ʻAle Poʻi Newsletter M E I 2 0 2 0 May 2020 Issue |
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A Message from the Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff |
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Aloha mai e nā ʻopihi o Poʻi Nā Nalu,
Like an ʻopihi, you have been clinging onto your pōhaku, even in tumultuous circumstances, and we commend you for your strength. We hope that you and your ʻohana are safe and healthy. As always, we are dedicated to supporting you through this challenging time, and will continue to do our best to keep you connected academically, professionally, and culturally as we move forward.
Here are some important updates/reminders: - UH extended socially distanced operations through May 31. Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center will remain closed for in-person and face-to-face activities. We will continue to provide services remotely via phone, e-mail, ZOOM, STAR Balance Advising, and MySuccess.
- Participate in our do-at-home activities! You are still expected to fulfill your Poʻi Nā Nalu two-event requirement if you have not already. While we cannot take you on huakaʻi or hold workshops at this time, we have sent you numerous virtual activities pertaining to cultural development, career exploration, and financial literacy that can be done at home through which you can receive participation credit. The activities can also be accessed below. Have fun and share them with your ʻohana!
- Graduation Check-Out Meeting: Are you graduating this spring or summer? Please meet with us! As your journey here at Honolulu CC comes to an end, we would like to have a quick "Graduation Check-out" meeting with you to discuss your future plans, obtain contact information and make sure you are on your path to success. Click here to schedule this quick meeting with Greg or Noʻi over ZOOM. If you absolutely cannot ZOOM, we can talk over the phone as well.
- Are you attending Summer School this summer? If you are, please contact Greg at gkashigi@hawaii.edu ASAP with the following info:
- Course
- Session 1 or 2
- Campus
- Are you already registered?
- Cost of Attendance
- Continue to check your e-mails daily. We try to minimize the number of e-mails we send you, but we have lots of important information for you folks. We may be sending you emails through the summer as well, for those of you who will be continuing with Poʻi Nā Nalu through the Fall 2020 semester.
- Engage with us on Instagram! If you don't already, follow us at @poinanalu_nhctep and Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center at @hulilikekukui. We are leveling up our IG engagement and have been posting fun activities you can engage in.
- Visit our Poʻi Nā Nalu website. We are actively working to keep our website up-to-date.
Poʻi Nā Nalu: nanalu@hawaii.edu Greg Kashigi: gkashigi@hawaii.edu Kathy Ballesteros: ks@hawaii.edu Kaʻanoʻi Akaka: arianaa@hawaii.edu As our Spring 2020 semester comes to a close, we want to send a huge HOʻOMAIKAʻI to our PNN graduates who have worked hard to complete this momentous milestone. We look forward to what the future has in store for you! To those of you who are continuing school in the Fall, we are happy you are furthering your education. E hoʻomau! This newsletter will be our last until the Fall 2020 semester. Please read on for valuable resources to help you and your ʻohana navigate through this time and the upcoming summer months. We are here to support you and remain committed to helping you reach your educational and career goals. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any of your needs. Most importantly, remember to stay safe and mālama each other. E mālama pono, Greg, Auntie Kathy, Noʻi |
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A Message from the Financial Aid Office |
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Aloha! We are the Financial Aid Office and we're here to serve you. Our office is located directly below the Poʻi Nā Nalu Office in Bldg 5. Our mission is what motivates us to help students succeed in school and beyond. Not only do we award Federal financial aid (Pell grant, Work Study, Loans), we administer school-based financial aid programs (Hawaiian Tuition Waiver, school scholarships) and partner with community agencies who give scholarships. (KSBE, Alu Like) In addition to giving students money to come to school, our office provides other services such as: financial literacy sessions, financial planning for transfer students, and financial aid eligibility evaluations. Our staff is always willing to help students achieve their academic goals. Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to working with you! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat. We are here to help! https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/finaid | honccfao@hawaii.edu | (808) 845-9116 |
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E ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kākou Let's Speak Hawaiian |
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Our Huaʻōlelo o ka Mahina series features a new Hawaiian word each month. We hope that you will utilize these terms in your everyday conversations by simply plugging them into your sentences. Before you know it, they will become a natural part of your vocabulary! HOʻOIKAIKA Definition: “To make a great effort, work hard, encourage, animate, strengthen, fortify, try, strive, strain...” Ikaika - Strong, powerful, sturdy; strength, force, energy... Hoʻoikaika kino - body-building exercise (Pukui & Elbert, “Hawaiian Dictionary”) Usage example: "I do my best to hoʻoikaika my ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi by speaking it every day." ("I do my best to strengthen my ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi by speaking it every day.") Review of previous words: - Ola - life, health, well-being
- Pōmaikaʻi - blessing, prosperity, good fortune
- Haʻawina - lesson, assignment, task
- Kākoʻo - to support, uphold, assist
- Noke - to persist, continue, repeat, persevere
- Kuleana - responsibility, right, privilege
