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This semester, EVThis semester, EVERY graduating undergraduate received a golden CTAHR stole to wear to commencement. This was a year-long partnership between ASAO and the Fashion Design and Merchandising program. We wanted our students to proudly stand united on commencement day and to carry that sense of CTAHR pride with them for the years to come. Each stole features a gold satin front embroidered with “CTAHR” and “2019”, a “made by FDM” tag, and a unique back pattern for each stole. This was not only an aesthetic choice where no two are exactly alike but also a sustainable one which utilized scrap fabric from production. We expect this partnership will grow into a strong CTAHR tradition.ERY graduating undergraduate received a golden CTAHR stole to wear to commencement.

For the second year in a row, the ASAO Office supported the Fashion Design and Merchandising program by purchasing $1000 in seats. Ten VIP tickets were given to the faculty of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences for their contributions to the 53rd Annual UHM Fashion Show. Over 30 tickets were given to current students from all of CTAHR's undergraduate programs, students accepted to the FDM program for this coming Fall 2019, and new prospective students of the FDM program. It was a glamorous night and we loved seeing the support of students for students.

This has been an amazing year for our CTAHR Student Ambassadors! They have served on selection committees; planned events for CTAHR students, faculty and staff; applied and received funding for student activities; and recruited students at UH events, high schools, and community colleges. In addition to their jobs, coursework; through their efforts, hundreds of students have learned the meaning of CTAHR and To finish off the year in a high note, we came together for a high ropes course. Ambassadors and ASAO staff worked together to climb the tower and overcome its many obstacles. We enjoyed a nice lunch and finished with a review of recruitment activities. Thank you to the ASAO office and ASUH for sponsoring this training retreat.

The focus for this year's program is the communication of scientific and creative work. In the present climate of rampant misinformation and miscommunication, SRS was a platform for students to connect their work with a larger audience, emphasizing the importance of their topics and efforts. Moreover, with many other opportunities for students to present scientific research on campus, that didn't exist when SRS was first conceived, we wanted to offer a different experience that will be just as important to students when they enter the workforce. 

On May 3rd, we were joined by nearly 400 On May 3rd, we were joined by nearly 400 graduates, family, friends, faculty, and staff at Kennedy Theatre to recognize the graduating class of Spring 2019. This convocation featured some key changes. Every undergraduate was bestowed with a gold stole, made by our very own FDM students and faculty. Advanced degree students were specially recognized separately from undergraduates where their names and thesis titles were read as they crossed the stage to receive their lei. graduates, family, friends, faculty, and staff at Kennedy Theatre to recognize the graduating class of Spring 2019.