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I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make. Life is in speech; death is in speech. | Words can heal; words can destroy. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1191 |
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Welina me ke aloha, Eia mai ʻo Nowemapa! November is here. Check out these updates from the PNN staff: PNN Staff Out of Office: The PNN staff will be away attending a conference from 11/29-12/2. We can be reached via email, and will return to the office on 12/5. Spring 2023 Registration: View this Registration Timetable to find your registration start date. Attend HonCC's Express Registration Event on 11/17 (see flyer below) to receive registration assistance, or reach out to us. Chili Dog Social: Poʻi Nā Nalu will host a Chili Dog Social on November 21st from 11 am-1 pm. Come hang out and talk story!
E mālama pono a e holomua kākou, Greg, Auntie Kathy & Noʻi Poʻi Nā Nalu Contact Information Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm | Bldg. 5, 2nd Floor Makai Wing nanalu@hawaii.edu Greg Kashigi (Program Coordinator): gkashigi@hawaii.edu | 844-2322 Kathy Ballesteros (Academic Support Specialist): ks@hawaii.edu | 844-2347 Kaʻanoʻi Akaka (Academic Support Specialist): arianaa@hawaii.edu | 844-2323 |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu Students - you must attend at least 2 workshops each semester to remain in good standing with PNN. |
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Fall 2022 iKEA Workshop Series Click the button below to access the full list of iKEA workshops and links. | | |
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Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha Thursday, November 10, 2022 5:30 pm | Pearl Country Club Learn about sources of financial aid for Native Hawaiians including eligibility criteria and application requirements. Click the button below to register and learn more. | | |
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HonCC Express Registration Event Thursday, November 17, 2022 11 am - 1 pm | Cafeteria Need help registering for classes for Spring 2023? Want an easy way to get through the registration process? This event is for you! Available services: health clearance info, academic counseling, financial aid, registration, payment plans, VA, transfer student assistance, and more. All attendees will receive snacks and HonCC swag. |
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Campus Tour of UH West Oʻahu Friday, November 18, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Join TRIO and Poʻi Nā Nalu as we tour the UH West Oʻahu campus. Learn about their admission process, support programs, financial aid information, and various degree programs. Lunch provided. Transportation available but limited. RSVP in person at TRIO-SSS or Poʻi Nā Nalu, or email one of our programs at hontrio@hawaii.edu or nanalu@hawaii.edu. |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu Chili Dog Social Monday, November 21, 2022 11 am - 1 pm | Hawaiian Center Join us for our first Poʻi Nā Nalu social of the school year! Enjoy a chili dog while meeting the staff and talking story with fellow students! |
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Huakaʻi to Bishop Museum Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:30 am - 12:30 pm RSVP by Mon. 11/14 at 12 pm Join us for our annual Poʻi Nā Nalu visit to the Bishop Museum. Our tour will include the Hawaiian Hall, Pacific Hall, the Picture Gallery, the Kāhili Room, and a special taxonomy exhibit. If we are able, we will have a short "behind the scenes" tour of the museum's Hawaiian collection (feather work, weaving, etc.). | | |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu Students - here are a few additional virtual on-demand activities you can do on your own time that count toward the two-workshop requirement: |
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He Mākaʻikaʻi O Oʻahu: A Tour of Oʻahu Virtual On-Demand Activity Click the button below to download a PDF reader about significant places on Oʻahu. To receive credit for participating, read through the reader and complete the online crossword puzzle on the last slide. **You must send us a screenshot of your completed crossword puzzle. | | |
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How to Study Effectively Virtual On-Demand Activity Click the button below to watch and participate in an interactive video about top study strategies. To receive credit for participating, you will have to fill out the Google form after watching the video (follow instructions at the top of the form). | | |
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How to Start an Emergency Budget Virtual On-Demand Activity Click the button below to watch and participate in an interactive video about the importance of starting an emergency fund. To receive credit for participating, you will have to fill out the Google form after watching the video (follow instructions at the top of the form). | | |
