Monthly Archives: March 2012

FROM: James Yoshida Interim Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs SUBJECT: Reduced Campus Operations on Non-Instructional Days Announcement Saturday, March 24, 2012 thru Sunday, April 1, 2012 In support of the UH efforts to reduce energy consumption and recover cost savings, … Continue reading →

HawCC Rehearsal (Mandatory): Friday May 11, 2012 Location: Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium. Time: 12:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided at rehearsal. HawCC Commencement Ceremony: Friday May 11, 2012 Location: Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium. Check-In Time: Please check-in at the entrance … Continue reading →

Aloha, Do you know of any 2012 graduating student whose story should be heard? If you know of any student with an outstanding or remarkable story, please contact Megan Saito at 934-2506 or msaito3@hawaii.edu Their story could be featured in … Continue reading →

LOOKING FOR A STUDENT SPEAKER FOR COMMENCEMENT Do you know of a student who has a knack for public speaking and is graduating this year? Is there a graduating student you know that would be a great representative of their … Continue reading →

Hawai‘i Community College’s Alpha Psi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society recently attended the Pacific Regional Convention held at Heald College in Honolulu where they received awards for service completed in the 2011 year.  These awards included: … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, the Alpha Psi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, the international honor society for two year colleges held their spring 2012 Induction Ceremony. Families and friends attended the event. The guest speaker … Continue reading →

If you know anyone in North Hawaii who has been thinking about going back to college or starting college, especially if they are age 25 or older, please encourage them to attend the “What’s in Your Future – Adults in … Continue reading →

The Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Walter Serikawa Scholarship! It was the goal of the late Walter Serikawa to financially support students with documented disabilities … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce the first annual Mayor’s Student Malama Award, recognizing and honoring student leaders in the sustainability of Hawai’i Island. Please visit http://hawaiicountymayor.com/student-malama-awards-2012/ for more information and the nomination application. The deadline is April 15, 2012.   … Continue reading →

The American Academy of Chefs has selected Allan Okuda for induction as an honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), the honor society of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Mr. Okuda is being honored for his accomplishments as … Continue reading →

Annual Hilo Culinary Classic Date: Friday, April 13, 2012 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: HawCC Cafeteria Fee: Tickets are $9.00 each, which includes entrance to view the student’s work and a sumptuous buffet! Tickets are still available at … Continue reading →

The students at the West Hawaiʻi campus are also participating in the Local First Program. The students are able to plan, prepare, and deliver a meal with 100% locally grown ingredients. The West Hawaiʻi students prepares for Local First by … Continue reading →

On February 22, 2012, the Taste of Hilo committee members were invited to a private luncheon, which was prepared by the HawCC Culinary Arts students. The committee members presented Chancellor Noreen Yamane a check to HawCC for a college-wide benefit.

On February 22, 2012, HawCC held a Kipaepae ceremony for the retirement of Dr. Fred Soriano.                                                 … Continue reading →