UH Mānoa Department of Ethnic Studies

UH Mānoa Department of Ethnic Studies The Department of Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary unit with emphasis on undergraduate education.

Initiated in 1970, Ethnic Studies combines traditional and contemporary methodologies with new perspectives on issues of race, ethnicity, and class.

Join us next Tuesday, April 28th for our annual Franklin Odo Undergraduate Colloquium. This years theme is “Activating ...
04/22/2026

Join us next Tuesday, April 28th for our annual Franklin Odo Undergraduate Colloquium. This years theme is “Activating Ethnic Studies”. We are excited to showcase undergraduate students that are helping to carry the torches of Ethnic Studies scholarship. The event will be from 3-4:30pm in our Ah Quon McElrath Room located at 301b George Hall.

Join us next Tuesday, April 28th for our annual Franklin Odo Undergraduate Colloquium. This years theme is “Activating ...
04/21/2026

Join us next Tuesday, April 28th for our annual Franklin Odo Undergraduate Colloquium. This years theme is “Activating Ethnic Studies”. We are excited to showcase undergraduate students that are helping to carry the torches of Ethnic Studies scholarship. The event will be from 3-4:30pm in our AQ Lounge located at 301b George Hall.

Next Tuesday, April 21st join Ethnic Studies Prof Monisha Das Gupta in conversation with K. Satyanarayana about caste an...
04/17/2026

Next Tuesday, April 21st join Ethnic Studies Prof Monisha Das Gupta in conversation with K. Satyanarayana about caste and race as social categories. K. Satyanarayana will also be joining the Race and Caste reading group at the UH on Wednesday, April 22nd and Friday, April 24th — swipe for more details.

Dalit is the preferred term for the caste-oppressed communities in India formerly known as “untouchable.” Prof. Monisha Das Gupta of the Ethnic Studies Department and Prof. S. Shankar of the English Department engage in a wide ranging conversation with K. SATYANARAYANA, a leading Dalit Studies scholar and anti-caste activist, about “race” and “caste” as social categories, the histories of engagement with these categories in the United States, India and globally for social mobilization, and the state of Dalit organizing for liberation in the past and at present in India and elsewhere. The event will begin with introductory remarks by K. Satyanarayana, following which Profs. Das Gupta and Shankar will engage him in a conversation before moving to questions from the audience.

WHEN: April 21, 2026
TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
WHERE: Kuykendall 410

Aloha all, today is UH giving day. Follow the link in our bio or the QR code on this post to support our wonderful Ethn...
04/08/2026

Aloha all, today is UH giving day. Follow the link in our bio or the QR code on this post to support our wonderful Ethnic Studies students. https://tinyurl.com/esgivingday

The Ethnic Studies Department is hosting our annual Franklin Odo Undergraduate Colloquium at the end of April. This yea...
03/09/2026

The Ethnic Studies Department is hosting our annual Franklin Odo Undergraduate Colloquium at the end of April. This year our theme is: Activating Ethnic Studies. We are searching for undergraduate students from across the UH Mānoa campus who have been working on projects, papers, and/or research that demonstrates an activation of social justice scholarship.

To apply, please prepare a title and paragraph abstract (150-300 words) to submit via google form here — https://tinyurl.com/esmanoa (link in bio). For any inquiries please email skayu at [email protected]. The deadline is March 31st.

How can an Ethnic Studies degree help shape your future? Donʻt miss our Pathways to Success Brown Bag event next week! ...
03/04/2026

How can an Ethnic Studies degree help shape your future? Donʻt miss our Pathways to Success Brown Bag event next week!

On Wednesday, March 11th we will be hosting Ethnic Studies Alumni speakers to reflect on how they have applied their ES degrees across various professional contexts.

Event is now hybrid, we encourage attendance in person with refreshments in the ACCESS lounge at Dean Hall 6 on campus. We are also welcoming remote attendance via zoom. To register for the zoom follow the QR code or check the link in our bio.

This Thursday Professor Emerita Davianna Pōmaikaʻi McGregor from the UH Department of Ethnic Studies and Members of the ...
03/04/2026

This Thursday Professor Emerita Davianna Pōmaikaʻi McGregor from the UH Department of Ethnic Studies and Members of the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana will be on this panel for the March Maoli Thursday Program with

Ua Ao Hawaii
Nāmakaolono: 50 Years of Aloha ‘Aina and Law Through Kaho’olawe

THURSDAY, March 5, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 PM

The panel will be held on zoom, registration link in bio.

On January 4th, 1976, nine aloha ‘aina landed on Kaho’olawe to protest the role of the U.S. in the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom and the rippling issues it caused, including U.S. Navy bombing of the island. The Protect Kaho’olawe ‘Ohana (“’Ohana”) subsequently filed a lawsuit to stop the bombing, resulting in access to the island. Their legal strategy and courage to standup to the military set a precedent for the return of other federally-controlled lands to Hawaii. Join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the ‘Ohana. Come learn more about how Kaho’olawe was the spear point for modern Kanaka ‘Oiwi rights.

Tomorrow, Ethnic Studies faculty will be a discussant for this Hawai’i film premier.Come see Earth’s Greatest Enemy — t...
02/28/2026

Tomorrow, Ethnic Studies faculty will be a discussant for this Hawai’i film premier.

Come see Earth’s Greatest Enemy — the new documentary exposing the U.S. military’s destruction of the planet, featuring struggle in Hawaii Honolulu at the Inspiration Museum on Saturday, Feb. 28th at 5:30! Don’t miss the opportunity to see this exclusive premiere with Director Q&A. Come early to learn more about the US Military leases expiring in 2029 and how you can get involved with various organizations working toward our collective liberation!

Link to purchase tickets in bio. Can also buy tickets at the door. Parking available at Post Office and street parking on Richards and Merchant St.

How can an Ethnic Studies degree help shape your future? Ethnic Studies will be hosting two Brown Bag events in March th...
02/27/2026

How can an Ethnic Studies degree help shape your future? Ethnic Studies will be hosting two Brown Bag events in March that look at post-degree applications grounded in our own ES community.

Brown Bag 1: Building Community on Wednesday March 11th will host Ethnic Studies Alumni speakers to reflect on how they have applied their ES degrees across various professional contexts.

Brown Bag 2: Dreaming Futures on March 27th invites current ES students and community into discussion about how to best transform Ethnic Studies at UH Mānoa to strengthen the pathways between your ES degree and your post-degree goals.

We hope to see you there!

Calling for applications: The Roland Kotani Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year is open. The due date is March ...
02/23/2026

Calling for applications: The Roland Kotani Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year is open. The due date is March 13th, 2026 at 11:59pm. This scholarship is for Ethnic Studies majors in either Junior or Senior standing with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above. Apply via the QR code in flier, through STAR, or for more info email [email protected].

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