Click the button below to visit wehewehe.org, a wonderful online Hawaiian dictionary resource to learn more about ikaika/hoʻoikaika! |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu's ʻŌlelo Noʻeau |
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Piʻi ka nalu, hokua ka nalu, poʻi ka nalu, a pae. The wave rises, the wave crests, the wave breaks, then one reaches the shore. This ʻōlelo was written especially for Poʻi Nā Nalu Native Hawaiian Career & Technical Education Program. While its underlying meaning can be interpreted in a number of ways, we highlight it here to illustrate the way Poʻi Nā Nalu participants embark on their individual academic journeys. Piʻi ka nalu - Just as a wave rises, we accumulate knowledge, skills, and experiences that serve as a foundation for our future endeavors. Hokua ka nalu - Just as a wave crests, we as individuals and as a whole reach high points in our educational journey—we understand our purpose, we create meaningful relationships, and we achieve goals that propel us forward. Poʻi ka nalu, a pae - Just as a wave breaks, we use all that we have garnered in our experiences to move forward into the next steps of our lives. Examples of this are graduation, transferring to a four-year college, and landing a dream job. As we arrive ashore, we continue on our paths to pursue next steps and new goals to improve our lives and that of others. May this modern-day ʻōlelo noʻeau serve as a guide, a reminder, and an inspiration as you strive to be the best scholar you can be for yourself, your family, your community, and the lāhui. |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu Virtual Activities |
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How Are You Doing? Fill Out Our Weekly Check-In Form |
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We want to hear from you! Need any tutoring assistance? Is there anything else you need to help you get through this semester? Fill out this Google form to let us know what your current needs are. There are many resources in our kaiāulu (community) that can provide you the type of help you may need at this time. We are here for you. | | |
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Kū I Ka Lama Cultural Activities Each Worth 1 Participation Credit |
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Eō E Emmalani: Queen Emma's Celebrated Trip to Kauaʻi In our latest "picture book," read about Queen Emma's celebrated trip to Waimea that is commemorated on Kauaʻi to this day. Her grace, beauty, and adventurous spirit remain an inspiration to all. The Eō E Emmalani activity includes a picture book and a matching worksheet (the link to the worksheet is embedded in the reader). Read the moʻolelo and complete the worksheet (printing/scanning not required, as worksheet can be done digitally), then follow instructions on how to submit worksheet for participation credit. Do this activity through May 15, 2020 to receive credit. Click the button below to download. | | |
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Lāhainā Picture Book & Crossword The Lāhainā Picture Book & Crossword Puzzle activity includes an informative reader and a follow up crossword puzzle (the link to the puzzle is embedded in the picture book). Read the reader and complete the puzzle, and we will receive your results when you finish and submit the puzzle. You will receive one participation credit upon completion. Do this activity through May 15, 2020 to receive credit. Click the button below to download. | | |
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Ke Ala Loa Reader & Word Search Our Kū I Ka Lama ("to be enlightened") Culture and Place-Based Activity Series offers insight into the pae ʻāina (archipelago) which we call "Home". This Ke Ala Loa activity includes an informative reader and a follow up word search puzzle. Read the reader and complete the activity, then e-mail your completed activity to nanalu@hawaii.edu to receive participation credit. We will accept your completed word search puzzle through May 15, 2020. Click the button below to download. | | |
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Career Development Activities Each Worth 1 Participation Credit |
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Still Riding, Rescue Company New York City In January 2011, a film crew began a documentary, living with and filming New York City's elite firefighting units, Rescue Companies 1 and 2. Eight months later, on September 11, the FDNY lost more men in one hour than it had in the previous fifty years. All the men working that day in the rescue companies lost their lives. This is their story. Click below to watch the documentary. To receive participation credit, please watch the film, answer the questions in the google form, and submit by May 15, 2020. | | |
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7 Days Out: Chanel Haute Couture Fashion Show This film provides a glimpse into the final seven days of preparation for Chanel's 2018 haute couture collection for Paris Fashion Week. In a bouquet of color and whimsy, the show features 64 handmade garments displayed at Paris' historic Grand Palais. Click below to watch the documentary. To receive participation credit, please watch the film, answer the questions in the google form, and submit by May 15, 2020. | | |
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Financial Literacy Activities Each Worth 1 Participation Credit |
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How to Create an Emergency Budget Can't go to work because of the statewide order to stay at home? Are finances an issue? Then it might be a good idea to look at how much money you have and how much you need to spend each month to take care of your basic needs. Click the button below to watch a short interactive video and answer a few follow-up questions. Upon completion, you will receive one participation credit. Last day to participate is May 15, 2020. | | |
