ʻAle Poʻi Newsletter

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February 2021 Issue

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A Message from the Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff

Welina me ke aloha,

 

Hauʻoli Pepeluali--Happy February! Here are a few updates:

 

  • Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff Availability: The Poʻi Nā Nalu staff continues to work remotely until further notice. We will continue to provide services to you via e-mail, Zoom, and phone. To schedule an in-person meeting with us, contact us at any of our contacts listed below. 
  • Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center: The physical Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center remains closed at this time, but the staff continues to offer advising, referral, and events remotely. We will notify you once our physical space reopens. If you have questions or concerns, contact hulilik@hawaii.edu.
  • MANDATORY Poʻi Nā Nalu Orientation: Our annual orientation will be held virtually on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The Poʻi Nā Nalu Orientation is a chance for PNN participants to learn more about the many ways we can support them on their academic journey. Students will be better acquainted with the Poʻi Nā Nalu staff, and hear from inspirational speakers from our campus. Students: go to the "Workshops & Events" section to RSVP.
  • Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Hawaiian Language Month: Pepeluali (February) is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi--Hawaiian Language Month. The Hawaiian Center will be offering an array of virtual activities to celebrate our beloved ʻōlelo all month long. Follow us on social media to learn more and get involved (see below). E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi--Long live the Hawaiian language!
  • Follow us on Instagram: 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

A Message from Kūlia Support Project,

Keʻala Alama

Aloha nui kākou!  My name is Keʻala Alama. From 2017 - 2020, I was the Native Hawaiian Recruit & Retention Specialist at HonCC. Today I am an Educational Specialist/Coach with the Kūlia Support Project (KSP) at the University of Hawaiʻi - Mānoa.

 

As a KSP Educational Specialist/Coach my main goal is to ​create a personalized coaching and support experience through your journey in school, resulting in:

 

Coaching & Mentoring Supports

  • retention in school,
  • completion of your program of study,
  • access to resources (personal, academic, and/or community),
  • employment exploration & readiness, and/or
  • admission to a four-year program of study.

 

In addition to customizing your coaching and support experience, the following approaches are often emphasized in coaching sessions:

 

How?

  • building pilina (relationships with people, places, and/or programs)
  • incorporating Hawaiian values and perspectives,
  • identifying your personal narrative and strengths,
  • creating short-term & long-term goals (personal, academic, and/or
  • community),
  • building your Growth Mindset,
  • assisting with the application for Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • developing and practicing organizational and time management
  • strategies,
  • developing and practicing self-awareness,
  • developing and practicing self-regulation,
  • developing and practicing self-efficacy,
  • developing and practicing self-advocacy, as well as
  • keeping in touch with the ​Poʻi Nā Nalu staff​ to ensure your success!

 

For more information, please contact me at aalama@hawaii.edu​. To book an appointment, please use your smartphone camera to scan the QR code or use the youcanbookme link: https://kealascoachingcalendar.youcanbook.me/​.

Workshops & Events

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 Poʻi Nā Nalu participants to learn more about our many services that will best benefit them in their academic journey. Students will also have the opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers from our campus, and possibly leave with a raffle prize!

 
Students - RSVP Here

Poʻi Nā Nalu Students - all events/workshops are being held virtually this semester. Please remember that you must attend at least 2 workshops per semester to remain in good standing with Poʻi Nā Nalu.

 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.
 
Attend an iKEA Workshop

Song & Storytelling

Cultural Webinar Series

Feb. 10 & 24, 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 Feb. 10 or 24 put on by UH Hilo. To receive credit for your attendance, please email us the following: 1) Date of the presentation, 2) 3 screenshots 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

Important Campus Dates

  • Wed. February 3

- Last day to drop/withdraw with a 50% tuition refund ($5 fee in person, free online)

- Last day to drop/withdraw without a "W" on academic record

  • Mon. February 15 - Presidents' Day (Federal & State Holiday)

Poʻi Nā Nalu Resources

COLLEGE RESOURCES

Loan-Out Program:

Textbooks, Laptops, Electronics

Save your $$$! If you are still in need of a textbook, laptop, or electronic device (e.g. scientific calculator, headphones, camera, etc.), feel free to email us at nanalu@hawaii.edu and we will do our best to accommodate you.

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Common ¢ents

Tips For Managing Money

 

I Kahiki ka ua, ako ʻē ka hale.

While the rain is still far away, thatch the house.

ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1178

 

We All Need an Emergency Fund

Have you ever found yourself between jobs, needing major car repairs, or having financial holds on your student account?  You never know when an emergency may pop up.  An emergency fund will help you feel more secure and a little more prepared. Six months of savings is ideal, but you should save for at least three.

