Tech Tools for Productivity

The Tech Tools Series offers technology literacy workshops to help students, faculty and staff integrate the most current technologies into their lifestyles to help increase everyday productivity. Empower yourself and get more done faster and more efficiently by learning more about these everyday tech tools you can start using today.


Get Stuff Done I: Time Management in 2K8
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, October 7, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Ina Miller-Cabasug and Jonathan Wong

Learn some tools to help you get and stay organized to balance the demands of home, school and work. In this first GsD workshop we will focus on the traditional time management tools of calendars and to-do lists. We briefly go over some old school tricks such as paper bound organizers but will focus mainly on online calendar systems such as those provided through UH Portal, Laulima, Google, Yahoo!. and MSN and online task management systems such as those offered by Remember the Milk and Gubb. We'll also take a look at the hottest new releases of 2008 in Smart Phones that can help you stay connected and organized on the go!!!

Get Stuff Done II: Digital Notetaking with Evernote and Google Notebook
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Ina Miller-Cabasug and Jonathan Wong

In the age of Web 2.0 there is no more need for papers and pencils. If you have consistent access to a computer (be it a laptop, a work station, home computer or a computer lab) attend this session and learn how you can use the online note book services Evernote and Google Notebook to store, digitize, catalog and share your notes with your fellow classmates or colleagues whenever and wherever you need. As an added bonus we will review some short effective note-taking strategies to enhance your note taking process.

Digital Mind Mapping with Gliffy, Mindmeister and Bubbl.us
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, October 21, 2008: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Tim Cubero and Jonathan Wong

For years the concept of Mind Mapping has been taught to help us sort and organize our thoughts and ideas to help us visualize important key concepts. Whether we are writing a paper or organizing a project getting our ideas down on paper helps being clarity and vision to accomplishing our goals. In the digital age this process is greatly simplified through the use of mind mapping software and tools as opposed to the large sheets of paper and gallons of ink of the past. In this session we compare and contrast three leading Digital Mind Mapping tools: Gliffy, MindMeister and Bubbl.us. We also cover basic mind mapping concepts to lay a solid foundation in using these tools effectively.

Get Stuff Done III: Online Digital Assistants
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, October 28, 2008: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18, 2008: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Jonathan Wong

In this final GsD workshop we take a look at some of the newest online tools and services available to help you remember tasks and stay organized through the use of online personal digital assistants. Specifically, we will take a look at two popular online assistants: Jott and Sandy. We will show you how you can leverage these two services which serve as online secretaries and how they can help you keep track of your schedule, help you remember your notes and other important things all while on the go or at your computer.

Assistive Technologies: LiveScribe's Pulse Pen and Natural Readers
Dates and Times:|
Tuesday, October 28, 2008: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Jonathan Wong

See the latest in assistive technology products. Imagine a pen that not only took notes but also recorded audio of what it is that you are hearing. Imagine being able to play back that audio on your notepad with just a touch of your pen? Imagine if this was possible. Imagine no more. The Pulse Pen by LiveScribe makes this possible. See this amazing product for yourself.

Social Bookmarking with del.icio.us
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, October 29, 2008: 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008: 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Jonathan Wong

Learn how to organize and keep your website bookmarks and references all in one place. Do you use multiple machines between your home, school and job to do research? Learn about this and other nifty tools that will allow you to keep all your bookmarks secure in one place so that you can access them no matter where you are, PLUS share them with your friends. This workshop will focus on the del.icio.us service provided by Yahoo!, an excellent tool where you can not only store your bookmarks, but share them with your friends as well which makes it an ideal service for group research projects and collaboration as well as fun "social" applications.

RSS (Really Simple Syndication): All The News In the World - On Your Terms
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, October 29, 2008: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Jonathan Wong

Learn how to simplify, centralize and manage all of the news web sites or blogs you read on a daily basis through an RSS reader. Do you spend hours all day surfing to various news sites simply trying to keep up with the latest information? RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows people to automatically download the latest news and information from web sites to a News Reader program for review at their leisure. The benefit to this is NEVER missing out on a news post ever again and being able to review news updates just as easily as you read your e-mail. Join us and see how easy it is to set-up and digest news information through RSS - All The News In the World - On Your Terms

Google Apps for Education
Dates and Times:
Monday, November 3, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Jonathan Wong

Everyone knows of Google as being the world's 1 Internet Search Engine. But did you also know it has tons of FREE tools of value to today's college student and educator? This workshop will go over the basics of Google Apps for Education including: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Reader, Google Notebook, Google Bookmarks and Google Scholar.

Collaborative Authoring I: Online Office Suites
Dates and Times:
Monday, November 10, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Jonathan Wong

Just about everyone knows and uses Microsoft Office, the de-facto industry standard office suite. This workshop will introduce you to the new world of Online Office Suites. These Office Suites are web-based and built for group collaboration and projects which is of tremendous value to both students who do group projects as well as office workers and project members who must collaborate together on documents while on the go. For years Microsoft Office has been the leading productivity suite standard but in the age of Web 2.0 it's less than stellar collaborative features leaves a lot to be desired. Learn how to get more work done quicker by harvesting the power of online collaborative authoring systems that leave Office in the dust. The suites we will examine include: Google Docs, Zoho and ThinkFree.