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What is Your Online Identity Risk? Now that we are doing so many things online that we have been doing in person, it may be time to take another look at our online habits. Am I engaging in risky behavior that exposes my personal and financial information, or have I been pretty careful about protecting my personal information? Click the button below to do the Risk Calculator exercise and answer a few follow-up questions. Upon completion, you will receive one participation credit. Last day to participate is May 15, 2020. | | |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu's ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Bingo Worth 1 Participation Credit |
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Need a new family game to help pass the time? Download and print Poʻi Nā Nalu's very own ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Bingo! Rather than having letters and numbers, the game features a handful of basic Hawaiian words. It is easy, fun, and perfect for all ages! The 17-page document includes 24 different cards to ensure an array of possibilities. "Manuahi" means "free", so use the center block as a free space. For the game caller, there are individual squares to be cut and used as the call pieces. Get creative with your markers--seeds, coins, pebbles... the options are endless. Snap a picture of you and your ʻohana playing this ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Bingo together and send to nanalu@hawaii.edu for participation credit. Last day to submit is May 15, 2020. | | |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu students - please check your e-mails for additional activities! |
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Talk Story Tuesdays In the month of April, we reserved Pōʻalua--Tuesdays--for talking story with Poʻi Nā Nalu participants over ZOOM. Mahalo to those of you who popped in to say hello and hang out! Themed sessions included Finances, Play Kahoot, Food Talk, and just good ol' talk story. Remember, we're willing to meet with you over ZOOM at any time. Email us to schedule a one-on-one session. |
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Positive Manaʻo from You! Below are some positive words from some of you who filled out the Weekly Check-In Form last month. We asked you to share a positive takeaway or message you may have reflected on during your time at home. We value your manaʻo, so mahalo for sharing your thoughts with us! |
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Follow Poʻi Nā Nalu on Instagram! |
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KILOHANA Student of the Month |
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Welina mai kākou e kuʻu lāhui, I hope that everyone is doing maikaʻi, staying safe and sane during our century’s pandemic. I want to thank Poʻi Nā Nalu for honoring me with the Kilohana Student of the Month. The journey that led me here took longer than anticipated, but I'm finally here. I'm from Kauaʻi and Honolulu, a single parent mom of three boys ages 17, 16 and 7 years old living in the ahupuaʻa of Waikīkī. That journey I just mentioned was a whole new restart from a nightmare that happened on Kauaʻi. But, weʻre happy now and my sons have flourished here. In fact, my two oldest sons will be coming here for the FIRE program after high school. I started my education career majoring in the wonderful Human Services program at HonCC, but I decided that I want to go further to UH Mānoa to obtain my Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies, so I am in the Lib. Arts program getting my gen ed. The main reason I am pursuing a career in social services is to help families, especially in our native Hawaiian community. I went through many rough times and many social workers who advocated and helped me to a path of a better future. That's where I see myself in 10 years, contributing to the betterment of our community one family at a time. I am so grateful that I found Poʻi Nā Nalu! I've been able to take advantage of their services. Every huakaʻi I went to has been so interesting and culturally educating. I’m also a shy person and with the help of PNN I am able to connect with people that are willing to help me educationally and/or professionally. That's pretty maikaʻi! No laila, take care everyone! Me ke aloha, Tanya Kapuy |
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Fall 2019 & Spring/Summer 2020 Poʻi Nā Nalu Graduates |
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HOʻOMAIKAʻI to our Poʻi Nā Nalu graduates! It has been an honor to play a part in your academic journey. We are so proud of your accomplishments and look forward to reconnecting in the future. |
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Pono Arasaki Kelley Caitano James Chinen Casen Cluney Jaedine Ehia Isaac Faurot Genesee Greco Kalei Hasegawa Malina Hoopii-Foley Keola Iseri Kamakani Kalani Johnathan Kanno Niki Kanui Cherell Keamo |
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Kiaʻiokalani Kekauoha Kristen Kekoa-Nakasone Joshua Kimura Isaac Kono Kahikihaʻauena Makua Lono Mance Manuel McIntosh Erich Needs Ikaika Reyes Nicole Richardson Aubrey Schmidt Kiri Strobel Kainani Wills Malia Wong Leong |
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Are you an active participant of Poʻi Nā Nalu and interested in doing a paid internship in your area of interest? Are you looking to get your feet wet in your future career field? We can help pair you with an appropriate site, or if you have a site in mind, let us know! Poʻi Nā Nalu's Ke Ala Noelo Internship Program is designed to offer Poʻi Nā Nalu participants an invaluable internship opportunity to network within their future professional community. Through hands-on training and professional mentoring, student interns receive relevant and rigorous educational experience in preparation for their aspiring careers. If you are interested in participating in an internship, please contact Noʻi at arianaa@hawaii.edu. Below are a few examples of internships completed this semester by our students. |
