Student Activities Board Past Events

From Spring 2010

Poetry Jam

Every 2^nd Wednesday of the Month
11:30-12:30pm
Student Lounge

Are you a poet? Have you written a poem recently and want to share it? Do you have a favorite poem written by other poets?  Come to the Poetry Jam Sessions and let your voice be heard. Sign up with Jon: larryboy88 [at] hotmail [dot] com

Dates in 2011 include:

January 12^th
February 9^th
March 9^th
April 13^th

Video Game Tournaments

Every 3^rd Friday of the month
11am – 1pm
Student Lounge

Video Game tournaments at school!  You can play on big screens and win prizes!

Dates 2011 include:

January 21st
February 18^th
March 18^th
April 15^th

Pre-register with Winny: winnykumar [at] gmail [dot] com for a guaranteed spot!

Video games can include Tekken 5, Grand Turismo, FA, UFC, or Madden 2011.  Keep updated on the website.

Open Stage

Every 4^th Wednesday
11-12:30pm
Student Lounge

Do you have any talents? Dancer, singer, comedian, etc… Well the stage is yours.. come bring it.

Contact Winny: winnykumar [at] gmail [dot] com for more information.

Dates in 2011 include:

January 26^th
February 23^rd
March 16^th (3^rd Wed)
April 27^th

Past Special Events

Healthy New Year Kick Off

Thursday, January 27, 2011
11am – 1pm
Library Concourse

Is your New Year’s Resolution to get healthier? This is the event for you!

Love Game

Friday, February 11, 2011
12-1pm
Library Concourse

Calling all couples! Participate in this game show like event for prizes with you and your significant other.  Also available will be Polaroid photos with cupid!

St. Patty’s Day

Thurs, March 17, 2011
12-1pm
Library Concourse

Check out the crafts and other St. Patty’s Day activities.

Sports Day

Friday, April 29, 2011
11am – 1pm
Tuthill Courtyard

End of the Year Celebration

Wed, May 4, 2011
11am – 1pm
Library Concourse

More information will be on the website: www.leeward.hawaii.edu/studentlife

All events are subject to change

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From 2010

Breast Cancer Awareness
Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010
11am – 12:30pm
Student Lounge

Come support the event and participate in crafts that you can create for breast cancer survivors or just let someone know you’re thinking of them.

Free “I Heart Boobies” bracelets
Subject to change
 

 

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Poetry Slam
Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 2010
12pm – 1pm
Student Lounge

Poetry slam is the competitive art of performance poetry.  If you’re a poet, come bring it on the mic! Sign up with Jon at larryboy88 [at] hotmail [dot] com.  Prizes given to the top 2 slammers! 
For slam rules and guidelines check out: www.leeward.hawaii.edu/studentlife: Student Activities Board

5 random judges from the audience will be chosen, so if you’re interested come early!

Sept 14, 2010
October 12, 2010
November 9, 2010

 

Open Stage
Every 4th Thursday, 2010
12pm
Student Lounge

Do you have any talents? Dancer, singer, comedian, etc… Well the stage is yours.. come bring it. Sign up with Jon: larryboy88 [at] hotmail [dot] com

Dates include:
September 23 2010
October 28, 2010
November 18, 2010

 

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Get Fit Day
January 27, 2010
12pm
Student Lounge

Get healthier!
Eat right!
Start working out!
Get Fit!
Trainers and nutritionists from 24 hour fitness will be giving tips on eating and exercising right

More information coming soon…

In Living Color
A tribute to Black History Month
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
12pm
Student Lounge

Keith Marks – jazz artist
www.foreignfunk.com
More information coming

Girls Day
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
12pm
Student Lounge

More information coming
Celebrate being a girl!

Get Fit Outside!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
11:30am
Tuthill Courtyard

May Day
Friday, April 30, 2010
12pm

TBD

Join us to celebrate May Day and the closing of another academic year!
First 50 students will be lei’d!
Events include:

• Hawaiian Buffet
• Live entertainment (will provide you with band names)
• Raffle for prizes

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From 2009

Poetry Slam

Every 2^nd Tuesday of the Month
1-3pm
Student Lounge

Poetry slam is the competitive art of performance poetry. If you’re a poet, come bring it on the mic! Sign up with Kristin at kgriffis [at] hawaii [dot] edu. Prizes given to the top 2 slammers! 

5 random judges from the audience will be chosen, so if you’re interested come early!

Dates include:

September 8, 2009
October 13, 2009
November 10, 2009

 

Video Game Tournaments!

Every 3^rd Wednesday of the month
12-2pm
Student Lounge

Video Game tournaments will be held every third Wednesday of the month! You can play on big screens and win prizes!

Dates and tournament games include:

September 16, 2009: Halo 3
October 21, 2009: Left 4 Dead
November: TBD

Pre-register with Rheanna: rheanna [at] hawaii [dot] edu for a guaranteed spot!

Tournament games subject to change. Keep updated on the website.

