Monthly Archives: February 2015
Chancellor’s Message
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
Kauhale Message
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
Students in West Hawai‘i conclude fall semester with Hō‘ike
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
Join us at the 2nd Annual Hawai‘i CC Day(s), Feb. 26 and 27!
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
Volunteers restore ancient Hawaiian trail at Pālamanui
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 Activities & Announcements
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
Fall 2014 Dean’s List
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
Art exhibit celebrates the birth of modern dance at Hawai‘i CC
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
Kona Kohala Chefs Association announces Student Culinarian of the Year
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
AEC students reflect on ‘experience of a lifetime’
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, Feb. 13
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
Ceramics lecturer wins awards at two art shows
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
Hawai‘i CC professors attend Wo Learning Champions professional development day
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
‘Program Spotlights’ featured on Instagram
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
Hawai‘i CC promotional videos now available
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