for Atherton (HLC), Meader (DT) and the Learning Commons (ATM) are posted here. Access to 24/7 Chat Reference here.

·         Sharky’s Cove will be closed: Mon., Dec. 14, 2015-Fri., Jan. 15, 2016. It will reopen for normal business hours on Tues., Jan. 19, 2016, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

·         The Lounge at ATM will be open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. during the winter break: Mon., Dec. 14, 2015-Fri., Jan 15, 2016. It will be closed on holidays.

      Federal Work Study Communications jobs 

Are you eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS)? University Communications is seeking FWS students for Spring 2016. You will earn some money and build your resume while making a positive contribution to your university! See position #10153 and #10300 on HPU Connect.

James Vaughan Poetry Award call for submissions

The annual award celebrates local writers and the literary arts. This year's contest offers a $250 cash prize and publication in HPU's literary magazine Hawai‘i Pacific Review. Deadline: Dec. 30. More...