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Image of the Week: Albizia architect
Wednesday June 26, 2024
Image of the Week: Albizia architect
An unexpected journey: turning a music dream into reality
Tuesday June 25, 2024
An unexpected journey: turning a music dream into reality
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Holoholo
Tuesday June 25, 2024
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Holoholo
Newsletter spotlights creative works of incarcerated women
Friday June 21, 2024
Newsletter spotlights creative works of incarcerated women
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Gallery ʻIolani
Gallery ʻIolani

Recognized as one of the finest exhibition sites in the state of Hawai‘i, showing work from local, national and international venues.

Palikū Theatre
Palikū Theatre

The heart of the arts community on the Windward side, bringing audiences from across O'ahu to discover the new opportunities at Windward Community College.

Hōkūlani Imaginarium
Hōkūlani Imaginarium

A state-of-the-art multi-media facility dedicated to bringing the Windward community closer to the stars.

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We are so excited to offer limu culture certificate starting this fall…FREE! Mahalo to @linagirl at @islandlifelivehi for the interview bringing it all to “life!” Learn more on our website at windward.hawaii.edu/programs-of-study/agripharmatech or email jolied@hawaii.edu. #limuculture #wcclimuculturecertificate #hawaiiantraditions #foodfortodayandtomorrow #pacificamericanfoundation #kitvislandlife #islandlifelivehi #freeclasses
Visit “windward.hawaii.edu/program-infosessions” for the July lineup of information sessions to learn about online and hybrid programs @windwardcc! Talk to one of our friendly counselors, like Māhiehie Garrett, who will share insights, tips, and how to get started. #wccinformationsessions #windwardcc #wcchawaiiloa #wccvettech #wccbusinesscore #kaohekani #collegeispossible #hawaiipromise #hooleischolarship #kanileascholarship
Kumu Jordan Souza and WCC woodcarvers will be in the Hawaiian Hale at FestPACHawaii!!!!! Saturday, June 15 10am-5pm Hawaii Convention Center Go checkem out! #wcchawaiianstudies #hawaiianwoodcarving #jordansouza #kalailaau #windwardcommunitycollege #handsonlearning #hawaiiantraditions
Practice Kalai La‘au! Learn Hawaiian Woodcarving Hands-on, Face-to-Face! Register now for Fall 2024 Kālai Lā‘au: Hawaiian Woodwork HWST 135–CRN 64160 Sustainability-focused Mon/Wed, 10am-12:45pm Kālai Lā‘au II HWST 136–CRN 64428 Mon/Wed, 10am-12:45pm (Prerequisite: HWST 135) Instructor: Jordan Souza Jordan Souza is the lead kumu in kālai lā‘au in the Hawaiian Studies department at Windward Community College. He shares his knowledge of Hawaiian wood carving in beginning and advanced classes. Jordan’s carving and sculpting career spans over two decades, with work ranging from contemporary art to traditional. Jordan has traveled throughout Pasifika to increase his knowledge of indigenous carving. Jordan’s traditional Hawaiian skills and knowledge of his Hawaiian culture can be seen in his carving and his art of tattooing. Jordan continues to expand and share his knowledge. He was recently invited to present workshops in Tahiti where he taught “The Art of Carving and Lashing Pūniu.” Contact: William “Miki” Cook wmkcook@hawaii.edu
Happy National Pride Month from @windwardcc and Pride Alliance of Queers WCC @paqwcc. We take pride in our inclusive and diverse community! Did you know we have a Commission on LGBTQ+ and PAQ Club on campus? We welcome all to join us for events, Safe Zone Training and access to LGBTQ+ resources. For more information, email scottjks@hawaii.edu, ashley.day@hawaii.edu or tanimaka@hawaii.edu. #nationalpridemonth🌈 #paqwcc #supportforlgbtq+ #safezonetraining #loveislove #becomeanally #junepridemonth
What is going on here? CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds? No, it’s IS 130, a multidisciplinary class that covers the science behind crime scene investigation. Students learn how to dust for fingerprints, perform ballistics tests, collect and analyze hair and fiber samples, and analyze simulated blood spatter. They even learn how to process and analyze DNA evidence to implicate (or exonerate) would-be suspects. Super cool! Why should you take IS 130? It’s a combo lecture/lab class, so you can receive both DB/DY (biological sciences and lab) credit. It’s a great way to satisfy two requirements for the AA degree. Yay! We focus on the science behind the tests used by criminalists and forensic scientists. In cases where a “warm body” is needed, we substitute. For example, students will learn about algor mortis (the post-mortem cooling of a body after death) by using warm spam musubis as a stand-in. You will never see a musubi the same! Or the scientific process. Intrigued? Contact Ross Langston for more info at langston@hawaii. #IS130 #coolscience #rosslangston #crimesceneinvestigation #csi #windwardcommunitycollege #getcuriouswithscience
