KCC took second place in the first annual system-wide Esports tournament held at the Hawaii Convention Center as part of the internationally renowned “Kawaii Con.”For students interested in Esports and video gaming at Kauai CC, please contact Jayce Foster at Jaycek6@hawaii.edu.

He ‘a‘ali‘i ku makani mai au; ‘a‘ohe makani nana e kula‘i (I am a wind-resisting ‘a‘ali‘i, no gale can push me over). Interim Chancellor Margaret Sanchez, and the graduating class of Kaua‘i Community College cordially invite you to the 58th Annual Commencement, Friday, May 12, 2023. Ceremony begins at 4:30. Please contact Thomas Vidinha for more information at tvidinha@hawaii.edu or 808-245-8283.

Nā Pua No‘eau, Kaua‘i Community College, and Mālama Hulē‘ia presents the 2023 ‘Alekoko ‘Āina Academy. Earn free college credit! We're offering Hawaiian Studies 107 Center of the Pacific (3 credits) this summer at Mālama Hulē‘ia. Open to haumāna (Grade 9-12) and mākua (parents). Learn about the unique aspects of Hawai‘i and Hawaiian culture in relation to the larger Pacific including origins, language, religion, land, art, history, and current issues. Please register by April 30, 2023. For more information, please contact Malia Chun (maliac@hawaii.edu).

Congratulations to Staff on Years of Service for the Month of April.



April 23, 2023 Kyoko Ikeda-Chun (10 Years)

Come talk story and learn how to make Ribbon and Money Lei - May 9 from noon - 2 p.m. or Wili Style Lei - May 10 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Student Life Lounge. Light pupus will be provided. Please pre-register by Friday, April 28. Email Mariah Opalek (mopalek@hawaii.edu) with any questions.

🌈 Kauai's 5th Annual Pride Parade will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9 a.m. -10:00 a.m. from Vidinha Stadium to the Historic County Building Lawn, followed by a festival on the lawn from 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Student-Mentor Anagen Manipon-Hamada assists retired community members interested in returning to education at Kaua’i Community College in the Fall of 2023.

Kauaʻi Animal Education Farm: ʻŌlelo & Animals Workshop

When: Wednesday, April 26 from 12:45 - 2 p.m.

Where: First Floor Library

Part of our Aloha ʻĀina workshops series, come learn and talk story with different community organizations throughout April. Don't miss KAEF sharing about animals and their work!

Yard Game Day

When: Wednesday, May 3 frm 12:45 - 2 p.m.

Where: In front of the Fine Arts Auditorium

For the Yard Game Day on May 3, if any faculty and staff have fun yard games at home and would like to bring the games to the event, please reach out to Jie and bring the games by Monday, May 1. Email jieshen@hawaii.edu.

Free KCC Spring Concert Series

Where: Kauai Philippine Cultural Center

(Located next to Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and the YMCA)

KCC Symphony Orchestra

Friday, April 28th at 7 p.m.

KCC Jazz Ensemble

Saturday, April 29th at 7 p.m.

KCC Wind Symphony

Sunday, April 30 at 4 p.m.

Click here to learn more.

"Siddhartha: Seeker of Truth" a new musical by Music Professor Greg Shepherd

When: May 4-7 and May 11-14

Where: War Memorial Convention Hall

Kauai Community College will present the world premiere of the musical “Siddhartha: Seeker of Truth.” The play tells the story of a young man named Arthur Hope, Jr. who reads the classic novel “Siddhartha” and sets off on his own journey in search of the meaning of life.

Click here to purchase tickets.

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