Incarcerated individuals on Kauaʻi have a transformative pathway toward workforce readiness and higher education, through a new partnership between Kauaʻi Community College and the Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center (KCCC).

This summer, Kauaʻi CC Carpentry Instructor Duke Lang led a cohort of 16 students at KCCC through a carpentry microcredential offered by the college鈥檚 Office of Continuing Education and Training (OCET). Participants gained practical experience by constructing a new classroom and office space, a project designed to resolve the shortage of secure instructional areas at the facility.

For student Stephen Spigner, who is nearing his release, the program served as a critical turning point.

“It seems sort of like a miracle,” Spigner said. “It’s really divine timing that this program is being offered while I’m here.”

Laying the foundation

Upon completing the microcredential, students earn credit for foundational coursework. This allows them to bypass introductory classes if they enroll in the college鈥檚 associate in applied science in carpentry program after their release.

“We’re hoping to give them a different opportunity when they get out from doing their time here,” Lang said. “The feedback they’re giving me is, ‘Wow, I can really see how this can be useful. When I get out, I think I’m going to come see you.’”

Kauaʻi CC Chancellor Margaret Sanchez said the lack of a secure space for classes at KCCC has been a hurdle, but with the completion of the classroom, the partnership can continue to grow.

“The students are learning hands-on to provide a classroom space to increase future educational opportunities at KCCC,” Sanchez said.

‘Knowledge is power’

The initiative is building bridges to long-term stability.

“The students are engaged,” said KCCC Educational Specialist Darcy Yamamoto. “They’re asking questions. They are diligent about coming to class. We’re hoping they will have an idea of what they want to do or the path that they need to be on.”

OCET Education Specialist Pomai Burkart added, “There’s a sense of dignity these students are going to have when they leave KCCC,” she said. “Knowledge is power, and you can’t take knowledge away from someone.”

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—By Caitlin B. Fowlkes

The seven University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges, 糖心视频 Hilo and 糖心视频 West Oʻahu have extended their application deadline to August 14, giving prospective students additional time to apply and begin classes this fall. 糖心视频 Mānoa’s application deadline has passed, but all students who have been accepted are encouraged to enroll and register for classes.

Apply, explore programs or connect with an enrollment specialist

Fall classes begin August 24.

“Many people assume they have missed their opportunity once summer is coming to an end, but that is simply not the case,” said 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel. “Whether you are a recent high school graduate, a working adult or someone ready to return to college, there is still time. We want to help you take that next step because there is a place for you at 糖心视频.”

Students can choose from nearly 200 degree, certificate and career and technical education programs across the 10-campus 糖心视频 System, with day, evening, online and hybrid options designed to fit a variety of schedules, career goals and life circumstances. Whether students are looking to start college, prepare for a new career, earn a credential or continue toward a bachelor’s degree, there are still opportunities to begin this fall.

Affordable, flexible and worth the investment

A 糖心视频 education is more affordable than many people realize. Most 糖心视频 students graduate debt free, with about 90% of 糖心视频 Community College graduates and nearly 70% of graduates from 糖心视频‘s four-year campuses completing their degrees without student loan debt. Eligible community college students may also qualify for the Hawaiʻi Promise Program, which helps cover direct education costs for tuition, fees and books.

“There has never been a better time to invest in yourself,” said Lui Hokoana, interim vice president for the 糖心视频 Community Colleges. “Whether your goal is to earn a degree, gain workforce credentials, transfer to a four-year university or explore a new career, we are ready to help you get started.”

A 糖心视频 education remains one of the best investments students can make in their future. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree, associate degree or career and technical certificate often see the benefits right away, earning higher wages when they enter the workforce while building toward lifetime earnings that can exceed $2 million more than those of someone without a college education. They also enjoy greater career opportunities, stronger job security and increased access to benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans and paid leave.

Personalized support every step of the way

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to maximize course options and allow time to complete financial aid, academic advising, registration and other enrollment steps before classes begin on August 24. Students do not have to navigate the process alone. Enrollment specialists are available to provide personalized assistance with applying, financial aid, advising, registration and preparing for the first day of class.

To apply, explore programs or connect with an enrollment specialist, visit applytouh.org.

This week鈥檚 糖心视频 News Image of the Week is from Kapiʻolani Community College Liberal Arts undergraduate Maliny Soukkhasem.

Soukkhasem shared: “This past Spring on Kapiʻolani Community College campus. I won in the student division for lei contest. This is a photo of my Spanish professor who also won in her faculty division. It was a special moment to share in this winning experience on campus together since class was online.”

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A food innovation project comes full circle in August, when students from Japan鈥檚 Fukuoka Prefecture will travel to Hawaiʻi to reunite with culinary students. The teams will refine recipes for shelf-stable products and gather consumer feedback at the , transforming an international classroom partnership into a real-world experience.

