Aloha e nā haumāna,

We hope you are all studying hard and pushing through the semester. 

Please see below for updates, reminders, events, internship and scholarship opportunities, and more!

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UPDATES

CTE Month

February is CTE month!  Help us celebrate the value of Career & Technical Education and achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.

Introducing New Poʻi Nā Nalu ʻŌlel​​​​​​​o

Piʻi ka nalu, hokua ka nalu, poʻi ka nalu, a pae.

The wave rises, the wave crests, the wave breaks, then one comes ashore.

This newly-created 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 skills, experiences, and knowledge 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 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 come 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.

Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Hawaiian Language Month

ʻO Pepeluali ka mahina ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! Did you know that February is Hawaiian Language Month? We as kānaka Hawaiʻi recognize that our ʻōlelo is the basis of our culture and our being, for without it, stories would not be passed down from generation to generation. As the host culture of Hawaiʻi nei, it is our kuleana to perpetuate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi not only in February, but every chance we get. 

Did you know that Hawaiian is an official language of our state? By way of the State Constitution of 1978, the State of Hawaiʻi recognizes two official languages: Hawaiian and English. That means you can use ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi for public acts and transactions, as provided by law!

In an effort to normalize the everyday use of our ʻōlelo Makuahine, our Mother Tongue, Poʻi Nā Nalu presents to you a series entitled “Huaʻōlelo o ka Pule”, literally meaning “Word of the Week”. We will introduce to you a Hawaiian word weekly with the hopes that you will utilize them in your everyday conversations. Most importantly, we want you to practice proper pronunciation and usage of these words, and share them with your family, friends, and peers! Don’t be intimidated; simply plug the words into your everyday sentences, and before you know it, they will naturally become a part of your vocabulary.

E-mail nanalu@hawaii.edu if you have any suggestions or ideas for a word you want to learn about in the weeks to come.  E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! Long live the Hawaiian language!

Introducing Huaʻōlelo o ka Pule

Hawaiian Word of the Week:​​​​​​​

KULEANA

Pronunciation: koo-leh-uh-nuh

Definition: “Right, privilege, concern, responsibility, title, business, property, estate…” (Pukui & Elbert, “Hawaiian Dictionary”)

Kuleana (pronounced “koo-leh-uh-nuh” rather than “koo-lee-uh-nuh”) can mean numerous things, but it is most commonly used today to mean “responsibility” or “privilege”. What is important to note here is that in a Hawaiian frame of mind, responsibilities are not viewed as burdens, but rather privileges. A phrase you can say is “e mālama i kou kuleana,” meaning “take care of your responsibility.”

Visit Pukui & Elbert’s “Hawaiian Dictionary” online at wehewehe.org to learn more about kuleana.

Check out KULEANA and other huaʻōlelo featured in Hawaiian Airlines Ola Pono Series below!

Start learning ʻŌlelo Hawaii with ʻŌiwi TV for FREE with their Ka Leo ʻŌiwi series including 13 episodes!

Check out some clips from ʻAha Aloha ʻŌlelo 2019 below!

ʻAha Aloha ʻŌlelo is a festival held completely in Hawaiian featuring a Hawaiian language competition for all age levels which include include impromptu and memorized speeches as well as chanting and singing. 

This year’s overall theme is “Ka Naʻi Aupuni.” The topics revolve around Ka Liona o ka Pākīpika, King Kamehameha Paiʻea and the story of Kamehameha’s conquering of the Hawaiian islands and bringing them under one rule.

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

Long live the Hawaiian language!

REMINDERS

Poʻi Nā Nalu MANDATORY Orientation

Friday, February 8, 2019

8:30am - 2:00pm

BLDG 72B RM 110

RSVP required here

EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND MORE!

Pepeluali Poʻi Nā Nalu Events

SAVE THE DATE

MARCH

Poʻi Nā Nalu Mid-Semester Checks

March 4, 2019 - March 15, 2019,  March 25, 2019 - March 29, 2019

by appointment with Greg or Noʻi via MySuccess

Huakaʻi: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

TBA - Friday, March 8, 2019

SAVE THE DATE

APRIL

Okioki (or hakihaki) technique. Learn more at the link above!

