Monthly Archives: May 2017

Bookstore Closure

Aloha Kapiolani ohana,

The Bookstore will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.  We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 30th.  Our sincere thanks to those who have served our country.  Enjoy the long weekend!!

 

Nagasaki University Summer STEM Program Application Deadline Extended! (May 30)

Nagasaki University (Japan) Summer STEM-focused Program Application Deadline is now extended to Tuesday, May 30th.

PROGRAM DATE:
8/18/17 – 8/30/17
Maximum of 2

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
2-week summer program at Nagasaki University in Nagasaki, Japan to study international environmental policies and management as well as on science and technology and important environmental issues in Japan and Asia.

FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS:
Nagasaki University will pay for:
– tuition costs
– most meals
– field trip costs

Student must pay for housing (5-5.5 manyen – about $500US), some meals, international health insurance, & travel expenses.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
– US Citizen
– 2.3 cum. GPA
– KCC Home Campus
– Taking a minimum of 3 credits in SP ’17

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tue, May 30th
Please hand deliver your application to HIC Office by 4pm (Iliahi 107)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Students interested in applying for the program must comply with the following application procedures. Please submit:
– 1 Letter of recommendation (must be from KCC faculty / lecturer)
– 1-2 page essay (double spaced) on the following topic
Essay Topic:
Why do you want to participate in a study abroad program to Japan and how will your
experience in Japan contribute to the KCC international community. If selected, and upon
returning from Japan which would you like to be involved in. Please write out your choices
in order of preference. Presentation to KCC faculty & students on your study abroad
experience assist instructor for cross-culture session at KCC with visiting international
students promote study abroad opportunities to other students.
Please be sure to write / type your name on the top right hand corner of your essay and also indicate by preference which programs you are interested in applying for and your order of preference.

Should you have any questions please feel free to email me at okadam@hawaii.edu or come by the HIC Office at Iliahi 107 and ask for Vince Okada-Coelho.

New Civil Service Vacancy

The vacancy announcements listed below are available for viewing via the OHR Home Page. The deadline to apply for these positions is 6/5/2017.

#900468 REGRISTERED NURSE III, SR-20,BU-09 – PEARL CITY, OAHU
#12910 JANITOR III, WS-02,BU-01 – MANOA, OAHU
#900875 AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC I, BC-10,BU-01, – KAKAAKO, OAHU

The Web page address is:

http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuhcs/

New Civil Service Vacancy

The vacancy announcements listed below are available for viewing via the OHR Home Page. The deadline to apply for these positions is 6/2/2017.

#46560 JANITOR II, BC-02,BU-01 – MANOA, OAHU
#12489 JANITOR II, BC-02,BU-01 – MANOA, OAHU
#19602 JANITOR II, BC-02,BU-01 – PEARL CITY, OAHU
#5848, 32631, 46199, 900027 GROUNDSKEEPER I, BC-02,BU-01 – MANOA, OAHU
#900064 GENERAL LABORER I, BC-02,BU-01, TEMPORARY, NTE 06-30/2018, MANOA, OAHU

The Web page address is:

http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuhcs/

Ka ‘Ikena open in June

Hi there,

We are open for lunches June 6 through June 22 Tuesday through Thursday(closed tuesday June 13 for prep).  Chef Warren Uchida and his Asian Pacific Cuisine students will be cooking up some  yummy Asian Pacific dishes so make reservations soon as we will surely sell out!

We look forward to serving you!

Welcome One & Only Program Participants from Japan! (May 22)

Please welcome participants of One & Only’s Japan-Hawaiʻi Learning Journey Program from Japan to Kapi’olani CC campus on Monday, May 21.

5 participants visit Kapi’olani CC for a one-day Intensive Hawaiian Culture program coordinated by the Paul S. Honda International (HIC). This training program will be conducted to focus on Hawaiian history, culture and values.

Participants will take a Hoʻokipa Me Ke Aloha Workshop and visit Ka Papa Loʻi ʻO Kānewai.

UH Presidential Scholars

There is only one thing better than being good at what you do. It is being the best at what you do. Two students at Kapiʻolani CC are beyond good and have won two very prestigious University of Hawaiʻi Presidential Scholarships.

Cyrus Ma is humble about his win. Cyrus is just humble, period. There was a time when Cyrus thought of quitting college. He doubted his ability to handle college work, but one instructor, Professor Andrew Pak, encouraged Cyrus to continue his studies and redirected Cyrus on a positive path. Professor Pak persisted, and Cyrus flourished.

Along with fellow students enrolled in chemistry, the American Chemical Society (ACS), Hawaiʻi Section awards top achievers in the different CHEM classes. Cyrus was recognized for his performance in CHEM 161 during a recent annual awards banquet.

Cyrus earned an Associate in Science, Natural Science (ASNS) degree this spring and is transferring to UH-Mānoa to pursue a Bachelor in Science degree. Thereafter, he hopes to enter medical school. While a volunteer for the “Make a Wish Foundation,” Cyrus saw many people suffering from auto-immune conditions and he therefore wants to specialize in rheumatology.

Cyrus thanks all his professors at Kapiʻolani CC who challenged him and helped him find his niche. He feels his achievements are as much his, as all those who supported him.

Alyson Shoji was born with a smile on her face. She paces herself when studying and is not hesitant to question what she does not understand. Being an only child made her early years lonely. However, Alyson feels she learned how to be independent and is realistic about who she is.

Alyson took a gap year, worked and saved her earnings. As a result, when she returned to college, she found that she did not qualify for financial assistance. She therefore ended up working while a student. Alyson is immensely grateful for her scholarship award because now she can focus on college and spend quality time with her studies.

Her years at Kapiʻolani CC were wonderful. Alyson would like to advise students to see their counselors and to use all campus resources that are available. She feels that her counselors guided her in her pathway and provided great advice in between. She cites Jennifer Brown’s patience and clarity when selecting classes, Kathy Ogata’s professional influence, and Herve Collin for the joy he brings to teaching.

Alyson earned an ASNS this spring and will continue to UH-Mānoa to study biochemistry. She wants to pursue a medical degree. Her positive outlook on life will not allow her to settle for less.

For more information about the UH Presidential Scholarship, please visit: http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/info/presidential_scholarship.php

L-R: Cyrus Ma, Alyson Shoji