The Kapi'o News

02/19/2025

“Kitchen Scraps,” airing on Hawaiʻi News Now (channel K5), Sundays at 7 p.m., premiered on January 12. Similar to The Food Network’s “Chopped,” Hawaiʻi’s first reality competition show challenges two local cooks to create a winning dish using a surprise local ingredient in under 15 minutes.

Learn more about Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Institute of the Pacific alumni competing on the show today at Kapionews.com

“Kitchen Scraps,” airing on Hawaiʻi News Now (channel K5), Sundays at 7 p.m., premiered on January 12. Similar to The Food Network’s “Chopped,” Hawaiʻi’s f ...

02/17/2025

It’s career week at KCC!
 
Starting tomorrow, February 18 -21

Tuesday-Thursday:

1st floor library alcove Lama Library: Gain insider insights from panelists who own and manage businesses, are in the leadership team, and who train future leaders in their field.
 
Wednesday, Feb 19, 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm 
Accounting Panel
 
Thursday, Feb 20, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Tech & Innovation in Industry Panel*
 
Thursday, Feb 20, 10:15 am – 11:15 am
UH System Pathways in Tech & Innovation Panel*

2nd floor of Lama Library: Find out what kinds of opportunities are available for you, regardless of your major. 
 
Tuesday, Feb 18, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Careers for any major in Hospitality & Tourism
 
Wednesday, Feb 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Careers for any major in Business & Accounting
 
Thursday, Feb 20, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Careers for any major in Info Technology & Innovation

Discover your Working Style at the True Colors Workshop (Lama library) Space is limited. Register at: https://go.hawaii.edu/bvb
 
Tuesday, Feb 18, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday, Feb 20, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Friday, Feb. 21 - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Campus-Wide Career Day!

700 guests from various schools on O‘ahu will visit our campus. Learn what KCC offers via a self-guided tour of accredited programs and support services.

02/12/2025

I want to sit my 19-year-old self down and say, “Look, I know you are apathetic toward college, but you are getting a sweet deal right now. You are living at home, rent free, and only paying $50 per credit tuition. Suck it up and finish.”

When I burned out in my early 30s and left my job, I had no other skills or degree to fall back on. Walking away from a steady salary into a world of entrep ...

02/03/2025

When you score a window seat in the cafeteria 😎

01/24/2025

University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel will visit Kapiʻolani Community College on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Events open to everyone:

Welcome Protocol at Makahiapo Lawn from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Lei for President is optional, Encouraged to wear Kapiʻolani CC kīhei
Open Forum at ʻŌhiʻa Auditorium, Room 118, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

01/22/2025

Introducing a new column today by staff writer Sarah Burchard.
"A Midlifer's Guide to College" will be made up of courageous stories and practical advice from a 43-year-old college student, back in school after 25 years to earn her degree.

Her first story answers the question, "After all this time, why go back to school?"

For over a year, I ran the idea of going back to school past friends. It would take me eight years if I went part-time. By the time I earned my BA I’d be 51 ...

01/22/2025

This Thursday -

Event Details:
There are entire industries built on managing other people’s money. However, you don’t need a financial advisor to understand the basics of money management, credit cards, compound interest, and other topics that often seem complicated.

Come learn key concepts to make the most of your money, no matter how much or little you think you have. This workshop may help you discover that the value of money is worth more than you realize.

Date: 1/23/25
Time: 11-2pm
Location: Lama Library, 1st Floor - Alcove Pit Area
Hosted by: Monty Clark. (Student Career Specialist)

01/18/2025

Learn how to effectively communicate in the workplace and what will be expected of you in a professional setting.

Tips for how to effectively write, speak and convey your thoughts to get the most out of what you communicate to others.

Tues, Jan. 21
3:15pm
Lama Library, 1st floor

Facilitator: Monty Clark. (Student Career Specialist)

01/18/2025

ʻOnipaʻa Peace March
Today is the 132nd anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This morning’s march started at Mauna ‘Ala and ended at ʻIolani Palace. It commemorates the events of January 17 and celebrates the steadfast resilience of Kānaka Maoli. Festivities at ‘Iolani Palace lasted all day and included speeches, music performances, free food and plenty of opportunities to connect with local non-profit organizations fighting for sovereignty.

12/27/2024

Did you know that you can achieve your goals by simply writing down when, where and how you are planning to implement them? According to 94 different studies on goal implementation, creating intentions that define how you will achieve your goals is what leads to goal success. Are you ready to slay 2025? Use our free template below!

Did you know that you can achieve your goals by simply writing down when, where and how you are planning to implement them? According to 94 different studie ...

12/22/2024

Did you know that KFC has become a Christmas tradition in Japan? 🎄🍗 It’s fascinating how this festive meal has become a part of the holiday season for many families. Do you have your own unique holiday traditions? Please share with us in the comments below! 🎅🏽✨

Discover how a global fast-food chain became essential to Japan’s Christmas celebrations, offering a unique blend of tradition and modern culture with Kentu ...

