ʻAle Poʻi Newsletter I A N U A L I 2 0 2 1 January 2021 Issue |
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A Message from the Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff |
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Aloha mai e nā haumāna o Poʻi Nā Nalu, Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! The term kupu means to sprout or to grow. Kupukupu is the name of a native fern (pictured on the background of this newsletter) that is often used as a symbol of growth and development. We hope that 2021 allows you to kupu, that you may flourish and conquer the goals you have set for yourself. We the staff of Poʻi Nā Nalu are here to support you on your path to success! Here are a few updates: - Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff continues to work remotely👨💻: The Poʻi Nā Nalu staff is working remotely until further notice. We will continue to provide services to you via e-mail, Zoom, and phone. To schedule a meeting with us, contact us at any of our contacts listed below.
- Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center is CLOSED🚪until further notice: We will notify you once the Hawaiian Center reopens.
- MANDATORY Poʻi Nā Nalu Orientation🎉: Our annual orientation will be held virtually on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The Poʻi Nā Nalu Orientation is a chance for you to learn more about our many services that will best benefit you in your academic journey. Get better acquainted with the Poʻi Nā Nalu staff, and hear from inspirational speakers from our campus. You'll also have a chance to win a raffle prize! Go to the "Workshops & Events" section to RSVP.
- Follow us on Instagram📸: Don't forget to follow Poʻi Nā Nalu at @poinanalu_nhctep and Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center at @hulilikekukui for updates, helpful tips, community and campus opportunities, and student recognitions.
- Keep in touch! To schedule a virtual meeting with Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff, contact us at:
Poʻi Nā Nalu: 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 Me ke aloha, Greg, Auntie Kathy & Noʻi |
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A Message from the HonCC Library |
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Aloha kākou! HonCC Library is dedicated to student achievement and success. We provide a full range of services, resources, and assistance both in-person and online. We are located on the first two floors of Building 7 where there is access to computing, printing, and digital scanning. The Library offers: Resources - Books (print and electronic)
- Magazines (print and digital)
- Research databases -- articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers
- Streaming video collections
- Course reserve materials
- Online research guides
Support - Walk-up, phone, chat, and email assistance
- One-on-one research help
- You're online, and so are we!
We welcome all students into our space and encourage you to stay up-to-date with news and announcements on our homepage. Help is available, so don't hesitate to reach out to the friendly staff at the library! Contact us for questions, research assistance, or to schedule a virtual meeting: Phone: (808) 845-9199 | Email: honcclib@hawaii.edu | Website: https://library.honolulu.hawaii.edu/home/ |
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Mandatory Poʻi Nā Nalu Orientation Friday, February 12, 2021 | 9-11 AM This year's Poʻi Nā Nalu Orientation will be held virtually on Zoom. It is a chance for you to learn more about our many services that will best benefit you in your academic journey. Get better acquainted with the Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff, and hear from inspirational speakers from our campus. You will also have the chance to win a raffle prize🎁! | | |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu Students - all events/workshops are being held virtually this semester. Please remember that you must attend at least 2 workshops to remain in good standing with Poʻi Nā Nalu. |
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Spring 2021 iKEA Workshop Series - iKEA Workshops are open and free to all HonCC students.
- When you attend a workshop, you will fill out a virtual sign-in sheet. This is how we track your attendance.
- NO SIGN UP REQUIRED. To view the complete iKEA calendar and to attend a workshop, click on the button below.
