Author Archives: Miku Lenentine

Up and Autumn! Fall Lunchbreak Mindfulness Series

It’s time again for “Up and Autumn!” Lunchbreak Mindfulness Series.

Thursdays
September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Online Event

This class is designed to do from a home office, or join in from your workspace on campus.

Register: https://hawaii.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsf–qpj8sHN18ltohJ84sJHdd-sLqmYcA

Join us for an inspiring and nourishing mindfulness practice designed for all skill levels. This practice is custom-tailored for productive scholars, teachers and support staff to:

  • help reduce stress
  • increase energy
  • improve mental clarity

It is designed to be your perfect mid-day practice you can do without skipping a beat.


Each class is divided into two parts to suit your needs.

  1. The first half will feature a seated 30-minute meditation practice.
  2. The second half will feature a 30-minute all-levels chair yoga practice.

You can join both, or just attend one.

This practice is accessible for all skill levels. You will have an option to practice with a chair or you can practice on the floor depending on your space availability and fitness needs. There is no need for a yoga mat or yoga clothing, simply show up as you are.

Tune in, refresh and tune out to carry on for a more productive day with more energy and overall feelings of well-being. That’s it!


Presented by

Dr. Miku Lenentine

 


This event is sponsored by the OFDAS Center for Teaching Excellence

Call for proposals – Western Region Continuums of Service Conference (KCC is the host!)

Call for Proposals For Continuums Opens!

The Western Region Continuums of Service Consortium Announces Release of the Call for Proposals for the 2023 Continuums of Service Conference

Turning the Tides, Renewing Our Energy

March 14 – March 17, 2023 | Honolulu, HI

Proposal Deadline October 7, 2022

In 2021, when we last hosted COS, we were focused on the broader context of social injustice and climate change. Honoring the work that has been done and recognizing that these long-term grand challenges persist at home and abroad, we now think and act within a broader and perilous context of COVID-19, the increased likelihood of new and varying infectious diseases, and new threats to democracy and equity in an even more uncertain world. How do we turn the tide on these tremendous challenges we face and renew our energy to ameliorate them – urgently and for the long-term?

How do we revitalize ourselves in the face of higher education’s challenges to explore power, privilege and positionality, and inspire and mobilize action and advocacy to tackle grand challenges — social, ecological, and economic – that we are all facing?

As these challenges will likely increase over time, a big focus for the conference this year will be on cultivating sustainability and resilience, keeping ourselves grounded in place, and bridging across multiple social, biophysical, energy and capital dimensions for whole systems thinking and relationship building. From the campus to the community, from the mountains to the sea, turning the tides requires embracing complex systems and nurturing the ability to bounce forward, not back, after crises. At our conference this year, participants will have a chance to put this into practice both virtually and remotely.

This year’s conference will offer attendees an experience co-hosted by community organizations and nonprofits, centering local and indigenous knowledge, highlighting  transformational campus-community partnerships and allowing participants to think deeply while visiting and participating in projects.

For more info:

Click here to see the proposal submission guidelines

Click here to see the conference agenda

Click here to see the information for accommodations
The Western Region Continuums of Service Consortium is a coalition of organizations supporting higher education institutions in their region.  Members include Campus Compact of Oregon, Hawaii Pacific Islands Campus Compact, LEAD California, Montana Campus Compact and Washington Campus Coalition for the Common Good.

Seeking Student Research Subjects & Volunteers

(Local In-person & Zoom Options)

Opportunity for students to participate as research subjects in ongoing community resilience research study.

Workshops will run from September to March 2023. The time commitment for either volunteer help, or direct participation as a research subject is 3-5 hours per workshop.

Students may sign up here to be invited to upcoming workshops: http://go.hawaii.edu/Vr2

Find the clickable / printable PDF Flyer Here to share:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LGNC89c-WWkJZ_-xmuJRplxCtSlcrA53/view?usp=sharing

This workshop is part of a research study approved by the University of Hawaii. IRB:2022-00652. Visit here to learn more about the study: http://go.hawaii.edu/28C

 

Contact Chris Fujimoto with any questions at cerene15@hawaii.edu

 

Join the first Resilience “HUBS” Workshop supporting Climate Resilience for O’ahu Neighborhoods


 

It’s finally here!

