Monthly Archives: November 2012
After regrouping, HawCC’s Administration of Justice Club participates in peace walk and vigil
In Spring 2012, the Hawaii Community College Administration of Justice Club — also known as the AJ Club — was re-established. Executive officers were elected in April. During the summer months, the executive officers worked hard to assess the club’s … Continue reading
Chamber sponsors 14th Annual ‘A Taste of Hilo’ event
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii sponsored the 14th Annual “A Taste of Hilo” event Oct. 21 at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Sangha Hall. Proceeds from this signature event supplement the JCCIH Foundation Fund, which is administered … Continue reading
Nursing students start clinical studies
First year Associate of Science in Nursing students at the University of Hawai’i Center at West Hawaii had their first day of clinical at Kona Community Hospital on Oct. 9. Students will be assessing patients, caring for patients, and administering medications … Continue reading
Tangaro, hula students present at conference opening
Taupouri Tangaro, hula professor and humanities chairperson at Hawaii Community College, along with more than 50 members of the college’s hula program, presented an opening keynote at a national-level conference of college administrators at Waikoloa Beach Marriot Resort & Spa. … Continue reading
HawCC students help keep the ‘aina clean
Hawai’i Community College students in Kumu E. Kalani Flores’ Hawai’i Island Trail Culture class in West Hawai’i made a difference on Saturday, Oct. 27 by picking up two truckloads of rubbish near the top of Waikoloa Road. This was done … Continue reading
Phi Theta students attend leadership and honors conference
Hawai‘i Community College’s Alpha Psi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society attended the Annual Pacific Regional Leadership and Honors Conference held on Sept. 28-29, 2012 at Leeward Community College. Four student representatives, one student alumnus and two … Continue reading
IEP tutor Shannon Costa awarded Fulbright teaching grant
University of Hawai`i at Hilo alumna Shannon Costa has been awarded a 2012-2013 J. William Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Grant to teach English in Malaysia. Costa, who graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, is … Continue reading
2 HawCC students studying in China with Freeman scholarships
This year, two Hawaii Community College students were chosen to receive Freeman Foundation Scholarships. Amy Hinton and Ty Widhalm spent the summer at Kapiolani Community College taking intensive courses in Chinese language and culture. Both are now studying in Shanghai, … Continue reading
HawCC’s Model Home Project featured in new video
Hawai’i Community College’s Model Home Project is the subject of a video news story produced by the UH Media Production office. The video was posted on the UH System homepage Friday, Nov. 9 at www.hawaii.edu. The story will eventually be … Continue reading
Digital Media Arts lecturer, grads create ‘Seeds of Hope’
Danny Miller, a lecturer in the Digital Media Arts program at Hawaii Community College, has directed, written and edited a new documentary that has been premiering around the state in recent weeks. Called Na Kupu Mana’olana “Seeds of Hope,” the … Continue reading
HawCC grad gets special mention in StarChefs.com
Alyssa Tokumura, who graduated from Hawaii Community College with honors, got a special mention recently in StarChefs.com, on online magazine targeted toward culinary insiders. Tokumura graduated from the Culinary Arts Program at HawCC’s West Hawaii campus in Kealakekua in 2011 … Continue reading
New members inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Hawai‘i Community College’s Alpha Psi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society inducted their Fall 2012 members on Oct. 25, 2012. Chartered in 1993, Alpha Psi Epsilon and its members represent the top 10 percent of students enrolled … Continue reading
Regents award Narimatsu Emerita Professor title
Retired Hawaii Community College Professor Sara Narimatsu has been awarded the status of Emerita Professor, a title that reflects her dedication to HawCC during her 32-year career. The University of Hawaii’s Board of Regents bestowed the title upon Narimatsu at … Continue reading
HawCC’s Hula program featured in Hana Hou! magazine
Hana Hou!, the inflight magazine for Hawaiian Airlines, published a great article about the Hula program at Hawaii Community College in its October/November issue. The cover article points out that HawCC is the one place in the world offering a … Continue reading
Melany Ayudan’s Kīpaepae Hoʻokuʻu (Releasing Ceremony)
On Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, HawCC participated in a Kīpaepae Hoʻokuʻu (Releasing Ceremony) for Melany Ayudan, Secretary to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Mel accepted a position with the University of Hawai’i at Hilo as Secretary to the Dean … Continue reading
Many Ha’akumalae events during last two months
Haʻakūmalae is the official orchestration of Hawaiʻi protocols leadership at Hawaiʻi Community College and the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center. As an active member in our Hawaiʻi Community College and Hawaiʻi Island Community, there are … Continue reading
First set of HawCC intranet modules available
Since 1998, the Hawaii Community College website has served dual purposes as a public website servicing students and the community, and as an internal site with data related to faculty and staff needs. With the launch of our website redesign … Continue reading
Christmas party is coming Dec. 12; stay tuned for details
Learner Profile: Raynell Espaniola
Raynell Espaniola was one of two Hawaii Community College students to win an iPad Oct. 17 as part of the college’s Passport to College Success program. The program is designed to make sure the students have the resources and confidence … Continue reading
Learner Profile: Drayce Kawakami
Drayce Kawakami was one of two Hawaii Community College students to win an iPad Oct. 17 as part of the college’s Passport to College Success program. The program is designed to make sure students have the resources and confidence to … Continue reading
Employee Profile: Kehau LeeHong-Mauga
Name: Josephine Kehaulani LeeHong-Mauga (everyone calls me Kehau) Title/Department: Office Assistant III in the Office of the Chancellor/External Affairs & Relations My Hometown: Ka’u/ Puna/ Hilo, Hawai’i My favorite things about HawCC: The wonderful Early Childhood Education staff has helped me … Continue reading
Mahalo for work on Standard III self-evaluation
Mahalo to the members of the Standard III: Resources Self-Evaluation Committee. This was a very important, two-year process beginning in the fall semester, 2010. Major contributions were made by: Mari Chang, Shana Kojiro, Standard III. A. Human Resources Bill Affonso, … Continue reading
Co-chair says ‘mahalo’ for work on accreditation
On behalf of Co-Chairs Raynette “Kalei” Haleamau-Kam and the late Mike Saito, we would like to say thank you to the Hawaii Community College 2010-2012 Standard I Accreditation Team for all their support and generous time serving as a committee member. We … Continue reading
Mahalo for work on Standard II of the Self-Evaluation Study
A huge Mahalo to Anne Chung, Sandra Claveria, Christina Hoffmann, Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani , Mitch Soares, Willow Aureala, Christine Quintana, Bert Sambueno, Hettie Scofield, Lari-Anne Au, Kalyan Meola, Nancy Schein and Laurel Gregory for their valuable contributions to Standard II of … Continue reading