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  • Honolulu CC 2020 – 2021 Graduation Information

    Honolulu CC 2020 – 2021 Graduation Information

    Graduation season is upon us and nothing will replace an in-person ceremony, however, the Student Life & Development office in cooperation with the campus
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    Campus News 
  • COVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and up

    COVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and up

    Starting Monday, all counties in Hawai’i, except for Honolulu, are allowing residents age 16 and older to receive their Covid-19 vaccine. Last week, the Big
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    COVID-19 Updates News 
  • List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

    List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

    Thousands of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Hawai’i as the state begins their mass distribution efforts in an attempt to combat the spread of
    Read More
    COVID-19 Updates News 
  • Hawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food Drive

    Hawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food Drive

    The UH System and the Hawaii Food Bank is once again holding an Annual Food Drive to help fee our communities. More information about
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    Campus News UH News 
  • Cosmetology has openings

    Cosmetology has openings

    The Cosmetology department is currently allowing limited openings for clients in their clinic. There are procedures in place to ensure the safety of everyone
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Honolulu CC 2020 – 2021 Graduation InformationCOVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and upList of COVID-19 Vaccination ClinicsHawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food DriveCosmetology has openings

COVID-19 Updates

COVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and up
COVID-19 Updates News 

COVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and up

April 5, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on COVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and up

Starting Monday, all counties in Hawai’i, except for Honolulu, are allowing residents age 16 and older to receive their Covid-19 vaccine. Last week, the Big

Read More
List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

April 5, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
UH President Statement in Response to the American Rescue Plan

UH President Statement in Response to the American Rescue Plan

March 11, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on UH President Statement in Response to the American Rescue Plan
New Guidelines from CDC for Vaccinated People

New Guidelines from CDC for Vaccinated People

March 9, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on New Guidelines from CDC for Vaccinated People
Oahu moves to Tier 3

Oahu moves to Tier 3

February 25, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Oahu moves to Tier 3

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Honolulu CC 2020 – 2021 Graduation Information
Campus News 

Honolulu CC 2020 – 2021 Graduation Information

April 9, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff 0

Graduation season is upon us and nothing will replace an in-person ceremony, however, the Student Life & Development office in cooperation with the campus

Read More
Hawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food Drive

Hawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food Drive

April 3, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Hawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food Drive
Cosmetology has openings

Cosmetology has openings

April 1, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Cosmetology has openings
The Student Media Board is Hiring!

The Student Media Board is Hiring!

March 25, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on The Student Media Board is Hiring!
UH President Statement in Response to the American Rescue Plan

UH President Statement in Response to the American Rescue Plan

March 11, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on UH President Statement in Response to the American Rescue Plan

UH News

Hawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food Drive
Campus News UH News 

Hawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food Drive

April 3, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Hawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food Drive

The UH System and the Hawaii Food Bank is once again holding an Annual Food Drive to help fee our communities. More information about

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Transfer from a UH Community College to a UH 4-Year Campus

Transfer from a UH Community College to a UH 4-Year Campus

March 25, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Transfer from a UH Community College to a UH 4-Year Campus
UH President Statement in Response to the American Rescue Plan

UH President Statement in Response to the American Rescue Plan

March 11, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on UH President Statement in Response to the American Rescue Plan
Get Vaccinated UH!

Get Vaccinated UH!

March 5, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Get Vaccinated UH!
Honolulu Community College Exceeds 100th Anniversary Goal

Honolulu Community College Exceeds 100th Anniversary Goal

March 1, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Honolulu Community College Exceeds 100th Anniversary Goal

News

COVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and up
COVID-19 Updates News 

COVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and up

April 5, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on COVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and up

Starting Monday, all counties in Hawai’i, except for Honolulu, are allowing residents age 16 and older to receive their Covid-19 vaccine. Last week, the Big

Read More
List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

April 5, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
New Guidelines from CDC for Vaccinated People

New Guidelines from CDC for Vaccinated People

March 9, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on New Guidelines from CDC for Vaccinated People
Oahu moves to Tier 3

Oahu moves to Tier 3

February 25, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Oahu moves to Tier 3
Hawaii Foodbank Pop-up Food Distribution

Hawaii Foodbank Pop-up Food Distribution

February 24, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Hawaii Foodbank Pop-up Food Distribution

Art & Entertainment

Cosmetology has openings
Art & Entertainment Campus News 

Cosmetology has openings

April 1, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Cosmetology has openings