Earlier this summer, Kapiʻolani CC students traveled to Fukuoka to explore the product development process, experimenting with mentsuyu (Japanese noodle soup base), dashi (soup stock), and locally sourced Japanese ingredients.

“Working with students from Fukuoka opened my eyes to the way culture influences our flavor preferences and how that plays such a significant role in selecting your audience when developing a new product,” said Kapiʻolani CC culinary student Rachael Mathers. “The Japanese students leaned more towards traditional flavor profiles while we experimented with flavors that were familiar to us in Hawaiʻi.”

Combining culture, creativity

Students visited dashi maker Kubara Honke Kayanoya, met with Fukuoka prefectural government leaders, and explored regional markets featuring local food products.

“This partnership gives students the opportunity to experience the food innovation process from an international lens,” said Lauren Tamamoto, assistant professor and coordinator of the Takitani Foundation Innovation Center. “They are not just learning about food鈥攖hey are learning how culture and creativity come together to create collaborative products.”

Now in its fourth year, the partnership between Kapiʻolani CC and the Fukuoka Prefecture Government has evolved from culinary competitions into a three-year food-innovation project called One Health.

“Hawaiʻi and Fukuoka share a fundamental understanding that the health of our environment is directly connected to the health of our food and our people,” said Kapiʻolani CC Chancellor Misaki Takabayashi. “This partnership reflects our kuleana (responsibility) to Hawaiʻi, its people and ʻāina (land), while preparing students to become thoughtful innovators who strengthen their communities. We are deeply grateful to the Fukuoka Prefectural Government and our educational partners for their friendship and collaboration over the years, and we look forward to continuing our shared commitment to a healthier, more sustainable future.”

The public is invited to sample the students鈥� creations at the on August 22, 2026, from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

—By Lisa Yamamoto

For two Kapiʻolani Community College students, studying Hawaiʻi鈥檚 k艒lea (Pacific golden plovers) took them from campus to the birds鈥� Arctic breeding grounds in Alaska.

In late June, Kealaokalani Kaaloa and Thor Donola traveled to Nome, Alaska, as Hawaiʻi Audubon Society K艒lea Quest scholarship recipients.

“One thing that was really put into perspective for me is just how little we truly know about bird species,” said Kaaloa, a biology major. “Just the concept of the k艒lea migrating to Alaska was too vast to really grasp how incredible the journey really is, until you put yourself on a plane and actually go to Alaska.”

Over five days, the group observed at least 15 k艒lea, documented 70 Arctic bird species and explored the Bering Strait region. The Kapiʻolani CC students also shared their Hawaiʻi-based research with fellow participants.

Recommended by Kapiʻolani CC professor of biology and ecology Wendy Kuntz, who organized and led the trip, Kaaloa and Donola became the college鈥檚 eighth and ninth participants in the K艒lea Quest program since 2023.

“Observing k艒lea on their summer breeding grounds and experiencing the tundra helps students to connect the questions we explore together at Kapiʻolani CC to the broader story of migration and conservation, and to the biological and cultural ties between Hawaiʻi and Alaska,” Kuntz said.

Sharing culture

At a Katirvik Cultural Center gathering, Kaaloa offered traditional chants, including K奴 Ka ʻ础濒腻, “Transformed Waterworn Stones,” composed by Kapiʻolani CC Vice Chancellor 狈腻飞补ʻ补 Napoleon, to elders of the King Island community.

“Through sharing our culture together, I鈥檝e come to realize that the most important thing one must do to keep their culture and their history alive is to have pride in it,” said Kaaloa. “When songs and art are continued through the youth, the culture will continue to live.”

The students will conduct future k艒lea counts in Hawaiʻi, support community outreach events and visit classrooms to share their experience. Their participation was made possible through Hawaiʻi Audubon Society scholarships, with airfare funded by the Kapiʻolani CC Lunalilo Scholars Program (which offers scholarships, mentoring and a strong support network).

—By Lisa Yamamoto

As the University of Hawaiʻi continues to enhance its digital learning infrastructure, a new tool is rolling out this fall 2026 to support academic integrity and student flexibility. The new tool will allow educators to conduct online proctored exams and quizzes across the 糖心视频 10 campus system.

The new online proctoring tools by Honorlock will be integrated directly into Lamakū, the university’s learning management system. Because it integrates directly into Lamakū, 糖心视频 students do not need to create a separate account, schedule appointments or commute to a physical testing center to take their assessments.

The platform’s 24/7 availability is designed to accommodate the varied lives of modern distance-learning students.

“This provides students in online courses the flexibility to complete their exam when it best fits their schedule, during the exam window established by the course instructor,” said 糖心视频 Chief Academic Technology Innovation Officer Gloria Niles.

