Congratulations to KCC Culinary’s Pastry Chef Lecturer Gale O’Malley, CEPC, AAC, ACF Honolulu Chapter on being presented with the Joseph Amendola Award at the American Culinary Federation’s National Convention. The Joseph Amendola Award is presented to a pastry chef or master baker who has devoted his/her career to the profession and to the mentoring of young individuals who will be future pastry chefs.
http://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Partnerships/AAC/Awards1/ACF/Partnerships/AAC/Awards/
We are hosting a conference of the APIACU (Asian American & Pacific Islander Association of Colleges and Universities) on Friday, August 1st, 9am-5pm, in Ohia 118. The focus of the conference will be AANAPISI (Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions) and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
There will be a panel discussion on STEM programs in the afternoon and Herve Collin (Kapi`olani CC STEM faculty member) and three of our STEM students will be panelists.
You can register online by clicking on the link at http://www.apiacu.org/events/pacific_rim_conference. There is no fee to register so please feel free to attend.
* Note: The July 31st event has been cancelled.
Congratulations to Dr. Kelli Nakamura (History) on her publication Soichi Sakamoto and the Three Year Swim Club “The World’s Greatest Swimming Coach”
Dr. Nakamura’s publication combines her passions in history and swimming to tell a tale untold; how early Nisei swimmers trained as young children on the plantations to become Olympic-class swimmers. The article brings to light the financial disadvantages Soichi Sakamoto and other Nisei swimmers overcame in order to revolutionize training techniques which are still being used in competitive swimming today.
Dr. Nakamura’s article will appear in The Hawaiian Journal of History volume 48 (2014), which is available to University of Hawaii faculty, staff and students through their Oceania Digital Library.
Aside from her work as a renowned Historian, Dr. Nakamura is an avid swimmer and runner. She is a strong supporter of UH Athletics and in particular the UH Swim Team.
Click here to read Soichi Sakamoto and the Three Year Swim Club “The World’s Greatest Swimming Coach”
Brandon Marc Higa (Grants Development Specialist) has been selected by the U.S. – Japan Council for the 2014 cohort for the U.S. – Japan Council’s Tomodachi Emerging Leaders Program. He will be joining the ranks of fellow Japan specialists – regional, national and international leaders from government, business, academia and non-profit sectors –to discuss current issues and opportunities impacting U.S.-Japan relations. As part of the program requirements, Brandon Marc will be attending the 2014 USJC Annual Conference – U.S.-Japan Connections: Driving Growth, Security & Sustainability held in Honolulu, Hawaii from October 9 – 11th.
Brandon Marc’s participation in the 2014 Emerging Leaders cohort expands on his years of government experience at the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, National Diet of Japan, and the East-West Center as a research assistant to Dr. Sheila Smith. Brandon Marc was also selected based on his academic qualifications including three nationally competitive awards for research in Asia; the National Security Education Program David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship (2004) for research in Japan, Freeman – ASIA Award (2002) for study abroad at Waseda University, and the U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (2007) for a summer abroad in Seoul, South Korea.
For more information about the conference, please visit – http://www.usjapancouncil.org/programs/program/annual-conference
Congratulations to Brandon Marc for being accepted into this prestigious program based upon his many outstanding accomplishments!
Aloha,
The Office of Human Resources has planned a general information session on the UH 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan and the State Island Savings Plan (457 deferred compensation program) for Wednesday, August 13, 2014.
This is an opportunity for employees to learn about these voluntary programs that help employees save for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. The session provides a general overview and explains the benefits of participation. Topics include the enrollment process, revisions to the IRS regulations, differences between the two (2) plans, etc.
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Various locations via HITS
Deadline to register: Friday, August 8, 2014
As always, please ensure that you request and receive authorization from your supervisor prior to registering and attending a session. Register at:
Manoa (Kuykendall Hall, Room 201) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1243&SessionKey=2117
Hilo / Hawaii CC (Media Services, Room 359) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1252&SessionKey=2126
Honolulu CC (Building 2, Room 201) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1244&SessionKey=2118
Kapiolani CC (Naio Building, Room 207)
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1245&SessionKey=2119
Kauai CC (Learning Resource Center, Room 121D) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1249&SessionKey=2123
Leeward CC (Learning Commons, Room 108B) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1246&SessionKey=2120
Maui College (Ka’aike, Room 105 A) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1250&SessionKey=2124
Molokai Education Center (Room 103) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1251&SessionKey=2125
West Hawaii (Building 4, Room 3) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1253&SessionKey=2127
West Oahu (Library, Room B-157) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1247&SessionKey=2121
Windward CC (Akoakoa, Room 113A) register at:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/training/course.asp?CRN=1248&SessionKey=2122
Questions, special requests and/or comments regarding this session may be directed to the System Office of Human Resources at 956-8643 or via email to uh-ohrtrain-l@lists.hawaii.edu.
FREE Communication Seminar Series for KCC Employees!
Due to the storm, The Office of Continuing Education and Training had to reschedule the following class and would like to offer it again to all KCC employees:
• “Handling Conflict: An All-Year Resolution” – Wednesday, August 13, 2014. 9am – 12pm
The class will be taught by KCC’s Speech Professor, Keith Kashiwada and held in Mamane 101. To register, please call 734-9211 and let us know that you are a KCC employee for your FREE registration. For more details on the training, please contact Juli Kobayashi at 9315.
A mixed team including KapCC IT students and led by a KapCC adjunct faculty member won 1st place in their division in the Pooihe Cyber Security Exercise this weekend.
The vacancy announcement listed below is available for viewing via the OHR Home Page. The deadline to apply for this position is 8/4/2014.
#900703 JANITOR II, BC-02,BU-01 – KANEOHE, OAHU
The Web page address is:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuhcs/
The vacancy announcements listed below are available for viewing via the OHR Home Page. The deadline to apply for these positions is 8/4/2014.
#900703 JANITOR II, BC-02,BU-01 – KANEOHE, OAHU
#48451 OFFICE ASSISTANT III (TYPING), SR-08,BU-03 – KAIMUKI, OAHU
The Web page address is:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuhcs/
One of the most important skills, and oftentimes the most difficult to master, is how to effectively communicate…especially in this digital age. Please join us as we offer a new series on communication. Instructor, Keith Kashiwada, will take you through six hands-on and interactive classes designed to enhance your verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
As a Kapi’olani Community College employee, we would like to offer this communication series to you FREE of charge. You can register for individual classes for the “Essential Verbal Communication Skills” and/or “Non-Verbal Communication Skills” series.
The first class that we are offering is entitled, “Communication is the secret to success…pass it on…” and will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Mamane 101. This module explores the process of human communication. In a “back-to basics” approach topics will include defining communication, the importance of communication, models of communication, and determining what makes communication “effective”.
Please call 734-9211 to register!