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UH Community Colleges Financial Resources Virtual Info Session January 14, 2021 | 10:00 am Attend a free virtual information session on the various financial resources that can help you continue your training/certification toward a new career. There will be representatives from American Job Center Hawaiʻi, Honolulu Community Action Program, ALU LIKE, and UHCC Financial Aid Office present to provide you with the information and tools you need. Click the button below to register. *This event counts as a participation credit. If you attend, take 3 screenshots of the event and email them to us. | | |
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Song & Storytelling Cultural Webinar Series Jan. 13 & 27, 2021 | 12-1 PM He Ukana Aloha Kā Kīlauea is a song and storytelling webinar series presented by all 10 UH campuses. Listen to a virtual webinar on Jan. 13 or Jan. 27 put on by Kauaʻi Community College. To receive credit for your attendance, please email us the following: 1) Date of the presentation, 2) 3 screenshots/pictures of the presentation, 3) A caption for each screenshot briefly explaining what was going on. Go to https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91499916950 to access. Password: ukana |
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- Monday, January 11, 2021 - First Day of Instruction
- Monday January 11 - Tuesday January 19 - Late Registration Period ($30 Fee); Add period for open classes only ($5 fee in person, free online); No Show Policy - students must attend 1st or 2nd day of class
- January 11 - March 25 - Drop Period ($5 fee in person, free online)
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Textbook Loan-Outs Save your $$$! Poʻi Nā Nalu is currently accepting textbook loan-out requests for the Spring 2021 semester. Click on the button below to fill out the Textbook Wishlist and we will get back to you ASAP. | | |
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Laptop Loan-Outs Poʻi Nā Nalu still has some laptops available for loan-out to active PNN participants. Contact us at nanalu@hawaii.edu to check availability and schedule a pick up day/time. |
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Electronic Loan-Outs Poʻi Nā Nalu has electronics and tool kits available to support your learning! Contact us to borrow tools such as headphones, a scientific calculator, or a GoPro, or ask us if we have what you need. |
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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 @ ks@hawaii.edu. |
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Ke Ala Noelo Internship Program |
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Are you an active participant of Poʻi Nā Nalu and interested in doing a paid internship in your future career field? Want to meet professionals already working in your dream job? While many work sites are temporarily closed due to COVID-19, we can look at various options (e.g. virtual internship) and help pair you with the perfect internship site! Already 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 a paid internship, please contact Noʻi at arianaa@hawaii.edu. |
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An example of an internship completed in the Fall: Jordyn Bjur Major: Early Childhood Education Internship: UH Mānoa Children's Center at Kūhiō Elementary School |
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"This internship gave me full insight on what it is like to be the teacher, assistant teacher, and a friend in the classroom to the children. From the first day of this internship to the last, I was growing. Each week I built stronger relationships with the children, I began to understand the teacher-to-teacher relationship, I got more comfortable and confident talking with parents, and I was able to share personal opinions and ideas with the teachers. My confidence and comfort were most beneficial throughout this internship." |
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Study Areas & Available Support Services |
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Cafeteria Quiet Study Zone: M-F 7:00am-5:00pm Computer Lab: M, Th 12:00-4:00pm | T, W 8:00am-12:00pm | F - By appointment only *Computing help for students is also available remotely by phone (808-845-9293) & by Zoom (M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm | Zoom Meeting ID: 787 888 8788, Password: HONLAB) Library: M, Th 8:00am-12:00pm | T, W 12:00-4:00pm | F - By appointment only *Online Service Hours available M-F 8:00am-4:00pm | Chat, email, & phone appointment - see https://library.honolulu.hawaii.edu/home/ for contact information. Tutoring Center: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm | Website: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/testingandtutoring | E-Mail: chmiller@hawaii.edu to schedule individual and or online appointments | Phone: 808-845-9454 | Virtual drop in service available via Zoom (ID: 975 6527 2771) | You can also connect to tutor.com which is available 24/7 (for most subjects). Online drop in tutoring services can be located at the tutoring website listed above. |
