The University of �鶹��ý Women’s Campus Club is welcoming proposals for funding of special projects for 2025–26. Proposals may be submitted by departments, organizations, programs or by individuals associated with them from any UH campus. An average grant award may range from $1,000 to $4,000.

• Apply online. Applications are due November 30, 2025.

Application requirements:

• State clear goals and specific information about the beneficiaries of the grant.
• Include a realistic line-item budget with price quotations for all budget items.
• List other sources of funding.
• No more than two or three pages.

Priority will be given to projects that benefit a large number of students or enhance the university community environment on any UH campus. Salaries or wages, honoraria, entertainment, research scholarships, food, apparel and travel will not be funded.

For more information contact wcc1920@hawaii.edu.

The University of �鶹��ý Women’s Campus Club announced that it will reopen the UH Thrift Shop with COVID-19 safety guidelines on July 21.

Due to concerns for the safety of volunteers and customers, the UH Thrift Shop is requiring the use of face masks, enforcing six-feet physical distancing, providing hand sanitizer for all shoppers and will be taking temperatures upon entry with a no-touch thermometer.

Additionally, the UH Thrift Shop is offering a Half-Off Everything Fall Semester and Save the Thrift Shop sale. The thrift shop was notified that it will lose its space at the end of August 2020 and appreciates all support from the UH ʻohana.

UH Thrift Shop details

The UH Thrift Shop has generated revenue to support projects throughout the UH System since 1971. The thrift shop has moved to the previous UH Federal Credit Union building, which is across the street from the thrift shop’s former location on East-West Road.

The thrift shop accepts cash and credit cards for payments. Item and clothing donations will be accepted during operating hours to prevent theft.

New operating hours:

• Tuesday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Wednesday: 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
• Thursday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

For more information, visit the UH Thrift Shop website.

The University of �鶹��ý’s invites applications for funding of special projects for 2019. Proposals may be submitted by departments, organizations, programs, or by individuals associated with any of these on any of the University of �鶹��ý campuses. All applications must be received by November 2.

Priority is given to projects that benefit a large number of students, enhance the university community environment on any UH campus, and to units that have not received major grants from the Women’s Campus Club in recent years.

Requests should be concise, not more than two or three pages. Give clear goals and specific information on who will benefit from the grant, and a realistic line item budget, with back-up quote on any purchase. Also, indicate if there are other sources of funding. Awards for individuals, salaries or wages, entertainment, food, apparel, and travel will not be funded.

Since grants are awarded on an annual basis and no funds are held in reserve, supplementary requests cannot be funded. Funded grants for 2019 will be announced and released in early 2019. An average grant awarded is in the range of $1,000–$4,000.

How to apply

Get the form for 2019 proposals at the . All applications must be received by November 2.

Five copies of proposals should be mailed to Martha Staff, Allocations Chair, Women’s Campus Club, P.O. Box 62104, Honolulu, �鶹��ý 96839, or delivered to Women’s Campus Club, Bachman Annex 2 (UH Mānoa campus mail).

For more information, email Martha Staff or call (808) 372-1280.

The University of �鶹��ý’s invites applications for funding of special projects for 2018. Proposals may be submitted by departments, organizations, programs, or by individuals associated with any of these on any of the University of �鶹��ý campuses.

Priority is given to projects that benefit a large number of students, enhance the university community environment on any UH campus, and to units that have not received major grants from the Women’s Campus Club in recent years.

Requests should be concise, not more than two or three pages. Give clear goals and specific information on who will benefit from the grant, and a realistic line item budget, with back-up quote on any purchase. Also, indicate if there are other sources of funding. Awards for individuals, salaries or wages, entertainment, food, apparel, and travel will not be funded.

Since grants are awarded on an annual basis and no funds are held in reserve, supplementary requests cannot be funded. Funded grants for 2018 will be announced in December 2017 and funds will be released in early 2018. An average grant awarded is in the range of $1,000–$4,000.

How to apply

Get the form for 2018 proposals at the .

All applications must be received by October 20. Five copies of proposals should be mailed to Martha Staff, Allocations Chair, Women’s Campus Club, P.O. Box 62104, Honolulu, �鶹��ý 96839, or delivered to Women’s Campus Club, Bachman Annex 2 (UH Mānoa campus mail). For more information, email or call (808) 372-1280.