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Click the button below to check out Ola Niuhelewai's November events: |
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"Who's Your Meʻe?": A Hero's Journey Through Aloha ʻĀina Hip Hop - Nov. 3 | 5-6:30P | Zoom Naloxone - Opioid Overdose Reversal - Nov. 14 | 2-3P | Zoom Aloha ʻĀina Workday near Pearlridge - Nov. 19 | 8:30a-12:30p
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"Unspecified": A Theatrical Exploration of Identity - Nov. 20 | 7P | Kennedy Theatre @ UH Mānoa Harm Reduction - Nov. 29 | 1-2P | Hale Kawelohea, Bldg. 5, HonCC Research as a Path to Mauli Ola - Nov. 30 | 1-2p | Hale Kawelohea
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November 8 - Election Day (State Holiday) November 11 - Veterans Day (Federal & State Holiday) November 15 - Graduation Application Deadline November 24-25 - Thanksgiving Recess
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Learn more about Lā Kūʻokoa here. |
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FINANCIAL LITERACY Watch Out For Social Media Scams We use social media everyday to stay in touch, make new friends, shop, and have fun. But research shows that social media is also increasingly where scammers go to con us. More than one in four people who reported losing money to fraud in 2021 said it started on social media with an ad, a post, or a message. Social media was far more profitable to scammers in 2021 than any other method of reaching people. Here are some ways to help you and your family stay safe on social media: 1. Limit who can see your posts and information on social media. All platforms collect information about you from your activities on social media. Visit your privacy settings to set some restrictions. 2. Check if you can opt out of targeted advertising. Some platforms let you do that. 3. If you get a message from a friend about an opportunity or an urgent need for money, call them. Their account may have been hacked – especially if they ask you to pay by cryptocurrency, gift card, or wire transfer. 4. If someone appears on your social media and rushes you to start a friendship or romance, slow down. Read about romance scams. And never send money to someone you haven't met in person. 5. Before you buy, check out the company. Search online for its name plus “scam” or “complaint.” To learn more about how to spot, avoid, and report scams—and how to recover money if you've paid a scammer—visit ftc.gov/scams. Source: Federal Trade Commission, Social Media Scams Have any personal finance questions? Click here to schedule an appointment with Auntie Kathy: STAR BALANCE |
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Memberships, Certifications, and Licenses Want to enhance your employability? Poʻi Nā Nalu can pay for your membership in a professional or academic organization in your field. Poʻi Nā Nalu can also reimburse you for the successful completion of an industry certification or license. For more information, please contact Auntie Kathy Ballesteros at ks@hawaii.edu. |
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Ka Ihu Waʻa Entrepreneurship Program Poʻi Nā Nalu's Ka Ihu Waʻa Entrepreneurship Program teaches the basics of starting and owning a business. Participants meet weekly over Zoom in a small group setting. As the culminating project, participants will produce their own business plan and present it to a panel of business professionals. Space is limited. If you are interested in participating, contact Auntie Kathy at ks@hawaii.edu. |
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Ke Ala Noelo Internship Program 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, contact Noʻi at arianaa@hawaii.edu. |
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Campus Resources Student Services |
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C.A.R.E. (College Achievement and Retention Experience): Bldg. 7, Rm. 325 | M-F 8AM-4:30PM | 808-845-9290 | honcare@hawaii.edu Career Services & HINET: Bldg. 7, Rm. 320 | M-F 8AM-4:30PM | 808-845-9204 | honcs@hawaii.edu Computer Lab: Bldg. 2, Rm. 405 | M-F 8:30AM-4PM | 808-845-9293 | honcclab@hawaii.edu Financial Aid: Bldg. 5, 1st Floor | M-F 8AM-4:30PM | 808-845-9116 | honccfao@hawaii.edu Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center: Bldg. 5, Rm. 203 | M-F 8AM-4:30PM | 808-845-2345 | hulilik@hawaii.edu Library: M-Th 8:30AM-4PM; F 8:30AM-3PM | Services also available by phone, email, Zoom by appt | 808-845-9199 | honcclib@hawaii.edu |
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Math Lab: Bldg. 7, Rm. 421 | M/W 11AM-4PM; T/Th 9AM-3PM; F 9AM-1PM | 808-845-9403 | gtengan@hawaii.edu TRIO-Student Support Service: Bldg. 7, Rm. 309 | M-F 8AM-4:30PM | 808-844-2366 | hontrio@hawaii.edu Tutoring Center: M-Th 8AM-4:30PM; F 8AM-1PM | 808-845-9454 | chmiller@hawaii.edu Wellness Center: Bldg. 5, Rm. 117 | M-F 8AM-4PM | 808-845-9180 | hccwell@hawaii.edu Writing Center: Bldg. 7 Rm. 520 | M 9AM-2PM, T 10AM-2PM, W 10AM-12PM, Th 11:30AM-2PM | To schedule an appointment: 1) Go to star.hawaii.edu/appointment. 2) Click the + icon on left that says "Tutoring, Tech & Learning Centers 3) Click "Hon Writing Center." |
