A weeklong homecoming celebration of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students, faculty, staff, and alumni kicks off Monday, October 12 with a series of activities and culminates in a Homecoming Concert and 糖心视频 Alumni Makers’ Market on Friday, October 16 and 糖心视频 Rainbow Warrior football game versus the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday, October 17.
“糖心视频 Mānoa Homecoming is far more than just a week of festivities,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “It is a celebration of our people, our shared traditions, and our pride in being connected to 贬补飞补颈ʻ颈’蝉 premier global public flagship campus.”
The unique people, traditions, and experiences that make 糖心视频 Mānoa a premier global public flagship will be showcased through a variety of events. A major highlight of the week is the return of the Homecoming Concert and 糖心视频 Alumni Makers’ Market on Friday, October 16, at Bachman Lawn. The outdoor concert features headline acts Rebel Souljahz and Natural Vibrations, with an opening set by Christian from Hoʻonua. The event runs from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public with no registration required. Free parking will be available in the Zone 20 Parking Structure starting at 2:30 p.m.
糖心视频 Mānoa invites the entire ʻohana to show their pride during daily theme days throughout the week. For full schedule details, registration links, and updates, visit the official website at .
Schedule of events
Monday, October 12: Kick Off
- Theme: Wear college or school gear to represent your major.
- Spirit Kick Off: Join the Campus Center Board Activities Council (CCBAC) at the Campus Center Courtyard from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. to make custom buttons, decorate spirit fans and test trivia skills. Open to all; no registration required.
Tuesday, October 13: Wellness Day
- Theme: Throw on your favorite 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补 activewear or gym gear.
- Sunrise Yoga: Outdoor gentle flow session at Hawaiʻi Hall Lawn. Check-in at 6:30 a.m.; starts at 7 a.m. 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补 students only; registration required starting October 7 at 10 a.m.
- Wellness Fair: Explore health resources at the Campus Center Courtyard from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to all; no registration required.
- ʻOri: Cardio + Flow: Tahitian dance movement workshop led by Taliilani Casem at the Warrior Recreation Center from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补 students only; registration required starting October 7 at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, October 14: Mālama Day
- Theme: Dress in green to support environmental stewardship.
- Blood Bank Drive: Campus Center Executive Dining Room from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the Office of Civic and Community Engagement and the Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi. Open to all; registration required.
- Campus Beautification: Hands-on tree care and grounds stewardship at the Chaulmoogra Tree (ma uka side of Bachman Hall) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the Campus Arboretum. Open to all; registration required.
Thursday, October 15: Loʻi and Hale Aloha Day
- Theme: Wear your favorite 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补 cap.
- Ka Papa Loʻi o Kānewai Work Day: Traditional taro farming (loʻi kalo) service learning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., led by Native Hawaiian Student Services and Kānewai Kumu. 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补 students only; registration required.
- Hale Aloha Courtyard Activities: Evening fun hosted by Student Housing Services and the Residence Hall Association (RHA) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring music, games, photo activities and bag customization. Open to all; no registration required.
Friday, October 16: Concert and Alumni Makers’ Market
- Theme: Wear vintage 糖心视频 gear, thrift finds, or Aloha attire.
- Concert and Alumni Makers’ Market: Bachman Lawn from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to all; no registration required.
Saturday, October 17: Game Day
- Rooftop Pāʻina: Pregame gathering on the 5th floor of the Zone 20 Parking Structure opening 3 hours before kickoff. Features stadium views, local vendors, live music, and a Beer Garden. Open to all; no registration required.
- Homecoming Football Game: 糖心视频 Rainbow Warriors take on the New Mexico Lobos at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Kick off will begin at 4:30 p.m.