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9 Jun

Spill the Tea: Archives, Stories, and Intrigue

1:00 PM
Hale La‘akea Library 3rd Fl. conference room

Every picture tells a story! Join us to talk story and identify 50 years of photos in the libraryʻs archive collection. Tea will be served. For more information, contact Ellie […]

Upcoming Events
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May
Memorial Day
31
May
Hawaiʻiloa Information Session
12:00 PM
2
Jun
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
7:00 PM
Hōkūlani Imaginarium
2
Jun
Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe
8:15 PM
Hōkūlani Imaginarium
3
Jun
Ancient Skies
7:00 PM
Hōkūlani Imaginarium
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Image of the Week: Morning trees
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Image of the Week: Morning trees
Windward CC student’s debut novel weaves Hawaiian mythology, modern preteen adventure
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Windward CC student’s debut novel weaves Hawaiian mythology, modern preteen adventure
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kahiau
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kahiau
Emotions run high as Windward CC chancellor’s daughter earns degree as HS student
Friday May 19, 2023
Emotions run high as Windward CC chancellor’s daughter earns degree as HS student
Arts & Entertainment
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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Lemao Taualii is not only a recent WCC graduate but also a recent graduate of James B. Castle High School by way of WCC’s Early College program! Lemao is excited for the future and very grateful for the experiences they’ve had on her journey at Windward CC. E hoʻomaikaʻi ʻana iā ʻoe and to all of our WCC Early College graduates! #windwardcc #wccgrad2023 #wccgrad #kaneohe #koolau #UHcommunitycolleges #universityofhawaii #graduation #hawaiigraduation #commencement2023 #hepunawaikahewalekealoha #kamālamalamaokekoʻolau #hoʻomaikaʻi #wccearlycollege #earlycollegeworks
ʻAnela Apo recently graduated from WCC with her AA in Hawaiian Studies. As a returning student, ʻAnela shares her appreciation for her experiences here at Windward CC. #windwardcc #wccgrad2023 #wccgrad #kaneohe #koolau #UHcommunitycolleges #universityofhawaii #graduation #hawaiigraduation #commencement2023 #hepunawaikahewalekealoha #kamālamalamaokekoʻolau #hoʻomaikaʻi
WCC and Early College graduate Kamanaʻo Sarsona shares his manaʻo on graduating with the highest honors and what he’ll miss the most about Windward Community College. #windwardcc #wccgrad2023 #wccgrad #kaneohe #koolau #UHcommunitycolleges #universityofhawaii #graduation #hawaiigraduation #commencement2023 #hepunawaikahewalekealoha #kamālamalamaokekoʻolau #hoʻomaikaʻi
Recent Windward CC graduate, Eassie Soares-Haae, shares his thoughts and expresses his thanks towards everyone who supported him on his academic journey so far. Shout out to our @triossswcc for all the support you give to our students. Eassie will be transferring to UH-Mānoa in the fall to pursue a BA in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Go get ‘em Eassie! #windwardcc #wccgrad2023 #wccgrad #kaneohe #koolau #UHcommunitycolleges #universityofhawaii #graduation #hawaiigraduation #triowcc #commencement2023 #hepunawaikahewalekealoha #kamālamalamaokekoʻolau #hoʻomaikaʻi #ʻōlelohawaiʻi #eolakaʻōlelohawaiʻi
Windward CC Commencement 2023 Final Walk WCC graduates take their final walk together while expressing their gratitude and aloha amongst faculty and staff. We are truly proud of all of your accomplishments! Mahalo graduates for the memories! Song: Windward Skies Artist: Ten Feet #windwardcc #wccgrad2023 #wccgrad #kaneohe #koolau #UHcommunitycolleges #universityofhawaii #graduation #hawaiigraduation #commencement2023 #hepunawaikahewalekealoha #kamālamalamaokekoʻolau #hoʻomaikaʻi #windwardskies
