Native Hawaiian Student ScholarBrown Bag Series

Presented by The Kohala Center and Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge

Dr. Noelani Arista

Linguistic and cultural literacy are important in telling the history of a people, and drawing upon both English and Hawaiian sources gives a unique perspective to the study of early encounters between Hawai'i and the U.S.

Date: Friday, April 20, 2012Time: 12:30- 2:30pmPlace: Kamakakuokalani, Halau o Haumea

Hosted by: The Deanʼs Student Advisory Board of Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge

Mellon-Hawai'i Postdoctoral Fellow Noelani Arista refl ects on her aca-demic journey, provides insight about her research, and speaks about what inspires her work.

She hopes that emphasizing the reading of primary sources will revolutionize the way students and historians approach the study of Hawaiian history.

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Moving in with a signifi-cant other is an exciting step, but it can also lead to conflict when it comes to decorating your new home together. Below are some strategies for keeping things civil when cohabitating.

PICK SOMETHING TOGETHER Go shopping together (even if it ’s at a secondhand store) and browse through the home wares. When you fi nd anything that both of you like, try to fi gure out what it is that ap-peals to each of you (colors, lines, function, etc.). If it ’s in your bud-get, buy one of these items to have something in your new place that belongs to both of you.

MIX AND MATCH Compromise. In some cases, this may mean getting the couch style that you like and the lamp your partner likes or already owns. But you may also be able to find pieces that have certain as-

pects that appeal to each of you; for example, maybe you love

the soft texture of a certain duvet, while your partner

is drawn to its color.

KEEP IT CLASS IC Kitschy items tend to rely on individual taste and be more gen-dered than classic furnishings – think of cutesy plastic lamps in bright colors or typical dorm-door posters. So if you can’t agree on a style, attempt to copy the clean lines and simple color schemes of high-end pieces.

BE CONSIDERATE Think about function, not just looks. If you love a certain chair but your

partner finds it uncom-fortable, find another option. Also be sensitive to your partner’s feel-ings about existing pos-sessions; people can be very attached to their be-longings, and shooting down the afghan he or she has had since child-hood as ugly can lead to an even uglier fight.

DON ʼT BE TOO SERIOUS Moving in as a couple doesn’t mean your new home has to look like you personally consulted with Martha Stewart. If you want to keep your moose statuette that poops chocolate candy or your monkey-shaped coin bank on the bookshelf (both of which my hus-band and I have), go right ahead.

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