A FestPAC welcome to the wa’a from the delegation of Micronesia, including the son of Mau, master navigator. Happening today at Kualoa with so many Pacific Islanders who have traveled so far to come together as ‘ohana. Making connections on this day as the @festivalofPacificArts&Culture @festpachawaii launches! #festpachawaii #perpetuatingpacificculture #festvalofpacificarts&culture #kualoa #hakipuu #waa #voyagingcanoes
E AUA MAI: Perpetuating Hawaiian Ancestral Knowledge with Sulu’ape Keone Nunes Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8 from 10AM - 2PM @ Gallery ʻIolani Please join us for Kākau uhi (Hawaiian tattooing) demonstration in conjunction with the Festival of the Pacific at Gallery ʻIolani. Sulu’ape Keone Nunes was fortunate to learn from Kupuna (elders), from his family and the Hawaiian community. In 1996 Keone met Suʻa Suluʻape Paulo, originally from Apia, Samoa, which laid the foundation for Keone to be able to do uhi in the same fashion as was done for over 1,000 years in Polynesia with traditional tools. In 2001, after Su’a Sulu’ape Paulo’s passing in 1999, the family honored Keone with the title of Sulu’ape making him the first Hawaiian and non-Samoan to receive this prestigious title. Suluʻape Keone has been a primary force in the re-establishment of uhi in the Hawaiian community. He has been given the honor of being named #22 of the 101 Most Influential People in Tattooing in the world by late Bob Baxter, and his works have been featured in the Smithsonian Institute, Honolulu Art Museum, Oakland Museum of California, and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. We hope to see you at Gallery ‘Iolani for these demonstrations.
Introducing Reese, a proud WCC graduate and participant in the E ʻOi Mau Work-Based Learning Program 🎓👩‍💼. During her time at Windward Community College, Reese balanced her academic responsibilities with meaningful on-campus employment, gaining valuable professional experience, financial literacy, and career mentorship 💼💡. As she reflects on her student journey and looks to the future, Reese shares how the skills and networks she developed have prepared her for exciting new opportunities 🌟🚀. Join us in celebrating Reese’s achievements and the powerful impact of the E ʻOi Mau program 🎉📚. #WCCGrad #wccgraduation2024 #EducationalJourney #hoʻomaikaʻi #StudentAchievements #WindwardCC #KamālamalamaOkeKoʻolau #Koʻolaupoko #Koʻolauloa #koʻolau #hawaiihighereducation #uhcommunitycolleges #Kaiāulu #WCCFinancialAid #EʻOiMau #studentemployment
Meet Ka’ohu, a standout senior at Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Kailua at Kailua High School and a proud graduate of WCC’s Early College High School (ECHS) program 🎓📘. Supported by federal Title III grants, the Harold K. L. Castle Foundation, and Kamehameha Schools, this program fosters a college-going culture, specifically targeting Native Hawaiian, First Generation, and low SES students. Before even receiving his high school diploma, Ka’ohu earned an Associate of Arts degree, navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of balancing both high school and college courses. Join us in celebrating Ka’ohu’s extraordinary journey and the impact of ECHS on empowering students. #WCCGrad #wccgraduation2024 #wccechs #earlycollege #EducationalJourney #hoʻomaikaʻi #StudentAchievements #WindwardCC #KamālamalamaOkeKoʻolau #Koʻolaupoko #Koʻolauloa #koʻolau #hawaiihighereducation #uhcommunitycolleges #Kaiāulu #WCCFinancialAid
WCC Student Employee of the Year, Kaleo Kaʻaiʻai, embarks on her educational journey with the support of Paipai o Ko’olau 🎓. This pivotal program, backed by community foundations like the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation and Takitani Foundation, opens doors to higher education for residents of Windward O’ahu. Kaleo shares how these scholarships and academic supports have shaped her path from admission to approaching graduation 📘🌟. #WCCGrad #wccgraduation2024 #EducationalJourney #hoʻomaikaʻi #StudentAchievements #WindwardCC #KamālamalamaOkeKoʻolau #Koʻolaupoko #Koʻolauloa #koʻolau #hawaiihighereducation #uhcommunitycolleges #Kaiāulu #WCCFinancialAid #PaipaioKoʻolau