Exam proctoring options

Most exams will utilize Honorlock鈥檚 automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven online proctoring tool. In these AI-only sessions, the software records the test-taker’s webcam, microphone and screen without the presence of a real-time human monitor. The AI flags specific behaviors—such as talking, looking away from the screen, accessing search engines, or using unauthorized devices—and compiles a report for the instructor’s review and discretion.

For exams requiring higher security, an “AI + Live Pop-In” version is also available. This upgraded option includes a human proctor who monitors the AI session in real-time and may intervene with the student if a potential violation is detected. Instructors seeking to use the Live Pop-In version must get approval from their 糖心视频 campus leadership due to a per-student charge to the campus, which cannot be passed on to the student. Regardless of the proctoring version used, the instructor retains full authority to make final decisions on any flagged behaviors.

Training and resources

To prepare for this rollout, the developed an Honorlock resource and practice exam, available for self-enrollment in the Lamakū Discover area. This allows both faculty and students to experience the AI-only tool in a low-pressure environment. For ongoing assistance, Honorlock technical support is available to test-takers 24/7/365 via email and live chat.

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates August 2026 faculty and staff anniversaries.

50 years

Doktor, Robert
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Leonhardt, Kenneth W
Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

40 years

Davis IV, Harry B
Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Debrah, Joan M
Instructor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Higa, Ross R
Assistant Professor, Leeward CC

Jensen, Craig M
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

McCraw, David R
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Nakamoto, Michele S Y
Fiscal Specialist, 糖心视频 System

30 years

Black, Rhonda S
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Castellano, Fabiola N
Administrative Assistant, Leeward CC

Daehler, Curtis C
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Iwai, Tomoko
Instructor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Lee, Femar R
Professor, Honolulu CC

Lum, Anne E
Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Malm, Elaina A
Assistant Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Mine, Jodi A K
Vice Chancellor, Hawaiʻi CC

Misawa, Mitsuru
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Napoleon, David N
Vice Chancellor, Kapiʻolani CC

Nylen, Rae H
Instructor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Opulauoho, Leslie L
Assistant Specialist, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Overstreet, Maryann E
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Pourjalali, Hamid
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Shinagawa, Satoru
Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Tonry, John L
Researcher, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

20 years

Adrian, Julie A L
Professor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Agcaoili, Aurelio S
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Babcock, Mary K
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Baker, Charlene K
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Bernstein, Erica G
Instructor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Bertz, Edward O
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Borza, Edmund J
Assistant Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Cai, Weirong
Professor, Leeward CC

Coyamin Jr, R A
General Laborer, Kauaʻi CC

Daniels, Ryan B
Professor, 糖心视频 Maui College

Ferguson, Michael J
Professor, Windward CC

Frueh, Bartley C
Professor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Fujita, James H
Professor, Leeward CC

Glazer, Brian T
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Golub, Alex J
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Guerzhoy, Pavel
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Hamilton Faris, Jaimey E
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Heller, Mary F
Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Higa, Marguerite A
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Ishihara, Christine K M V
Vice Chancellor, 糖心视频 Maui College

Jiang, Hong
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Kalk, Jonathan W
Professor, Kauaʻi CC

Khaleghi, Gholam H
Professor, Leeward CC

Kim, Bryan S
Professor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Kimura, Ehito
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Komatsu, Chris T
IT Specialist, 糖心视频 System

Kukahiko, Eomailani K
Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Lachman, Andrew A
Auxiliary And Facilities Services Manager, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Li, Hongwei
Associate Professor, Windward CC

Lono, Shannon K
Administrative Assistant, Leeward CC

Loong, Chet-Yeng
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Lopes, Natasha M P
Instructor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Lu, Kristina Y
Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Lundblad, Steven P
Professor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Mexia, Jeffrey K
Dean, Kauaʻi CC

Nguyen, Thanh T T
Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Nixon, David C
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Okazaki, Kim Y
Administrative Officer, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Ono, Ira-Vance M
Painter, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Osborne, Thomas A
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Park, Hyoung-June
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Park, Mee-Jeong
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Petersen, Carole
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Powers, Julie E
Professor, 糖心视频 Maui College

Reelitz, Ena T C
Child Care Center Teacher, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Reemelin, Spencer C
Instructor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Reiss, Suzanna J
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Robinson, Scott D
Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Rosenlee, Li-Hsiang L
Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Scheffler, Pamela Y
Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Scully, Michael
Professor, Leeward CC

Sharma, Nandita
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Shek, Dina M
Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Shibuya, Noriko
Janitor, Windward CC

Shumway, Todd R
Junior Specialist, 糖心视频 Hilo

Singh, Navtej
Professor, Windward CC

Szostak, John D
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Tagami, Jeffrey S
Fiscal Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Takamiya, Marianne
Professor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Tarui, Nori
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Teramoto, Jennifer L
Contract and Grants Specialist, 糖心视频 System