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Dominique Almeida Major: Early Childhood Education Internship: Seagull School, Kapolei - Spring 2020 |
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Casen Cluney Major: Fire & Environmental Emergency Response Internship: HonCC Rope Rescue Course, Teacher's Assistant - Spring 2020 |
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Below are a few examples of internship opportunities out in the community. If you are interested in any of the following internships, please first contact Noʻi before applying. *Keep in mind that COVID-19 could affect the timing and operation of the following internship programs/organizations. Please contact Noʻi at arianaa@hawaii.edu. |
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Bishop Museum is looking for interns/volunteers in the following areas: Community Coordination, Print Publishing, Web Media, Registration, Botany, Entomology, Malacology, Pacific Center of Molecular Biodiversity, Invertebrate Zoology. Application Deadline: Ongoing (Please contact Noʻi before applying) |
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KUPU Conservation Leadership Development Program |
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KUPU is looking for individuals interested in a career in conservation. Members will be matched with an appropriate site and will work either a 6-month term (seasonal position) or 11-month term (year-long position) at an average of 40 hours a week. Application Deadline: June 15, 2020 (Please contact Noʻi before applying) |
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Student Conservation Association |
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The Student Conservation Association is looking for Botany & Wildlife Management interns to work at Haleakalā National Park on Maui. Application Deadline: Ongoing (Please contact Noʻi before applying) |
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Bank of Hawaii is looking for a 2020 Summer Intern. Application Deadline: Ongoing (Please contact Noʻi before applying) |
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Servco is currently searching for interns interested in Accounting and the Hui Car Share program. Application Deadline: Ongoing (Please contact Noʻi before applying) |
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Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi is searching for interns in the following areas: Program Services, Wish Assist, Communications Art, Copywriting, Development and Corporate Relations, Volunteer Outreach, Events, Database Management, Finance, Medical Outreach. Application Deadline: Ongoing (Please contact Noʻi before applying) |
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AECOM is an infrastructure firm whose projects are based around transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy, and the environment. Here in Hawaiʻi, AECOM is currently seeking interns interested in Environmental work and Planning. Application Deadline: Ongoing (Please contact Noʻi before applying) |
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Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc. |
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Alcal is a specialty contracting company. Here in Hawaiʻi, Alcal is currently seeking Construction/Estimating Interns in Kapolei. Application Deadline: Ongoing (Please contact Noʻi before applying) |
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Honolulu Community College COVID-19 Campus Operations & Updates Honolulu Community College is still providing many services for students. Check out the COVID-19 Campus Operations & Updates page for links to useful resources. On the webpage, click on "Campus Service Updates" under the "COVID-19 Updates" tab to see an alphabetical list of contact information and hours for services such as Advising/Counseling, the Testing/Tutoring Center, Financial Aid, the computer lab, etc. | | |
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Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center COVID-19 Resource Page The Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center Coordinator Kaleialoha Lum-Ho created a comprehensive resource page for everything you need to know locally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include Coronavirus updates, financial resources, online learning resources, academic resources, food resources, stress management, and much more. Utilize this wonderful tool by clicking on the button below, and feel free to share it with friends and family. | | |
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Need a laptop?? If you do not have computer access to engage in your online courses, you can request to borrow a laptop by emailing honcclab@hawaii.edu. Resources are limited. |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Click on the button below to learn more about the Coronavirus. | | |
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Hawaiʻi State Dept. of Health COVID-19 Information Click on the button below to receive information on COVID-19 management here in Hawaiʻi including screening info. and status updates. | | |
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UH Urgent Student Relief Fund Students can now apply for a one-time relief fund to assist with expenses. Awards can range from $100-$500. Funds are limited and may deplete quickly. Click the button below for more information and to apply ASAP. | | |
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Federal & State Taxes Postponed The federal income tax filing and payment due date has been extended to July 15, 2020. The State of Hawaiʻi tax filing and payment due date has been extended to July 20, 2020. If you need any assistance with your taxes, you may contact Auntie Kathy at ks@hawaii.edu. |
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Free Internet Resources Courtesy of Students and Parents @ Mānoa |
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- AT&T - Added benefits such as open hotspots, unlimited data to existing users, and $10/mo. plans to low-income families. Click here for more info.
