Finalists for UH President named, public forums scheduled

The finalists will be introduced to the UH community and general public through a series of open houses (meet and greet opportunities) and public forums (question and answer sessions).

Finalist Wendy F. Hensel will be visiting Kauaʻi Community College on Monday, September 23 at the Fine Arts Auditorium from 2-3 p.m. (Open House), 3-4 p.m. (Campus Forum - zoom option available).

Finalist Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig will be visiting Kauaʻi Community College on Monday, September 30 at the Fine Arts Auditorium from 2-3 p.m. (Open House), 3-4 p.m. (Campus Forum - zoom option available).

Restart of Club Balance Meditation Sessions

Join Club Balance in Room 212 of the Campus Center at 1 p.m. every Wednesday for a half hour meditation session. The first session is scheduled for Sept. 18.

Lead Counselor Announcement

Please join us in congratulating Shaunte Sadora who will be serving as Lead Counselor for the Student Affairs unit. We look forward to the counseling unitsʻ continued support for our students, faculty, and staff under her leadership.

Monthly Safety Awareness Workshops

Monthly Safety Awareness Workshops by Miles Nirei -- Information, instruction and training for asbestos awareness is intended to give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal work which could disturb the fabric of a building, or other item which might contain asbestos. The course will include an asbestos survey conducted for each campus and is available for each supervisor to review prior to assignment of task. Please email Sheri Amimoto (samimoto@hawaii.edu) if you would like to attend. The next workshop via zoom will occur on 9/18/24 starting at 9 a.m.

UHCC Fall Campus Visit

The annual visit from the Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges, Della Teraoka will be held in OCET 106 C/D Friday, October 4 from 10 - 11 a.m. She will be sharing about enrollment, budget and the overall status of the UH Community Colleges.

KCC Library’s September New Books List

Take a look at some of the Library’s newly added books!

Nursing Scholarship Recipients Meet Donor

The first recipients of the Josephine Douglass Nursing Scholarship were awarded by her son, Jim Douglass. Jim shared the story of his mom and her nursing career with the students and encouraged them to be bold in the nursing profession like his mom was.

Pictured (left to right) Ashlie Williams, Erica Esposo, Jim Douglass and Josey Jacinto

Re-affirmation of Accreditation Third-Party Comment Form and Date of Focused Site Visit

Save the date: our re-accreditation site visit has been scheduled for the week of September 22, 2025;

Individuals who wish to make comments on the institutions that are undergoing review in the current semester and that are being considered by the Commission at its next meeting, should use the Third Party Comments Form and be sure to include their name, address, phone number, and email address. The comments must be received five weeks before the scheduled peer review team visit.

Save the Date! Community Housing Forum

The community is invited to participate in an open forum about the potential building of housing on campus for students, faculty, and staff. This forum will be held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Fine Arts Auditorium. More details to come.

Fishponds of Hawai'i: An Art Exhibit by Carol Araki Wyban

Thursday, Sept. 19, | 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Join us as artist Carol Wyban presents her art work that is being permanently housed in the Kikuchi Center. Her art features Native Hawaiian fishpond and mythological themes, and was inspired by Dr. Kikuchi's research. Pupus and refreshments will be available in the library, LRC 102 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Save the Date - Computational Thinking Hui: A collaboration between UHWO and Kaua‘i CC

Monday, October 14

2:30-5:30 p.m. over Zoom (Zoom details will be provided closer to the date)

Two panelists, Kari Noe (UHM Office of Indigenous Knowledge & Innovation; Linkedin) and Angela Marquez (U of AZ; Linkedin) will be sharing how they integrate Indigenous cultural competence and computational thinking skills into their practice and instruction. 

The session will cover their background, defining computational thinking, intersection of culture and technology, challenges and opportunities, community and collaboration, ethics and indigenous data sovereignty, innovative applications, educational pathways and mentorship, looking to the future, personal inspirations and influences, and a call to action.

All instructional faculty can and would benefit from attending as these skills can be integrated into every possible course and program (academic, non-academic, and CTE).

We hope that you can join our hui!

Additionally sessions will be conducted approximately monthly this AY.

Suicide Awareness Month: Island Events

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Check out the flyer for events happening on island.

Military and Veteran Cultural Awareness and Suicide Prevention

Thursday, Sept. 26 | noon - 1 p.m.

LRC 124-B

Join this professional development opportunity to learn about military/Veteran students, and how we can support them.

Princeville Moʻolelo: “Ka Pae ʻĀina O Hawaiʻi Nei”

Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 5-6:30 p.m.

The Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series is offering a very special presentation by Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kekua of Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai and artist Kathleen Ho. “Ka Pae ʻĀina O Hawaiʻi Nei”, is a culturally centered educational program and a community created mosaic mural that is being offered by the Garden Island Arts Council. Join us in learning about the program and how to be further involved in future workshops, helping to create an 80-foot-long by 4-foot-high mosaic mural that depicts the entire Hawaiian Archipelago. The presentation is from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Princeville Community Center and will also be available via Zoom.

Kauaʻi Island Crafters Fair

Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Embark on a journey of creativity and culture at the Kauai Island Crafters Fair, a celebrated event with a decade-long tradition of bringing together the best of Kauai’s local artisans and crafters. This is a free event from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Koloa Neighborhood Center.

Princeville Farmers and Arts Market

Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

A weekly event in the beautiful Prince Albert Park in Princeville, this market features locally grown produce, honey, and value added products along with a vast array of Kauaʻi designed and created products including handcrafts, jewelry, clothing, photos, artwork and more from Kauaiʻs talented artists. Live music and local food vendors make this a must stop for both visitors and locals alike!

• September 17 - Last day for 50% tuition refund for the semester-length course
• September 17 - Last day to withdraw from semester courses without "W" grade

Kanilehua

— Name of a mist-like rain famous in Hilo. Literally, [rain that] lehua flowers drink.

"There is nothing like the Kanilehua rain of Hilo. It’s a vital part of what makes Hilo so special, nurturing the land and keeping it vibrant and green.”