University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Social Sciences

⚠️ Office of the Governor of Hawai‘i closed Oʻahu state offices on Friday, April 10 due to severe weather. Oʻahu UH campuses will be closed.

A decision on government and UH facilities in Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties will be made early Friday morning.

Stay safe, monitor conditions and limit travel.

Mahalo for showing up for the College of Social Sciences on UH Giving Day. Together we raised $11,815 — your generosity uplifted students, research, sustainability, and workforce innovation across Hawaiʻi. Thank you for being a part of UH Giving Day today and helping to shape Hawaiʻi’s future. ➡️https://youtu.be/WM2MPl-Rfog 🌈🤙

Today’s UH Giving Day! Support the College of Social Sciences and help us power the next generation of global game changers. Dean Konan’s $3,000 Challenge is underway—give today and double your impact for the College of Social Sciences. Every voice, every share, every gift creates impact. Be part of UH Giving Day today and help shape Hawaiʻi’s future. ➡️https://go.hawaii.edu/iJ7 🌈🤙

On Wednesday, April 8, the College of Social Sciences community comes together for our 3rd Annual Giving Day. Join alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends in supporting the people and programs shaping the next generation of global changemakers. Dean Denise Konan is leading the charge with a $3,000 challenge gift. Your gift sparks momentum, her match amplifies it, and together we double the impact for CSS. ➡️https://go.hawaii.edu/iJ7 🌈🤙

All campuses will be open tomorrow, Monday, March 23, following the severe weather that affected the state late last week and over the weekend. Please continue to monitor your UH email and campus social media channels for campus-specific updates.

⚠️ Governor Josh Green closed Oʻahu state offices Friday due to severe weather. UH campuses are closed. Residents should limit travel, monitor conditions, and prepare for heavy rain, flooding, and hazardous conditions. Stay safe, take precautions and limit travel where possible.

"Third Act" is proud to screen at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa! Join us for a FREE film screening and post-screening discussion with director Tad Nakamura!

Presented in partnership by the UH Mānoa College of Social Sciences, the Daniel K. Inouye Institute, and the Japanese American National Museum.

🗓️ Tuesday, March 31, 6:00 PM HST
📍 Architecture Auditorium, ARCH 205
🎟️ FREE with registration (thirdactfilm.com/screenings/university-of-hawaii). Registration Deadline: March 27.
🎤 In-person Q&A with director Tadashi Nakamura

Sheʻs making history in Women's History Month! instructor Lisa M. Vallin has taught a single course to more than 10,000 students over 15 years at . Why is it so popular? ➡️ https://go.hawaii.edu/4YD

Anthropology professor’s research answers provocative question: What if the direct ancestor of modern humans arrived in China much earlier than thought? https://go.hawaii.edu/KwD

Jodi Kantor, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, talked story with UH Mānoa Journalism students while visiting campus in February as the Dai Ho Chun Endowed Chair.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Campus is open.

All campuses will reopen and resume classes and operations on Tuesday, February 10, following the statewide storm-related closure of state offices. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for UH RAVE mobile alerts for emergency notifications and updates.