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STEM Center: Online tutoring for Calculus, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics available. Contact Katherine Bronston (kb420@hawaii.edu) or Shidong Kan, (shidong@hawaii.edu). Math Lab: See "Zoom Math Tutoring with the Math Lab" section below for specific instructions on setting up an appointment. Writing Lab: Online tutoring available. Contact April Ching (hollyc@hawaii.edu) or Derek Otsuji (dotsuji@hawaii.edu). TRIO-SSS: Online services hours: M-F 8:00am- 4:30pm or by appointment. Virtual appointments available upon request via Zoom or Google Meets. Website: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/trio. For appointments, email hontrio@hawaii.edu or call 808-844-2366. Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center: Contact Kaleialoha Lum-Ho at hulilik@hawaii.edu or lumho@hawaii.edu. |
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Zoom Math Tutoring with the Math Lab |
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Hours: M-Th 8:00a-3:00p, Fri. 8:00a-12:00p Requesting an Appointment: Please request an appointment by 3:00pm for the next working day. To request, e-mail gtengan@hawaii.edu. The subject line must be subject: Math Tutor Appt. Request. In your e-mail, list only 1) HCC Math Course/HCC Instructor, 2) Meet days/class starting time, 3) Top 3 appt. times in order of preference (on the hour only, e.g. 8:00am, 9:00am or 1:00pm). If available, you will receive a reply with only your appt. time. Your Zoom meeting ID will be e-mailed the next day prior to your appointment. In order to join the Zoom meeting, you must use your @hawaii.edu e-mail address as your name. |
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Joining Zoom for an Appointment: In your e-mail, click on the invitation, or go to www.zoom.us, click "Join a meeting", enter your Zoom ID number and password. In the "name" box, enter your UH e-mail address as your "name." You will be put into a "waiting room" while we verify you are an HCC student. Policies: - Math tutors will only assist with HCC math course topics
- Each session will last a max. of 55 mins and be recorded
- Students should have questions prepared ahead of time
- Tutors will not assist with quizzes or exam questions
- Limit one appointment per day
- We reserve the right to end a meeting at any time for any reason
- Normal MathLab policies as well as UH System Student Conduct Code apply
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HINET Hoʻōla ʻIke Financial Assistance You may qualify for tuition assistance, book reimbursement, a free monthly bus pass, gas mileage, uniforms, tools, workforce training, advising and more through the HINET Hoʻōla ʻIke Program! Contact our campus' HINET Program Officer Rovelyn Hermoso at 808-844-2395 or hinethon@hawaii.edu. Also visit hinethawaii.org to learn more about the program. Click the button below to download the application. | | |
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Student Media Board: Ka Lā Podcast The Student Media Board's Ka Lā Podcast covers campus news, information, and events. They delve into interesting topics and interview HonCC students, faculty, and staff. As students stay home and try to adapt to a new learning environment, the Student Media Board hopes the podcast can keep students entertained and informed about campus updates and the community. New episodes are released every Monday. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Anchor! |
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UHCC Job Center Online The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges has a job search system that was developed especially for students and alumni of the seven UHCC campuses. JCO is a platform that will connect you to local and national job opportunities and career resources. Take advantage of this wonderful platform! | | |
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Employment Recruitment Sites Honolulu Community College has put together a list of major recruiting websites for job-seekers, which includes local sites such as City & County of Honolulu Jobs, State of Hawaiʻi Careers, HireNet Hawaii, Hawaii Jobs on Demand, and Star Advertiser Hawaii Jobs. Take a closer look at this list to find a good fit for you. | | |
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Hawaiʻi is Hiring Hawaiʻi is Hiring is a one-stop-shop for Hawaiʻi jobs, training, internships, and more. Click the button below to view openings in specific fields such as Automotive & Transportation, Building & Construction, and Creative Media & Design. This website also has a built-in Career Explorer that will help you narrow down your options. | | |
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Hawaiʻi Career Pathways Having a hard time pinning down the exact career you want to pursue? Hawaiʻi Career Pathways is a website that allows you to explore and plan a career pathway that is perfect for you! Discover jobs here in Hawaiʻi and the degrees and/or certificates they require. For more information and to get started with your personalized career plan, click the button below. | | |
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FOOD & FINANCIAL RESOURCES |
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Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi Rent & Housing Assistance Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi presents the Rent Assistance and Mediation Program (RAMP) through which you can receive $1,500 per month for up to two months of past due and/or ongoing rent. Application will open from Jan 11-13, 8:00am-5:00pm. Click the button below for more information. | | |