WCC Hawai’iloa Program graduates share their journey through the Hawai’iloa program, designed to unite the Hawaiian community abroad. Certainly! Here’s the adjusted Instagram reel description, incorporating the additional details you’ve provided about the Hawai‘iloa program: Hawai‘iloa offers an immersive experience in ‘ike (knowledge) and ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language), leading to an Associate in Arts in Hawaiian Studies. ✨ 🌐 Fully online AA degree 🕒 8-week cohorts, taking two classes at a time for five semesters 🛤️ Two pathways: Traditional for newcomers, Modified for those with prior credits 🎓 Credits transferable to a bachelor’s degree 🔒 Limited seats available #wccgraduation2024 #wcchawaiʻiloa #hawaiianstudies #ʻikehawaiʻi #ʻōlelohawaiʻi #hawaiiandiaspora #windwardcc #TRiOWCC
The Final Walk Windward CC Commencement 2024 “Windward Skies” performed by Ten Feet WCC graduates of the class of 2024 take their final walk together surrounded by faculty, family and friends. Congratulations to all of our Windward CC graduates! E mālamalama ke Ko’olau! Enlighten Ko’olau! #windwardcc #wccgraduation2024 #wccgraduate #kahuku #laie #hauula #punaluu #kahana #kaaawa #kualoa #hakipuu #waiahole #kaalaea #waikane #kahaluu #ahuimanu #heeia #kaneohe #kailua #waimanalo #koolaupoko #koolauloa #congrats #kaiāulu #communitycollege #hawaiigraduation #hawaiikinetings
Congratulations to the largest class of graduates 🎓in veterinary technology! We know you worked your tails off! #wccvettech #wcccte #veterinarytechnician #gottaloveanimals #windwardcommunitycollege
It’s the happy factor! You made it through some tough times and came out smelling like a tuberose! Congrats, grads!!!!!!
They did it!
We are tying kihei and getting ready to graduate! Congratulations to all Windward CC candidates! With small kine rain blessings and big aloha!
Let the festivities begin! We celebrated some of our graduating Hawai’iloa students with a pa’ina and said a fond aloha (for now) as our fearless leader Colette Higgins retires as program coordinator and spearheaded this groundbreaking program, bringing us all home! Congratulations, maika’i! enjoy the moment! #wcchawaiiloa #graduationtime🎓 #wedidit #weareohana
Our 2024 Student Employee of the Year is Christine Kaleo Kaaiai, better known as Aunty Kaleo!!!! Chancellor Ardis presented the award saying, “Aunty Kaleo was nominated by her supervisor, Makana Tani, who wrote that ‘Aunty Kaleo is the epitome of Aloha. As the Assistant Operations Coordinator, Aunty Kaleo always greets people with a huge smile. When she addresses them, she speaks with nothing but love and with the mentality of “how may I be of service?”’ Congratulations on a job well done! #wccseoty2024 #wccstudentemployeesrock #auntykaleo #awardwinner
The Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) Award was created to recognize them annually and give one deserving student employee an award of $250. Swipe to see this year’s nominees who have provided outstanding work and service to our campus! #wccseoty2024 #wccstudentemployeesrock #windwardcommunitycollege #wcchawaii
Vet Tech Perfect+Match event today matches 2nd year vet tech students with veterinarians and clinics who need summer interns! Who are their top three choices? Did you know that Windward offers the ONLY veterinary technology program in the state? Visit our website to see if it’s right for you. windward.hawaii.edu, check out our homepage for information sessions. #wccvettech #veterinaryjobs #jobsjobsjobsforvettechstudents #wccinfosessions
Vet Tech students @wccvettech2024 get to meet reps and veterinarians from clinics across the island to find the “perfect match” for internships and jobs! #wccvettech #wccperfect+match #vettechjobs #oahuveterinarians
ICYMI, Lina Girl interviewed Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg and Hawai’iloa Counselor Māhiehie Garrett this week, appearing on KITV’s @islandlifelivehi Mahalo plenty!!!!!! #kitv #islandlifelivehi #windwardcommunitycollege #communitycollegemonth #uhcc #destinationwindward #collegeforyou
Mother’s Day Ceramics Sale! Date: Friday, May 3, 9am-6pm Saturday, May 4, 9am-2pm Location: Ceramics Studio Hale Pālanakila, Room 216 Windward Community College 45-720 Kea‘ahala Road Kāne‘ohe, HI 96744 $ Cash or Check only $ Call 808-236-9297 for information or assistance for the physically-challenged.
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