Collaborative Authoring II: Wikis
Dates and Times:
Monday, November 17, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Jonathan Wong

In recent years Wikis have revolutionized the way content is written and disseminated. Wikipedia.org, the world's premiere online encyclopedia editable by everyone has demonstrated the potential of this tool. Learn how you can harvest the power of wikis to enhance the collaborative authoring process and some of the tools available to you to implement a wiki. We'll be looking at Wikispaces and PBWiki, two free web app solutions that allow you to have your own Wiki at your own disposal.

Money Management for the Cash Strapped Person in an Economic Recession
Dates and Times:
Thursday, November 13, 2008: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: NHC Computer Lab, 7 – 421
Target Audience: "E" Everyone
Facilitators: Jonathan Wong

This workshop will go over some basics in budgeting, saving and investing. The focus will be an overview of some of the online tools you can use to help you keep track of your income, get a grip on your spending, help you formulate and maintain your personal budget as well as track some of your investments. The tools to be explored include Mint, Wesabe, Geezeeo and Xpenser.

Aloha Friends,

Here are this week's updates from the Native Hawaiian Center.

For a video version of this update (you DON'T want to miss this one) click on the URL below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS8G0w0TgCI


REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2008

Interested in taking some fun courses this Fall?  Here are some offerings from your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center that you may be interested in:

HWST 281:  Ho'okele I:  Hawaiian Astronomy and Weather (CRN: 20837)
HWST 281L:  Ho'okele I:  Hawaiian Astronomy and Weather Lab (CRN:  20838)
Day and Time:  Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (281), Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (281L)
Location:  Marine Education Training Center
Instructor:  Ka'iulani Murphy

Description: This course is an introduction to Hawaiian views of astronomy and weather, required as preparation for sailing a double-hulled canoe.

MELE Courses

IS 197:  Survey of the Music Business (CRN:  20842)
Day and Time: MWF, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Location:  2-416
Instructor:  Eric Lagrimas
Description:  A study of the major areas of Music Business. Attention is given to the practical application as well as the theoretical foundations. In-depth study of organizations and a general overview of the industry. Guest lecturers from the music industry may be utilized.

IS 198:  Survey of Recording Technologies (CRN:  20846)
Day and Time: MWF, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Location:  2-416
Instructor:  Jim Hearon
Description:  A study of the major areas of recording technology as related to the music industry. The student receives an overall view of analog and digital technology with attention to its innovations, history, and effect on the music industry.

IS 297:  History of the Recording Business (CRN:  20843)
Day and Time: TR, 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Location:  2-416
Instructor:  Lorna Mount
Description:  A study of the foundations of the recorded music business, which includes the development of recording labels, technology-driven changes, and recordings from 1877 to the present. Also discussed is the formation of the major recording labels and the development of the marketing structure whereby recorded music is exposed and sold to consumers.


IS 297F:  Music Publishing (CRN:  20844)
Day and Time: MWF, 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
Location:  2-416
Instructor:  Eric Lagrimas
Description:  A study of music publishing.  The course deals with contracts, foreign publishing, catalog development, setting up a publishing company, demo sessions and licensing.


Learning Communities Courses

Learning Community I
HIST 152 (CRN 20150)
Day and Time: MW, 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location:  7-633
Instructor:  Pat Patterson
HWST 107 (CRN 20449)
Day and Time: MW, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location:  7-504
Instructor:  U'i Keli'ikuli

Learning Community II
ENG 100 (CRN 20241)
Day and Time: MW, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location:  7-505
Instructor:  Jerry Saviano
SOC 100 (CRN 20177)
Day and Time: MW, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location:  7-634
Instructor:  Fumi Takasugi

Learning Community III
ENG 22 (CRN 20226)
Day and Time: TR, 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location:  7-504
Instructor:  Charlene Gima
PSY 100 (CRN 20841)
Day and Time: TR, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
Location:  7-504
Instructor:  Robii Dotson

Learning Community IV
PHIL 100 (CRN 20155)
Day and Time: TR, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 a.m.
Location:  7-633
Instructor:  Judy Sokei
PSY 100 (CRN 20180)
Day and Time: TR, 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location:  7-632
Instructor:  Kara Kam


Freshmen Seminar
PHIL 198 (CRN 20788)
Day and Time: MW, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location:  7-633
Instructor:  Chris Ann Moore
Description: Phil. 198 is a course that explores ideas about success and happiness. We will collaboratively critically examine contemporary American conceptions, and misconceptions, of success as well as some traditional philosophical approaches to it. The students will develop and discuss their own ideas about success and happiness. They will determine the knowledge and skills needed to achieve that success, and begin to acquire that knowledge and develop some of those skills while building a community of peers. They will also determine the relationship between the achievement of a higher education and the achievement of their goals, and be introduced to some of the services provided at Honolulu Community College that are available to help them.


KA 'IMI 'IKE - SUMMER GEOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

Looking for an incredible learning experience and a chance to earn money WHILE you learn?

"Ka 'Imi 'Ike - Explorations in the Geosciences" is a 3 week summer program offered at UH Manoa for Freshmen and Sophomore level students.  Food and housing is provided for all 3 weeks and participants receive a
$960.00 stipend upon completion of the 3 week program.  There is no cost to you.  You get PAID for participating.