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Basic Needs Assistance with Salvation Army The Salvation Army Family Services Office at 296 N. Vineyard Blvd. helps to meet the material and financial needs of the community. Some services they offer include food, clothes, financial (rent and utility) assistance, budget assistance, and nutritional counseling. Click the button below to visit their website, or contact them at 808-841-5565. | | |
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Hawaiʻi Foodbank Food Distribution The Hawaiʻi Foodbank holds pop-up food distribution events across the island. Registration required and opens at 9am the Friday prior to each distribution. For more information on dates and locations, click on the button below. | | |
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Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) HCAP is a private, non-profit organization that offers countless services in six major areas: Early Childhood; Employment, Education; Economic Development, Emergency & Transitional Programs; and Community Development & Advocacy. They are located in various areas across Oʻahu. For more information, click the button below. | | |
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Domestic Violence Action Center The Domestic Violence Action Center offers a number of services and special programs for keiki, wāhine, and ʻohana affected by domestic violence. For more information, call the Oʻahu helpline at 808-531-3771 or the toll free helpline at 800-690-6200, or text the text line at 605-956-5680. Learn more on their website by clicking on the button below. | | |
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Kanaeokana - Hawaiian Educational Resources Kanaeokana is an organization that fosters ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), ʻike Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian studies/knowledge), and aloha ʻāina (love of the land). Its network of educators and scholars provide educational resources to strengthen the lāhui (Hawaiian people/nation). Access the thousands of resources on their website by clicking the button below, or visit https://www.youtube.com/c/Kanaeokana/featured to watch an array of virtual seminars held by Kanaeokana and members of the Hawaiian community. | | |
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Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation The Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering environmental education in our communities. To participate in their Aloha ʻĀina Recycling Drives and other mālama ʻāina events, click on the button below to view their event calendar. | | |
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for most need-based scholarships. Contact Financial Aid at honccfao@hawaii.edu or 808-845-9116 if you need assistance with your FAFSA. | | |
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OHA Scholarship List The OHA Scholarship site offers a comprehensive list of scholarships for Native Hawaiians. Click on the button below to learn more. | | |
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Kamehameha Schools Scholarships Kamehameha Schools offers a variety of scholarships such as Nā Hoʻokama a Pauahi (need-based), Hoʻokawowo (for students pursuing a career in teaching), and Pauahi Foundation Scholarships (need- and merit-based). Click the button below for more information and to apply. Due Date: January 15 & 29, 2020 | | |
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A Grant for Future Educators: Delta Kappa Gamma Lucille Hodgins Grant Are you pursuing a career in education? This grant is especially for you! The Hawaiʻi State Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International's Selective Recruitment Grant Program will award two $1000 grants for the 2021-2022 academic year. Click the button below for more information and to download the application. Due Date: January 31, 2021 | | |
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Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Scholarships Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has a large variety of scholarships available including funds for those pursuing career & technical education degrees and individuals who are the first in their family to attend college. Click the button below to learn more and to apply. Due Date: Feb. 1, 2021 (4pm HST) | | |
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University of Hawaiʻi System Common Scholarship The University of Hawaiʻi System Common Scholarship Application is now available online. There are a variety of scholarships for students attending any of the 10 UH campuses that are based on need, merit, specific majors, location, campus, and more. Click the button below to apply. Due Date: March 1, 2021 (4pm HST) | | |
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ALU LIKE, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarship ALU LIKE's Hana Lima Scholarship Program provides need-based scholarships for those in technical or vocational education programs. Click the button below for more information and to apply. Due Date: Ongoing | | |