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SCHOLARSHIPS Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha: Thursday, November 10th @ Pearl Country Club, 5:30pm. Register here. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The 2023-24 app is now open. Apply here. Contact Financial Aid at honccfao@hawaii.edu or 808-845-9116 if you need assistance with your FAFSA. Kamehameha Schools Pauahi Foundation: Deadline is Friday, December 2nd. Apply here. Kamehameha Schools Nā Hoʻokama: Deadline is Friday, January 6th. Apply here. Hawaiʻi Community Foundation: Deadline is Wednesday, February 15th. Apply here. UH Common Scholarship: Deadline is Wednesday, March 1st, 4PM HST. Apply here. ALU LIKE, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarship: For vocational and technical education majors. Application accepted year round. Apply here. OHA Scholarship List: See a complete list of Native Hawaiian scholarships here.
CAREER RESOURCES Hawaiʻi is Hiring: A resource for Hawaiʻi jobs, training, and internships. Access here. Hawaiʻi Career Pathways: A career pathway explorer tool. Access here.
FOOD ASSISTANCE HOUSING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Federal Student Relief: Do you qualify for federal student loan debt relief? Find out and apply here. CNHA Oʻahu Homeowner Assistance Fund: See if you are eligible here. CNHA Rent Relief: See if you are eligible for CNHA's rental relief program here. OHA's Emergency Financial Assistance Program: Access financial assistance here. HCAP: Access services in employment, education, tax assistance and more here. Hawaiʻi Community Assets: Access housing and financial counseling, tax & FAFSA preparation assistance, and technical assistance here.
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL RESOURCES Wehewehe Wikiwiki: A Hawaiian language dictionary website & app. Visit here. Duolingo: Learn ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi on the Duolingo app. Kaniʻāina: Digital Hawaiian language audio recordings of native speakers here. ʻŌiwi TV: Hawaiian- and community-based multimedia content here. Kaʻiwakīloumoku: Hawaiian & Pacific moʻolelo, mele, recipes, videos here. Kanaeokana: Hawaiian educational resources here. Ulukau: A Hawaiian electronic library. Access here.
WELLNESS RESOURCES HonCC Campus Security: 808-284-1270 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Domestic Violence Action Center: Call 808-531-3771, text 605-956-5680, or chat at domesticviolenceactioncenter.org. Aloha United Way: Call 211 for confidential assistance or visit auw211.org. Hurt/Neglected Child Support: 808-832-5300 or 1-800-494-3991. Parent Support: Call 808-526-1222 or 1-800-816-1222. Trafficking: Call 808-832-1999 or 1-888-398-1188. TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7366 ULifeline - Mental Health Resources for College Students: http://www.ulifeline.org/ Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi: http://mentalhealthhawaii.org/get-connected/ Kaiser Permanente Tips to Beat Stress: Read here. Free Apps to De-Stress:
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Kilohana Student of the Month Eric Allen Major: Fire & Environmental Emergency Response (FIRE) |
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Tell us about yourself. Aloha everyone! My name is Eric Allen. I was born right here on Oʻahu and I've been attending Honolulu Community College for the past 6 semesters. What are your future plans? I'm majoring in Fire Science with the goal of graduating with all my firefighting certifications in hopes of one day making it into the fire service. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I can see myself as a home owner and a decorated firefighter in the next 10 years. Helping and giving back to the community and my city hasn't just been a passion for me but it has also grown into a calling for me. The experiences I've been through during the FIRE program have been incredible! How has Poʻi Nā Nalu helped you through your academic journey at HonCC? Much of my success through college up this point is due to the help I've received from Po'i Nā Nalu. The academic counseling, financial aid and student support I've gotten from their program has helped me reach my academic and career goals so far. All of them! The workshops they provide every semester helps me get through each semester by teaching me new skills. Skills like note taking and test taking strategies. Po'i Nā Nalu truly has success for each student as their number one priority and I can feel and see the support they have given me each and every semester. It's been an honor and a privilege to be a Po'i Nā Nalu student! |
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Alumna Spotlight Jaedine Ehia Graduation: Spring 2020 - AA in Liberal Arts, Honors |
