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January 2021 | Newsletter ArchiveNREM Spotlight
"Describe a photo that you are proud of?" Crisʻs children, Kelly-Rose and Jameson. by Cris Lariosa
"Whatʻs a good photo that sums up 2020 for you?" Rainbow wave, by Cris Lariosa
Cris Lariosa
Cris Lariosa
NREM Custodian
NREM Custodian
What is your role in NREM?
Provide custodial services for UH Manoa buildings (Sherman Lab/St. John), including classrooms, labs, offices, restrooms, and corridors.
How did you get into photography?
I had entered a photography contest with the "Guide To Oahu" magazine, and they used my photo for their feature story of Polynesian Culture Center Celebrating its 30th Anniversary. The photo showed Samoan dancers on a canoe doing their cultural dances.
Describe a photo that you’re proud of.
I was interested in submitting photos to a children's magazine. This photo featured my daughter Kelly-Rose (NREM Graduate 2018) and my son Jameson. I told them that I wanted to create photos of children enjoying reading books. My kids were so spontanenous and natural in expressing their emotions of joy and laughter. I'm so proud of them for doing a great photo session.
What’s a good photo that sums up 2020 for you?
When I reflect back on 2020, it was not a "normal" year. It was dark, chaotic, a confusing period for all of us. I see the waves representing 2020. When the waves start rolling in, each wave takes on a different form as it constantly changes. 2020 was just like that. It brought constant changes.
I also see the rainbow arch as a bridge from 2020 into 2021, signifying promising new beginnings and hopeful positive changes.
Funding for Hālau ʻŌhiʻa!
Funding for Hālau ʻŌhiʻa!
Did you know GSO grants cover Hālau ʻŌhiʻa?
YES. Hālau ʻŌhiʻa is considered professional development, which is an allowable expense under the GSO grants & award policies.
What is Hālau ʻŌhiʻa?
Hālau ʻŌhiʻa Hawaiʻi stewardship training is a unique, personal, and professional development program, developed and taught by Kekuhi Kealiʻikanakaʻoleohaililani, for stewards of the Hawaiʻi landscape. Based on the idea that we are kin with our environment, just as we are kin with our siblings, parents, and grandparents. Hālau ʻŌhiʻa focuses on establishing and deepening familial relationships to the world around us by enhancing the ways we engage with our ʻāina (landscape) community and kanaka (human) community through the learning and practicing of Hawaiʻi lifeways.
How do I apply for a GSO grant?
See the GSO Grants & Awards page for more information!
Pau Hana Pic
Pau Hana Pic
Pumpkin Art!
Pumpkin Art!
In October, NREM folks watched "Nightmare Before Christmas" together and channeled their creativity by carving, painting, and drawing spooky fun pumpkins for Halloween - or in one case, putting a pumpkin costume on their dog!
Stay tuned for socially-distanced in-person outdoor NREM meet-ups this semester.
GSO Hosted Outings
GSO Hosted Outings
This semester, GSO wants to implement socially distant outings (e.g. beach, hike, etc.)! We want to try something new, as opposed to Zoom Pau hanas, so that CTAHR faculty, grad students, and staff can meet and mingle in a covid-safe manner. Our first outing will be to the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail this Sunday and we expect many more to come! Please fill out this survey if you are interested in joining an outing! We will adhere to covid rules (masks on, under 5 people).
Keep Life Balanced
Keep Life Balanced
Looking for ways to stay sane in 2021? Add a self-care activity or one of Chrislyn's yummy recipes to your routine to help keep grad school life manageable.
A Minute for Mindfulness
A Minute for Mindfulness
Mindfulness is now totally mainstream - it's on Netflix! What a perfect grad school combo of procrastination and promoting inner peace. Here are some tools to help you build mindfulness:
Headspace on Netflix. 15-minute episodes to clear your head.
Popular free apps:
Enriching Walks
Enriching Walks
Movement doesn't have to be long or intense to help you feel better. Even a short walk around the block can uplift your mood and wake your body up. Enrich any stroll or hike you take and:
Note the color of the sky, shapes of the clouds, and direction of the wind
Get curious about plant life - what's that sprouting from the sidewalk crack? What's blooming or fruiting nearby?
Watch and listen for interesting birds, insects, lizards, and pets
Wave hello to other people outside
NREM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
NREM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
Join us in the upcoming DEI mini-series!
Join us in the upcoming DEI mini-series!
Join us as we delve into the conversations about our kuleana as researchers and how we can be a Hawaiian place of learning.
02/24/21
Part I: Noelani Puniwai (Hawaiian Studies) , Creighton Litton (NREM) , and Kristy Lam (NREM)
03/03/21
Part II: "Exploring Kuleana in and to ‘Āina: Our Roles and Responsibilities as Members of the UH Mānoa Community" with Punihei Lipe (Native Hawaiian Affairs Program Officer and Director, Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center) and Camaron Miyamoto (Director, LGBTQ+ Center)
03/10/21
Part III: Christian Giardina (US Forest Service) & TBD
Full seminar schedule for Spring 2021 here.
See the scope of work for the DEI working group. If you would like to get involved with the DEI working group, please send an email to gsonrem@hawaii.edu expressing your interest.
GSO Grants & Awards
GSO Grants & Awards
March (*last chance to apply if you are graduating this semester!*)
02/25/2021 - Last day to submit an application
03/04/2021 - Last day to submit your letter or recommendation
For more information on how you can apply to GSO grants, see GSO Grants & Awards
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