 

There are all sorts of ways to create an emergency fund. You could put all of your side job money into your fund. Maybe it’s where your birthday or gift money goes. Small, monthly auto-deposits may become a big life saver one day. Choose a plan that works best for you.

 

Need help with savings? Send an email to Auntie Kathy at ks@hawaii.edu.

CAREER RESOURCES

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.

Ke Ala Noelo Internship Program

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. 

An example of an internship completed in Fall 2020:

 

Diane Ajala

Major: Diesel Technology

Internship Site: Oʻahu Performance Marine

"My internship was beneficial to me personally because it has helped me be more confident in my work. Being a woman in the industry, my peers don’t take me seriously. I believe that if I focus and continue to push myself, my work will speak for itself. I know that being humble and having an open mind is a good quality to have. Also, it was beneficial professionally because I got first hand experience. That will come in handy when I apply for my first job after graduation."

Campus Resources

Available Support Services

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 8am-12pm | T & W 12-4pm | F - Online & by appointment only. Online Service HoursL

chat, email, & phone by appointment, M-F 8am-4pm. Visit https://library.honolulu.hawaii.edu/home/ for more information. 

 

Tutoring Center: Tutoring is offered online through Zoom, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm. To make an appointment, send an email to chmiller@hawaii.edu, or drop in at https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/97565272771. You can also use tutor.com. Check out  https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/testingandtutoring for more information.

 

 

Math Lab: See "Zoom Math Tutoring with the Math Lab" section below for specific instructions on setting up an appointment.

 

 

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).

Wellness Center: The Wellness Center continues to provide support services primarily via phone and Zoom from M-F, 8am-4pm. To contact or schedule a meeting, email hccwell@hawaii.edu or call (808) 845-9180.

 

Writing Lab: Online tutoring available. To schedule an appointment: 1) Go to star.hawaii.edu/appointment. 2) Click the + icon next to "Learning Services." 3) Click "Hon Writing Center." Hours: 10:30am-3:30pm M-TH, 10:30am-12pm & 2-3pm FRI.

 

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: The physical Hawaiian Center remains closed until further notice, but remote services such as academic advising, referrals, and virtual events are still available. Contact Kaleialoha Lum-Ho at hulilik@hawaii.edu or lumho@hawaii.edu.

Zoom Math Tutoring with the Math Lab

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.

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

Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Niuhelewai - Hawaiian Language Month at Niuhelewai

Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center & Nā Papa Hawaiʻi are offering a virtual celebration this month to celebrate Hawaiian Language Month. Follow Hulili Ke Kukui on Facebook and @hulilikekukui on Instagram (or look out for the weekly newsletter if you're not on social media) to learn interesting vocabulary, meet influential individuals, learn stories of Niuhelewai, and enter giveaway challenges. E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi--long live the Hawaiian language!

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.

 
Download Application

Community Resources

CAREER RESOURCES

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!

 
UHCC Job Center Online

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.

 
Employment Recruitment Sites

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.

 
Hawaiʻi Is Hiring

FOOD & FINANCIAL RESOURCES

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.

 
Salvation Army Assistance

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. 

 
Hawaiʻi Foodbank Food Distribution

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.

 
HCAP Services

WELLNESS RESOURCES

Resources Courtesy of

HonCC Wellness Center:

 

Aloha United Way: Call 211 for confidential assistance or visit auw211.org.

 

Need someone to talk to? Warmlines are available 24/7 at http://mhanational.org/warmlines or (808)832-3100 (Oʻahu).

 

If you are in a crisis, call (808)832-3100 or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text "Aloha" to 741741.

 

TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7366

 

 

Self-Help Resources: 

 

  • https://howrightnow.org/
  • ULifeline: Mental Health Resources for College Students: http://www.ulifeline.org/
  • Mental Health America of Hawaii resources: http://mentalhealthhawaii.org/get-connected/

 

Free Apps to De-Stress

  • Headspace https://www.headspace.com/

  • Calm https://www.calm.com

  • Kokua Life https://kokualife.org/

  • VA App Store https://mobile.va.gov/appstore/mental-health

CULTURAL RESOURCES

Ulukau:

A Hawaiian Electronic Library

Ulukau is an electronic Hawaiian library that contains countless Hawaiian resources and links such as books, dictionaries, genealogy indexes, newspapers and more. Access this wealth of information for free by clicking the button below.

 
ulukau.org

Kaʻiwakīloumoku

Hawaiian Cultural Center

Kaʻiwakīloumoku is a Hawaiian Cultural Center located at Kamehameha Schools' Kapālama Campus. The Kaʻiwakīloumoku website offers a space to learn more about Hawaiian and Pacific culture through moʻolelo, mele, recipes, videos, and much more. Access these resources by clicking the button below.

 
kaiwakiloumoku.ksbe.edu

Scholarship Opportunities

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.

