{"id":241727,"date":"2026-10-06T19:17:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T05:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=241727"},"modified":"2026-10-06T19:39:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T05:39:12","slug":"uh-manoa-homecoming-week-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/10\/06\/uh-manoa-homecoming-week-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Homecoming Week returns October 12–17 with Friday Concert and Makers’ Market"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

\"Students<\/p>\n

A weeklong homecoming celebration of University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> at Mānoa<\/span> 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<\/abbr> Alumni Makers\u2019 Market on Friday, October 16 and 糖心视频<\/abbr> Rainbow Warrior football game versus the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday, October 17.<\/p>\n

\""M\u0100NOA<\/p>\n

“糖心视频<\/abbr> Mānoa<\/span> Homecoming is far more than just a week of festivities,” 糖心视频<\/abbr> Mānoa<\/span> Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “It is a celebration of our people, our shared traditions, and our pride in being connected to Hawaiʻi\u2019s<\/span> premier global public flagship campus.” <\/p>\n

The unique people, traditions, and experiences that make 糖心视频<\/abbr> Mānoa<\/span> 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<\/abbr> 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.<\/span> 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.<\/p>\n

糖心视频<\/abbr> Mānoa<\/span> invites the entire ʻohana<\/span> to show their pride during daily theme days throughout the week. For full schedule details, registration links, and updates, visit the official website at manoa.hawaii.edu\/homecoming<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Schedule of events<\/h2>\n

Monday, October 12: Kick Off<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Theme: Wear college or school gear to represent your major.<\/li>\n
  • Spirit Kick Off: Join the Campus Center Board Activities Council (CCBAC<\/abbr>) 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tuesday, October 13: Wellness Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Theme: Throw on your favorite 糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa activewear or gym gear.<\/li>\n
    • Sunrise Yoga: Outdoor gentle flow session at Hawaiʻi<\/span> Hall Lawn. Check-in at 6:30 a.m.; starts at 7 a.m. 糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa students only; registration required starting October 7 at 10 a.m.<\/li>\n
    • Wellness Fair: Explore health resources at the Campus Center Courtyard from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to all; no registration required.<\/li>\n
    • ʻOri<\/span>: 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<\/abbr> M\u0101noa students only; registration required starting October 7 at 10 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Wednesday, October 14: M\u0101lama Da<\/strong>y<\/p>\n

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      • Theme: Dress in green to support environmental stewardship.<\/li>\n
      • 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<\/span>. Open to all; registration required.<\/li>\n
      • 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Thursday, October 15: Loʻi<\/span> and Hale Aloha Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Theme: Wear your favorite 糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa cap.<\/li>\n
        • Ka Papa Loʻi<\/span> o K\u0101newai Work Day: Traditional taro farming (loʻi<\/span> kalo) service learning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., led by Native Hawaiian Student Services and K\u0101newai Kumu. 糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa students only; registration required.<\/li>\n
        • Hale Aloha Courtyard Activities: Evening fun hosted by Student Housing Services and the Residence Hall Association (RHA<\/abbr>) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring music, games, photo activities and bag customization. Open to all; no registration required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Friday, October 16: Concert and Alumni Makers\u2019 Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Theme: Wear vintage 糖心视频<\/abbr> gear, thrift finds, or Aloha attire.<\/li>\n
          • Concert and Alumni Makers’ Market: Bachman Lawn from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to all; no registration required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Saturday, October 17: Game Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Rooftop Pāʻina<\/span>: 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.<\/li>\n
            • Homecoming Football Game: 糖心视频<\/abbr> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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