Kaua`i Community College Blesses its new Marine Science Laboratory

Kaua`i Community College held a blessing ceremony of its newly completed Marine Science Laboratory on Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 11:00 am – noon. The honorable Reverend Wayne Vidinha, Sr. of Ke Akua Mana Church conducted the Blessing.

KCC added a new degree program in Natural Sciences last year with courses specifically for biological and physical science majors. Now, the college offers all the biology, chemistry, math, and physics that any student will need for the first two years of a Bachelor of Science degree. The new Lab, a result of years of careful designing and planning funded by the generous support of anonymous donors, along with a newly hired marine biologist, Willow Jorgenson, will meet the needs of students working toward careers with an emphasis on Marine Biology and Life Sciences.

Reverend Wayne Vidinha, Sr.,Chancellor Cox, Steve Taylor, Willow Jorgenson,
Brian Yamamoto, Regent Tom Shigemoto, Associate VP for UHCC Mike Unebasami,
Alma Kagemoto, NOAA Regional Dir. Allen Tom and KCC students unveil the new wet-lab

Reverend Wayne Vidinha, Sr.,Chancellor Cox, Steve Taylor, Willow Jorgenson, Brian Yamamoto, Regent Tom Shigemoto, Associate VP for UHCC Mike Unebasami, Alma Kagemoto, NOAA Regional Dir. Allen Tom and KCC students unveil the new wet-lab

Students at KCC have already developed a reputation for excellent community projects through the Marine Option Program, or MOP. More than 10 MOP students were hired, given fellowships, or paid internships in the past year for their work on water quality, marine debris, and beach erosion projects. Last spring, KCC students competed and surpassed students from four-year institutions to win awards at the state-wide Marine Options Programs Symposium held on Maui.

UH Manoa researchers worked with KCC faculty and students this summer studying the coral disease outbreak. Community demand and opportunities for research and study at on-site facilities such as this new Marine Science facility will only increase. The College also received over $5,000 from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) to purchase new laboratory-grade chairs specifically designed for the wet-lab classroom.

The new Lab “is a clear indication of both our community support and the strengthening of our science programs” says Chancellor Cox. “ The college prides itself on working with the community to identify needs and then to respond accordingly. That is what happened in this case,” Cox added.

“We want high school students and their parents to know, you don’t have to leave the island to get started on a science degree. We want these students and the community to know we have great programs, faculty, projects, and now, facilities right here on Kaua`i, for Kaua`i.” Dr. Stephen Taylor, Asst. Professor of Physical Sciences and Marine Option Program Coordinator.

Written collaboratively by:
Dr. Stephen Taylor with Cammie Matsumoto

Free Movie Night! (10/16, 6PM)

Second, of an ongoing series…

Wednesday, October 16, 6 PM

Tech Room 114

KCC Campus

(Mauka of the KCC Performing Arts Center parking lot)

The film Trashed will be shown, and directly following we will host Allen Hershkowitz of the National Resources Defense Council for a discussion.

The film Trashed looks at the risks to the food chain and the environment through the pollution of our air, land, and sea by waste. Allen Hershkowitz is a senior scientist for the NRDC and serves on the National Research Council Committee on the Health Effects of Waste Incineration and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory. His publications include: Too Good to Throw Away: Recycling’s Proven Record, Garbage Management in Japan, and Garbage Burning: Lessons for Europe.

This free screening is provided by a partnership between Ho‘ouluwehi, Zero Waste Kauai, and Apollo Kauai. Call or email Laura Williams with questions: lauralw@hawaii.edu or 245-8386.

“Individuals needing accommodation under ADA should contact the Event Coordinator in a timely manner”. Event coordinator is Pat Gegen. Please see flyer for additional contact information.

Flyer (Adobe pdf)

Posted by:

Laura Williams

Students! "12:05 Success Series" October Schedule

Here is this month's 12:05 Success Series schedule. Please feel free to attend.
At exactly 12:05 every Wednesday all year long, KCC is offering a variety of interactive and informative 45 minute workshops called the 12:05 Success Series! Sessions are FREE and open to the ENTIRE CAMPUS! No registration required.

Below is the schedule for the month of October. To view the entire schedule, go to the FYE website at: https://sites.google.com/a/hawaii.edu/fye/1205

October 2: Time Management - Library 122
October 9: Stress Management - Library 122
October 16: How to Avoid Plagiarism - Library 122
October 23: Child Care Help - Library 122
October 30: Using STAR to plan your journey to degree - LRC 124A

Posted by:

Rebecca Yund

Transitions Coordinator

Kipaipai Program

Teacher Licensing Info Session (10/3)

Karen Wilson from UH Manoa's College of Education will host an information session about teacher licensing programs that are offered here on Kauai. The session will be on October 3, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Learning Resource Center, LRC 129.

Please contact Karen at wilsonkl@hawaii.edu if you have any questions.


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UH InfoSec Team CyberSecurity Broadcasts

Throughout October the UH Information Security Team (InfoSec) will participate in the 10th anniversary celebration of National Cyber Security Awareness Month with 2 HITS broadcasts systemwide to receive sites on select UH campuses; titles of the broadcasts are "Privacy and Security" (Oct 2) and "Stop Identity Theft" (Oct 17). The team will also feature in-depth info at their webpage focused on 4 areas of increasing cyber security vulnerability: Mobile, Crime, Education, and Shared Responsibility.

The presentations will originate from Kuykendall Hall on the UH Manoa campus and be broadcast live to select HITS sites throughout the UH system. For details on which sites will carry the presentations visit the InfoSec webpage www.hawaii.edu/infosec

The purpose of NCSAM is to raise awareness and educate people concerning their security responsibilities to insure a safe cyber infrastructure for everyone. For details on nationwide NCSAM activities visit http://www.dhs.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month.


Posted by:
Larry Wiss, Communications Officer
Information Technology Services
University of Hawaii

Special Screening and DVD Launch About Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i (9/22)

Special Feature Film

The Untold Story:

Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i

While the story of the 1942 mass round-up, eviction, and imprisonment of Japanese Americans in California, Oregon, and Washington is well documented, very little is known about the Hawai‘i internees and their unique experience during World War II. This is the first full-length documentary to chronicle the untold story in Hawai‘i's history.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Kaua‘i CC Performing Arts Center

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

General Admission: $10

Tickets may be purchase at 

Times Supermarket Lihue Store 

and all Big Save Markets

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) President and Executive Director Carole Hayashino and Staff Associate Betsy Young will be in attendance at this screening.

Flyer (Adobe pdf)

Click the "Read more" link below to learn more about the events that inspired this film.

Students: Pre-Nursing Information Session (9/27)

The KCC Nursing Counselor and Nursing Department will be holding a pre-nursing information session on Friday, Sept 27, at 12 noon to 1 pm in Nursing 124. Topics will include:

• New program requirements
• Suggested plan for entry
• Application process
• Other options

For more information about the session and to RSVP, contact Pua Palmeira by email (marlapua@hawaii.edu) or by phone (808-245-8258).

Flyer (Adobe pdf)