Students interested in any of the following geosciences are encouraged to apply:

Environmental Studies
Volcanism
Geochemistry
Geography
Geology
Geophysics
Oceanography
Hydrology
Meteorolgy

The program runs from July 7, - July 25, 2008.

For more information please visit:

http://hbmp.hawaii.edu/kaimiike/index.asp

or contact Noelani Puniwai at kaimiike@hawaii.edu or 956-0401 for more
information.

Students who take advantage of this opportunity will also be eligible to enroll in SCI 193V Cooperative Education for summer and receive an ADDITIONAL $500.00 stipend.  Please contact Diane Caulfield at 845-9413 for more information.


FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS FOR NEW STUDENTS

Are you a newly admitted student to Honolulu Community College?  If so, the First Year Experience is pleased to offer you a chance to learn all about the college Financial Aid process and get a jumpstart on completing all your applications.  Feel free to attend ANY of the following Financial Aid sessions within the next two weeks.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008:  5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 3, 2008:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008:  5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 2008:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SERIES FOR FACULTY

The Technology Integration Series for Faculty continues this week with the following offering:

Social Networking:   Engaging Your Students Within and Beyond the Classroom Walls
Facilitator:   Kevin Andreshak, Kelsey Ito, Codi Wong and Jonathan Wong
Target Audience:   Faculty and Staff
Dates and Times:
Session 1:   Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2:   Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:  7-421, NHC Computer Lab

MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr.   You've heard of them.   You know your students are on them.   The first half of this workshop gives a quick overview of MySpace and Facebook, the two most popular Social Networking sites for college students on the Web.   We'll go over Social Networking and how you can leverage it to help enhance both your availability to service your students as well as how to enhance your classroom teaching.   Student users of both services will be on hand to discuss ways in which THEY would like to see there instructor's using MySpace or Facebook to reach out to them.   The second half of the workshop gives an overview of YouTube and Flickr and discusses ways that educators have tapped into these two valuable video and photo sharing social networking sites to enhance learning in their classroom.

COMING NEXT WEEK

The Technology Integration Series for Faculty wraps up as we take a took at the FUTURE of Education with 3D Virtual Worlds...

3D Virtual Worlds:   Second Life
Facilitators:   Cheryll Aldridge, Mary Hattori, Rebecca Meeder and Jonathan Wong
Target Audience:   Faculty and Staff
Dates and Times:
Session 1:   Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2:   Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

World of Warcraft.   Nintendo Wii.   PS3.   XBOX 360.   Let's face it, our current crop of students and those who will follow them in the years ahead have all grown up in the computer and gaming generation.   This workshop explores the future of education as we look toward the digital convergence of gaming technologies and the power of Internet-based communication.   Learn about the 3D Virtual World Second Life and how pioneering educators the WORLD over are harnessing it to create and enhance learning as well as social experiences in this powerful, interactive and immersive learning environment.   Your world is about to change.

Me Ke Aloha,

Your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center

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Aloha, Friends,

Welcome back from what was (hopefully) a relaxing yet productive Sring
Break.

Here’s this week’s updates and announcements from Your Friends at the
Native Hawaiian Center.

For a video version of this update please visit the URL below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BkXubgvXKI


MALAMA ’AINA DAY

Our award-winning Malama ’Aina Day series continues this Friday, April 4,
2008. We will be visiting Hui Ku Maoli Ola, Hawai’i’s largest Native
Plant Nursery. We’ll be down there from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For more
information please contact Ka’iulani Akamine or Melissa Tupa at 844-2323
or 845-9176 or via e-mail at kaiulani@hcc.hawaii.edu or tupa@hawaii.edu


FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP SERIES

Our Financial Workshop Series continues with a rerun of Workshop III:
Filling In Online Forms.

Financial Aid Workshop III: Filling In Online Forms
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
NHC Computer Lab, 7-421

This workshop will take you through the application process for the FAFSA,
KSFASS, HCF, Liko A’e and FastWeb.


TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SERIES

Google Apps for Education
Facilitators: Jonathan Wong
Target Audience: ’E’ for Everyone
Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2: Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Everyone knows of Google as being the world’s 1 Internet Search Engine.
But did you also know it has tons of FREE tools of value to today’s
college student and educator? This workshop will go over the basics of
Google Apps for Education including: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google
Docs, Google Reader, Google Notebook, Google Bookmarks and Google Scholar.


CENTER CLOSURES

The Native Hawaiian Computer Lab will be closed the following days and
times this week for scheduled activities:

Tuesday, April 1, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Halau ’Ike will be closed the following days and times this week for
scheduled activities:

Thursday, April 3, 2008: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.


COMING SOON:

Wanna get your NHC 411 on your cell phone? Stay up to date on
all the latest news and events from the Native Hawaiian Center!!! Subscribe to
our new SMS/text messaging system. Be our BFF and we’ll show you some
143!!! Details coming within the next week.


That’s what’s happening this week at the Native Hawaiian Center.


