Election Results are In!
Student Government Sees New Officers

The results of the Associated Students of UH West O‘ahu elections are in! Congratulations to the new 2009-2010 officers!

Tyrell Ma‘ae, President
Alyssa Gampong, Vice President
Brandin Soquena, Secretary
Joseph Porter, Treasurer
Juan Gutierrez, Professional Studies Senator
Joseph Cereneche, Senior Senator
Jennica Megan Baldonado, Junior Senator
Dove Atherall, Sophomore Senator
Kelsea Shiosaki, Freshman Senator

Interested in being appointed the Humanities Senator or Social Sciences Senator? Contact the Student Services office at 454-4700.

Council Seeks UH BOR Nominations
The Regents Candidate Advisory Council (RCAC), is currently seeking nominations for three seats on the University of Hawai`i Board of Regents: Student, City and County of Honolulu and County of Maui for a term to begin July 1, 2010. The candidate for the

The student seat on the Board of Regents must be a student of the University of Hawai‘i System at the time of initial appointment. The application deadline is Nov. 2. For more information, visit the RCAC website at www.hawaii.edu/rcac or call (808) 692‐1218.

Focus Requirements for Graduation Waived 

Focus Requirements (Hawaiian, Asian & Pacific Issues [HAP], Oral Communication [OC], and Contemporary Ethical Issues [ETH]) for all UH West O‘ahu classified students admitted in spring 2010 or earlier are waived as graduation requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in courses that meet Focus designations for an enriching and diversified learning experience, however the courses are not required for graduation. For questions about how this may affect your current and future academic planning, contact a Student Services academic advisor at 454-4700.

U-Pass Reduced Rate Bus Pass Available
to UH West O‘ahu Students

Do you ride TheBus? As a UH West O‘ahu student, you are eligible to purchase a U-Pass reduced-rate bus pass tailored to the needs of Hawai‘i’s university students. The pass is valid now – Dec. 31 for $100. Bring your valid student ID to the Dean of Student Services office, room A-108. Passes are available for purchase (cash only) until Sept. 30.

Upcoming No‘eau Center for Writing, Math and Academic Success Workshops
Call 454-4794 or email uhwowc@hawaii.edu to reserve a space in any of the following workshops sponsored by the UH West O‘ahu No‘eau Center for Writing, Math and Academic Success. All workshops will be held in E-101 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 6
Writing an Excellent Paper
Learn how to write an excellent paper by creating a strong thesis and supporting it with persuasive evidence presented in clear, coherent paragraphs.

Oct. 13
Avoiding Plagiarism
Learn the definition of plagiarism and gain practice in paraphrasing and correctly citing sources.

Oct. 20
APA Style
Learn the nitty-gritty of APA style including format, headings, and correct in-text and reference style.

Accounting Club Meeting, Oct. 16, E-106,
6:30 p.m.

The Accounting Club was pleased to donate 70 K's Bentos to The Institute of Human Services men's shelter on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Join them for their upcoming meeting as they plan social events and professional networking opportunities. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit http://homepages.uhwo.hawaii.edu/~acctclub or email wsbrewer@hawaii.edu.

National Honors Society in Psychology Application Deadline Set for Oct. 16

Eligibility Criteria:

- Second-semester sophomore

- Completed 45 units of college courses and nine semester hours of psychology course work (PSY100 not included)

- Minimum 3.25 GPA in psychology and 3.0 overall GPA

To apply, fill out an Education Verification Request form at the Student Services office requesting disclosure of the listed eligibility criteria to Dr. Richard Langford and PSI CHI. Visit http://www.psichi.org/downloads/home.asp#Membership and fill out the “registration card,” “invitation to membership” and “membership” forms. After completion, contact PSI CHI Coordinator Yolanda C. Domingo at yolandad@hawaii.edu

UH West O‘ahu Celebrates
Constitution Day!

Click to view the photos on Flickr.

UH West O‘ahu 2009-2010 General Catalog Available Online
The UH West O‘ahu 2009-2010 General Catalog is available for viewing online at http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/catalog

Career Services Update
Access handouts on majors, practicums, job or graduate school search, resumes and interviews, and more at the Career Resources website at http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/career2.  

For information on job opportunities for college students and graduates, visit the College Connections website.

Are you concurrently enrolled at another UH campus and receiving financial aid through UH West O‘ahu? The final deadline to submit the Concurrent Enrollment form for financial aid is Friday, Oct. 2.

Were you awarded financial aid? Make sure to sign and submit the white copies of your award letters and any additional requirements as soon as possible! The financial aid office will begin cancelling awards due to inaction on Oct. 15.

Need financial aid? Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be sure to indicate the UH West O‘ahu school code 014315. For FAFSA assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office at 454-4700 or finaid@uhwo.hawaii.edu.