Abstract: Dr. Ian Nui Chun (AB Human
Biology, 1999) speaks about his family background, upbringing in Hawai'i , and
relationship to his grandparents. He discusses his first encounter with Stanford and
transitioning to the university as a freshman. Chun describes his grandfather's wisdom
about finding his Indigenous ohana (his extended Indigenous family and community),
writing "The Hawaiian Guy" column in the Coming Voice newsletter, and increasing
Native Hawaiian involvement in Indigenous spaces. He explains why he launched Hui o'
Hawai'i , a club that explores Indigenous Hawaiian culture, heritage, and history; the
different relationships between the Native Hawaiian community and the AAPI and
Native
American
communities at Stanford, and his experience designing a special educational
program to bring students to Hawai'i during spring break in connection with the Haas
Center. Lastly, he reflects on how his experiences at Stanford contributed to his life
and career, and his vision for the community in the next fifty years.