When Elizabeth (Shinoda) Williams unpacks boxes and bags brimming with donations to the University of �鶹��ý Thrift Shop, it’s like a treasure hunt. So, it was a delightful surprise to her that a baseball, apparently autographed by Lyndon B. Johnson before he became U.S. president in 1963, was among the usual deluge of donations.

“We always receive intriguing and wonderful donations,” said Williams, who manages the Thrift Shop, marveling at Johnson’s signature while a U.S. senator, with the written words “Majority Floor Leader” and “1960” also inscribed.

Exciting finds like this are why UH students, faculty, staff, retirees and community members love browsing and purchasing from the Thrift shop as well as donating their gently used items and clothes. Sale proceeds directly help the 10 UH campuses via grants and scholarships. So far this year, grants range from $1,000 for the to purchase Native Hawaiian plants to ring Varney Circle, to $2,100 for to buy software/equipment to increase access for students with communication, sensory and learning disabilities.

That good cause is why longtime and dedicated volunteers—including June Naughton, who retired as head of International Student Services in 1998—continue to devote time to the Thrift Shop to fulfill the mission of the Women’s Campus Club.

Naughton is president of the club, which was established in 1920 to promote friendship among members, encourage scholarship and render service to the university. “Donating to the Thrift Shop helps so many people, and is environmentally friendly as we repurpose and recycle our resources,” she said.

As for the baseball—which will probably be sold on eBay—the Thrift Shop wants to thank the anonymous giver, who is helping UH today and in the future with the surprise donation. Other surprising donations are welcome.

Thrift Shop information

Hours of operation are Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a half-price sale on the last Thursday and Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Receipts for tax purposes are available for donations.

For more information, contact Thrift Shop manager/volunteer Elizabeth Williams at (808) 561-0287 or ewilliams706@gmail.com.

—By Diane Chang

The , operated on the University of �鶹��ý at Mānoa campus by the , is celebrating its 45th anniversary. 

Located at the end of East-West Road across the UH Credit Union, the Thrift Shop sells vintage, kitchen appliances and items, gently used clothing, books, jewelry and other items.

Hours of operation are Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a half-price sale on the last Thursday and Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donations may be dropped off on the last Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Women’s Campus Club, which began in 1908 as the Women’s Club of the College of �鶹��ý, was established in 1920 to promote friendship among members, to encourage scholarship and to render service to the university.

The club funds an annual program of grants to various departments, programs and projects to benefit the university, faculty and students. Applications for grants are accepted from all campuses within the UH System.

For more information, contact Thrift Shop manager/volunteer Elizabeth Williams at (808) 561-0287 or ewilliams706@gmail.com.

invites applications for funding of special projects for 2017. Proposals may be submitted by departments, organizations, programs or by individuals associated with any of these on any of the University of �鶹��ý campuses.

Priority is given to projects that benefit a large number of students, enhance the university community environment on any University of �鶹��ý campus and to units that have not received major grants from the Women’s Campus Club in recent years. Requests should be concise, not more than two or three pages. Give clear goals and specific information on who will benefit from the grant, and a realistic line item budget, with back-up quote on any purchase. Also, indicate if there are other sources of funding. Requests for individuals, salaries or wages, entertainment, food and travel will not be considered.

Since grants are awarded on an annual basis and no funds are held in reserve, supplementary request cannot be funded. Funded grants for 2017 will be announced by mid-December 2016 and funds will be released in early 2017. An average grant awarded is in the range of $1,000–$4,000.

Forms for 2017 proposals are at the .

All applications must be received by October 15, 2016.

Five copies of proposals should be mailed to Martha Staff, Allocations Chair, Women’s Campus Club, P.O. Box 62104, Honolulu, HI 96839 or delivered to Women’s Campus Club, Bachman Annex 2 (UH Mānoa campus mail).

For more information, e-mail mstaffhi@gmail.com or call (808) 372-1280.

The University of �鶹��ý invites applications for funding of special projects for 2015. Proposals may be submitted by departments, organizations, programs, or by individuals associated with any of these on any of the UH campuses. All applications must be received by November 30, 2014

Priority is given to projects that benefit a large number of students, enhance the university community environment on any UH campus and have not received major grants from the Women’s Campus Club in recent years. Requests should be concise, not more than two or three pages. Give clear goals and specific information on who will benefit from the grant, how it will be used and a realistic line item budget. Items realistically funded within a projected budget are more likely to be considered. Other sources of funding should be indicated. Requests for individuals, salaries or wages, entertainment, food and travel will not be considered.

