2022 August Newsletter
There’s no doubt we’ve all had our share of pandemic-related epiphanies. Whether it was related to self care, family time, or something else, they’re reshaping what we imagine our post-pandemic lives to look like, especially our work lives.
Libraries can be gateway to esports, tech careers
Playing video games for a living is no longer a boomer punchline. The video game industry is a $300 billion juggernaut, and within that sprawling universe, competitive gaming already drives $1.38 billion annually — and it’s growing fast.
Hawaii’s public libraries step up digital offerings
The Hawaii state libraries have been evolving with the digital age, according to state Librarian Stacey Aldrich, shown at the state’s flagship library on South King Street.
2022 July Newsletter
On Thursday, July 14, Waipahu Public Library hosted a media event to debut Hawaii’s first-ever Esports and Tech Lab.
TRUE partnered with the Hawaii State Library System and the State of Hawaii—with hardware and technical guidance from Pacxa and Central Pacific Bank Foundation—to bring this state-of-the-art technology facility to life!
UH students help launch esports, tech lab in Waipahu
A new state-of-the-art technology facility that will help build valuable game and software development skill for Hawaii’s residents in the skyrocketing esports industry was launched by University of Hawaii at Manoa and UH West Oahu esports players.
KITV: July 15, 2022 – 7:30am
KITV News Release — July 15, 2022 at 7:30am on TRUE Esports + Tech Lab
KHON: July 15, 2022 – 6:30am
KHON News Release — July 15, 2022 at 6:30am on TRUE Esports + Tech Lab
HNN: July 15, 2022 – 5:30am
HNN News Release — July 15, 2022 at 5:30am on TRUE Esports + Tech Lab
Hawaii esports scene gets push behind library system, Overwatch League’s return
Playing video games for a living is no longer a boomer punchline. The video game industry is a $300 billion juggernaut, and within that sprawling universe, competitive gaming already drives $1.38 billion annually — and it’s growing fast.
New esports lab at Waipahu Public Library aims to teach tech skills
Waipahu Public Library will soon be a hub for esports and technology learning opportunities. Local nonprofit TRUE, or Technology Readiness User Evaluation, is launching the TRUE Esports + Tech Lab at the library on July 27.