Alumni Network

Welcome HITOP Alums!

koko crater botanical gardens cleanup

Join us for an educational clean-up event with Hawaiian Botanical Society and UH Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. We will be working in the Koko Crater Botanical Garden, learning about native plants, the history of the crater, and how the gardens formed, as well as the role the gardens play in conservation.

  • When: Sunday, May 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Where: Koko Crater Botanical Garden (Hawai‘i Kai)
  • Cost: Free (Optional donation encouraged)
  • Who: Movers and Shakas Alumni. Families are welcomed. Space is limited, however chaperoned children will not count towards the capacity.

ONLINE REGISTRATION
Please register by May 17

If you have questions, please contact Rachel at [email protected].

 

MONTHLY PAU HANA MIXERS

THURSDAY, MAY 21 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
MAGIC ISLAND
Bring blankets and chairs
Meet at Magic Island near the banyan tree on the ‘ewa side towards the lagoon

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION TBD

RECRUITMENT FOR COHORT 9

We are actively recruiting for Cohort 9 this Fall (September 12-October 15)! If you know anyone who is interested in participating in our next cohort, please contact Nicole at [email protected]. 

Community corner

Community Corner highlights what’s happening in our islands whether it’s organizations seeking support, meaningful opportunities to contribute or events of interest for our alumni network. Interested in sharing an opportunity or feature? Submit description (100 words max), artwork (800×400 px) and link for more information to [email protected].

JOIN ‘A’ALI’I MENTORING AS A MENTOR

`ALI`I Mentoring is currently recruiting mentors for its 2026-2027 AM6 Cohort. The organization aims to foster and cultivate mentoring relationships that support Hawaii’s young adults from under-resourced communities. With mentoring, young adults can persevere and reach their post-secondary educational, career and personal aspirations.

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education degree
  • Strong desire to serve as a role model and to share experiences with others
  • Training and background check
  • 10-month program commitment (5 hours per month)

Please submit an application online by May 31. For more information, visit www.aaliimentoring.org.