12/19/2024

My partner Harri and I celebrated the holidays vastly differently growing up. I had what he would call the “stereotypical white household” experience with turkey and Christmas lights and gifts under the tree. Harri, a second-generation non-trinitarian Filipino from Kalihi, didn’t celebrate the holidays at all.

Interestingly, Harri and I both ended up with careers in the restaurant business after graduating high school, and the idea of celebrating holidays, whether part of family tradition or not, became obsolete.

Do you have to celebrate the holidays just because you were raised to do so?

This is the question I explored in today’s Opinion piece: The Holidays Aren’t For Everyone on kapionews.com (link in bio)

Written by: Sarah Burchard

12/04/2024

Did you know summer tuition has been reduced from $248/credit to $131/credit for residents?

From the last Student Congress meeting:
- Summer tuition has been lowered for ALL students.
- Finish your degree faster by taking summer courses.
- Summer courses are offered in two 6-week courses.
- Apply for FAFSA before June 1 to get financial aid.
- Summer classes are accelerated. Be prepared to learn more in a shorter time frame.
- If you are an International student, your spring insurance will cover you through summer.
- Registration for summer classes begin April 7.
- Class schedule comes out in March. You can meet with counselors then.
- FAFSA for 2025-2026 is now open. Apply now.

12/03/2024

Every year Hawaiʻi culinary students have the opportunity to volunteer at Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival to learn from and network with top industry professionals.

The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is not only for food and wine loving patrons, it is a time of gathering for industry professionals to reconnect and celebrate each other’s work. More than that, it is an opportunity for culinary students around Hawaiʻi to meet, and work alongside, some of the world’s most revered chefs, offering them an entryway into the next phase of their careers.

“They want the opportunity to go stage (try out) in someoneʻs restaurant after they finish,” Denise Yamaguchi said. “We have chefs from all over the world that come and participate [at the festival] and that becomes an opportunity for them.”

The Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival is not only for food and wine loving patrons, it is a time of gathering for industry professionals to reconnect and cel ...

11/28/2024

Today, we celebrate Lā Kūʻokoʻa.

Here are some images from Tuesday’s festivities on campus.

We began with protocol - singing Hawai`i Pono`ī - afterward we dropped our t-shirts off for silkscreening, pounded pa’i’ai and listened to a presentation on the significance of this day. We also got to taste Po`e Mei`a - A Tahitian dessert made by with mai`a, cassava and coconut milk or coconut cream. Mahalo to everyone who participated and led this event in making it so special.

11/23/2024

KCC Esports Club just launched its own survival multiplayer server. If you’d like to join, they are hosting a club meeting Friday, 11/29 to discuss upcoming events and projects. All students are welcome.

Date: Friday, Nov. 29
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Kopiko 202

To register and receive more info, contact KCC Esports Club president Jowen Shu at [email protected]

11/22/2024

We thought you could use some cuteness on this Aloha Friday. Have a great weekend everyone!

11/21/2024

On November 28, 1843, the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi was officially recognized as an independent nation by the British and French governments. Today, Hawai`i observes this day as Lā Kūʻokoʻa (Hawaiian Independence Day).

This Tuesday, 11/26, KCC will observe Lā Kūʻokoʻa with festivities on campus from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Events include:

8:30 AM – Protocol: Anthem & Flag Ceremony (Location: Navigational Compass & Great Lawn)

9:00 AM – Free T-Shirt silk screening. Advanced registration is required-link in today’s IG Story (Location: Māmane 103)

10:00 AM – Kuʻi Kalo Demonstration/ pa`i`ai pounding (Location: Manono/Mānele Breezway)

10:30 AM – Featured Presentation by KCC Hawaiian Studies Faculty (Location: Manono 101)

This collaboration with the Kūloaʻa Project, Kapoʻoloku, Kūlia ma Kapiʻolani, and ʻAha Kalāualani serves as an opportunity for students to reflect upon, learn about, and celebrate Hawaiian resiliency.

In her 2023-2029 strategic plan, Chancellor Misaki Takabayashi stressed, “We will own our kuleana to Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi, as a foundational principle.”

“Our students need to be globally competitive, so they need to be globally aware,” the Chancellor said yesterday at Kuka`i Mahalo, an event hosted by KCC’s Kūloaʻa Project. “But they need to be rooted to Hawai`i.”

The Strategic Plan also shares KCCʻs vision to be “a model indigenous serving institution” and mission “To honor ʻāina, ʻōiwi, and the legacy of Queen Kapiʻolani.” For this, the KCC is “committed to teaching, learning, and practicing Hawaiian values and culture.”

Image 1 - design for silk screening
Image 2-3 - mural by Jeanette Gallo
Image 4 - mural in progress by Hunter Johnson