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College launches new blog

Mathew Ursua — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:26:38 +0000

Chancellor Erika Lacro said that the blog would be updated frequently and “give you an insight about what makes Honolulu [Community College] so special.”

The college has a blog.

The blog, titled Water Cooler, appears to have gone online early this week.

Chancellor Erika Lacro was the first to post to the blog. Her first post, dated June 10, was titled “Chancellor Lacro Introducing HonoluluCC’s Blog: The Water Cooler.” She has since contributed another post to Water Cooler about the worldwide trek of Hokulea to begin sometime next year.

Ka La reported in February last year that the college’s marine program was readying the famed canoe to be back on the water.

“This blog will be updated regularly with news, events and information happening on our campus and in our community. Our hope is that this blog will give you an insight about what makes Honolulu CC so special…” Lacro said in her introductory post.

The domain name used to host the blog was registered on May 1, 2013, according to a whois search. Water Cooler is driven by WordPress, and presently utilizes the “Delicious Magazine” theme by WooThemes.

Visit “Water Cooler” now

Gathering held for the slain Jason Oliveros

Mathew Ursua — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:42:59 +0000

ASUH-HCC Vice President-elect Misty Chiechi breaks down as she speaks at a candle light vigil to remember the slain Jason Oliveros

Chiechi said that Oliveros’s young age is why she was moved by the ceremony, and that she had friends of her own who died similarly young.

“He was only 20,” Chiechi said of Oliveros, “He’ll never know what it’s like to be 21.”

Officials say Jason Oliveros, who last attended Honolulu Community College in the fall semester, was found by police about 3 a.m. near Halona and Houghtailing streets in Kalihi with several stab wounds.

He was pronounced dead about 40 minutes later.

Witnesses told police that they had earlier seen three men chasing Oliveros through the streets, and a 21-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.

Several friends said they had seen Oliveros on campus visiting with friends on the day before he died.

Victim was recent HCC student

admin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:10:24 +0000

A 20-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Kalihi over the weekend has been identified as a recent Honolulu Community College student.
Officials say Jason Oliveros, who last attended the college in the fall semester, was found by police about 3 a.m. near Halona and Houghtailing streets in Kalihi with several stab wounds. He was pronounced dead about 40 minutes later.
Witnesses told police that they had earlier seen three men chasing Oliveros through the streets, and a 21-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.
Several friends said they had seen Oliveros on campus visiting with friends on the day before he died. A small, off-campus candelight service will be held for him on Wednesday, friends said.
“Our deepest condolences go out to his family and
friends.,” school officials said in a brief message to students on Monday.
They urged those in need of counseling assistance to contact Kimberley Gallant, HCC’s mental health and wellness counselor, at gallantk@hawaii.edu or at
845-9180.
See a video of friends remembering Oliveros.

Get a sneak peak at sold-out fashion show

admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:27:21 +0000

The Honolulu Community College Fashion Technology Program’s upcoming a student designer fashion show is featured in this week’s Midweek magazaine.

To get a preview of the sold-out show set for Saturday, April 27, at the Marine Education & Training Center at Sand Island, check out the story and photo gallery.

“This is the biggest senior class I’ve ever had,” says Joy Nagaue, associate professor and head of the fashion technology department. “

Campus full of events

admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:14:35 +0000

HonCC’s campus was full of activity Wednesday, with a career fair, denim day and ho’olaulea at the mala (taro) garden.

Students in our Journalism 150 (Media & Society) class captured some of the action on their cell phones and put together this photo gallery.

Phi Theta Kappa gets new officers

admin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:44:57 +0000

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Honolulu Community College has elected new officers for the 2013-14.

They were presented with leadership bracelets last weeks with the words, “I Choose To Lead” and their photos will soon be posted on the Phi Theta Kappa bulletin board in Bldg 7, 6th floor.

President: Jamie Rodrigues (Human Services)
VP Leadership: Kaila Wang (Liberal Arts-Pre Med)
VP Service: Oni Jarrett Kahookele (Electrical Installation & Maintenance)

VP Scholarship: Raina Mailou (Liberal Arts) & Lehua Rowland (Early Childhood Education)

Regional Rep.: Jhomar Sarmiento (Liberal Arts-Journalism)
VP Fundraising: Ramic Santiago (Liberal Arts)
Chapter Senator: Christina Laseter (Human Services)
Communications: Betram Booker (Liberal Arts-Engineering)

HCC tops at AUW meeting

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:06:42 +0000

For the second year in a row Honolulu CC was recognized as a community champion at last week’s Spirit of Community Awards luncheon.

For a photo grallery of the luncheon look https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151708289654705.1073741830.36863104704&type=1

MELE program featured in UH video

admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:59:46 +0000

The taro is (almost) ready

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:23:38 +0000

HCC’s Ka Mala o Niuhelewai (The garden of Niuhelewai) is nearly two years old — the it’s time to harvest the taro again.

The garden’s second annual Ho’olaulea’a will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17.

There will be music, food from the garden and other Hawaiian treats. The event is open to everyone on campus.

Be the Change day is here

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:01:41 +0000

Tuesday, April 9, is Be the Change Day on the HCC campus.

The event will be hosted between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the Campus Mall with various organizations sharing ideas to help ourselves and community. There will be crafts, garden kits, and prize drawings.

The ECE club will be selling pizza at $2 a slice during event.