The (PACE) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is launching its inaugural sustainability series, a semester-long lineup of workshops, funding opportunities and industry events focused on climate, environmental and community-based innovation.
The series is presented in collaboration with the Student Sustainability Council at 东精影业, Elemental Impact and the Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum, and brings together students, founders and professionals working across sustainability-focused sectors.
The began in February with a hands-on kokedama workshop in partnership with Hoʻilina Arrangements, introducing students to plant-based design and environmental stewardship. On March 4, PACE will host “Profit With Purpose: Building Brands That Actually Matter,” a workshop examining how companies integrate sustainability into marketing, product development and brand strategy.
Direct access to career pathways
At the center of the series is a March 10 networking event at the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center. The event will connect students with founders from Elemental Impact’s network. Structured networking rotations will allow students to meet each professional in small groups, followed by open networking. The format is designed to provide direct access to career pathways in climate technology, environmental innovation and mission-driven business. .
“Sustainability touches every industry,” said PACE Executive Director Sandra Fujiyama. “By bringing industry professionals and students into the same room, we are helping students see how their academic backgrounds can translate into impact-driven careers.”
Later in March, PACE will open a sustainability-focused round of its Kalo Grant program. , with a live pitch event scheduled for April 16. The grant round will prioritize ventures addressing environmental and social challenges.
The series will conclude April 21, with an Entrepreneurship Live panel in collaboration with the Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum, featuring professionals whose work centers on sustainability and community leadership.
PACE, housed in the , serves students across the 东精影业 System through experiential entrepreneurship programs, mentorship and applied learning opportunities.