2020 SPIO Virtual Summit
Building sustainable pathways for Pacific Islanders in higher education and professional fields.
2 Days. 8 Panels. 27 Speakers.
A free two-day virtual summit spreading educational and career resources to our global Pacific scholars. Each panel will have its own stream. It’s time to shine a light on the brilliance of the Pacific.
DAY 1
Saturday, August 1, 2020 - 3:00pm-7:00pm PST
DAY 2
Sunday, August 2, 2020 - 3:00pm-7:00pm PST
Summit Schedule
AUG 1
3pm PST
How to Craft a Strong Undergraduate College Application
Join our panel featuring current Dartmouth, Harvard, Stanford, and Vanderbilt scholars who share their experience crafting their college applications.
4pm PST
Financial Planning for Higher Education
What are different sources of funding for higher education? What resources can scholars use to immediately improve their personal financial management?
Join our panel featuring a director of financial aid and financial advisor to get important tips on financial planning for your higher education.
5pm PST
Transitioning to College Successfully
How do I balance staying true to my Pacific Islander identity in a western institution of higher education? How do I maintain health and wellness in university? If Pacific Islander voices are not present at my school, what can I do to build Pacific Islander visibility as a scholar? What can I do before and during my first year in college to set myself up for success? What resources are available to me as I navigate my first year in college?
Join current scholars and a Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient with research expertise in Pacific Islander college retention as we discuss these critical topics of belonging and transitioning from high school to college successfully.
6pm PST
How do I make my resume stand out? What are strategies that I can use to ace interviews? What are resources that I can use to improve my chances of landing an internship? Join #2020SPIOSummit’s 4th panel on “Finding Internships” to get tips from #PasifikaScholars and #PacificIslander professionals.
AUG 2
3pm PST
Do Pacific Islanders have equitable access to educational resources?
How can we support more Pacific Islanders entering careers in education?
Join #2020SPIOSummit’s 5th panel, Careers in Education, on August 2, 3-4pm PST to hear from inspiring #PacificIslander educators.
4pm PST
What is it like for Pacific Islanders navigating STEM careers?
What steps should scholars take to prepare for a successful career in STEM?
Join #2020SPIOSummit’s 6th panel, Careers in STEM on August 2, 4-5pm PST, to hear from #PacificIslanders who have succeeded in the fields of biotech, tech, entrepreneurship, academia, and medicine.
5pm PST
What are the biggest tips for aspiring Pacific Islander entrepreneurs?
Join #2020SPIOSummit’s 7th panel, Careers in Entrepreneurship on August 2, 5-6pm PST to learn from #PacificIslander women who are directly impacting their communities through game-changing nonprofits, innovative for-profit startups, and collaborative community initiatives.
6pm PST
Careers in Arts, Culture & Storytelling
How can I create and maintain a successful career as an artist or storyteller?
What are the biggest tips for aspiring Pacific Islander storytellers?
Join #2020SPIOSummit’s 8th and final panel, Careers in Arts, Culture & Storytelling on August 2, 6-7pm PST featuring #PacificIslander creatives in the fields of film, art, and storytelling.
Panelists from the following organizations
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