Rematau – People of the Ocean
May is Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month in the US. Need a way to celebrate AAPI Month? Check out these resources and this talk today, May …
July 4th Reflections of a Micronesian in America
Lest I forget, July 4th celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776 by the 13 colonies of the British government. …
I Am…What Matters to Me & Why
In preparation for a team retreat at work, I am revisiting this reflection which I had posted back in 2013 on my search for what …
Welcome
Welcome to the random reflections of Vid Raatior, a Chuukese doctoral student at UH Mānoa. Be warned…
Falling in Love
These days with so much political chaos and uncertainties domestically and internationally, I am finding it harder than usual to get into the spirit of …
Grateful for FSM Dual Citizenship
Today, I went to the US Postal Service in Capitola, CA to send off FSM Passport applications for my two US-born teenagers. In the accompanying …
Recruiting 2024 Obama Leaders Asia-Pacific cohort
Excited and honored to once again work with the Obama Foundation to be part of the selection process for the fourth cohort of the Leaders Asia-Pacific program. I …
Congratulations to 2023 A+JOJO Scholars
Congratulations to the 2023 A+JOJO Scholars for the Dr. Joakim Peter Memorial Scholarship: Camile Alik (RMI), Jayvaughn Peter (Pohnpei), and Pualani Harper (Chuuk). To meet …
Pasifika Spartan Pride
I very proud of the Pasifika Spartans (i.e. students at San Jose State University) for their persistence and hardwork in launching the Pacific Islander Student …