Me Ke Aloha,

Your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center


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Native Hawaiian Center
Honolulu Community College
Bldg 7, Room 432
Phone: (808) 844-2322, Ext. 322
Fax: (808) 844-2367
E-mail: nhcinfo@hcc.hawaii.edu
URL: http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/hawaiian

Now on MySpace, Facebook and YouTube!!! Add Us!!

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/honcc_nhc
Facebook: http://hawaii.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1075561823
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nhchoncc

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ABOUT THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CENTER:

Estalished in 2001, the Native Hawaiian Center is committed to actively
preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values. Through an array of
comprehensive services, we strengthen the college’s educational programs
and enable students of Hawaiian ancestry to succeed in their academic,
career and individual endeavors.

Aloha, Friends,

       Here are this week's updates at the Native Hawaiian Center.

       For a video version of this please visit the URL below:
               http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2x5AW-p1d8

ANNUAL HCC CAREER FAIR

The Annual HCC Career Fair, coordinated by the Career and Employment
Center, will be this Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
at the HCC Cafeteria.  Over 35 employers will be on hand to meet students.
Students interested in jumpstarting there careers or who simply need a job
are encouraged to attend.  Please bring an updated resume, dress
appropriately and be prepared for a possible on-site interview!!!  Happy
hunting :)

For more information please contact Carol Kagimoto at 845-9207 or
kagimoto@hcc.hawaii.edu

THE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SERIES FOR FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS

The Technology Integration Series continues this week with with a double
dose of workshops:

Online Money Management in 2008
Facilitator:   Jonathan Wong
Target Audience:   'E' for Everyone
Dates and Times:
Session 1:   Monday, March 3, 2008, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Session 2:   Thursday, March 6, 2008, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This workshop will go over some basics in budgeting, saving and investing.
The focus will be an overview of some software and online tools you can
use to help you keep track of your income, get a grip on your spending,
help you formulate and maintain your personal budget as well as track some
of your investments.   The tools to be explored include Mint, Wesabe,
Quicken and MS Money.


UH's Laulima Course Tools System:   Powered by SAKAI
Workshop III:   Laulima's Communication Tools Overview
Facilitators: Cheryll Aldridge and Jonathan Wong
Target Audience:   Instructional Faculty
Dates and Times:
Session 1:   Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2:   Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In this session we'll be going over the multitude of Communication tools
available in Laulima for you and your students to not only communicate
with each other, but to engage deeper into the learning process as well.
We'll be going over the following:   Discussion, Discussion and Private
Messages, Forums, Email Archive, Mail Tool, Messages, Chat Room, Blogger,
and Wiki.   Faculty interested in attending the four part Laulima series
should request a development account with UH ITS as upon completion of all
four workshops you will have all the tools and knowledge to develop your
own course in Laulima which you will be able to launch in the Fall 2008
semester.


http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/faculty/technologyintegration.html
http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/students/techtools.html

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE:  CLARK LITTLE

The Spring 2008 Artist in Residence Exhibit featuring the works of Clark
Little is ongoing through June 26, 2008.  Clark's works will be on display
in Halau 'Ike during regular hours of operation.  All are welcome to visit
the exhibit at their leisure.



CENTER CLOSURES

The NHC Computer Lab will be closed to open usage at the following times
this week due to scheduled activities:

Monday, March 3, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 6, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday, March 7, 2008 CLOSED

Halau 'Ike will be closed to open usage at the following times this week
due to scheduled activities:

Thursday, March 6, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.


COMING UP NEXT WEEK...

Coming up next week, March 10, 2008 - March 14, 2008:

The Technology Integration Series continues with a double dose as we
explore Online Assessment through SurveyShare and exciting world of Social
Bookmarking with del.icio.us.  Our "award-winning" Malama 'Aina Day series
takes us down to METC for drydock work on the legendary voyaging canoe
Hokule'a and Hui 'Oiwi hosts its General Membership meeting.


That's what's happening here at the NHC.



Me Ke Aloha,

       Your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center


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Aloha, Friends,

       We hope you all had a nice, relaxing weekend.  Here are this
week's updates at the Native Hawaiian Center.

       For a video version of this please visit the URL below:

               http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gWc41s_GR4


CONGRATULATIONS

The Native Hawaiian Center staff congratulates our very own Ka'iulani
Akamine who submitted our Malama 'Aina Days service/cultural learning
project for consideration in the 2008 Annual Wo Awards competition in the
Community-Building category.  Malama 'Aina Day took the 1st Runner-Up
prize in this highly competitive system-wide competition which saw
projects submitted by 6 out of the 7 community college campuses in the
UHCC system.  Malama 'Aina Days is a project that was conceptualized and
implemented by Ka'iulani in the Spring 2007 semester.  The strong placing
of Malama 'Aina Days in this prestigious system-wide competition brings
great honor to us all.  For her placement Kai'ulani will receive a $300
Professional Development Grant from the Wo Education Endowment for use in
her own professional development.  Congratuatlions once again to Ka'iulani
Akamine and Malama 'Aina Days, the 1st Runner Up in the 2008 Wo
Community-Building Award competition!!!

Our next installment in our "award-winning" Malama 'Aina Day series will
be held on Friday, March 14, 2008 as we visit the Marine Education Center
on Sand Island to learn about and do drydock work on the legendary
Hawaiian Voyaging Canoe, Hokule'a.  The entire HCC 'Ohana is invited to
join us in this experience and see first hand what all the excitement with
Malama 'Aina Days is about!!


