Monthly Archives: April 2015
27th Annual Earth Fair happening April 17th
HawCC to host 17th annual Hilo Culinary Classic
The 17th Annual Hilo Culinary Classic is Friday, April 10th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it promises to be the largest display of culinary technical skill, creativity and knowledge since the Hawai’i Community College Culinary Arts Program began … Continue reading
HawCC’s Alpha Psi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society wins at regionals!
Alpha Psi Epsilon members are pictured above. Bottom row, L-R: Vice President of Fellowship, Candace Wharton and Nicholas Eisen. Top row, L-R: LyronJean Lee, Vanessa Villesca, Lead Advisor Kenoalani Dela Cruz, Ulu Kailianu, Advisor Donala Kawa‘auhau, Advisor Karen Crowell, Johnie … Continue reading
New members inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Psi Epsilon
On Saturday, March 28, 2015, Phi Theta Kappa’s Alpha Psi Epsilon chapter in Hilo conducted its formal Spring 2015 Induction Ceremonies. Vice President of Membership Desiree DeCanto-Gardner served as Induction Chairperson and Chapter President Sean Kirkpatrick served as … Continue reading
Diesel Mechanics students visit and tour Pacific Biodiesel
The Hawai’i Community College’s Diesel Mechanics Program got to visit and tour the Pacific Biodiesel plant. The facility provided the students with important information and a clearer picture about biodiesel production and what it takes to maintain a sustainability cycle in … Continue reading
HawCC expands certificate programs; information sessions scheduled in April
Following the successful launch in fall 2014 of new accelerated online Business certificates, Hawai‘i Community College has added two new certificates in Geospatial Technologies and Sustainable Lot Design and Site Preparation. The Geospatial Technologies and Sustainable Lot Design and Site … Continue reading
Students and faculty collaborate on HSI presentation
On March 6, the fourth Hawai’i Strategic Institute was held at Leeward Community College on O’ahu. With an emphasis on showcasing strategies for student success, two faculty members and three students from Hawai’i Community College collaborated to present: “Hawai’i Papa … Continue reading
Group from HawCC attends ATD/HSI Conference 2015
HawCC Participants traveled to O’ahu to deliver the most presentations at this year’s ATD/HSI Conference. There were a total of 79 people that attended from our campus alone. Presentations that were delivered during the workshop will also be presented on campus … Continue reading
UHCC marketing team wins national award
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges (UHCC) systemwide marketing team has received national recognition for its work on the 50th Anniversary UHCC Day at the Capitol event by winning the prestigious Gold Paragon in the government and community relations category given by … Continue reading
Kauhale Message
Aloha Kauhale Kākou, Hawaiʻi Pāmaomao is an indigenous exchange program supported by both UHʻs Hawaiʻi Papa O Ke Ao Creating and Indigenous Serving Institution initiative and the Chancellor Team of Noreen Yamane (HawCC) and Don Straney (UHH). Hawaiʻi Pāmaomao is … Continue reading
Chancellor’s Message
Aloha, Graduation will be here soon, and I encourage all of you to attend our HawCC Spring 2015 Commencement with our graduates and their families. Commencement is our opportunity to recognize our students for the accomplishment of their educational goals … Continue reading