Alcala Yearbook 2008-2009

'Aikane O Hawai'i was committed to promot ing th e Pacif ic Islander culture on campu s. Th e organi za tion se rved as a support system fo r students from th e Hawaii an Isl ands, by helping them adapt to campu s li fe and new surroundings . 'Aikane means "fri end, th erefore translated th e organization 's name is "Fri ends of Hawai'i." 'Aikane O Hawai'i invited students of every ethni city to join th eir group, for it is an organi zation of undergraduates wh o w ish to learn from each. O f all th eir events thi s yea r, 'Aikane O Hawai'i prided themse lves in th eir annual Lu 'a u, where members perfo rmed traditional Pacifi c Islander dances for their guests.

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