HUI 'OIWI GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Hui 'Oiwi, the Hawaiian Student Club, will be having a general membership
meeting this Thursday from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Halau 'Ike, 7-421.
All students who are interested in attending are welcome to come.


THE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SERIES FOR FACULTY

The Technology Integration Series continues this week with:

Computer Classroom Management:   SchoolVue
Facilitator:   Mary Hattori and Jonathan Wong
Target Audience:   Instructional Faculty
Dates and Times:
Session 1:   Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2:   Wednesday, February 27 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Teaching in a Computer Lab environment poses many challenges as well as
opportunities for course instructors.   This workshop will give an
overview of CrossTec Corporation's SchoolVue system which is a computer
classroom management software.   Learn how SchoolVue allows instructors to
both engage students in the learning process, share and distribute
learning materials and resources, assess them in real-time as well as
prevent them from becoming too distracted by "other" activities learning
in a computer classroom environment affords them.

All instructor's who teach within a computer lab environment (ICS, CENT,
CA, AEC, etc) are encouraged to attend to learn more about this
technology.


For more information on the Technology Integration Series, please visit
the URL below:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/faculty/technologyintegration.html


ARTIST IN RESIDENCE:  CLARK LITTLE

Mahalo to all of you who attended last week's NHC Open House and witnessed
the opening gala for the Spring 2008 Artist in Residence Exhibit featuring
the works of Clark Little.  Clark's works will be on display in Halau 'Ike
during regular hours of operation from now till Thursday, June 26, 2008.
All are welcome to visit the exhibit at their leisure.



CENTER CLOSURES

The NHC Computer Lab will be closed to open usage at the following times
this week due to scheduled activities:

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Halau 'Ike will be closed to open usage at the following times this week
due to scheduled activities:

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday, February 29, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.



COMING UP NEXT WEEK...

Coming up next week, March 3, 2008 - March 7, 2008:

The Technology Integration Series continues with a double dose as we
explore present Part III of our Laulima Development Series and as we also
took a look at the exciting world of online money management in, "Money
Management for the Cash Strapped College Student."


That's what's happening here at the NHC.



Me Ke Aloha,

       Your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center


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Aloha, Friends,

We hope you all enjoyed the long President's Day weekend. Here
are this week's events happening at the Native Hawaiian Center.

For a video version of this preview visit the URL below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS0M0S-7Aoo


SPECIAL EVENT

NHC OPEN HOUSE and ARTIST IN RESIDENCE OPENING GALA - CLARK LITTLE
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Halau 'Ike, 7-432

Description: The staff of the Native Hawaiian Center welcomes you to
visit us, meet the staff and learn more about all our programs and
services. We will also be hosting the opening gala for our Spring
2008 Artist in Residence, Clark Little. Refreshments will be served.



THE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SERIES FOR FACULTY

The Technology Integration Series continues this week with Part II of the
Laulima Development Series.

UH's Laulima Course Tools System: Powered by SAKAI Workshop II:
Laulima's Course Management and Content Delivery Tools Overview
Facilitators: Kevin Andreshak and Jonathan Wong
Target Audience: Instructional Faculty
Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2: Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In this second of four sessions, we'll be covering the various tools that
you as the instructor can configure into Laulima to develop your course
sites into the powerful, interactive teaching tools that they can
optimally be. Among the tools we'll be covering are: Resources,
Assignments, Gradebook, Modules, News, Podcasts, Post 'Em, Presentation,
Roster, Schedule, Syllabus, and Web Content. Facult interested in
attending the four part Laulima series should request a development
account with UH ITS as upon completion of all four workshops you will have
all the tools and knowledge to develop your own course in Laulima which
you will be able to launch in the Fall 2008 semester.

For more information on the Technology Integration Series, please visit
the URL below:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/faculty/technologyintegration.html



CENTER CLOSURES

The NHC Computer Lab will be closed to open usage at the following times
this week due to scheduled activities:

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Halau 'Ike will be closed to open usage at the following times this week
due to scheduled activities:

Thursday, February 21, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


COMING UP NEXT WEEK...

Coming up next week, February 25, 2008 - February 29, 2008:

The Technology Integration Series continues as we explore Computer
Classroom Management with SchoolVue. Hui 'Oiwi hosts its General
Membership Meeting.


That's what's happening here at the NHC.



Me Ke Aloha,

Your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center


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Native Hawaiian Center
Honolulu Community College
Bldg 7, Room 432
Phone: (808) 844-2322, Ext. 322
Fax: (808) 844-2367
E-mail: nhcinfo@hcc.hawaii.edu
URL: http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/hawaiian
Now on MySpace, Facebook and YouTube!!! Add Us!!!
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/honcc_nhc
Facebook: http://hawaii.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1075561823
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nhchoncc


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ABOUT THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CENTER:

Estalished in 2001, the Native Hawaiian Center is committed to actively
preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values. Through an array of
comprehensive services, we strengthen the college's educational programs
and enable students of Hawaiian ancestry to succeed in their academic,
career and individual endeavors.

Aloha, Friends,

We hope you all enjoyed your Pro Bowl weekend. Here are this
week's events happening at the Native Hawaiian Center.

