Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. This special conversation released on the International Day of Peace brings Maya together with her peace-building partners to examine the c…

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. This special conversation released on the International Day of Peace brings Maya together with her peace-building partners to examine the c…

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. This special conversation released on the International Day of Peace brings Maya together with her peace-building partners to examine the c…

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. This special conversation released on the International Day of Peace brings Maya together with her peace-building partners to examine the c…

Guest: Sandra Simms, retired judge of HonoluluDiscussion: Growing up in Chicago 1960s; from flight attendant to legal work; Hawaii's zero case females in juvenile detention centers.Oleh KTUH University of Hawaii Radio

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Guest: Earl CarrDiscussion: Growing up mixed Jamaican/Chinese, Childhood memories of anti-Blackness, cross-cultural perspective on racism and US-China relationsEarl Carr is Founder and CEO of CJPA Global Advisors. CJPA's mission statement is: "Bridging Cultures And Diversity Through Integrity, Respect, And An Unwavering Commitment To Our Customers.…

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Description: After having transferred from Canada to Hawaii, playing for the University’s Water Polo team for three seasons, competing in many international competitions — including the 2020 Olympics — Elyse Lemay-Lavoie still isn’t quite ready to hang up her jersey. At 27, Elyse will be graduating from the University with a degree in Women’s, Gend…

While many athletes from all around the country come to Hawaii to compete for the University, not many of them come from such a remote and isolated location as Utqiagvik, Alaska. However, that’s exactly where rising UH Basketball star Kamaka Hepa is from. And while he certainly still calls Alaska his home, the transition to Hawaii certainly means a…

After an abrupt and disappointing conclusion to the Spring 2020 season, interim beach volleyball head coach Evan Silberstein is ready to give it his all and push his team to become Big West Champions in 2022. For Evan, it’s been a long journey to come to this point, being the assistant coach for UH beforehand, and going through his own personal jou…

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Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn…

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn…

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn…

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn…

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn…