Monthly Archives: September 2022

AUW “Safety Net” – Please support this important cause

Aloha Kapi’olani CC Faculty, Staff, & Civil Servants,

Today, the Paul S. Honda International Center would like to highlight AUW’s Safety Net and encourage you to consider donating to this important cause.

If you have ever experienced a crisis, you understand that it is an emotional time that can awe, overwhelm, and devastate. In crisis, it feels like there is nowhere to turn, but there are agencies in our community who are always crisis ready. These organizations spring to action and are specifically designed to respond to crisis efficiently and with care. Safety Net funding supports the nonprofits in our community best equipped to address acute crisis. Aloha United Way has more than 100 years of experience working with nonprofits in the social service sector and have a comprehensive view of the social service landscape.

AUW’s network and knowledge is vast and reliable, which means that they have the unique ability to disburse funds and allocate resources for those suffering acute distress. They know the funds will be used efficiently and effectively, helping the most vulnerable in our community.

Whether an individual is experiencing homelessness, hunger, natural disaster, or even something unexpected like a house fire, Safety Net is there to fund the agencies in the best position to help. We assess, evaluate, and help improve Safety Net response each year and funding designated for this purpose quite literally help individuals with nowhere else to turn.

For additional information on Safety Net:  https://www.auw.org/safety-net-overview

Below are some UH-specific links for the campaign:

In Memoriam: Lee Ann DeMello

I’m saddened to let you know that Lee Ann DeMello recently passed away. Lee Ann supported the EMS Department, both O‘ahu and the Neighbor Island programs. She was the biggest cheerleader for EMS students and a strong advocate of ‘Aha Kalāualani, Staff Council and HGEA. Her memorial services will be held February 4, 2023, at 9:00 am at Kamehameha School Chapel. The services are open to all.

HR Quarterly Meeting (October 14, 2022, Friday) *Agenda Released*

As a reminder, KapCC HR Department will be hosting its fourth Quarterly Meeting on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 9 am to 10:30 am via Zoom (registration required: click here). We will be going over updates, upcoming deadlines, and other HR processes. Click here to view the agenda.

Please note that the first hour is important for all the employees and the last 30 minutes will be primarily focused on administrative support staff and department chairs (DCs). We encourage all employees to attend at least the first hour to get all of the upcoming updates. We strongly encourage support staff and DCs to attend the entire Quarterly Meeting, particularly the second half, to learn about the upcoming Spring 2023 lecturer hiring process. Please click here to register.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the meeting ID/passcode and link to add this event to your calendar.

KapCC NSLS Logo

Invitations to the National Society of Leadership and Success have been sent!

Do you know a student who recently received an email or physical invitation to become a member of the Kapi’olani Community College National Society of Leadership and Success?

We know that students are seeking opportunities to connect, grow, and serve others.
The National Society of Leadership and Success offers a step-by-step program for students to receive training on communication and working styles, goal setting, and supporting others in a success networking team.

Headshots of 2022 Spring NSLS Inductees

Headshots of 2022 Spring NSLS Inductees

This September, over 300 students who were registered in the Spring 2022 semester and enrolled as of August were invited to join the National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS), almost 6% of all enrolled students.

Students were identified by their GPA (2.5 – 3.49), number of credits (6 – 36), and majors (Liberal Arts, Hawaiian Studies, Accounting, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, New Media Arts, and Second Language Teaching).

If you teach classes that fulfill requirements for any of these majors, chances are that
at least one student in each of your classes has been invited. If you advise or counsel
continuing students from these majors, at least one out of 9 students have been invited.

It is our vision to build a strong community of students who learn to become global leaders through meaningful service and professional development opportunities.

Do you know of any students who could benefit from this program who were not invited? You can nominate them!  Email Angela to learn how.

220 Grille Specials for Wednesday, Sept. 28th

220 Grille Specials for Wednesday, Sept. 28th

  • Chorizo Hash with Fried Rice and Two Eggs, served with Shoyu Pickled Cabbage and House Made Takuan $11
  • Panko Eggplant Fries Tossed with Furikake served with Roasted Garlic & Truffle Oil Aioli $5 (LOV)
  • Kauai Shrimp & Nairagi (striped marlin) Stew w/ Tomatoes, Red Skin Poatoes, Garlic, Carrots, Onions & Celery, Perfumed w/ Saffron, Pernod, Brandy & Chablis $15
  • Overnight Oats w/ Chia Seeds, Yogurt, Oat Milk, Local Fruits, Berries & Honey (LV) $4

 Daily Menu Items

  • Every day is Taco Tuesday (2 street tacos) Changes Daily

Smoked Meat (pork) with Chipotle Mayo on Hand Pressed Tortillas. (1 x Fajita Style Veggies & 1 x Spicy Onion Salsa) $5

  • Sautéed Locally Caught & Sustainable Kahala (Amber Jack) with Shoyu Butter Sauce, served with Ulu, Ho Farm Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Capers, Kahuku Sea Asparagus, Masago, Aweoweo Leaves, Drizzled with Scallion Oil $14

220 Grille is open for business from 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM. Take out only.

Please call 734-9220 to place your order. We are also accepting in person orders.         