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Hoʻomaikaʻi! Congratulations to Poʻi Nā Nalu Graduates and Hokua Awardees of Fall 2020! |
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FALL 2020 GRADUATES Jordyn Bjur (ECED) Pebbles Kalaau (ECED) Tanya Kapuy (LBRT) Lisa Lucero (OESM) Alexis Saito (COSM) HOKUA AWARD RECIPIENTS These students received a 3.7-4.0 GPA for the Fall 2020 semester: |
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Cedric Adversalo Diane Ajala Jordan Arasaki William Avilla Jordyn Bjur Kelly Cazinha Ronee Colby Cassidy Hensarling Guy Jhun |
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Jharrin Kanehailua Karena Ann Kauahi Francette Kawelo Kayla-Nicole Lum Maikanalu Rosa Alexis Saito Ammon Watanabe Channa-Lynne Watson |
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Kilohana Student of the Month |
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Karena Ann Kauahi Major: Early Childhood Education |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu Alumni Spotlight |
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James ("Kimo") Nihoa Graduation: Spring 2017 - AAS in Carpentry Technology |
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Who are you? How did you enroll in HonCC and in your major? Aloha kākou. My name is James Nihoa, A.K.A. Kimo. I am number 6 from a family of 10, born and raised on the windward side of Oʻahu. Growing up, we moved around a lot. It wasn’t easy moving with such a big family, but we managed. At one point, we became homeless and lived on the beach in Waimānalo. At that time, my education was really going downhill because I didn’t like being called the homeless kid from across the street, so I stopped going to school for 2 years. When we finally got into a place to live, I went back to school. By this time, I was in the tenth grade and was having major problems in school, so I completely dropped out and started working odd jobs here and there, but nothing promising. I knew that one day I was going to need my GED or some kind of education. One of the last jobs I had was as a diesel mechanic. The pay was decent but wasn’t guaranteed. After a year of working there, I got laid off. I wasn’t about to go back to my previous low-paying job even though I knew they would take me back, so it was then I told myself that I needed to do something. That’s when I enrolled at Honolulu Community College. Enrolling in HonCC, I needed a lot of help. Especially being a high school drop-out, I had no idea what I was getting into. I needed help really bad and that’s when I found out about the Hawaiian Center and at that time a counselor named Leon Florendo. This guy took me in and gave me all the necessary tools that I needed to get my work done. He treated me like family and then he introduced me to the rest of the staff at the Hawaiian Center including Poʻi Nā Nalu. Everyone there was just awesome. If I needed extra help with Math or English, Poʻi Nā Nalu was there. I think if it wasn’t for Poʻi Nā Nalu and the Hawaiian Center I would’ve quit. Big mahalos to all the staff. Love you guys! Where are you currently working? I am currently in the Carpenter Union and bouncing from job to job, but that was expected. I am working my way up to journeyman and am now at 70%. The pay is way more than what I used to make. I still have a lot to learn in this field and have learned a lot as well. I kind of like going through all these different construction companies because you learn even more and you meet more people, some good, some not so good, but you figure your way around it or even through it. What was your most memorable experience with Poʻi Nā Nalu? My funniest moment with Poʻi Nā Nalu was during one of the free Kau Wela summer school sessions. We had a fashion show and the clothing had to be made out of newspaper. That was hilarious! HonCC has opened my eyes to many opportunities. I am so grateful to have received my education and would like to thank Po'i Nā Nalu for everything that you have done for me and my ʻohana. |
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E ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kākou Let's Speak Hawaiian |
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Kupu: Sprout, growth; to sprout, grow, germinate, increase... Kupukupu: General name for ferns on a single stem, such as the fern named kupukupu. (Pukui & Elbert, “Hawaiian Dictionary”) Visit wehewehe.org to learn more about kupu! |
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From our Academic Planner: Ianuali (January) |
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"I maikaʻi ke kalo i ka ʻōhā." The goodness of the taro is judged by the young plant it produces. Parents are often judged by the behavior of their children. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1232 Mary Kawena Pukui, ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings |
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Kalo Common Name: Taro Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta Some Medicinal Uses: Constipation; cuts - stops bleeding; infections Parts Used: Flesh of uncooked corm, stem leaves |
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Find previous ʻAle Poʻi Newsletter issues on our website: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/poinanalu 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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