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Ke Ala Noelo Internship Program

by Poʻi Nā Nalu

Contact Kaʻanoʻi Akaka, Academic Support Specialist

at (808) 844-2323 or arianaa@hawaii.edu

Mālama Honua Pacific Charter School SCIENCE DAY

Internship hours opportunity with Poʻi Nā Nalu

Contact Kaʻanoʻi Akaka, Academic Support Specialist,

at (808) 844-2323 or arianaa@hawaii.edu

Shift times vary between 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

February 8

March 29

April 26

May 10

Kāpili ʻŌihana Internship Summer Program 2019

by Kamehameha Schools

Apply here by February 28, 2019.

Established in 2009, the Kamehameha Schools Kāpili ʻOihana Internship Program (KOIP) is designed to cultivate and maintain relationships with employers statewide who are committed to providing college students with enriched opportunities to build their professional network, develop transferable skills, and create solutions to real-world challenges. KOIP exposes students to cultural experiences that contribute to the development of future leaders who recognize and embody the foundational values of our kūpuna in their communities and workplace.

Check out our very own Culture & Place-Based Learning Coordinator,

Jacob "Hauʻoli" Lorenzo-Elarco, a Kāpili ʻOihana alumn.

Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES)

by University of Hawaii at Hilo

Apply here by February 8, 2019.

The Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) is a university level project-based internship program housed within the Office of Research at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. PIPES is committed to increasing the recruitment and retention of local students, especially those of Native Hawaiian ancestry, into fields of study, and ultimately careers, related to the natural resources of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Reminder:  You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for most need-based scholarships.  Apply early to get a better chance of receiving funds.

Stop by Financial Aid, Counseling, or our office (Bldg. 5, Rm. 203) if you need assistance with your FAFSA.

College Need-Based Scholarships

Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students.

Application window:  October 1, 2018 - February 14, 2019

Note:  Assistance for KS Scholarships 

(w/Jean from KS)

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Hawaiian Center

Lunchtime

Pauahi Foundation

Over 100 funds for undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields.

Application window:  December 26, 2018 - February 8, 2019

University of Hawaii Common Scholarship Application

One application for hundreds of scholarships for University of Hawaii system students.

Application window:  October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019

RECOGNITIONS

KILOHANA

Student of the Month

Traditionally, the term kilohana would refer to the outermost layer of kapa, which was more decorated than the under layers. Similarly, a lei worn on top of other lei is often the most symbolic and significant, thus it is called the lei kilohana.

To reflect this practice, we named the “Student of the Month” segment of our newsletter Kilohana. Here we recognize outstanding Poʻi Nā Nalu participants who continuously fulfill program requirements, and exhibit dedication and persistence in their academic journeys.

Richard Kapela Davis

I am currently enrolled in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Technology program here at Honolulu Community College.  I wanted a career that was challenging and mentally stimulating, so I decided to pursue my Associateʻs degree in RAC.  Poʻi Nā Nalu has supported me in my educational technological journey in more ways than one. From personal tutoring services, financial aid in purchasing books and equipment for my trade, to their sincere concerns and kokua in mitigating the academic pathway to success.  To all those Native Hawaiian students who have made the decisions to improve their quality of life and standard of living by enrolling in the UH Honolulu Community College, do not dispair, for Poʻi Nā Nalu is there - to help you ride that wave to reach your goals.  On of my greatest accomplishments here at HCC was making the Deanʻs List for the Fall 2018 semester and; of course, being selected for Kilohana Student of the Month!  Take advantage of the resources that is out there.  Do not limi yourself to the possibilities that are available to you.  Be proud of your race, take hold of your responsibilities and obligations, and remember to mālama your home campus.  Fly your colors, for teal looks good on you.  TEAL, is an acronym for our true goal - Taking Education Another Level.  We teal, not steal ... Yeah, baby!

Richard Kapela Davis

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Technology

HOʻOPAU

Aloha, a hui hou!

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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.