For a video version of this preview visit the URL below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN5dMs31Qgc

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS

Our Financial Workshop series continues this week with two repeat
offerings for those who have not been able to attend any of them yet:

Financial Aid Workshop I: Locating Sources of Funds, Tuesday, February
12, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 27-111

Learn about the Financial process and get information on the Prince Kuhio
Scholarship, the Alu Like Hana Lima Scholarship, Liko A'e and various
other scholarships.


Financial Aid Workshop II: Writing Your Personal Statement
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
7-421

The personal statement is an important part of your application package.
It is the only opportunity for readers of your application to get a feel
for you as a person as well as a student. This essay is also the place
where you can put your academic record into the context of your
opportunities and obstacles.

Note: This will be the FINAL Personal Statement Writing workshop this
semester.

For more information on our Financial Aid resources please visit the
following URL:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/students/financialaid.html


THE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SERIES FOR FACULTY

The Technology Integration Series continues this week as we explore the
interactive world of Student Response Systems. Workshop information,
dates and times are as follows:

Student Response Systems: TurningPoint
Facilitators: Mary Hattori and Jonathan Wong
Target Audience: Instructional Faculty
Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2: Friday, February 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

This workshop gives an overview of Student Response Systems and how
instructors can use them to gauge student learning LIVE within the
classroom instantaneously. This workshop focuses on the TurningPoint
system provided by Turning Technologies. Student Response Systems keep
students involved and engaged in class and are invaluable course
assessment tools that help instructors ensure that their SLOs are met.
To utilize the Student Response System instructors must use MS PowerPoint
to deliver course lectures as SRS are built to be fully integrated with MS
PowerPoint. Workshop attendees will utilize TurningPoint to develop
their own interactive SRS enabled PowerPoint lecture and will take it with
them to use in their own classroom.


For more information on the Technology Integration Series, please visit
the URL below:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/faculty/technologyintegration.html



CENTER CLOSURES

The NHC Computer Lab will be closed to open usage at the following times
this week due to scheduled activities:

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Friday, February 15, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.



COMING UP NEXT WEEK...

Coming up next week, February 18, 2008 - February 22, 2008:

Monday the 18th is a Holiday so the NHC will be closed. The Laulima
Development Series continues with Workshop II: Overview of Laulima's
Content and Course Management Tools. The Native Hawaiian Center will host
its first Open House in 6 years on Thursday, 2/21 from 2pm - 5pm and on
Friday, 2/22, the NHC welcomes High School 2 HCC.


That's what's happening here at the NHC.




Me Ke Aloha,

Your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center


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Native Hawaiian Center
Honolulu Community College
Bldg 7, Room 432
Phone: (808) 844-2322, Ext. 322
Fax: (808) 844-2367
E-mail: nhcinfo@hcc.hawaii.edu
URL: http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/hawaiian
Now on MySpace, Facebook and YouTube!!! Add Us!!!
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/honcc_nhc
Facebook: http://hawaii.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1075561823
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nhchoncc


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ABOUT THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CENTER:

Estalished in 2001, the Native Hawaiian Center is committed to actively
preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values. Through an array of
comprehensive services, we strengthen the college's educational programs
and enable students of Hawaiian ancestry to succeed in their academic,
career and individual endeavors.

Aloha, Friends,

       We hope you all enjoyed SuperBowl weekend.  Here are this week's
events happening at the Native Hawaiian Center.

       For a video version of this preview visit the URL below:

               http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er_Ij4i8vCM

CULTURAL FILM SERIES

       The Spring 2008 Cultural Film Series wraps up this week with three
screenings of Edgy Lee's films.  The screenings are being conducted in
conjunction with Edgy Lee's presentation, "Preserving
and Sustaining Aloha," as part of the Wo Distinguished Lecturer Series.
Screening session are brown bag so all who are interested are welcome to
attend and join us for lunch while we screen the films.

       We will be screening two films this week.  Film dates and times
are listed below.  For full film descriptions please visit the URL below:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/cultural/culturalfilmseries.html


Waikiki - In the Wake of Dreams
2001 USA Color, English TRT 78 Min.
Screening:   Monday, February 4, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Halau 'Ike, 7-432


The Hawaiians - Reflecting Spirit
2006, USA Color, English w/ some subtitles for Hawaiian language TRT 58
Min.
Screening 1:   Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Screening 2:   Thursday, February 7, 2008, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Halau 'Ike, 7-432


TECH TOOLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY COLLEGE STUDENT

Series Overview:  This series of technology workshops will empower
students with free, accessible tools that will help them throughout their
entire academic career. This goes beyond basic computer applications.
Students will learn to become tech savvy users and increase their
efficiency and learning capacity in the classroom through the power of
technology.

The current offerings in the Tech Tools for the 21st Century College
Student this week is as follows:


Time Management in 2K8
Facilitators:   Ina Miller-Cabasug and Jonathan Wong
Target Audience:   'E' for Everyone
Dates and Times:
Session 1:   Monday, February 4, 2008, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Session 2:   Thursday, February 7, 2008, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location:  Native Hawaiian Center Computer Lab, 7-421

Learn some tools to help you get and stay organized to balance the demands
of home, school and work.   This workshop will go over some old school
tricks such as paper bound organizers to the online organizer systems such
as those provided through UH Portal, Google, Yahoo!. MSN and Gubb.   We'll
also take a look at the hottest new releases of 2008 in SmartPhones that
can help you stay connected and organized on the go!!! All, students as
well as faculty and staff, are welcome to attend.


