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Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kauaʻi Food Drive

The Hawaiʻi Foodbank has kicked off its Annual State Employees Food Drive, which runs through May 9, 2025.  According to The State of Food Insecurity in Hawai‘i 2023 study conducted by the Hawai‘i Foodbank, the issue of food insecurity certainly hits home for many of our students. The study found that 49% of young adults ages 18-29 were most affected by food insecurity, and concurrently, 44% of those currently enrolled in higher education were food insecure. Throughout the years, the Hawai‘i Foodbank has distributed food to the various campus food pantries across the University of Hawai‘i (UH) System, with 819,082 pounds of food distributed, so a donation to the Hawai‘i Foodbank is a donation to help those in our student population and others needing assistance and support.  Hawaiʻi Foodbank supplies the food for our on-campus food pantry in the library.

Pride Scholarship

Kauaʻi Pride Parade & Festival promotes and celebrates peace, acceptance, and unity for everyone on our island, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, or background. 

Three (3) $1,500 scholarship awards are available to students who will be enrolled in school at a college, university, technical or vocational institute, or other specified continued education program between June 2025 and June 2026. 

This award is open to anyone regardless of gender, sex, or orientation, including allies of LGBTQIA2s+ communities. Applicants should demonstrate a strong connection to the LGBTQIA2s+ community. Applicants must reside on Kauaʻi at the time of application, or be based on Kauaʻi if attending school elsewhere. Previous recipients of the Kauaʻi Pride Scholarship are not eligible to re-apply; however, prior applicants from previous years(s) who did not receive the scholarship award are encouraged to re-apply. 

Application deadline is April 30, 2025, and awardees will be announced on June 7, 2025.

Lei Fundraiser

Kū Pono I Hoʻokahi Hawaiʻi, KCC Hawaiian Club will be holding a lei fundraiser for upcoming graduations. The lei will be handmade by our club members. We are now accepting pre-orders for the following lei styles: Lei poʻo, Lei haku, Lei lāʻī (ti-leaf), Lei kui (sewn flowers). Please fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Mahalo for your support!

Free Course Opportunity

Puka Mai Ke Koʻa is a free, asynchronous course that intersects themes of Hawaiian worldview, settler colonialism, and LGBTQ+ discourse. The course, researched and designed by QUEERIFY-creator Kaleikūkamakani Ruiz examines how LGBTQ+ concepts can displace Hawaiian culture and Kānaka Maoli and explores how Hawaiian culture can serve as a valuable source of perspective and liberation for our Hawaiʻi community as a whole. Those who complete all three modules can earn a certificate.



This opportunity is open to faculty, staff, students, and the public - please feel free to share widely. You are warmly invited to join us on this learning journey: go.hawaii.edu/88x. Contact: Kalei Ruiz (agorospe@hawaii.edu).

Mele Mondays

Monday, April 21

12-12:45 p.m.



Kīpuka Center will be hosting Mele Monday 4/1212025 at 12-12:45 p.m. at the Kīpuka Center. Each Mele Monday will feature a Hawaiian song or contemporary local song that relates to our Kauaʻi community. This Monday will feature ʻāina-based songs in honor of Earth Day! Everyone is invited, and bringing musical instruments is encouraged. Even if you donʻt play music or sing, come enjoy the Hawaiian music atmosphere at the Kīpuka Center.

Chanting Thursdays

Every Thursday | 1-1:45 p.m.

Kīpuka Center



Every Thursday at 1-1:45 p.m., the Kīpuka Center will be hosting Chanting Thursdays that will feature 7 oli (Hawaiian Chants). Each Chanting Thursday will feature an Oli and break it down to its core. We will practice the oli to better equip participants to practice and perpetuate cultural protocols in their own lives.

Free Coconut Weaving Workshops

Thursday, April 17

The campus is hosting two weaving workshops as part of KCC's Earth Day celebrations brought to you by Title III Grants. Please join us as Uncle Onio from the Kaua'i Museum guides us through bracelet weaving with niu (coconut) leaves on Thursday, April 17 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. This event is FREE, however sign ups are required as there are only 25 spots per session. Please use the link or QR code on the flyer to sign up.

For questions, please email Mariah (mopalek@hawaii.edu) or Alohi (ahchun@hawaii.edu). Mahalo and hope to see you there!

Merrie Monarch Explained

Tuesday, April 22 | 1 p.m.

Kīpuka Center

On April 22nd at 1 p.m., the Kīpuka Center will have a presentation on Merrie Monarch called "Merrie Monarch Explained". The presentation explains the Moʻolelo of Merrie Monarch, the judging criteria, unspoken hula practices and nuances, and general hula knowledge. Come by with your lunch and a friend as we dive into the hula-tics of Merrie Monarch as we prepare for it happening later that week.

Student Life Activities

Don't miss out on the awesome activites planned this semester by student government. Check out the flyer to view them all.

University of Hawaiʻi Department of Social Work Speaker Series

Friday, April 25, 2025 | noon - 1 p.m.

Zoom

Celebrating Social Work Voices: Perspectives from the Pacific and Around the Globe, 2025 Speaker Series,

The Social Work Clinician: Approaches to Sustainable Direct Practice, Grace Barrientos, MA, MSW, LCSW

Wear Denim, Support Survivors

Wednesday, April 30th 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

LRC Classroom 124A

Don't miss out on the awesome activites planned this semester by student government. Check out the flyer to view them all.

Earth Day Events

April 17-25

KCC Campus

Check out the flyer to read up on all the events being offered in honor of Earth Day starting this Thursday, such as a coconut weaving workshop, Taropy Tuesday, a film series, and more! This year's theme is "Hahai nō ka ua i ka ululāʻau. The rain follows the forest." (ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #405)

2025 Jazz Festival

Saturday, April 19 | 7 p.m.

KCC Performing Arts Center

The Kaua'i Community College Jazz Ensemble, Kaua'i High Jazz Raiders, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Jazz Band, and special guest artist Jason Gay on the saxophone are offering a special jazz festival performance. This event is free!

Kauaʻi Hiring & Resource Event

Wednesday, April 23 | 1:30-5 p.m.

Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall

The Kauai Hiring and Resource Event is happening on April 23rd at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall from 1:30-5:00pm. (From 1-1:30pm there will be a priority of service for veterans, military, and military spouses). 50 businesses will be present to answer questions and for on-the-spot interviews, so bring your resume! If you need help preparing a resume or interview, contact Melissa Henry, Kauai Community College Career Counselor at mshenry@hawaii.edu.