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Ohana

Dates: August 22-27, 2009
Cost: $25 required at time of registration.
Location: 4-H Center, Portland and Salem Community
Limit: 25 participants
Registration: Completed application with payment must be postmarked by July 31.

“Ohana was and continues to be a great experience.  It showed me the true meaning of caring for one another and provided countless opportunities to appreciate the diversity within each one of us.”  — Estella Yee ’12

Ohana is Hawaiian for "family," and at Willamette University, family begins with our Ohana program.

Start your college experience as part of a smaller, intimate group focused on the transitional needs of new multicultural students. Move into your Residence Hall early and take care of the things you will need to do before school begins.

Led by current WU students who have successfully integrated into the campus community, Ohana is a time to learn about the area, Willamette, academic life and cultural resources. During Ohana students will also have an opportunity to meet key staff who will provide information regarding financial aid, living in residence halls, health services, and academic support services.

Most important, it is a time to make new friendships in an awesome camp setting! The setting for Ohana's five-day, five-night retreat is the 4-H Center just west of Salem. In addition to the activities and a T-shirt, your award includes lodging for five nights and all meals. At the 4-H center you will be joined by other first-year students participating in outdoor recreation and community service. The combined programs are called Jump Start.

Come join the Willamette Ohana! Contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 503-370-6265 for further questions.