For more events in the Tech Tools Series, please see the URL below:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/students/techtools.html



FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS

This week we'll be giving you a double-dose of Financial Aid
Workshops.  Here are this week's offerings:


Financial Aid Workshop II:  Writing Your Personal Statement
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
7-421

The personal statement is an important part of your application package.
It is the only opportunity for readers of your application to get a feel
for you as a person as well as a student.  This essay is also the place
where you can put your academic record into the context of your
opportunities and obstacles.


Financial Aid Workshop III:  Filling In Online Forms
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This workshop will take you through the application process for the FAFSA,
KSFASS, HCF, Liko A'e and FastWeb.


For more information on our Financial Aid resources please visit the
following URL:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/students/financialaid.html


THE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SERIES FOR FACULTY

This week the NHC launches its Technology Integration Series for Faculty
and the first workshop in the Laulima Development Series.  Information,
dates and times for the Laulima I Workshop is as follows:


UH's Laulima Course Tools System:   Powered by SAKAI
Workshop I:   Laulima Overview and Web-Course Best Practices
Facilitators: Jon Blumhardt and Jonathan Wong
Target Audience:   Instructional Faculty
Dates and Times:
Session 1:   Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2:   Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:  Native Hawaiian Center Computer Lab, 7-421


Yes, the rumors are true!!!   The University is migrating away from WebCT.
If you're a current user of WebCT or have ever been interested in
integrating web-based tools into your teaching NOW is the time to get
up-to-date on the new Laulima system.   This workshop is the first in a
series of four that will get you up to speed on the new Laulima web-based
course tools system.   This workshop will go over the following:   an
overview of online course design best practices, an overview of the
Digital Millenium Copyright Act and finally an overview of what the
Laulima system is, how you can use it to facilitate student learning as
well as course management.   We'll go over how to set-up your Laulima
course site, how to control access to it, and give a preview of the MANY
plug-ins Laulima gives you to customize your course. Faculty interested in
attending the four part Laulima series should request a development
account with UH ITS as upon completion of all four workshops you will have
all the tools and knowledge to develop your own course in Laulima which
you will be able to launch in the Fall 2008 semester. Whether you are a
current WebCT user or are completely new to using web-based course
management tools, this workshop is for YOU.

For more information on the Technology Integration Series, please visit
the URL below:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/faculty/technologyintegration.html



SPECIAL EVENT

Wo Distinguished Lecturer Series
Topic:  "Preserving and Sustaining Aloha"
Presenter:  Edgy Lee, film-maker, entrepreneur
Date:  Friday, February 8, 2008
Time:  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location:  Norman W.H. Loui Conference Center, 2-201
Refreshments served at 12:30 p.m.

Description:

Famed and award-winning filmmaker Edgy Lee will present "Preserving and
Sustaining Aloha" to the UHCC faculty, staff and students.  Her
innovative, Internet based, educational tool aimed to promote cultural
sustainability by linking Hawaiian communities around the world with
island residents will be the focus of her talk.  By attending Edgy's
session, faculty and staff will obtain a first hand preview of how Native
Hawaiian Culture will be showcased for a potentially global audience.  Her
presentation provides insight into her new nine channel interactive web TV
site, Pacific Network.tv, and Native Hawaiian Portal to the World.  This
is an excellent professional development opportunity to learn about new
ways to promote and broaden what we are doing in Hawaii, take it out to
the world and generate awareness.



CENTER CLOSURES

The NHC Computer Lab will be closed to open usage at the following times
this week due to scheduled activities:

Monday, February 4, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.



COMING UP NEXT WEEK...

Coming up next week, February 11, 2008 - February 15, 2008:

The Tech Integration Series explores Student Response Systems.  We will
host another general Financial Aid workshop and we will re-run the
Personal Statement Writing workshop.


That's what's happening here at the NHC.




Me Ke Aloha,

       Your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center


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Aloha, Friends,

We hope you all had a nice weekend. Here are this week's events
happening at the Native Hawaiian Center.


CULTURAL FILM SERIES

The Spring 2008 Cultural Film Series is being relaunched over the
next two weeks in conjunction with Edgy Lee's presentation, "Preserving
and Sustaining Aloha," as part of the Wo Distinguished Lecturer Series.
Screening session are brown bag so all who are interested are welcome to
attend and join us for lunch while we screen the films.

We will be screening two films this week. Film dates and times
are listed below. For full film descriptions please visit the URL below:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/cultural/culturalfilmseries.html


Papakolea - A Story of Hawaiian Land
1998 USA Color English TRT 56 Min.
Screening: Tuesday, January 29, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Halau 'Ike, 7-432


Paniolo O Hawai'i - Cowboys of the Far West
2000, USA Color, English TRT 59 Min.
Screening: Thursday, January 31, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Halau 'Ike, 7-432


FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

This week we'll be giving you a double-dose of Financial Aid
Workshops. On Wednesday we will be re-running the Financial Aid Workshop
I: Locating Funding Sources. This is the same workshop that was ran over
the Winter break. If you missed it the first time please join us.

