ABOUT
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What is the Exchange?
THE EXCHANGE is a series of evening events, held weekly, featuring guest presentations, performances, and activities. Sessions explore the pressing issues, histories, challenges, innovations, and vibrant cultures that make the Asia-Pacific region unique. THE EXCHANGE is a chance for students and distinguished guests to share their time and their ideas, with each becoming better informed and better connected as a result. THE EXCHANGE is planned and produced by graduate students at the East-West Center. Location Virtual Programming via Zoom Link will sent after registration Previously held at Imin International Conference Center East-West Center 1777 East-West Road Honolulu, Hawaii 
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Spring 2022
Lives Connected Revitalization and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge The main theme for The Exchange Spring 2022 semester is Revitalization and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge. Within the scope of this theme during the Spring 2022 semester The Exchange will seek to amplify indigenous voices and knowledge from Hawaiʻi and beyond with a diverse range of speakers and performers. We will educate EWC participants about individuals and groups leading cultural revitalization of indigenous knowledge and practices as well as explore the use of modern technology in cultural preservation. Further, The Exchange Spring 2022 will highlight indigenous groups currently underserved with respect to preservation of cultural practices and emphasize aspects of modern day cross-cultural exchange. We hope the exchange will introduce participants to new ideas and points of view which encourage seeking additional knowledge on event themes and continue their pursuit of knowledge. The topics shared and events experienced within The Exchange should also spur additional conversation on the topics between participants while forming an appreciation of new methods of cultural preservation and revitalization. |
The Exchange Spring 2022 Team
Noah Howins (Planning & Speakers)
Noah Howins is from Lahaina, Maui and is wrapping up an MS degree in Chemical Oceanography focusing on plastic degradation in the ocean. Noah completed a BS degree in Global Environmental Science in 2019 at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. At the East-West Center Noah is a Graduate Degree Fellow and is the Speakers Intern for The Exchange during the Spring 2022 semester. Noah has previously served as the President of Nā Kama Kai, the UH oceanography graduate student organization, and currently serves as Vice President of the organization. Outside of academics, Noah enjoys volunteering as a judge at high school science fairs and working on classic cars and motorcycles. 
Pema Thinley (Communications)
He was born and raised in Bhutan. He is an East West Center's GDF scholar and 2nd year public affairs & political science graduate student at the University of Hawaii. He has Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from the Royal Institute of Management, Bhutan and B.A Honors in English Literature, from Sherubtse College, Delhi University, India. He began his career at the Royal Education Council. He then worked at the state-funded inter-disciplinary and public policy think-tank, the Centre for Bhutan and Gross National Happiness Studies as its researcher. He also worked at the Royal Civil Service Commission Secretariat of Bhutan. While at the Secretariat, he has also worked as the National Technical Committee Member for the Government Performance Management Division. He was working at the Policy and Planning Division of the National Land Commission Secretariat of Bhutan before leaving for the USA to pursue his further studies. Currently, he is an academic assistant at the Department of Natural Resources & Environment Management, under the College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, UHM; and the Communications Intern for the Exchange Spring 2022. 
Rose (Tun-Jung) Kuo (Education)
Rose is a PhD student in the Global and International Education program. Her research focuses are international students, East Asian education and intercultural competence. Rose earned her BA degree in Chinese Literature and MA degree in Communication Studies. She used to help the World Journal to cover local news and write reports during the year she studied in the Communication program. With her professional background, she also worked at a language school at Los Angeles and the Chinese Flagship Program at University of Hawaii at Manoa. In summer 2020, she served as an intern at International Hospitality Center, which connected her with international exchange students and local host families in Hawaii. In her spare time, Rose enjoys watching movies, swimming, traveling and exploring different cultures. |
Jason Tse
(Performance) Jason Tse grew up in San Jose, California and is currently pursuing a MM in Music Composition at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Prior to this, he earned a B.A. in Music (Composition) and Education, Society and Human Development at the University of California, Riverside and worked as the conductor for the University Pep Band. With the continuation of studies in music, Jason aims to further research into the expansion and theory of popular music. In his spare time, Jason works at a ukulele store providing daily lessons. 
Priscilla Wang
(Activity) Priscilla is a technologist with experiences in FinTech, IoT, and Education. During her free time, Priscilla enjoys volunteering at university hackathons, where she mentors aspiring engineers and students on how to build the technologies of tomorrow. Priscilla graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering from Columbia University and is currently pursuing her Masters in Education in Learning Design and Technology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. 
Mustafa Shirzad
(Logistics) Mustafa Shirzad is Afghanistan and currently pursuing MA economics at University of Hawaii at Manoa. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics from American University of Central Asia. His main interest and research area is macro-fiscal policy. During his undergraduate degree, Mustafa has been engaged in various civic engagement projects including such as serving as director of Model UN project at American University of Central Asia for three years. He has also been selected as student senator during his bachelor’s degree. Prior to his MA program at UHM, Mustafa has worked for more than a year as fiscal policy analyst in his home country Afghanistan. |
