Category: Campus News
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Unsung heroes: An interview with WCC’s librarians
by Adriana Munoz, Eddy Boulton, Will Dozier, Mason Hoopii-Becera and Yeshua Ben-YHVH Maxwell, Special to Ka ‘Ohana Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. The WCC library staff is among legions of educators confronting the pandemic with innovative and unprecedented action. As COVID-19 continues to evolve, WCC librarians also continue to…
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Staying sane indoors: Coping with COVID-19
by Sean Slate, Special to Ka‘Ohana On March 22, a shelter-in-place, work-in-place order for the island of O‘ahu was signed by Mayor Kirk Caldwell to slow the spread of COVID-19. The policy was set to expire on April 30. However on April 23, the mayor announced he would extend the order through May 31. Those…
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Literary series features new works from local writers
Writing and film, poetry that paints with words. Out Loud in the Library! presents two acclaimed literary artists in a series of readings and screenings at WCC’s Hale La‘akea Library Learning Commons. The events are free and open to the public. On Wednesday, March 11, WCC English professor, award-winning novelist, screenwriter and publisher Robert Barclay…
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WCC professor promotes Hawaiian concepts of sustainability
Peter Kalawai‘a Moore not only teaches Hawaiian Studies, he lives Hawaiian culture. “I spend all of my spare time researching, writing, practicing, speaking and reading about Hawaiian knowledge, culture, politics and practices as I just can’t get enough of it,” Moore said. As an associate professor and director of Hawaiian Studies at WCC, he provides…
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Literary journal launches newest edition
Creativity will be celebrated on April 30 with the launch of the 2020 issue of Pueo: Passages. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. in the ‘Uala Leaf Café. Pueo is WCC’s literary and art journal and showcases a collection of poetry, prose and art from WCC students, faculty, staff and Writer’s Retreat contributors. The…
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Saving pets and their techs: Wayne Marques does it all
Caring for animals as a career may be many a child’s dream, but what’s the truth behind the fur? Despite the high demand for veterinary technicians, the salary and workload don’t always match up. Wayne Marques wants to change that. Marques is the area manager of VCA Mars Inc. on O‘ahu and a board member…
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New and infrequently offered courses
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