Aloha, we would like to correct the important dates listed in the last newsletter. The correct dates are posted in this newsletter. We apologize for any confusion.

Support UH's Annual Food Drive for the Hawaii Food Bank

Now through May 9, 2024

Did you know that the Hawaii Food Bank, Kaua'i Branch partners with Kaua'i Community College to put on food distributions and is the main source of food and goods for the Ho'ai Food and Goods Pantry in the LRC? Without their generous support and the support of donors like UH faculty and staff, we wouldn't be able to have this amazing resource on campus.

How can you support the Hawaii Food Bank?

We are so appreciative and blessed with supportive staff who donate food and goods throughout the year. Thank you all so much for what you do to support us.

You can donate non-expired food items directly to the Food Pantry on campus (LRC 119) and we will coordinate with the Food Bank from there. Most requested items:

- Microwavable meals

- Canned meats (spam, vienna sausages, corned beef)

- Canned soups

- Cup of noodles, microwavable noodles

- Fresh produce is always welcome!

Kūkulu Transfer Bridge Program

The Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Center at the University of Hawaii Hilo is excited to launch the Kūkulu Transfer Bridge Program application for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. The application due date is April 30, 2024. For more information see the attached program flyer, and students can access the application through the link or scan the QR code on the flyer. Contact kukulu@hawaii.edu or call (808) 932-7418 if you have any questions!

Study Abroad Opportunity

KCC student, Maria Aqui, participated in a fully-funded Intensive Study Abroad Program in Okinawa during the spring break. The program is part of the five-year collaboration between our long standing partner school, the University of the Ryukyus, and UH campuses (Kauai CC, Kapiolani CC, UH Hilo) and universities in Taiwan. Participants learned about sustainability issues concerning Okinawa through a series of lectures and hands-on cultural and educational experiences. A similar opportunity is coming in August, 2024 and application information will be forthcoming in the new few weeks.

2024 Ho'olaule'a No Ka Honua

Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.



Celebrate Earth Day with this free 'Ohana Day event! Local food competition, fun learning booths and prizes! Join us on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., located on the mauka side of Kauai Community College. Check out the flyer for more information.

Governance and Communication College Conversation

Tuesday, April 16 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

LRC Room 124B

This College Conversation is a follow-up to the Governance Survey. We will be serving snacks!

2024 Jazz Festival

Saturday, April 20

Kauai Community College presents the 2024 Jazz Festival featuring The KCC Jazz Esemble, The Kauai High School Jazz Raiders and The Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Jazz Band with special guest, 'Ukulele Virtuoso Aldrine Guerrero.

Queerphoria 2024

February - April



QUEERIFY and QUEERPHORIA are UH-based public service projects designed to amplify queer voices, mobilize queer folks to speak our truths, and connect queer folks and allies with information and one another for a stronger, healthier community. The projects are sponsored by the University of Hawaiʻi Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality.

Kaʻieʻie Program

Monday, April 22



Schedule In-Person Appointments to meet with Jill Sur, UH Manoa Transfer Specialist on 4/22 by clicking the button below.

Spring 2024 Career Talk

Tuesday, April 23



Please see the flyer for more information and the link to register.

Nā Leo Lele Creative Writing Award Ceremony

Monday, April 29

3 p.m.



A Celebration of Student Writing: We will be awarding the winners of our annual Nā Leo Lele Creative Writing Contest. Attendees will get to hear students read their work and enjoy some refreshments. All are welcome! The event will take place at 3 p.m. at KCC (room TBA).

UHCC Campus Visit

Friday, May 3 from 9 - 10 a.m.

OCET 106 C/D



Erika Lacro, VPCC, will visit KCC to share UHCC Strategic Imperatives, Campus Highlights and UHCC/Campus Data to faculty, staff, and students. 

5th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk

Saturday, May 4

Walk with us on Saturday, May 4 to support Kaua'i non-profits. Registration starts at 6 a.m. at Vidinha stadium soccer field. The walk starts at 7! The Charity Walk, founded in 1974 and expanded statewide in 1978, is now Hawai‘i’s largest single-day fundraising event by a non-profit organization. Since its inception, more than $45 million has been raised to support hundreds of local charities throughout the state. Spearheaded by the Hawa‘ii Lodging & Tourism Association and its non-profit arm the Hawai‘i Hotel Industry Foundation, the Charity Walk is traditionally held every May on Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, and O‘ahu. Money raised on an island or each county stays there. Last year's Kaua’i Charity Walk raised over $570,000 for 55 local charities and non-profit organizations.

• 1 - Last day to petition for semester graduation
• 1 - Last day of instruction
• 2-9 - Evaluation/final examination days
• 10 - End of semester
• 10 - Commencement

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Lanakila

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