Author Archives: External Affairs & Relations Office

Aloha, The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) notified the college in a February 6 letter that we successfully addressed their recommendations with our follow-up report submitted October 2014. The college has also successfully resolved deficiencies in college … Continue reading →

Aloha, Hawai‘i Community College will host hundreds of middle school and high school students from around Hawai‘i Island for the 2nd Annual Hawai‘i CC Day on Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27. We will also invite the mayor, the county council, … Continue reading →

SETTING A PRECEDENCE IN CULTURAL LEADERSHIP GROUNDED IN HULA AND THE INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES OF HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Starting in 2005 a cohort of Hawai‘i Community College graduates with A.A.S. degrees in Hula and several UH System employees who took Hula … Continue reading →

With chants, hula, poetry readings and more, over 50 Hawai‘i Community College (Hawai‘i CC) students demonstrated their newfound knowledge at a Hō‘ike that was held on Thursday, Dec. 11 in Kealakekua. “Hōʻike is an opportunity for our students to demonstrate … Continue reading →

Hawai‘i Community College will host hundreds of Hawai’i Island high school and middle school students, along with community leaders, at the Manono Campus on Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27. Many programs will have engaging interactive displays, and students … Continue reading →

Mahalo to all the volunteers who came out on Saturday, January 24 to help clear the ancient trail that runs adjacent to the new Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui campus in West Hawai‘i! The mauka to makai trail will be a great … Continue reading →

Haʻakūmalae is the official orchestration of the Hawaiʻ i protocols leadership at Hawaiʻ i Community College and the University of Hawaiʻ i at Hilo. As an active member at our Hawaiʻi Community College and in the Hawaiʻi Island Community there … Continue reading →

Hawai‘i Community College proudly releases the names of the following students who have achieved Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2014 semester.  The Dean’s List requires students to have completed 12 or more credits for a letter grade achieving a … Continue reading →

  Hawai’i CC faculty members Trina Nahm-Mijo and Manaiakalani Kālua perform during the opening of the art exhibit.  Hawai‘i Community College and the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo are celebrating decades of dance at the two campuses with an art exhibit … Continue reading →

  A year ago at this time we were just completing a very challenging semester. Fortunately for the instructors, the incoming group of students was a pleasure to work with. As their third semester drew to a close, the junior chefs … Continue reading →

Students from the Architectural, Engineering & CAD Technologies Program performed field work at the lava flow in Puna during the Fall 2014 semester. Watch the video to learn more about the project and to hear the students discuss their experiences.

HawaiiCon’s Cosmic Cosplay Ball! Open to all ages! Friday, February 13, 2015   – 7pm-10:30 pm Deadline for entry is 8:00 pm At the Hilo HighSchool Auditorium Admission $10 Cash and other awesome prizes Silent auction Funds go to supporting the … Continue reading →

Hawai‘i Community College Ceramics Lecturer Monika Mann won the Juror’s Choice Award in August’s “ABSTRACT ONLY” show at the Wailoa Arts & Cultural Center for her piece titled “Shelter Me.” (Bottom photo; Acrylic paint on plexiglas) At the “Hawai‘i Nei” show, also … Continue reading →

During the Wo Learning Champions proferssional development day Hawai‘i CC’s Wo Learning Champions, Jessica Lerma and Sandra Claveria, toured Honolulu Community College. They visited Honolulu CC’s  Marine Education and Training Center where the college hosts ​a Small Vessel Fabrication and Repair program and also works … Continue reading →

Once a week, Hawai‘i Community College is posting 15-second videos on the social media platform Instagram that highlight the college’s programs. Called “Program Spotlights,” the short videos are accompanied by a brief description of the program. The Program Spotlights campaign … Continue reading →

There are several new videos available to help promote Hawai‘i Community College. The first (above) is a 30-second commercial created by Violet Murakami and several of her students from the Digital Media Arts program. Many thanks to the students, Violet, and … Continue reading →

Aloha, I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving, and I would like to take this opportunity to say Happy Holidays to our Hawai‘i Community College ‘ohana. Lava Flow Scientists and Hawai’i County Civil Defense have concluded there is no indication that … Continue reading →

Hawai‘i CC professor teams up with internationally renowned musician to create innovative art exhibit Hawai‘i Community College Professor Dr. Taupōuri Tangarō stands with examples of the regalia he created. HILO — The art exhibit created during the past year by … Continue reading →

The 10th annual HawCC Alumni & Friends Breakfast was held on Saturday, October 4, at the HawCC cafeteria.  The event raised over $4,000 for student scholarships.  Approximately 730 tickets were sold thanks to the efforts of administrators, full-time and part-time faculty … Continue reading →

This year marks the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges’ 50th Anniversary. A very special gala event was held on Nov. 14, 2014, which featured 13 live-action culinary stations hosted by Hawai‘i’s top culinary chefs in partnership with UHCC culinary arts … Continue reading →

After a long, exciting, yet crazy night I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part in this year’s 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration. There were so many talented, successful chefs at the convention. It was an awesome time … Continue reading →

Last summer, the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival was held at several locations around the State of Hawai‘i, including the Waikoloa Beach Marriot Resort and Spa in Kona. This was the 4th Annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, but the first time the … Continue reading →

The Culinary Arts Department participated in various events throughout the month of October: October 1  Chef Brian Hirata took two students to O’ahu to shadow Master Chef Mavro at his restaurant. A dream come true for the students. October 4  … Continue reading →

International students from Mexico, pictured above, recently arrived at Hawai‘i Community College for a 5-week stay. Click here for more photos of International Education Week.  Hawai’i Community College celebrated International Education Week (IEW) on November 12 and November 13 with two … Continue reading →

Hōkūleʻa by Lealanimelemoana Galvin   Castle on the Lake by Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers   The International Education Committee would like to congratulate Lealanimelemoana Galvin (Student Category) and Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers (Faculty/Staff category) for winning the International Education Week Photo Contest!  Mahalo to all … Continue reading →