Since grants are awarded on an annual basis and no funds are held in reserve, supplementary requests cannot be funded. Grants for 2015 will be announced by February 2015 and funds will be released soon after that date. The average grant awarded was no more than $4,000.

Forms for 2015 proposals can be found at the .

Five copies of proposals can be mailed to June C. Naughton, allocations chair, Women’s Campus Club, P.O Box 62104, Honolulu, HI 96839. Applications can also be delivered to Women’s Campus Club, Bachman Annex 2 (UH Mānoa campus mail).

For more information, please contact June Naughton by email or at (808) 524-2718.

The University of �鶹��ý Women’s Campus Club invites applications for funding of special projects for 2014. Proposals may be submitted by departments, organizations, programs or by individuals associated with any of these on any of the UH campuses. All applications must be received by December 12, 2013.

Priority is given to projects that benefit a large number of students, enhance the university community environment on any UH campus, and have not received major grants from the Women’s Campus Club in recent years.

Requests should be concise, not more than two or three pages. Give clear goals and specific information on who will benefit from the grant, how it will be used and a realistic line item budget. Items which can be realistically funded within a projected budget are more likely to be considered. Indicate if there are other sources of funding. Requests for individuals, salaries or wages, entertainment, food and travel will not be considered.

Since grants are awarded on an annual basis and no funds are held in reserve, supplementary request cannot be funded. Grants for 2014 will be announced by February 2014 and funds will be released soon after that date. The average grant awarded was no more than $4,000.

Forms for proposals can be found at http://www.hawaii.edu/wcc/ after September 1.

Five copies of proposals must be mailed to June C. Naughton, Allocations Chair, Women’s Campus Club, P.O. Box 62104, Honolulu, HI 96839, or delivered to Women’s Campus Club, Bachman Annex 2 (UH Mānoa Campus Mail). For more information, e-mail jnaughton@hawaii.rr.com, or call (808) 524-2718.

The Mexican-origin community in �鶹��ý represents a small but growing population in this multi-ethnic state, rising 165 percent since 1990, according to a new report by the , an independent think tank in Washington, D.C., that analyzes immigration trends and policy in the U.S. and internationally. The report presents a unique demographic, socioeconomic and cultural profile of a Mexican-origin population that, in many ways, has different outcomes than Mexican-origin counterparts in the continental United States.

The report, (PDF), draws on a qualitative survey, in-depth interviews and analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data to examine the state’s growing population of residents of Mexican origin, which stood at approximately 38,700 based on analysis of 2009–2011 American Community Survey data.

While �鶹��ý’s Mexican-origin residents (foreign-born as well as the U.S.-born of Mexican ancestry) have higher employment, reduced poverty, higher levels of English proficiency and educational attainment, and lower incidences of unauthorized status than their Mexican-origin counterparts on the U.S. continent, they fare less well than the overall population of �鶹��ý across a range of socioeconomic metrics, found researchers for MPI and the in the University of �鶹��ý at Mānoa .

Mexican-origin civilian workers work primarily in �鶹��ý’s tourism-related industries and construction—the two industries that felt the impact of the 2007–2009 recession earlier and harder, leading to higher unemployment than the state average. Residents of Mexican origin are also more likely than the overall population to be in poor or low-income households, and are less likely to live in their own homes.

“Our research suggests that many Mexicans, especially those who are immigrants, occupy the lower rungs of the socioeconomic ladder, along with three other traditionally marginalized groups: Filipinos, Native Hawaiians and Micronesians,” said report co-author Monisha Das Gupta, associate professor of ethnic studies and at the UH Mānoa. “Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15, is a timely moment to examine the state’s largest newcomer Latino population.”

The report makes a number of recommendations, including that the state address the integration prospects of this steadily growing community by expanding language access for Spanish speakers so they can interface meaningfully with schools, state and local government and courts, and law enforcement; plan for age-appropriate services for young children and elderly residents of Mexican origin, particularly those with limited English proficiency; and work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure its enforcement is directed at its priority targets.

Although �鶹��ý has a long history of incorporating ethnic groups and immigrants, the report concludes that, with respect to newcomer Mexican-origin residents, “neither the group’s needs nor prospects have been noticed and addressed at a policy level.”

For more on the report’s findings, read the .