The Cosmetology department is currently allowing limited openings for clients in their clinic. There are procedures in place to ensure the safety of everyone

Read More
Last chance to submit for Art & Soul Magazine

Last chance to submit for Art & Soul Magazine

March 5, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Last chance to submit for Art & Soul Magazine
HonCC student releases his debut single

HonCC student releases his debut single

February 18, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on HonCC student releases his debut single
Trash to Treasure Contest

Trash to Treasure Contest

February 12, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Trash to Treasure Contest
Submit Your Artwork For The Honolulu CC Arts & Literary Magazine

Submit Your Artwork For The Honolulu CC Arts & Literary Magazine

January 28, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Submit Your Artwork For The Honolulu CC Arts & Literary Magazine

Videos

Ka Lā Podcast Ep 20 – Honolulu CC Counselors on Registration & Graduation
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Ka Lā Podcast Ep 20 – Honolulu CC Counselors on Registration & Graduation

February 24, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Ka Lā Podcast Ep 20 – Honolulu CC Counselors on Registration & Graduation

In this episode, Honolulu CC counselors talk about important dates to look out for regarding registering and graduating students. This episode marks a surreal

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Submit Your Artwork For The Honolulu CC Arts & Literary Magazine

Submit Your Artwork For The Honolulu CC Arts & Literary Magazine

January 28, 2021 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Submit Your Artwork For The Honolulu CC Arts & Literary Magazine
DONT FLUSH! INCINERATE!

DONT FLUSH! INCINERATE!

November 16, 2020 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on DONT FLUSH! INCINERATE!
Honolulu CC 100th Anniversary Video

Honolulu CC 100th Anniversary Video

April 24, 2020 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Honolulu CC 100th Anniversary Video
Learn the basics on how to borrow money for loans

Learn the basics on how to borrow money for loans

April 20, 2020 Ka Lā News Staff Comments Off on Learn the basics on how to borrow money for loans

Ka Lā Podcast

  • Ka Lā Podcast Ep. 26 - Honolulu CC Financial Aid
    on April 5, 2021

    Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast. In this episode, we talk with the Financial Aid Office to ask how students can fill out their FAFSA and apply for scholarships in getting ready for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 classes. For more information visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/finaid, Email: honccfao@hawaii.edu, Phone: (808) 845-9116. To learn more about HINET visit hinethawaii.org, Email: hinethon@hawaii.edu Phone: (808) 844-2391.

  • Ka Lā Podcast Ep. 25 - Chatting with Windward CC
    on March 29, 2021

    Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast. In this episode, the boys talk with Rene, the President of Student Government at Windward CC. We go over her journey throughout Windward CC and reflect her time at Student Government before transfers to UH Mānoa. We also geek a bit over some good comic books. Follow us on Instagram @honcc_sld + @hcckalanews, Twitter, and Facebook for HonCC news, events, and updates.

  • Ka Lā Podcast Ep. 24 - Talking Construction with Guy Fo
    on March 22, 2021

    Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast. In this episode, the boys talk story about construction with their Honolulu CC AEC instructor, Mr. Guy Fo. Mr. Fo goes into detail on how he got his start in the construction industry and his journey in becoming an instructor for Honolulu Community College.  Background Music: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  • Ka Lā Podcast Ep 23 - Honolulu CC Hawaiian Center
    on March 15, 2021

    Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast! In this episode, the Ka Lā gets a visit from the HCC Hawaiian Center Coordinator, Kaleialoha "Kalei" Lum-Ho. Kalei shares some of the many activities & resources that the Hawaiian Center has to offer while also sharing the impact COVID-19 has had on the Hawaiian Center. To learn more about the Hawaiian Center please go to https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian End song credit: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: […]

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  • Honolulu CC 2020 – 2021 Graduation Information April 9, 2021
  • COVID Vaccine now available for residents 16 and up April 5, 2021
  • List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics April 5, 2021
  • Hawaiʻi Foodbank Annual Food Drive April 3, 2021
  • Cosmetology has openings April 1, 2021
  • The Student Media Board is Hiring! March 25, 2021

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  • Beyond the 3R's, Plastic Hawaii and the Kokua Hawaii Foundation