WCC Graduate Sophia Ka‘awa-Aweau shares her journey as a student at Windward CC as well as the many personal struggles she overcame. Congratulations Sophia! Your story is a true testament to the aloha and support we have for you at WCC! You’re an inspiration to the entire community! Aia la ka nuʻu kūlia e! #TRiOWCC #windwardcc #commencement #uhcommunitycolleges #universityofhawaii #wccgrad2023 #speech #achievements #graduation#koʻolau #kāneʻohe #palikūtheatre #hawaiigraduation #hepunawaikahewalekealoha #studentsuccess
Koʻolaupokoʻs own, Kumu Hula Frank Lehua Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, was honored by being awarded the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters during Windward CC’s 49th commencement by the UH Board of Regents for his outstanding commitment to education and his perpetuation of Hawaiian knowledge and practices. Kumu Kawaikapuokalani Hewett has been as lecturer at Windward CC since 1979 and has been a steadfast beacon of ʻike Hawaiʻi, mele Hawaiʻi and Hula throughout the community. We are proud to congratulate one of the pillars of Hawaiian understanding and learning! E hoʻomaikaʻi ʻana iā Kumu Kawaikapu! Nui ke aloha iā ‘oe! #kupuana #kawaikapuokalani #doctorofhumaneletters #windwardcc #koʻolaupoko #moʻoʻōlelo #kupaʻāina #kumuhula #wccgrad2023 #universityofhawaii #alohaʻāina #kawailehua #hakumele #tūtūman
Hawaiʻi Music Institute Director and WCC instructor, Kamuela Kimokeo was awarded by the UH Board of Regents with the Excellence in Teaching award for his outstanding achievements in education. Kamuela Kimokeo is also the creator of WCC’s innovative Kaʻohekani Music program. Congratulations @kamuela_music on this incredible achievement! #windwardcc #wccgrad2023 #universityofhawaii #speech #uhboardofregents #homegrown #excellenceinteachingaward #kūliaikanuʻu #wcckaʻohekani #hawaiʻimusicinstitute#portuguesepride #uhcommunitycolleges #koʻolau #kaiāulu #palikūtheatre #hawaiigraduation #commencement
Hawaiʻiloa Program Student Jerneen Kauahi shared her personal journey as a virtual student learning all from her home in Waimea, Hawaiʻi Island. #windwardcc #wccgrad2023 #universityofhawaii #speech #uhcommunitycolleges #koʻolau #kaiāulu #palikūtheatre #hawaiigraduation #commencement #virtuallearning #hawaiiloawcc
ASUH-WCC Activities Coordinator Keliʻi Macanas welcomes students and attendees. #windwardcc #wccgrad2023 #universityofhawaii #speech #uhcommunitycolleges #ASUHWCC #ASUH #koʻolau #kaiāulu #palikūtheatre #hawaiigraduation #commencement
Aloha Lā Mākuahine! Aloha Lā Māmā! Happy Mothers Day! Perhaps one of the proudest moments of any mother is when they finally see their child graduate. As one big Windward CC ʻohana, we couldn’t have been prouder as we watched our chancellor share a beautiful moment with her amazing daughter, Beatrice. The campus has raised her and in many ways, Beatrice has raised us! He punawai kahe wale ke aloha: Love is a spring that flows freely. #happymothersday #proudmom #windwardcc #aloha #hawaiigraduation #windwardcommunitycollege #wccgrad2023 #kaneohe #koolau #graduation
Aia la ka nuʻu kūlia e! You have reached the precipice and achieved your well-deserved degrees and certificates! Congratulations to our 49th graduating class of Windward Community College! E mālamalama kākou i ke Koʻolau! Let us enlighten Koʻolau! #WCCGrad2023 #WindwardClassof2023 #Hoʻomaikaʻi2023 #kaiāulu #koʻolau #koʻolaupoko #koʻolauloa #kāneʻohe #keaʻahala #KūnihiKeahiakahoe #kākoʻokoʻolau #kūpaʻakoʻolau #uhcommunitycolleges #universityofhawaii #windwardcc #wcchawaii #college #hawaiigraduation
Electricity is in the air at Windward CC. Captured moments before commencement of haumāna (students), kumu (faculty) and kāko’o (staff). #WCCGrad2023 #WindwardClassof2023 #Hoʻomaikaʻi2023 #kaiāulu #koʻolau #koʻolaupoko #koʻolauloa #kāneʻohe #keaʻahala #KūnihiKeahiakahoe #kākoʻokoʻolau #kūpaʻakoʻolau #uhcommunitycolleges #universityofhawaii #windwardcc #wcchawaii #college #hawaiigraduation
