Monthly Archives: September 2021

The Oli and Mele of Ka Wehena Kaiao

The ʻAha Mole of ʻAha Kalāualani is honored to present Ka Wehena Kaiao, a cultural guide to our ʻāina, aliʻi, lawena waiwai, oli, mele and campus. This handbook serves as a starting point to understand and respectfully participate in cultural and traditional protocol on our campus.

The Oli and Mele of Ka Wehena Kaiao– Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 12:30 – 2:00pm

Zoom Meeting Id: 958 2198 1058    Passcode: 330337

Presenters: Kahelelani Cruz, Keauhou Mitchell-Aldan and Nāwaʻa Napoleon. Moderator: Lisa Kanae.

Kīpaipai Series: Mālia Kaʻaihue

Mālia Kaʻaihue, created of the “Moʻo Methodology” and President of DTL, reminds us that our kuleana is to those who have come before us and those who will come after us. A former Kumu at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa and West Oʻahu, Leeward and Kapiʻolani Community Colleges. Mālia holds our moʻomeheu at the forefront of all she does, especially within the Business and Entrepreneurship fields. Through her service in both professional and volunteer capacities, she has impacted many generations, calling us to strengthen our cultural identities, be critical thinkers and most importantly, be true to oneself.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 12-1:00pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 321 716 5173   Password: Fall2021

Funded by Title III Part A Grant. Kūloaʻa: Advancing Indigenous Innovators

Not Too Late for Today’s Session! Register for the Part 3: “Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Workshop”

Please sign up to participate for this 3rd session. QR code provided in the flyer below. 

Developed by the Trauma Resource Institute, CRM’s goal is to help to create “trauma-informed” and “resiliency-focused” communities that share a common understanding of the impact of trauma and chronic stress on the nervous system and how resiliency can be restored or increased using this skills-based approach.

 

“Kapi`olani Pride” T-Shirt Design Winner

Christopher Viernes

Amy Shiroma and Korey Nishimoto co-chair the “Engagement” committee under the College’s Student Success Pathways and together, they organize an annual “Kapiʽolani Pride” t-shirt design contest with much success.

Using the College’s 75th Anniversary theme, “Ā Mau Ke Kukui” (The light continues to burn or shine), design entries reflected creative images to celebrate this milestone year. Through a vetting process, one winner emerged from the 44 entries received.

Already with a degree in communication arts/graphic design from Honolulu Community College, Christopher Viernes is the winner of this year’s “Kapiʽolani Pride” t-shirt design contest. Christopher is transitioning into the healthcare field, with a point of interest in the Radiologic Technology Program.

Central to his design is a lightbulb. Christopher explains, “The ‘idea’ aspect of the lightbulb plays off the idea of ourselves, you know, we have an idea of what we sought out to be, what we want to accomplish and succeed in, which is represented by the silhouette of a person throwing two shaka’s in the air encompassing that KapCC can help us get to where we want to be. Hence, Kapiʽolani pride!”

Christopher was awarded a $1,500 scholarship and a merchandise gift pack from Kapiʽolani Community College Bookstore for his wining design.

Debralee Goto, Kapi`olani CC’s Bookstore Manager has been a strong supporter of this annual campaign. Visit the Bookstore soon to purchase a Kapiʽolani Pride t-shirt, while supplies last.

Congratulations, Christopher!

 

Order your Keo & Company Boxes

Special fresh fruit and veggie box. Keo & Company – $30 for an Aina BoxGet Your Aina Box – Aloha United Way (Joint Fundraiser with Keo & Company)

Keo & Company is participating again in a special program benefiting the ALOHA UNITED WAY in conjunction with the University of Hawaii.  They created The Aina Box which includes a sample of fruits and vegetables to complement your meals.  Orders through our website will include delivery to you or as a ‘gift’ to any person and address you provide.  Also let your friends and family know about this awesome fundraiser. (Cut off time for Kapi’olani campus Thursday deliveries is 3PM Wednesday).

All proceeds are counted directly toward our Kapi’olani CC AUW totals. Please make sure to list Kapi’olani CC/department in the notes section on the order payment page to ensure credit to our respective unit.   Keo & Company has generously offered to provide free delivery on Thursdays (or other days) for all special AINA boxes purchased via their website to any address island wide. 

Brandon Marc Higa and Jeri Ann Poti (Staff Council Co-Chairs)

Register for the Part 3: “Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Workshop”

Please sign up to participate for this 3rd session. QR code provided in the flyer below. 

Developed by the Trauma Resource Institute, CRM’s goal is to help to create “trauma-informed” and “resiliency-focused” communities that share a common understanding of the impact of trauma and chronic stress on the nervous system and how resiliency can be restored or increased using this skills-based approach.

457(b) Island $avings Plan Quarterly Webinar

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The Island Savings/State of Hawaii Deferred Compensation Plan is an important State-sponsored benefit that allows you to save for retirement on a pre-tax basis to accumulate funds to supplement your State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System (ERS) and Social Security benefits. The plan’s provider, Prudential, will be conducting a webinar providing a general overview of the plan’s benefits and features. You can learn how to enroll in the plan, or for existing participants, gain a better understanding of the various investment options available in the plan and how to save more for retirement.

Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
To register for the webinar, please click here (pre-registration is highly recommended). Note: Depending on computer settings, the time displayed may show up as EST, instead of HST. Please click on “Change Time Zone” to adjust the time zone to reflect HST. The workshop is scheduled for 11:00 am HST.

If you would like to schedule an individual counseling session with a local Prudential Certified Retirement Counselor or have any questions about the plan, please click here. Additional information about the plan can also be found on the plan’s website at I$P 457 (preparewithpru.com). Prudential also recently debuted a short video highlighting the benefits of being a participant in the plan. Here is the link to watch the video.

For questions regarding Island Savings Plan, please email kapcchr@hawaii.edu