Please join us at our upcoming Community Resilience “HUBS” Workshop focused especially on Vulnerable and At-Risk Neighbors.

Hosted at the Waikiki Community Center on September 21st from 1:30 – 3:30pm. Invitation to join us after for a neighborhood networking social and “gallery walk” of resilience & disaster preparedness info tables.

RSVP by calling 923-1802 or sign-up online at: http://go.hawaii.edu/YV2

This workshop is part of a research study approved by the University of Hawaii. IRB:2022-00652.

There are many ways to follow, participate and keep up with this work from monthly talk story sessions to actively participating in neighborhood planning workshops. Sign up here to be notified of future workshops taking place online via zoom and in your local area: http://go.hawaii.edu/3Lx.

We are looking forward to hearing from you and are excited to hear your thoughts on this matter! Feel free to write us with any questions at cerene15@hawaii.edu.
Special Note: this workshop is only possible because of the tremendous talent of our student leaders at Kapi’olani Community College! 

Paid Student Research Assistant Opportunity with CERENE

(Local In-person & Zoom Options)

 

Seeking undergraduate research assistants to apply for our Resilience Corps Leadership Award Program Research Track to work with the CERENE Research Team. R-RCLs (or Research Track RCLs) receive a $1000.00 award stipend for their work.

The CERENE Resilience Research Team is currently engaged in an island-wide study of community resilience. Visit here to learn more about the study: http://go.hawaii.edu/28C

This study has been approved by The University of Hawaii IRB: IRB:2022-00652.

  • No experience needed
  • Training provided
  • Senior Capstone option
  • Professional Development
  • Leadership training
  • Publication opportunities
  • SURF Poster Support
  • In-person field work and zoom options are available

Students Can Apply for the Research RCL Position here: http://go.hawaii.edu/28h

Applications are due September 16th.

Find the clickable / printable PDF Flyer Here to share:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rp5WEqhKr2IxkLD31ZIB2LJD9OtX4opp/view?usp=sharing

 

Contact Chris Fujimoto with any questions at cerene15@hawaii.edu

(Unpaid) Student Research Assistant Opportunity with National Louis University

(International Study – Remote Research Position)

Seeking undergraduate research assistants to apply for a research assistant position with the “Study of Us” Research Team. The study of us is dedicated to examining the Nature of Subjectivity amongst Q practitioners who take part in the online International ZoomQ Research Seminar.

Read more about the study here: http://go.hawaii.edu/982
This study has been approved by National Louis University IRB:ER01137.
  • No experience needed
  • Training provided
  • Remote work
  • Senior Capstone option
  • Funding advising
  • International research group
  • International publication and presentation opportunities

Students Can Apply for the Research RCL Position here: http://go.hawaii.edu/28E

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Find the clickable / printable PDF Flyer Here to share:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f1R_2sBFrhZ14dJK53yXH0D0XBeMvOlu/view?usp=sharing

 

Contact Stephanie Marder at smarder1@kent.edu with any questions!

Service Saturdays — Seeking Student Volunteers!

Inviting students to join us for Service Saturdays as we share our music, aloha, and service at senior centers and community centers across O’ahu.

Students can sign up at:   http://go.hawaii.edu/W82

Visit the CERENE website for more information about the program: https://cerenehawaii.org/service-saturdays/

You can also find the Downloadable / Sharable / Clickable PDF here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2UEtKZmYdoZ9y3zT7V9eub5_j56F7-y/view?usp=sharing

 

Contact Chris Fujimoto at cerene15@hawaii.edu with any questions!

Accepting Resilience Corps Leaders Award Applications for Cohort 3! 

The Center for Resilient Neighborhoods (CERENE) at Kapi’olani Community College is now accepting applications for the Resilience Corps Leaders Award program Cohort 3. We have two openings left for our Fall Semester cohort, and we are accepting applications for Spring at this time as well.

Students may apply now! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. The program begins September 12th.