Mahalo for your support!

https://sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/culinaryartsprogram-kapcc/220-grille?authuser=1

University of Hawai’i Internal Vacancy Announcements (Civil Service)

The vacancy announcement listed below is available for viewing via NeoGov. The deadline to apply for this position is 10/11/2022.  Class specifications may be accessed directly through the link attached to the position.

Please note that applications for this position should be submitted online.

University of Hawai’i at Manoa – University of Hawai’i Cancer Center

For more information, please visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/promotionaljobs?

REVISED Aloha Club Collection Site Information – Not too Late to Join Up!

The Aloha Club is gearing up for an exciting academic year as we helped kick off our, “welcome back” at Fall 2022 Convocation.  It was so amazing to see staff and faculty members in person.  It brought back memories of Convocations of the past when we couldn’t wait to see each other, wear our goofy/sporty/fashionable hats, have some food, and drink some coffee – the good old days are back!  Mahalo nui loa to those of you who contributed dues!

To those of you who haven’t done so and would like to, you are welcome to email the Aloha Club Committee members listed below before you drop off your dues (cash only):

  • Alison Ohata – amo3111@hawaii.edu
  • Andrew Pak – pakandre@hawaii.edu
  • Shiuling Huang – shiuling@hawaii.edu
  • Calvin Tan – ctan@hawaii.edu
  • Coco Andrade Fujii – andradef@hawaii.edu
  • Alissa Kashiwada – alissak@hawaii.edu

Aloha Club dues:

  • AY 2022-2023:  $20.00
  • Fall 2022:  $10.00
  • Spring 2023:  $10.00

Aloha Club will be announcing upcoming events soon! We hope you will be able to join us!    Aloha!

 

“A Century of Hawaiian Strings: A Concert featuring Historic Instruments Played in a Variety of Styles” on 9/27/22 12pm-2:30pm

E komo mai! In partnership with Kapiʻolani CC, Aloha United Way is advancing its Fundraising efforts through a unique concert with historical ‘ukulele and Hawaiian guitars played by some of Hawaiʻi’s finest musicians. Please see the details below.

Event:
‘Ukulele Friend and the Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings present: “A Century of Strings: Historical ‘Ukulele and Guitar Concert”

Description:
Come and join us as we take a journey into the world of Hawaiian music, the evolution of string instrument development in Hawaiʻi and the impact of Hawaiian music on the world. ʻUkulele Friend and the Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings invite you to listen, learn, and enjoy the history and music by some of Hawaiʻi’s foremost musicians as they share their mele, or music, on historical Hawaiian ‘ukulele and guitars dating between 1884-1920.

Concert Date and Location:
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: ‘Ōhi‘a Cafeteria

$2 Bottled Water and $1 bag of chips available.

In-person Ticket $20
Link to purchase in-person ticket: https://forms.gle/unrGMBimNDkWkxv79 (In-person ticket purchase also available at the door)
Concert Event Information: https://sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/auwkcc/events?authuser=0

Only Cash and Checks (Make payable to: Aloha United Way) are acceptable

(Credit Card is not acceptable)

Livestream Ticket $10
Link to participate Livestream and donation
https://ignite.stratuslive.com/auw/get-involved/donate/kapiolani-community-college

Free for KapCC students
KapCC students can attend for free with a valid student ID. No prior reservations needed. Come to the cafeteria between 12pm – 2:30pm and bring some loose coins to help those in need with a small (optional) donation. No amount is too BIG or too “small”.

AUW-KCC website for donation: https://sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/auwkcc

Questions? Email: awukcc@gmail.com

Mahalo for your kokua.

AUW-KCC Chef Tiffanie’s Bake Sale | $5 Mini Loaf Cake

In partnership with Chef Tiffanie Masutani and the culinary students of Kapi’olani CC, HIC is proud to offer you two flavors of mini loaf cakes to support Aloha United Way fundraising efforts on the campus.

Orders available – A maximum of 2 for each flavor per person

Lemon – Petite loaf cake, topped with fresh lemon icing drizzle and candied lemon peel dice
Pumpkin – Petite pumpkin loaf cake topped with Oatmeal streusel

Link for Bake Sale – https://forms.gle/ZWairdAASodwUt4P7

Please register and pay at HIC (Iliahi 107) by 4:30pm on 9/30/22.

Limited supplies available.