{"id":114448,"date":"2026-01-27T23:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T23:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/114448\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T23:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T23:24:11","slug":"uh-%ca%bbohana-brings-warmth-to-chilly-evening-in-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/114448\/","title":{"rendered":"UH \u02bbohana brings warmth to chilly evening in New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reading time:   2 minutes<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/system-hensel-nyc-alumni-event-2.jpg\" alt=\"people talking at gathering\" width=\"676\" height=\"381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-228751\"  \/>President Wendy Hensel at the 2026 New York UHFAR\/abbr&gt; Pau Hana.<\/p>\n<p>University of Hawai\u02bbi alumni and friends braved the winter weather to gather in New York City to meet UH President Wendy Hensel and celebrate Hawai\u02bbi ties in January at the first <a href=\"https:\/\/uhalumni.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UH Foundation Office of Alumni Relations<\/a> (UHFAR) Pau Hana of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The gathering of about 50 was part of UHFAR\u2019s ongoing effort to strengthen bonds between UH alumni and the university. Hensel spoke about the challenges facing the UH system, achievements across campuses, and the powerful role alumni play in supporting students.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/system-hensel-nyc-alumni-event-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"4 U H alumni\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-228750\"  \/>From left, Travont\u00e9 Taylor, Colonel Rance Lee, Gina Baurile and Aaron Friedman.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe accomplishments of our alumni demonstrate the power of a UH education,\u201d Hensel said. \u201cWhen alumni share their stories, support our students, and champion the value of higher education, they amplify our mission in ways no one else can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her message struck a chord with those in the room, inspiring attendees to reflect on how their UH experiences continue to impact their lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStaying connected to the UH \u02bbohana in New York means carrying Hawai\u02bbi with me\u2014its values, its community and its spirit\u2014no matter how far I roam,\u201d said 2006 UH M\u0101noa graduate Colonel Rance Lee. \u201cPresident Hensel\u2019s speech reminded me that our shared roots aren\u2019t just memories; they\u2019re a living bond that continues to guide and unite us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Staying connected<\/p>\n<p>The event took place at Arader Galleries, a renowned art and rare book gallery on Madison Avenue. The evening was lively and warm, with alumni from a wide range of industries filling the gallery with conversation and photo-worthy moments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a proud UH M\u0101noa alumni, connecting with fellow alumni in New York always feels grounding. It brings us back to our time in Hawai\u02bbi, reminds us to slow down, stay present and appreciate the people around us, while living in NYC,\u201d said 2011 UH M\u0101noa graduate Travont\u00e9 Taylor.<\/p>\n<p>Stay connected with President Wendy Hensel by following her on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/uhpresident\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uhpresident\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/wendyfhensel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Reading time: 2 minutesPresident Wendy Hensel at the 2026 New York UHFAR\/abbr&gt; Pau Hana. 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