ICAN COMPASS Prep start February 4th

Need help with math and English to place higher on your COMPASS test?  We've got the help you need.
iCan COMPASS Prep Course starts February 4th.
Math will be Tuesday/Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm
English will be Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm

Come talk to us about getting started or Call Eric Anderson at 245-8354.
You can also check out all the details on our webpage.
http://info.kauai.hawaii.edu/training/fliers.htm

Plants for our Planet

Plants for our Planet: a public lecture series by the National Tropical Botanical Garden and Kaua`i Community College.

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2014 (starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Steve Montgomery - Protecting the Pollinators (it's not just about bees)
Dedicated beekeeper and intrepid explorer of native ecosystems, entomologist Steve Montgomery has discovered over 30 species of plants and insects. Join Steve as he talks about the importance of honeybees and other pollinators.

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014 (starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Wendy Hollender - Botany into Art: Plants Through the Eyes of an Artist
New York-based artist, author, and illustrator Wendy Hollender will reveal how a botanical illustrator sees plants and captures them on paper. Join Wendy as she shares her artist's perspective on plants and flowers.

Tuesday, Mar 18, 2014 (starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Matt Keir - Back from the Brink: What Rare Plant Recovery Really Takes
Matt Keir, Rare Plant Program Manager for the O`ahu Army Natural Resources Program, will discuss his work collecting, propagating, and outplanting some 50 endangered species found on or near Army training sites on O`ahu.

All talks are at KCC Campus Center Cafeteria 
(to the left and behind the Performing Arts Center)
3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihu`e
(808) 245-8225

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact: Margaret Clark at (808) 332-7324 Ext 225 at least 10 days in advance.

Posted by E.Miller for C.Matsumoto

Distance Education - Student Orientation (Jan 9)

Thursday, January 9th
12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
Kaua`i Community College
One Stop Center Testing Room 103

Reserve your seat by contacting
Colleen Kaiminaauao
ckaimi@hawaii.edu or 245-8330

Event Flyer (Adobe pdf)

iCareer Skills Course

iCareer Skills Course is unique combination of instructor-led activities & computer-based learning.  This course will help you improve your reading comprehension, brush up & improve your grammar, vocabulary & writing, and brush up on your "real world" math skills.  It's only $50 for 120hrs of instruction.  Call 245-8318 for more information!

http://info.kauai.hawaii.edu/training/fliers.htm

Art, Music, Dance, Free Food, and Drama this week!

Today, December 10th, will be the kickoff of our end-of-semester Art and Music Expo in the One Stop Center. Festivities will begin at 12 noon with an hour-long concert by the Vocal Ensemble, a performance by KCC's Hula Club, Na Liko Aloha O Ka Hui Hula, and a reception catered by Mark's Place. A selection of choral music as well as solos by seven of the students will be featured. And students from the various art classes will be on hand to talk about their works which will be on display beginning Tuesday and continuing through the week.

Then on Wednesday at 1:30 pm will be a performance of scenes from plays by the THEA 221 Beginning Acting students in the Daniel K. Inouye Technology Center Multi-Purpose Room (amphitheater-like classroom). Five 12-minute scenes will be performed by students in costume using basic props. Please come and support their efforts! If you have any questions about any of the events this week, please contact Greg Shepherd at 245-8269 or any of the art instructors. Hope to see you!

Posted by:

Greg Shepherd

Kaua`i Community College Honors and Thanks Donors of Over 100 Scholarships

Kaua`i CC and UH Foundation co-hosted a reception on November 26th, to honor and thank donors of the College's over 100 scholarship funds. Faculty, staff, and students were present to personally thank our generous and thoughtful donors. Special thanks were also conveyed to Kamehameha Schools and Hawai`i Community Foundation.

The evening began with a Pule by Isaiah Ka`auwai, counselor. Pualii Rossi Fukino, Hawaiian Studies faculty member, served as emcee. Culinary Arts Program students in the Introduction to Short Order and Intermediate Cooking courses, led by Chef instructors Martina Hilldorfer and Steven Nakata provided gourmet "high tea" refreshments. Nicole Morris, Music student, performed a heart rendering version of "Lemonade," by music artist Jeremy Passion.

    

Jana Digby Rothenberg-Blay, Lisa Rapozo, and Jonathon Tanagalin represent students in thanking donors.

Jana Digby Rothenberg-Blay, recent graduate in Liberal Arts, established a scholarship for the College in the name of her parents, Joy and Art Digby. Jana gifted the College with her mother’s teacher’s pension to fund the scholarship.

Donors David Iha (retired Provost of
KCC) and Mrs. Shirley Iha enjoy      
Culinary treats prepared by KCC      
students                                                   

Students representing all student scholarship recipients, Lisa Rapozo, Wai`ale`ale Project and Jonathon Tangalin conveyed thanks to donors. Rapozo will receive her degree this December and transfer to UH-Hilo to major in Psychology. Tangalin is currently a Liberal Arts student. Rothenberg-Blay continues to help preserve the natural environment via videos she produces.

The Chancellor’s Office, Student Services, and Academic Support teamed up to coordinate the reception.

To all friends and donors, the students, faculty, and staff of Kaua`i Community College thank you for promoting student success and positively changing the lives of many.

Submitted by Cammie Matsumoto with photos by Gary Ellwood

Learn about Sea Grant College at UH Manoa Dec 11

Come Learn about Sea Grant College at UH Manoa

Wednesday, December 11 during all college hour

12:15 to 1:00 pm in OSC 207

Sea Grant College is an interdisciplinary unit at UH Manoa dedicated to achieving resilient coastal communities characterized by vibrant economies, social and cultural sustainability and environmental soundness. They are a partner in the Center for Island Climate Adaptation and Policy. Google it if you want to know more!

Because of its interdisciplinary nature, students interested in business/economics, environmental and cultural preservation, ocean studies, island studies, engineering and urban planning, and other fields will find this presentation interesting.

Come hear about this fascinating part of UH Manoa from Sea Grant's leaders and faculty and find out how you can be involved!

Posted by:

Chancellor Helen Cox