Arts and Humanities

A true Liberal Arts education cannot exist without the Arts and Humanities, and HPU is no exception.  The university prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded education, preparing students to be life-long learners and global citizens.

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Arts and Humanities Department News and Events
  • My Koaloha Story is a documentary-music film about a family owned ukulele business and later transformed into one of the most highly regarded and beloved ukulele companies in the world, KoAloha Ukulele (2011, 74 minutes). Screening in Warmer Auditorium. Friday, Feb. 24 at 5:30pm. A live performance by blues ukulele artist Jason Arimoto, and a discussion led by members of the Koaloha family.
  • HPU art instructors Paul Levitt and Kirsten Rae Simonsen will be in the Painters Who Teach - Teachers Who Paint group exhibition. January 16-March 23, 2012.
  • HPU Adjunct Instructor Dr. William Keli'i Akina (Ph.D. in Philosophy) was presented with a certificate naming him to the Advisory Board of the Sihai Confucius Academy in Beijing, China for his work in East-West business ethics.
  • HPU Arts faculty, Kirsten Rae Simonsen, participants at the Portrait Show at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Maui (Schaefer Gallery). January 11- March 11, 2012.