Some cap deco highlights from some of our fun and creative vet tech graduates! What would you put on your cap to celebrate your achievements? Congrats WCC Grads! #windwardcc #wccvettech #wccgraduation2023 #windwardcommunitycollege #graduation #college #universityofhawaii
E hoʻomaikaʻi ʻana e nā haumāna i puka mai Ke Kulanui Kaiāulu o ke Koʻolau! Congratulations to all of our students that graduated from Windward CC! It was a journey but you stuck it through and came out champions! So proud of all you! Congratulations to all the graduates of the Class of 2023! #windwardcc #kulanuikaiāuluokekoʻolau #koʻolau #windwardccgraduates #palikutheatre #kūliaikanuʻu #hawaiigraduation #kaneohe #koʻolauloa #koʻolaupoko #kaiāulu #uhcommunitycolleges #uhcc #collegegraduation #windwardcommunitycollege
One more workshop with Kumu Kawaikapuokalani Hewett before graduation!!
Enjoy making this summer at WCC! ART 105B, Intro to Ceramics–Hand Building (CRN 60087) ART 105C, Intro to Ceramics–Wheel Throwing (CRN 60086) Summer Session 1 only, May 22-June 30 Mon–Thu, 10am–1:10pm Get your hands dirty!🤚🖐 #windwardceramics
The Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) Award was created to annually 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! #WCCSEOTY2023 #windwardcc #gostudents
Enjoy the latest update to WCCʻs own web game, Windward Chicken Chasers! Go to the our website under Services for Students to find WCCʻs game or use link: https://windward.hawaii.edu/windward-chicken-chasers/ New Features include: A new and improved map to explore NPCs now roam the campus Earn more coins with the new quest system Look back on your accomplishments in the Achievement system More items to customize your Sky Dorm room available in the Mongoose Market Different colored chickens have been sighted on the Great Lawn Chickens on the Great Lawn now have randomized running speeds, so some may be harder to catch than others The game can be played in English or Hawaiian with translation courtesy of the gang at Māla Aʻoaʻo Kaiāulu. Small kine Chicken Chasers story: Last month, Māhiehie (aka Bernie) and Nakoa used the Windward Chicken Chasers game to introduce students at Wahiawa Elementary to WCC. The kids got a glimpse of our campus by walking around its virtual counterpart and catching chickens. They loved the game and could relate to our campus having lots of chickens since theirs does too. Have fun!
Gallery ‘Iolani Director Toni Martin invites you to celebrate the end of the semester listening to live jazz by WCC’s own Mike Kato, Jeff Ho and friends. Friday, May 5 4-7pm
Let’s make it Earth Day every day!
To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month, Windward Community Mental Health Center and Windward Community College will host a mental health and wellness fair on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hale ‘Ākoakoa on the Windward CC campus. More than 60 local and islandwide mental health agencies will be participating in the free event open to the public.
Representing at Waimānalo Kanikapila on a beautiful Saturday! Join us! #cyrilpahinui #waimanalokanikapila2023 #waimanalobeach #windwardcommunitycollege #hawaiiausic #scholarshipgiveaway #wcccollageprograms
Our special guest speaker at International ColorFest was Ukrainian war veteran and POW Vladyslav Zhaivoronok, who came to Hawai’i to spread awareness of Ukraine’s plight in the Russian invasion. He was honored earlier in the day by the Hawai’i Legislature for his heroic defense of Mariupol, where he was wounded by an anti-tank missile. #hawaiistandswithukraine #ukraine #wccinternationalcolorfest #windwardcommunitycollege #mahalo
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