- Sprint - Unlimited data for existing customers and free hotspots for 60 days for all handsets. Click here for more info.
- T-Mobile - Unlimited data for existing customers and free hotspots for 60 days for all handsets. Click here for more info.
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Free Online Textbooks at RedShelf.com RedShelf is offering free online access to a variety of textbooks until May 25, 2020. Click the button below to see if your textbooks are available. Using your hawaii.edu e-mail address, you can access up to 7 free textbooks. | | |
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Honolulu Community College Library Online Resources Our HonCC Library offers a wide variety of library resources online through its research database subscriptions. Click the button below to browse magazines, journals, newspapers, e-books, videos, images, and more. Contact the library at honcclib@hawaii.edu or 808-845-9199. | | |
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Virtual Field Trips Courtesy of Cynthia Smith, HonCC Sustainability Coordinator While we navigate school and work online, going on virtual field trips can be a fun way to explore the outside world from the comfort of your home. Click on the following links to browse an array of virtual tours including zoos, aquariums, national parks, museums, theme parks, and more. |
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Ten Percent Happier: A Wellness Resource Ten Percent Happier is a wonderful resource for those looking for some peace and sanity in these chaotic times. Their website offers a free Coronavirus Sanity Guide which includes meditations, podcasts, and talks to help ease your mind, body, and soul. Click the link below. | | |
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Kanu Hawaiʻi: Volunteer/Donation Opportunities Kanu Hawaiʻi is an organization that focuses on connecting volunteers with community organizations. At this time, their goal is "to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 while supporting community efforts, as long as it is safe to do so" (kanuhawaii.com). Click on the button below to view a listing of current volunteer & donation opportunities (some of which can be done at home) including food preparation and packing, food inspections, kūpuna food delivery, kūpuna sponsorship, face mask donations, and more. While giving is crucial at this time, please use your own discretion regarding leaving your home during quarantine and the stay-at-home mandate period. | | |
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) |
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Reminder: You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for most need-based scholarships. Apply early to get a better chance of receiving funds. Contact Financial Aid or Counseling if you need assistance with your FAFSA. |
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ALU LIKE, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarship |
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"The Hana Lima Scholarship Program (HLSP) provides financial assistance to students participating in a vocational or technical education program for occupations that can provide a “living wage.” This need-based scholarship is available to students in vocational programs that lead to a specific segment of employment. This scholarship gives financial assistance toward tuition and fees, books and other required tools or uniforms for a vocational program. Students pursuing a major in Liberal Arts or are taking only pre-requisite courses are encouraged to select a major of study in order to qualify for additional services." Due Date: Ongoing Through Academic Year |
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The OHA Scholarship site offers links to numerous scholarships for Native Hawaiians. |
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarships |
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Are you a Phi Theta Kappa member? PTK offers a wide range of scholarships including specifc ones for Career-Tech students like most of you. There are separate deadlines for the Spring and Fall semesters. Due Dates: May 15, 2020 (5pm CT) & Dec. 1, 2020 (5pm CT) |
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Paubox Kahikina Scholarship |
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The Paubox Kahikina Scholarship encourages Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in computer science and software development. It is a recurring scholarship which means recipients receive $1,000 per year until graduation (max. 5 years). Due Date: May 31, 2020 |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Instagram Poʻi Nā Nalu is a Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program sponsored by ALU LIKE, Inc. and funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. |
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