Makerusa “Mak” Porotesano recently challenged students to rethink what sacred space means within higher education. Through his presentation, “Creating VĀSĀ: Reimagining the Creation of Sacred Spaces in Higher Education,” Porotesano explored how colleges and universities often fail to support Pacific Islander students beyond stereotypes and surface-level representation. Ironically, only three students attended the presentation, reflecting the ver…
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