 

Live Band Thursdays

Every 4^th Thursday of the month
1-2:30pm
Library Concourse

Live music from student bands, local Hawaiian bands, and more. Stay tuned for the schedule of bands.

For booking information please contact Keithe Richardson:  kdlrichardsoon [at] yahoo [dot] com

Dates include:

September 24, 2009
October 22, 2009
November 19, 2009 (3^rd Thursday due to Thanksgiving)

 

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
12pm
Student Lounge

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Show your support for the cause.

HALLOWEEN!!!!
Costume Runway Show
Thursday, October 29, 2009
12-2pm
Library Concourse

Come dressed in the scariest, most creative, most original costumes. Strut your costume on the walkway! Prizes given for different categories. More information coming soon.
Contact Krystal: kgriffis [at] hawaii [dot] edu.

DE-STRESS EVENT
Thursday, December 3, 2009
2-4pm
Student Lounge

AHHHHHHHHHH Finals! If this is how you are feeling then come and get De-Stressed!
Make holiday crafts for stocking stuffers or last minute holiday gifts!

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9.11 Tribute

September 11^th remembrance, by Technical Sergeant Joseph McGinnis, 2009

 Two hundred and thirty four years ago, people with a desire to be free came together. They wanted a better life for themselves, their families and were willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice to ensure their beliefs were protected. That way of life and mentality was made evident by the lives that were given for the cause; and their commitment to that way of life was made obvious to the world through the signing of the Constitution.  Millions of people have traveled from all over the world to be a part of something great. People arrive to America from every nationality, color, race, creed and religion. For this goal of Freedom!

 Since the revolutionary war, the very foundation of this grand experiment has been the freedom. The strength of this nation has been tested twice; once on Sunday Dec 7, 1941 and the other just eight short years ago to this very day, Sept 11 2001.

I am Technical Sergeant Joseph McGinnis stationed at Hickam AFB. I've been asked to speak to you today about what 9/11 has done to us as a country and military. Despite the tragic events of September 11^th, I can confidently say that it has brought us together. It has joined a nation with its military and we both have changed. The citizens’ of America; once again reveres its military forces and the military appreciates our nation.

The intent of Sept 11, 2001 by terrorist was to create fear, despair and intimidation. The terrorists have failed.  Instead this country unified. The word patriotism was alive and well, while car loads young men and women were enlisting in the military and doing their part to protect this country and those whom embrace its existence. Ensuring that those responsible for the 2,976 lives from 91 countries that lost their lives; that day would not go unpunished. To prove to the rest of the world that we are still the most powerful, feared and respected country on this planet.  But more directly, to demonstrate to the world that we will not be bullied!

 As a 16 year veteran; I have seen more acts of unselfishness and heroism since 9/11 that I can possibly speak to all of them. From the firefighters and emergency response crews of the Nation, to unsuspecting families with no direct ties to ground zero lending financial, emotional and spiritual support to the friends and families directly involved in the attacks. One specific act of heroism that comes to mind is an individual; US Army Ranger, Specialist Pat Tillman. Pat was a hard hitting "Strong Safety" in the National Football League that signed a deal with the Arizona Cardinals football organization in 1998, earning a salary of $512,000 a year. In 1999 the St. Louis Rams offered him a multi-million dollar contract to leave the Cardinals. Number 40; loyal to his team members, turned the offer down in order to stay with his Arizona brothers. In 2000, Tillman finished a fantastic year and was named an “All-Pro” by Sports Illustrated. A few months post 9/11, he was offered a multimillion dollar contract to resign with the Cardinals, which guaranteed him and his family a lavish and comfortable lifestyle. Instead he and his brother Kevin answered a higher calling by enlisting to serve their country.  Within a year of his enlistment he was deployed as member of the 75^th Ranger Regiment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Soon after his return from Iraq, he completed rigorous Army Ranger training requested deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to fight again in 2004. Freedom!

 On 22 April 2004, Specialist Pat Tillman was killed in by cross-fire near Khost Afghanistan, close to the Pakistan border. This was the most dangerous place to be during this timeframe, and exactly where Pat wanted to be. His tour of duty overseas exemplifying everything each American was feeling that day; honor, patriotism, respect and a sense of duty to fulfill for our country. It was people like him that put their own personal needs aside and gave the ultimate sacrifice so that others may continue to flourish and foster in this great nation. Its people like SPC Tillman that allow us to be born again into a mindset that we will not be taken advantage of and we will respond to those that test us. Ensuring freedom rings out of all shores of these United States.

One thing that I ask of each and every person here today is NEVER FORGET the feelings that you experience that day, NEVER FORGET those that have given their lives to provide you these freedoms that some take advantage of each day. NEVER FORGET where this country was just 234 short years ago and where we are today. Heroic acts like the story of Pat Tillman have made this country unique and uncontested to its history and struggle.  From the days we fought for freedom to establish our own self rule, to the United States of America of today. Be proud of your heritage, history and this country. Continue to remember why we have freedom, and remember those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for you. 

 Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this day of remembrance. It has been an honor to share a short story with you and be a part of Patriot Day.