Paralegal Instructor’s Non-Traditional Academic Journey
Cheryl Arakaki’s educational journey shows dedication and hard work while working and...
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Category: Campus Features
Chef Roy Yamaguchi Leads CIP into its Next Phase
CIP is located at 4500 Diamond Head Road in the former Cannon Club (also known as the Fort Ruger officer’s club). It consists of two kitchen labs built in 2017 (phase 1) and a new innovation center, restaurant and auditorium still under construction (phase 2). Yamaguchi is here to lead the project into this new phase.
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The Significance of Hula Class at KCC
Professor Pi‘ilani Hanohano shares her passion for hula and Hawaiian traditions with her students...
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KCC Offers Free Career Mentorship to Students
After a four-year hiatus, KCC is fortunate to once again have a dedicated career specialist to help students navigate a path after graduation. KCCʻs employee prep center has been sporadic since its inception in 2015 with counselors moving into different positions of and on without someone to replace them. Thanks to a federal grant, Clark was hired in July to get the program up and running again, offering the kind of personalized, free mentorship that is hard to find outside of college.
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Pohukaina Food Pantry Distributes Free Food Without Judgment
KCC partners with Hawaiʻi Food Bank to offer a food pantry at KCC every Thursday. (Photo by Sarah...
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Manono 101B Programs Offer Cultural, Academic Support
Ka Wehena Kaiao is a place for students to connect with their culture and academic support. (Photo...
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Taiko Center of the Pacific Returns to KCC
Taiko students follow Chizico Endo’s instructions for each movement during the class. (Photo...
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Filipina-American Counselor’s Journey Of Passion and Culture
KCC counselor Ana Bravo, a Filipina-American, wants student to “feel like they...
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Alisha Kahele-MannersAlisha Kahele-Manners is a second-year student majoring in nursing attending the University of Rhode Island and taking summer school courses at KCC. Kahele-Manners drew inspiration to take up this field of study from visits to her pediatrician, who she shared is a loving and caring doctor in which she was able to build a connection with. Although she is only attending KCC for summer courses, she said that she enjoys the environment of the campus and how small the classes are. "You can see the professors ... they make it easy to go and see them," Kahele-Manners said. "They provide a lot of resources to help you learn here." Kahele-Manners plays soccer during her free time, which is a sport that she developed a passion for during her time at Kamehameha Schools. She made the varsity team during her freshman year, and now, after being recruited to play for college, enjoys it even more, especially since it helps her to pay for tuition.