The Kapi'o News

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.”

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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

11/21/2024

Through trial and challenge, attorney and Paralegal instructor, Cheryl Arakaki has achieved success in the legal field through family law practice. Now an educator for the next generation of attorneys and paralegals, Arakaki shares her academic and career journey.

"It's all about gaining the experience and having emotional growth throughout each chapter of your life," she said.



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11/20/2024

Word on the Street: What is the best piece of advice a teacher has given you?

Here's what the KCC community had to say...

11/19/2024

The Culinary Institute of the Pacific builds upon KCC’s two-year culinary arts program, enabling students to pursue a baccalaureate degree of Applied Science in culinary management. Anyone can attend the school to earn advanced professional certificates and/or take short-term professional/continuing education courses.

CIP is located at 4500 Diamond Head Rd. It consists of two kitchen labs built in 2017 (phase 1) and a new innovation center, restaurant and auditorium still under construction (phase 2).

Chef Roy Yamaguchi was hired in January as Executive Director to lead the project into this new phase. Chef Yamaguchi is a James Beard Award-winning chef and co-founder of Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine who has opened over 30 of his namesake worldwide.

“As the executive director, what I’m trying to do is create a vision for the future of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific campus,” Yamaguchi said in an interview at CIP in September. “We want to create a world-class culinary campus for excellence.” 

Learn more about Chef Roy Yamaguchi and the next phase of today at kapionews.com (link in bio).

11/18/2024

Professor Piilani Hanohano shares her passion for hula and Hawaiian culture in this vibrant class at Kapi'olani Community College. Learn more about the beauty and tradition of hula as students embrace its meaningful movements and cultural significance. 🌴💃

Professor Pi‘ilani Hanohano shares her passion for hula and Hawaiian traditions with her students at KCC. (Photo by Nagisa Umemoto) By Nagisa Umemoto | Staf ...

11/13/2024

Do you have a job lined up after college? How about a plan for how your career will unfold? Most of us don’t and the reality is that after we graduate, we are on our own. It’s up to us to figure out what we are going to do next and how to get there.

But what if you could figure all that out BEFORE you graduate? What if you can start working in your field now?

Student career specialist Monty Clark arrived at KCC in July. The school hadn’t had anyone in that position for four years before he started. Who is Monty Clark? He’s the guy who’s going to help you figure out what you want in life and how to get it.

The best part is, he is on campus every day available to advise students one on one in ʻIliahi 231. Just email [email protected] to set up a time to meet.

Monty hosts regular career planning workshops at KCC that cover:
- Resume and Cover Letter writing
- How to design your ideal life
- How to find the right company for you and nail the interview

He also implemented - a free platform KCC students can use for free to find job postings.

Learn more about your FREE career mentor in today’s story at kapionews.com

Upcoming events:

Nov. 15 - Virtual career fair (on Handshake) featuring over 30 companies looking to hire students ready to work.

Feb. 19-21 - In-person career fair (KCC library) to meet with industry professionals from information technology, business accounting and hospitality sectors + workshops teaching resume building and interviewing skills. Students will also have the opportunity to take a personality test called True Colors, similar to Myers-Briggs, to help them find careers that would be a good fit for their innate skills and sensibilities. The event will be especially helpful for students who are still figuring out what they want to do. 

11/12/2024

FREE FOOD - Mon-Thu at ʻIliahi 231 (Kīkaha o Laeʻahi Center)

KCC partners with and Waikīkī to offer a 100% completely free student snack shop (Mon-Wed) and weekly community food pantry (Thur).

No application necessary.
No judgement.
Just show up and take advantage of this amazing school benefit.

KCC also partners with
With this program, KCC students, who are parents, can submit their information and schedule a pick-up for up to 50 diapers at a time.

The Kikaha o Laeʻahi Center, where the pantry and snack shop are located, is a refuge for students. Here, students can find computers to use, hot coffee and even blankets if they are cold. There is a microwave, sink, hot water and dishes and cups available, so they can eat while they study. 

“We’re just trying to help everybody out,” student support specialist Colette “Coco” Andrade-Fujii said. “But just having the students here, my heart is full. My heart is really really full.”

Pohukaina Food Pantry:
Walk-in shopping & snack shop for KCC Students
Hours: Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration link included in today’s article posted at kapionews.com, or just register at the door when you arrive.

Community weekly shopping (open to the public):
Hours: Thursdays 2-5 p.m.
Registration link included in today’s article posted at kapionews.com, or just register at the door when you arrive.

Location:
Kīkaha o Laeʻahi Center, ʻIliahi Building, Room 231
4303 Diamond Head Rd. Honolulu, HI 96816
Parking available in lower Lot B 

11/07/2024

📱💻Here’s your sign to take a break from the scroll!
Ever find yourself spending hours a day on social media?
So much so that it interferes with your school work?
That is why writer Makayla Dilliner, has decided to go appless.

"Years of endless scrolling has contributed to my lack of focus, attention span and overall motivation to meet my academic goals."

11/04/2024

🎤Voices and Views: Meet Mark Leonel-Castillo! An 18-year-old first-year student with aspirations of becoming a physical therapist or joining the Navy.

🎃He proudly posed for a photo as an ostrich rider on Halloween!

11/01/2024

☀️Happy Aloha Friday!

Will you be attending KCCʻs Makahiki Festival at the Great Lawn?

💸Grand Prize Winners who participate will receive a $1500 scholarship!

Read the timeline below for free workshops and activities!

8:00 - 9:00 AM: Ceremony
9:00 AM: Registration Opens
10:00 AM: Festival Game, Activities, and Workshops Start
11:00 AM: Lunch (free and available while supplies lasts)

FREE Workshops and Activities
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Temporary Body Art
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Lomilomi
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: ʻApu/ʻAwa Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Kūpeʻe Workshop
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Paʻi ʻai Workshop

10/31/2024

Manono 101B is a welcoming study space for KCC students looking to connect with Hawaiian culture and academic support. From quiet study areas to workshops and events, this spot is perfect for staying focused on your studies while feeling connected to the community. They even offer snacks like small acai bowls and nachos to keep you energized! 🥤🍎

If you're looking for a place to study, connect, and engage with Hawaiian culture, make sure to check it out!
📅 Open Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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10/29/2024

Over 20 students arrived at 9 a.m. this morning for FREE Tuesday Breakfast.

From Student Congress:

“This semester, Student Congress will be hosting a Breakfast Bar every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. It will be open to all Kapiʻolani Community College students. We know that lack of food availability is a prevalent issue on campus, and we hope that the self-serve Breakfast Bar can be a benefit to the health and academic success of students at KCC.

Our top priorities for this school year are to increase food options on campus and decrease food insecurity.

During this time, all students are welcome to make their own yogurt parfait bowl, grab a to-go breakfast item, and even get some morning coffee or juice.”

What we offer:
* Greek Yogurt with a variety of toppings 
* Instant Oatmeal
* Muffins
* Granola Bars
* Eggo Waffles
* Nuts and Seeds
* Orange Juice
* Coffee
* Other Grab-n-Go Items

When: Every Tuesday 9 to 10 a.m. (until end of semester)
Where: Kikaha o Lae’ahi Center (‘Iliahi 231).

* Make time to sign in at the front door when you arrive. There is also a QR at the front of the breakfast buffet. You will only have to fill out this form once (not every time you come for breakfast).