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Tell us about yourself. Aloha, my name is Jaedine Ehia and I enrolled for classes at HonCC after taking a number of years off to focus on work and family. I soon found myself longing for a college degree and enrolled in a Speech class at HonCC. The teacher understood my journey and encouraged my progress, and I enrolled as a full time student the following semester to pursue a Liberal Arts degree. What are you up to now? Life is great! Since graduating, I was offered a promotion and am now a Program Officer in the Education Sector at Hawai’i Community Foundation (not to worry, the Education team includes Scholarships). During the pandemic, we were offered a choice to continue working from home or to come back into the office. I chose to continue working from home which now allows me to walk my youngest to school in the morning and walk him home after school every afternoon. These short walks have turned into moments of pure joy for me as I listen to my inquisitive son ask me so many questions. How has Poʻi Nā Nalu helped to get you to where you are now? Having the support of PNN helped to identify my pathway and Greg was sure to keep me moving with the semester grade checks! One of the projects needed for PNN was a research project about an island that Aunty Kathy asked me to do. I had no idea what I was going to write about and remembered that I wouldn’t know where I was going unless I knew where I was coming from, so I wrote about Maui where my Tutu was born and raised. What was your most memorable experience with PNN or at HonCC? The most fun experience I had with PNN was attending the MAMO Wearable Art Show at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It was a fun night and truly inspiring to see so many Native Hawaiian creators, including Noʻi, making their mark on the world! What words of advice do you have for current PNN students? My advice for current PNN students is to not be afraid to ask for help. I first reached out because I didn’t know how to select classes that would count towards my degree. With PNN’s help, I was able to retrieve some old credits from years ago that helped put me on a track towards graduation taking classes that I enjoyed. Would you like to share anything else? I am so grateful for the staff at PNN all of which I know have turned into lifelong friends! The 2023-2024 HCF Common Application is scheduled to go live on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Apply! Apply! Apply! |
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OESM Students at the Pacific Rim Safety and Health Conference |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu OESM (Occupational & Environmental Safety Management) students represented at the 16th Biennial Safety Intelligence Institute Pacific Rim Safety and Health Conference. Hosted by the Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals, the Pac Rim Conference is the best event for safety professionals of the Pacific region. It allows attendees to learn the best practices focusing on Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Issues as well as participate in resume building, networking and professional skills workshops. OESM student Keʻala Angay was part of the Executive Planning Committee that helped to register over 250 health and safety professionals in the Pacific region and feature over 35 sponsors and exhibitors for this year’s October 6-7 conference. Although it was a lot of hard work, she gained valuable insight into the Safety field and more importantly made a lot of networking contacts. “If you are in OESM, this is the conference that you should attend. A big mahalo goes out to Poʻi Nā Nalu for helping to support so many of us.” Other PNN attendees included John Cortez, Mark Inay, Ku Kawelo, Carla Lewis, Kayla-Nicole Lum, Karissa Racoma, Owen Robello, and Maile Rogers. If you are interested in attending a conference that supports your educational and/or career goals, contact Auntie Kathy at ks@hawaii.edu. |
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HonCC Wins Flag Football Intramurals |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu's Kyson Aponte-Stone, Westin Oshiro, and brothers Sabbath and Sage Seibert, along with their teammates, won this yearʻs Intramural LeeSports flag football league for Honolulu Community College. With being down 12-6 and having two minutes left on the clock, Sage Seibert covered 80 yards, throwing the game-winning touchdown--leading our Sharks to the championship title over KCC's Blue Tide and an undefeated season. Hoʻomaikaʻi on a victorious season! |
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Find previous issues of ʻAle Poʻi Newsletter on our website: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/poinanalu Poʻi Nā Nalu is a Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program funded through a Native Hawaiian Education Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education. |
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