    April 20, 2021, 1:00 pm Virtual Presentation TOPICS TO BE COVERED: AN ONLINE PRESENTATION www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org/plasticfree PLASTIC FREE HAWAI'I "Beyond the 3Rʻs" âKFH History & Education Programs â The Problem with Single Use […]

  • Casual Graduation Photo Day

    April 20, 2021, 10:00 am 874 Dillingham Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817 HonCC Student Life & Development is hosting Casual Graduation Photo Days on April 15, 2021, & April 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On these days, students can use the […]

  • Mana`o Mondays - Talk Story with Fellow Students and Counselors

    April 19, 2021, 12:00 pm Zoom Mana'o Mondays is a safe space to connect with fellow students and campus mental health and wellness counselors via Zoom. Though the information you will learn is aimed to help you with stress, anxiety and other tips […]

  • Professional Graduation Photo Day

    April 16, 2021, 11:30 am 874 Dillingham Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817 HonCC Student Life & Development is hosting a Professional Graduation Photo Day on April 16, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for students to take Graduation portraits with the […]

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Aloha HonCC Graduates Graduation season is upon u Aloha HonCC Graduates Graduation season is upon us and nothing will replace an in-person ceremony, however, we still want to honor and acknowledge all of our hard working graduates this upcoming Commencement Celebration! To celebrate your achievement, all graduates of Fall 2020 through Spring 2021 will be included in the "Honolulu Community College 2020 - 2021 Commencement Celebration" virtual ceremony. Graduates can register to the online commencement by the deadline April 23, 2021 By registering, you can customize your personal webpage with pics and quotes! Graduates can submit the following for their personal webpage: - Up to 5 photos (720 dpi or higher resolution) and/or 3 personal messages (< 800 characters) - A small photo description available for photos provided (< 150 characters) - List of degrees and/or certificates you completed at Honolulu Community College - Categories asked to students may include campus organizations and societies such as Military, PTK, Student Leader, Kūlana Hawai’i Student, etc. Graduates who participate in the online Commencement Celebration will receive a FREE Graduation Swag Bag filled with graduation card memorabilia, stickers, keychains, and more from Student Life & Development! To get ready for this event, Student Life & Development is hosting Grad Photo Days for students to take Graduation portraits with Honolulu CC Chancellor, Karen Lee or with a cardboard cut out of Chancellor Lee. Grad Photos will be in the Student Lounge by the Bookstore. Only graduates will be allowed entry into the lounge. You can use these photos to customize your personal webpage. All those who show up for photos get a FREE Cap & Tassel, and you’ll be able to take home your diploma cover and honor cords if applicable. Gowns will be available for students to use for Grad Photos. IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRAD PHOTO DAYS, YOU MUST SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. The online Commencement Celebration website will be live on May 14, 2021 If you want to purchase graduation attire, diploma frames, and class rings go to the Honolulu Bookstore For more info, visit https://tinyurl.com/hccgrad2021 #honolulucommunitycollege #honccgrad
Starting Monday, all counties in Hawai’i, except Starting Monday, all counties in Hawai’i, except for Honolulu, are allowing residents age 16 and older to receive their Covid-19 vaccine. Last week, the Big Island officially expanded Covid-19 eligibility to residents 16 and older. According to the Hilo Medical Center Foundation, it aims to administer about 1,500 doses per week. Maui County is also moving into Phase Two of its vaccination plan Monday, according to Mayor Michael Victorino and Maui Health. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All residents on Kaua’i age 16 and older are also now eligible to receive a Covid-19 shot as the Garden Isle moves into Phase Two of it’s vaccination plan. Vaccines are by appointment only. Visit thekala.net for more information #kala_news #covid_19 #vaccine #hawaii
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Haw Thousands of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Hawai’i as the state begins their mass distribution efforts in an attempt to combat the spread of the virus. Below is a list of where the COVID-19 vaccine is available around the state Statewide: - Longs Drugs O’ahu: - Hawai’i Pacific Health - Kaiser Permanente - Queens Health Systems - Adventist Health Castle - Select Safeway Stores - Mililani Town Association Recreation Center - Kawaiaha’o Church Maui: - Minit Medical - Kaiser Permanente - University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) Big Island: - Kaiser Permanente - Kona Community Hospital - Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital Kauai: - Kaiser Permanente - Hawai’i Health Systems - Veterans More information of these vaccination sites can be found on our website thekala.net #kala_news #covid_19 #vaccine #hawaii #oahu #maui #bigisland #kauai
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