Planning Your Workshop

Workshop Venue

The workshop washosted on the campus of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in the POST Building and at the Campus Center. View a campus map to familiarize yourself with the area.

UH Mānoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.

Accommodations

We used a mix of on-campus and hotel accommodations. We do not recommend getting a rental car during your stay. There will not be a place to park it on campus, and hotel parking can be quite expensive.

Hotel: A block of rooms in the Ala Moana Hotel has been reserved for workshop participants. It is located about a 10-minute taxi/uber or 45-minute walk from the workshop venue. Shuttle service to and from campus will be provided.

On-Campus: A block of suite-style rooms have been reserved in Conference Housing on campus at UH Mānoa. Conference housing comes with two meal swipes per day, which attendees are encouraged to use for breakfast and another meal of their choice.

Food and Services

Breakfast and lunch was provided to all workshop participants through catering services at UH Mānoa. Participants were responsible for paying for dinner on their own. There are many dining options in and around Mānoa and near the Ala Moana Hotel, or head further afield to the neighborhoods of Kaimukī, or Kakaʻako. Ask Helen for any specific recommendations.

Traveling Here

Honolulu is serviced by the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). It is located 15-25 minutes from central Honolulu and UH Mānoa Campus.

We recommend a ride share or taxi for transport to and from the airport. Public bus ("The Bus") is also available, but please review restrictions on amount and size of luggage.

Culture and Activities

There are many things to do in Honolulu, including beaches, hiking, and cultural activities. Make sure to research local hazards and land use restrictions before embarking on any activities, especially outdoors - many popular beaches have rough and unexpected currents, and hikes popularized on social media may be illegal to access or have steep, dangerous drop offs. Ask Helen for any recommendations or if you have concerns. Or consider learning about Hawaiian history and culture at a museum or historic site.

Recommended Beaches: Ala Moana, Waikīkī, Diamond Head.

Recommended Walks/Hikes: Mānoa Falls, Tantalus Trail System, Koko Crater, Wiliwilinui, any of the botanical gardens.

Recommended Cultural Activities: Iolani Palace, Bishop Museum, Honolulu Art Museum.

Weather

In March, Honolulu has an average high of 82F and an average low of 67F. We recommend bringing a jacket, sweatshirt, or shawl, as the workshop venue is often heavily air conditioned. Intermittent showers are common, but generally short lived. If you are planning on any outdoor activities, make sure to use (reef-safe) sunscreen.

Virtual Participation

Unable to attend the workshop in person? Keynote talks will be live streamed via Zoom Webinar for registered virtual participants. Email the organizers for more information.

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