Several men assist with the cooking at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1986. They appear to be unwrapping something wrapped in chicken wire, most likely kalua pig, from the roasting pit.
A man, probably a student, attending the kalua pig dinner at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1986. Several other members of the audience are visible around him.
Students from Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) shovel coals for the kalua pig pit roast at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1986. It rained during the event that year.
Students from Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) shovel coals for the kalua pig pit roast at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1986. It rained during the event that year.
Students from Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) tend the kalua pig pit roast at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1986. It rained during the event that year, which rarely happened during Lu'au.
Female students performing a Hawaiian dance at a Pacific University Lu'au. On the original slide, a penciled note identifies the image as dating from 1963, which was one of the earliest of the annual Lu'aus. That year, the event was held in the Forest Grove High School gym. This image, however, appears to have been taken in another location, possibly in Pacific's Washburne Hall, which did not open until fall 1964. This image likely dates from sometime between 1965-1969.
Pacific University student Mike Ben (Class of 1971), wearing a hat and holding the leash for a small dog. This photograph likely dates from circa 1970 and may have been taken at a Hawaiian Club event.
Three Pacific University students, possibly at a Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) event circa 1968-1971. The original slide has a handwritten caption: "Hawaiian Students."
The silhouette of a musician performing at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, formed as a shadow cast by the vivid red stage lighting. This photograph was probably taken in 1969 or 1970.
Pacific University women students dressed in green satin dresses and beaded headbands, on their way to perform at the annual Lu'au in 1969 or 1970. The woman in the background holding a camera is identified on another slide as "Miyazono," and is probably a relative of Pacific University student Gail Miyazono, of the Class of 1972.
A student, most likely a Pacific University student member of Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), at an outdoor event. Based on other slides found with this one, this was likely at a Hawaiian Club event, possibly during Homecoming in October of 1969 or 1970.
Students, probably all members of Haumana O Hawaii (Hawaiian Club), tending a concession table at one of Pacific University's annual Lu'au celebrations. This photograph was likely taken in 1969 or 1970. Concession stands at the Lu'au featured flowers, food, clothing and other items that were shipped from Hawai'i to sell during the event. Proceeds from the sales went towards scholarships for club members.
A male and a female student stringing leis in preparation for one of Pacific University's annual Lu'au celebrations, probably in 1969 or 1970. Leis were used in the performances and were also sold at a concession stand as a fundraiser.
Two male students stringing leis in preparation for one of Pacific University's annual Lu'au celebrations, probably in 1969 or 1970. Leis were used in the performances and were also sold at a concession stand as a fundraiser.
A group of women sitting at one of the dinner tables at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, probably in 1969 or 1970. They were likely all the mothers, aunts or other relatives of students who were performing in the Lu'au, many of whom came from Hawai'i. Parents often flew in to help prepare the event and to watch the performances.