Financial Aid Worksho I: Locating Funding Sources
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
27-111

Presenters include: HCC Financial Aid Office, Kamehameha Schools, and
Hawaii Community Foundation. Scholarships discussed include: Prince
Kuhio Scholarship, Alu Like Hana Lima Scholarship and Liko A'e among
others.


On Friday we will be presenting the Financial Aid Workshop III: Filling
In Online Forms.

Financial Aid Workshop III: Filling In Online Forms
Friday, February 1, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This workshop will take you through the application process for the FAFSA,
KSFASS, HCF, Liko A'e and FastWeb.


MALAMA 'AINA DAY

Our first Malama 'Aina Day event for Spring 2008 is THIS Saturday,
February 2, 2008. We will be visiting the Marine Education and
Training Center on Sand Island to do drydock work on the voyaging canoe
Hokule'a. We'll be at the METC facility from 9am - 12pm. People
interested in attending or finding out more information can contact Leon
Florendo at 847-9805 or leon@hcc.hawaii.edu



CENTER CLOSURES

The NHC Computer Lab will be closed at the following times this week:

Friday, February 1, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for the Financial
Aid III Workshop.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Coming up next week...
More screenings in our Edgy Lee cultural film series.
The launching of our Tech Tools for the 21st Century College Series
The launching of our Technology Integration Series for Faculty and Staff.

Stay tuned for more information.

That's what's happening here at the NHC.




Me Ke Aloha,

Your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center


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Native Hawaiian Center
Honolulu Community College
Bldg 7, Room 432
Phone: (808) 844-2322, Ext. 322
Fax: (808) 844-2367
E-mail: nhcinfo@hcc.hawaii.edu
URL: http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/hawaiian

Now on MySpace and Facebook!!! Add Us to Your Friend's List

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/honcc_nhc
Facebook: http://hawaii.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1075561823


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ABOUT THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CENTER:

Estalished in 2001, the Native Hawaiian Center is committed to actively
preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values. Through an array of
comprehensive services, we strengthen the college's educational programs
and enable students of Hawaiian ancestry to succeed in their academic,
career and individual endeavors.

Aloha, Friends,

       We hope you enjoyed the extended MLK, Jr. weekend.  Here's a quick
preview of upcoming events this week at the Native Hawaiian Center.


FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

This Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the NHC Computer Lab  (7-421) we'll be
hosting the first of our Personal Statement Writing Workshops.  Here's the
extended description:

Writing Your Personal Statement
Date:  January 23, 2008
Time:  1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location:  7-421

The personal statement is an important part of your application package.
It is the only opportunity for readers of your application to get a feel
for you as a person as well as a student.  This essay is also the place
where you can put your academic record into the context of your
opportunities and obstacles.  Join us as we give you the tips and tricks
as well as point out the pitfalls that will help you write a winning
personal statement and earn the scholarship you need to finance your
education.


CENTER CLOSURES

Halau 'Ike Hour Changes

Effective immediately, Halau 'Ike will be closed on Monday and Wednesdays
from 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. from open usage.  The Hist 152/HWST 107
Learning Community will be using the facility during those hours
throughout the Spring semester.  The revised hours of operation can be
viewed at those two URLs:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/aboutus/hours.html
http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/services/students/halauike.html


Computer Lab Closures

The NHC Computer Lab will be closed briefly during the following days and
times to accomodate Knowledge Survey Administration for the following
courses:

Wednesday, 1/23/08 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. for Eng 22 (Cubero)
Wednesday, 1/23/08 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for Math 20BCD (Lee)
Wednesday, 1/23/08 from 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for Math 20BCD (Lee)
Thursday, 1/24/08 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for ESL 96 (Stever)

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and thank you for your
understanding.


UPCOMING EVENTS

The NHC's first Malama 'Aina Day event for Spring 2008 is coming up.  Next
Saturday, February 2, 2008 we will be visiting the Marine Education and
Training Center on Sand Island to do drydock work on the voyaging canoe
Hokule'a.  We'll be at the METC facility from 9am - 12pm.  People
interested in attending or finding out more information can contact Leon
Florendo at 847-9805 or leon@hcc.hawaii.edu

Have a great week.



Me Ke Aloha,

       Your Friends at the Native Hawaiian Center


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       Native Hawaiian Center
       Honolulu Community College
       Bldg 7, Room 432
       Phone:  (808) 844-2322, Ext. 322
       Fax:  (808) 844-2367
       E-mail:  nhcinfo@hcc.hawaii.edu
       URL:  http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/hawaiian

       Now on MySpace and Facebook!!!  Add Us to Your Friend's List

       MySpace:  http://www.myspace.com/honcc_nhc
       Facebook: http://hawaii.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1075561823


///......///......///......///......///......///......///......///......///......///......


ABOUT THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CENTER:

Estalished in 2001, the Native Hawaiian Center is committed to actively
preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values.  Through an array of
comprehensive services, we strengthen the college's educational programs
and enable students of Hawaiian ancestry to succeed in their academic,
career and individual endeavors.