Pacific Islander Initiative at UC Berkeley

We are incredibly honored to share our program for 2026 Pasifika Graduation: a ceremony and reception honoring our graduating students, their loved ones, and the communities they rise from. This year, we celebrate:

* Joshua Alcantara
* Atheena Keanani Arasoo
* Henrietta Cakobau
* Jada Ku’ulei Lee
* Athan Mallios
* Adam Mapuatuli
* Isabel Prasad
* Jadalyn Tedtaotao
* Aislynn Unga
* Ezra Veloria
* Richard Villagomez

Doors Open: 2:00pm | Program Starts: 2:30pm

📍 Alumni House Patio | This is an outdoors venue. We are expecting sunny weather with temperatures ranging between high-60s °F to low-70 °F. All seating will be on the outdoors patio. Consider bringing sunglasses, and/or sunscreen as well as a light to medium jacket.

🌺 Attire | Cultural

🎟️ Admission | While tickets are not required for admission to Pasifika Graduation, seating capacity is limited and a seating chart will be provided. Please note that seating is reserved for graduates, Pasifika Graduation speakers and their invited guests. 

Standing room is available for those who would like to join who are not a graduate, a Pasifika Graduation speaker, or a part of their invited guests lists. 

⚠️ Road Closures & Parking
Roads surrounding the campus will be congested throughout the day. Please plan accordingly.
* Most roads will be closed between 7:30 am - 1 pm.
* We highly recommend you take public transit. Visit 511.org for train, bus, and other options. 
* If you need to drive, you may purchase prepaid parking spots. If these are sold out, visit the Parking & Transportation website for alternatives.

🌐 Visit cejce.berkeley.edu/PasifikaGrad for more information.

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Please join us in celebrating our April/May birthdays tomorrow in the Pacific Island Community Office (PICO) from 2pm-4pm.

We know theres an uptick in stress and devastation due to climate change and natural disasters happening in our Pacific. Feel free to utilize our space to enjoy a sweet treat and lean on community! 🧁

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our workshop organizers for OMAOCh 2026: How Our Waters Remember!

Meet Kalisi Biaukula 🌊 Kerri Ann “Ifit” Na’puti Borja 🌊 Jason Finau 🌊 Maya Toluk Ito 🌊 Tupou Lātūkefu 🌊 Kekoa Lopez-Paguyo 🌊 Tamia Maree Newman 🌊 Cecilia Otuhiva 🌊 Chris V. Pangelina 🌊 Noelle Patawaran 🌊 Laila Soakai-Zovich 🌊 and Melia Webster!

Learn more about this year’s amazing crew and register for OMAOCh today by visiting cejce.berkeley.edu/omaoch (link in bio).

📆 Date | Saturday, April 25th, 2026
⏰ Time | 10:00am - 6:00pm
📍 Location | UC Berkeley campus.

🔗 Registration is required. Register using the link in our bio as space is limited. This event is free of cost!

This year’s theme “How Our Waters Remember”calls on us to reflect on our experiences, understand how they have been shaped by our ancestors, and build power to cast new ripples toward a liberated future for all

Join us for a day of speakers, workshops + activities on topics such as PI Studies, higher education, social justice, Pasifika identity, and more! Meals are provided throughout the day.

For accommodations and any other questions/concerns, please email [email protected]