University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, PUBA

Aloha PUBA Community! We have reached the ONE WEEK mark! Get ready to celebrate! Take care of yourselves during this last week, and know that you are almost there!

Hoʻomaikaʻi Graduating Class! You are so close to walking across that stage! In these final few weeks, remember to pick up/purchase your graduation attire, and start thinking about what you would like to say at our PUBA Grad Night Celebration! (a quote, special message, motivational passage that helped you along your journey)

From the Honolulu Civil Beat: The Senate approved seven appointees to the Hawaii Board of Education on Wednesday morning, including veteran legislator Roy Takumi as the new board chair.

Roy Takumi (above center) is also an esteemed PUBA Alumni! Congratulations Roy!

Save the dates for these three upcoming events! 🗓️✨You can RVSP by checking your email, or contacting us at [email protected]

Pics from the ASPA Conference in Minnesota! Big shout out to our soon to be MPA Graduate Seoyoun, for her successful presentation on her thesis research!

Mark your calendars for May 9th! Join us in celebrating our Masters of Public Administration graduates at Grad Night! 🎓✨ Check your email and RSVP now! 🎉

Less than 4 weeks until our two capstone groups, the Capybaras and the PUBAN Writers present their final recommendations to their clients! Thank you to our social media guru Andrew for the team graphics! Wish our near graduates the best in this final push! 🎓

As we near the end of the semester, join us for our online Masters Degree in Public Administration Info Session on Monday, April 8th!

PASO would like to invite you to paint mini pots and plant succulent plants to be given to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge guests. The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers.

When: Next week Saturday, April 6th, 2024
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Where: UHM Saunders Hall Courtyard

Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY8zCqC4IkZQ2YtoynTlgV3J1nJ6ByXN9RJBpbogsTivHksg/viewform

Some photos from our recent speaker series on nonprofits! Thank you to our panelists, moderators, and everyone who attended! 😁🤙

Join us this upcoming Monday for an online MPA info session! The zoom link is in our bio!

"Throwing it back to Capstone Night where we celebrated the incredible achievements of our two latest MPA graduates, Connor and John! 🎓🌟 Their dedication, hard work, and passion for public administration inspire us all.





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