Click Here to Apply: http://go.hawaii.edu/sx2

Shareable PDF Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u-b34ENQ1GqSC34puL4txw4uQdrMDKTn/view?usp=sharing

More information about the program can be found here: https://cerenehawaii.org/about-cerene/about-the-rcl-program/

 

Award Program Requirements:

  1. Attend and complete community engagement training (3 hour workshop)
  2. Attend and complete virtual community resilience training (FEMA Certification Awarded)
  3. Participate in 30 hours of community resilience service work (with an on campus or off campus partner of your choosing)
  4. Complete a final project supporting your community or campus partner
  5. Present your work!

To be eligible for the award, students need to complete the above-listed program requirements and receive a completed successful evaluation of their performance from a resiliency or sustainability service-learning project supervisor.

 

***NEW!*** We now have a Resilience Research Track for our RCLs. 

Students also have the option of becoming a Resilience Research RCL (R-RCL) where they receive 1:1 mentoring and additional training in Social Science research protocols including:

  • Social Science Research skills
  • Qualitative Interviewing
  • Focus Group facilitation
  • Data analysis
  • Data management
  • Presentation skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Project management
  • Communications
  • Community engagement
  • Research Ethics

More information about the R-RCL Track can be found here: https://cerenehawaii.org/resilience-research-rcls-research-track/

 

Connect with CERENE:

CERENE Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/cerenecenter

CERENE LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cerenehawaii/

CERENE Website: cerenehawaii.org

O‘ahu Community Resilience Hubs Islandwide Survey!

Please share your mana‘o on the development of O‘ahu Community Resilience Hubs! Community Resilience Hubs are unique community-led, community-based facilities that operate year-round to build community resilience during both blue skies and emergencies. Thank you for supporting this effort by participating in a brief 10 minute survey!

And thank you for sharing the link with your friends, family, and fellow community members! We are pushing for a high islandwide response rate.

Islandwide Resilience Survey link: http://go.hawaii.edu/x6f

If you have any questions about the Community Resilience Hub initiative, please email us at the Center for Resilient Neighborhoods at cerene15@hawaii.edu.

(Resilience Corps Leaders post-Pohukaina Food Pantry Produce Plus Distribution event)

Want to keep up with the community resilience happenings in your neighborhood?

You can sign up here to follow this research and receive invites to resilience happenings near you. https://forms.gle/iLexLt7cXvSE4XUy6

Mahalo for your participation!

 

With Gratitude,

Miku

Dr. Miku Lenentine
Program Coordinator, CERENE
Center for Resilient Neighborhoods
Kapiʻolani Kula Nui Kaiāulu
Kapi’olani Community College, U. Hawai’i

Ready for a break? Relax with a Virtual Forest Bathing Walk Today @10am

The Faculty Sustainability Senate Committee invites you to the Sustainability Across the Curriculum Spring Gathering on Friday, April 8th starting at 10 am with a UH System-wide virtual forest walk!

RSVP HERE to receive Zoom Link


RSVP HERE to receive Zoom Link

Friday April 8th, from 10am to 10:30am for Virtual Forest Bathing

10:30am Spring Gathering for Sustainability Across the Curriculum.

All Welcome!

Virtual Forest Bathing! (10am to 10:30am)

 Enjoy the healing benefits of the forest right from your desk or smartphone. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join. Take a break in nature with us. Learn more about virtual forest bathing HERE. Details for the Virtual Forest Bathing Walk (called shinrinyoku 森林浴) will be emailed prior to the event. The forest bathing experience will start at 10am. All welcome! Bring a friend.

Celebration of Sustainability (10:30am)

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the excellent work taking place across our many campuses. We will share an offering of gratitude and celebration for all, and highlight some of the amazing work taking place right here at Kapi’olani Community College.

Student Voices (11am)

Listen to our student leaders and hear stories of their excellent work!

Talk story (11:30am)

Learn about KapCC’s innovative approach to sustainability across the curriculum. We will share resources for how to highlight sustainability in your courses from STEM to the arts and beyond! Click here to learn more.

Talk story with sustainability committee members and S-Designated faculty to find sustainability connections for your class. Learn what others are doing. Network and make new connections for cross-campus and cross-system sustainability collaboration!

Email Dr. Miku Lenentine at miku4@hawaii.edu with questions.