April 19, 2016: Announcements

Commencement volunteers needed
The Spring Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 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 contact the Commencement Planning Committee at commencement@hpu.edu. 

Complete your student course evaluations (for Spring 15-week & Spring 8B 8-week term)

Don’t miss your 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 Spring 15-Week & Fall B 8-Week courses who complete all their course evaluations by the due date of Thursday, May 12, 2016 (5 p.m. HST) automatically participate in the “Early Grade View Incentive” to view their final grades one week early! Please don’t wait until the last minute. Use the link in the email invitation sent to your HPU email account, or log onto your Blackboard home page to complete your course evaluations. For more information visit the Course Evaluation website. 
 

On-campus housing available

Still looking for on-campus housing for summer 2016 and/or academic year 2016-2017? Apply for the Waterfront Lofts. Details here; the application is on HPU Pipeline. Questions? Call 808-236-3540 or email waterfrontlofts@hpu.edu. 

HPU Libraries workshops

·       Cite in a snap: Learn how to create a bibliography in a snap! Workshops on Zotero and EndNote Basic, free easy-to-use tools that help you collect, organize, share, and cite your research resources. Sessions every Tuesday, Downtown, 10 a.m., and 3 p.m. Registration here. If you can’t make it on a Tuesday, email reference@hpu.edu for an appointment.  

·       Be a master: Join the workshop series, including free snacks and useful knowledge. Open to anyone who wants to master the skills needed for successful information retrieval in a variety of disciplines. Sessions are held mostly on Thursdays, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Details and registration here.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Denim Day - Wear Jeans with a Purpose
In 1999, the Italian High Court overturned a rape conviction because the victim was wearing tight jeans at the time of the assault. The justices stated that the victim must have helped her attacker removed her jeans, from which they inferred consent. People around the world were outraged. On Wednesday, April 27, wear jeans this anniversary as a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual violence. For more information, email mkaptik@hpu.edu. This month is sponsored by HPU Dean of Students Office.

Get credit for Summer

HPU is offering more than 300 on-campus and online courses this summer in eight accelerated sessions. You can get ahead and graduate faster! Plus, you can be considered for up to $3,000 in Special Summer 2016 Grant money, if your registration for summer school is complete before May 6, 2016! Two rounds of grants have already been awarded, so this is your last chance. Details here. Tuition schedule here. 

Fall/Winter registration continues

Get the best selection of classes for Fall 2016 by registering now. You will need to pay the $200 non-refundable registration deposit and resolve any holds that will prevent you from registering for your classes. Check for holds on Campus Pipeline: Quick Links – Register Online – Check Your Registration Status. Registration schedule here. Web registration information and instructions for main campus courses here.