Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 7, 1 Iulai 1991 — Kuaʻana July program to help UH freshmen [ARTICLE]

Kuaʻana July program to help UH freshmen

Operation Kua'ana would like to congratulate all high school seniors of Hawaiian ancestry on their graduation, and weleome those students who will be attending the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM). Operation Kua'ana is a student services support program at UHM whieh encourages students of Hawaiian ancestry to further and successfully complete their education. To achieve their goal, Kua'ana will be sponsoring "Operation Kauwela," a five-day workshop July 22-26. The workshop will be from 8 a.m. to noon daily except Wednesday, whieh will be from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, and Friday when there will be a pulehu (barbecue) at the beach following the program. Our purpose is to familiarize incoming students with the layout of the campus and to provide basic information and skills to achieve academic success. Freshmen entering the UH system in the academic year 1991-1992 are required to take five writing intensive courses, therefore the workshop will focus on writing skills. Specific skills whieh will be covered in the workshop include: • hands-on computer training for research and writing papers • presentation on introductory courses in math, English, and history • study skills workshop to help with note-taking, reading, and studying for tests • academic advising to prepare for registration • assistance with registration • brief research "experience" • tour of campus After completing the workshop, the program will continue to assist students throughout their college career and Kua'ana will make every effort to ensure they successfully complete their degree program. Kua'ana will assist with tours, organize groups study sessions, and assist with financial aid requests. If you would like additional information or would like to register for Operation Kauwela, eall Tracie Farias or Leilani Basham, workshopcoordinators, at 956-2646 before Wednesday, July 17.