 
Apply Here

OHA Scholarship List

The OHA Scholarship site offers a comprehensive list of scholarships for Native Hawaiians. Click on the button below to learn more.

 
Learn More Here

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)

 
Apply Here

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)

 
Apply Here

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

 
Apply Here

Kilohana Student of the Month

Jharrin Kanehailua

Major: Welding Technology

Aloha, my name is Jharrin Kanehailua and I am from Kāneʻohe. My current major is Welding. My career goal is to be a general contractor and allow others to use my hands as their tools. Growing up I was always the clumsy kid, but I loved to build regardless of being injury prone.

 

My future plans include becoming a general contractor with knowledge about most trades. Naturally, power tools and sharp edges did not pair well with me, but overtime I began to understand that quality is often paired with practice and pride. I have had opportunities to construct, craft, and compose using modern and traditional methods; all with the help of people who were once strangers to me. Through various online workshops and events that were hosted by Poʻi Nā Nalu, I have met many new friends and learned more about how I can further my skills.

 

In ten years, I hope to have all the qualifications needed to build a house from start to finish and make it affordable for those who deserve it. On the side, I aspire to teach what I know to allow for those to look at my past for possible solutions to answer modern day issues. The product of my labor should only consist of sweat and tears. In an attempt to circumvent the possibility of blood, I wish to learn general first aid.

Poʻi Nā Nalu Alumni Spotlight

Flame Porter

Graduation: Spring 2016 - AS in Music & Entertainment Learning Experience,

Concentration: Music Business & Production

 Who are you? How did you enroll in HonCC and in your major?

My name is Flame Porter. I graduated from Campbell High School in 2012 and enrolled in HonCC for the MELE program back in 2013. I had aspirations for a career in the music industry, specifically audio engineering.

 

Where are you currently working or going to school?

I am currently working at MAʻO Organic Farms in Waiʻanae. I have been a Farm Manager Apprentice there for the past two years. Just this past summer, I obtained a BAS in Sustainable Community Food Systems from UH West Oʻahu.

 

What was your most memorable experience with Poʻi Nā Nalu?

Poʻi Nā Nalu has definitely played a huge role in who I am and what I do today. Not only did the program strengthen my connection to my culture, but it helped me get through tough times at school, whether it was resources I needed for courses or just emotional support and guidance. The people at Poʻi Nā Nalu didn’t treat me like an ordinary student, they genuinely cared for me and how I was throughout my academic journey.

 

I have so many fun and memorable moments with Poʻi Nā Nalu, it’s really hard to just pick one. One of my favorite moments was going to Paeloko, Maui to work in the loʻi and make my own kapa. That whole excursion was fun; I believe it was part of the Makawalu program. Another favorite is the sense of ʻohana I have with everybody involved with Poʻi Nā Nalu and the Hawaiian Center. That kind of safe haven is needed, especially in college. Another fun memory was eating, with anybody (mainly Greg). 

 

What tips or words of advice do you have for current PNN students?

Utilize Poʻi Nā Nalu. They will make your experience at HonCC better than you’ll expect - financially and emotionally.

 

Anything else you would like to share?

Aloha ʻāina always. 

Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Hawaiian Language Month

ʻO Pepeluali ka mahina ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! February is Hawaiian Language Month! We as kānaka Hawaiʻi recognize that our ʻōlelo makuahine--our mother tongue--is the basis of our culture and our being, for without it, knowledge and stories could not be passed down from one generation to the next. 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.

 

This month, be sure to follow @poinanalu_nhctep and @hulilikekukui on Instagram for ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi learning opportunities, resources, and prizes! Let us normalize the everyday use of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

Kūpaʻa: Steadfast, firm, constant, immovable; loyal, faithful; determined...

 

Visit wehewehe.org to learn more about kūpaʻa!

From our Academic Planner: Pepeluali (February)

"I paʻa ke kino o ke keiki i ka lāʻau."

That the body of the child be solidly built by the medicines.

ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1252

Mary Kawena Pukui, ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings

Kaunaʻoa

Common Name: Native dodder

Scientific Name: Cuscuta sandwichiana

Some Medicinal Uses: Cancer, chest cold, blood restorer; taken before birth to alleviate labor pains; taken after birth to help remove placenta

Parts Used: Stem

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