Wen, Hsing
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Williams, Philip G
Dean, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Wilson, Stefanie D
Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Yoshida, Joseph D
Assistant Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Yung, Felicia B K F
Financial Aid Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

10 years

Allen, Sarah T
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Atalag, Ozan
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Bisbee, Michelle A
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Bussiere, Simon M
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Chinen-Moore, Joanne S
Instructor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Ching, Kelli W J L
Educational Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Ching, Penny D O S
Student Services Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Custodio, Ricardo C
Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Dagdag, Faustino
Assistant Professor, Leeward CC

De Soto, Kate L E
Associate Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Dill, Susie M D
Assistant Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Dinh, David L
Instructor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Duong, Danny K Y
Janitor, Honolulu CC

Edwards Jr, Donald B
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Ehlers, Sharon M
Assistant Professor, Kauaʻi CC

Erum, Alexis J
Associate Professor, Kauaʻi CC

Fujii, Rayna R H
Associate Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Galicinao, Jeffrey A
Lab Manager, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Gonzales, Coty J
Associate Professor, Honolulu CC

Goodwin, Jeff L
Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Gorbach, Julien S
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Haag, Andre R
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Hensley, Patricia K
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Ho, Jeffrey B
Assistant Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Hopela, Charlene
Distance Education Specialist, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Horovitz, Liana M
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 Maui College

Itoga, Holly T
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

James, Laurie Y
Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Johnson, Irene Y L
Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Jube, Sandro L R
Assistant Professor, Leeward CC

Kaio, Pele H
Assistant Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Kanahele, Tracy N K H
Assistant Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Kao, Pei-Ling
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Knope, Matthew L
Assistant Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Konh, Bardia
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Kotecki, Kristine E
Associate Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Laimana, John K
Assistant Professor, Leeward CC

Liu, Veny
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Mar, Christina J
Assistant Professor, Kauaʻi CC

Martin, Margary
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Masuda, Akihiko
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

McCafferty, Heather R K
Assistant Professor, Leeward CC

McDonnell, Bradley J
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

McGuire, Laura M
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Medeiros, Matthew C I
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Mitchell, Craig D
Instructor, Hawaiʻi CC

Miyahara, Nolan M
Assistant Professor, Leeward CC

Namba, Ruria
Associate Professor, Hawaiʻi CC

Neo, Rachel L
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Nguyen, Nhu H
Researcher, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Ninci, Jennifer M
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Odani, Jenee S
Veterinarian, 糖心视频 System

Ongosia, Elisa T
Residence Life Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Paulo, Julius R S
IT Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Prudencio, Jarred B M
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 Hilo

Puniwai, Noelani P F
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Quintus, Seth
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Rader, John C
Assistant Professor, Kapiʻolani CC

Reyes, Nicole A
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Romero, Yasmine A
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Ross, Megan C
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Sergi, Huijin K
Assistant Professor, Leeward CC

Sharma, Rina
IT Specialist, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Shinagawa, Myles T
Building Maintenance Worker, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Sierralta, Karla I
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Smith, Amanda R
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Stepec, Joseph A
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Teramoto, Teri A K
University Security Officer, Kapiʻolani CC

Thornton, Paul D
Associate Professor, 糖心视频 Maui College

Walguarnery, Justin W
Assistant Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Watkins, Stephen W
Assistant Professor, Kauaʻi CC

White, Sherrie
Lab Manager, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

Yogi, Susan Y
Educational Specialist, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu

Zhang, Guohui
Professor, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补

The (CIP) at Kapiʻolani Community College has opened applications for two advanced culinary courses focused on whole-animal butchery, smoking, curing and sausage making. The first-of-its-kind training is part of a Workforce Development Program partnership with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

Applications are open through August 21. To learn more or apply, visit .

These five-day, hands-on training sessions are offered at CIP, and were developed specifically for Hawaiʻi鈥檚 culinary industry using ingredients and resources available in the state. Full tuition scholarships are available to help upskill Hawaiʻi鈥檚 culinary professionals without leaving the islands.

“Hawaiʻi is home to incredible culinary talent, and our goal is to expand opportunities for chefs to continue learning and growing without leaving the islands,” said Grant Itomitsu, Kapiʻolani CC Culinary Arts Department chair. “By bringing nationally recognized instructors together with our local culinary community, we鈥檙e giving chefs the advanced skills to grow their careers and strengthen their kitchens. This program helps advance more sustainable and ethical practices while shaping the future of regional cuisine.”

Cohort 23: Butchery & Whole Animal Utilization (Part 1)

• September 14–18, 2026: Participants will develop essential knife and fabrication skills while learning primal and sub-primal breakdown, nose-to-tail cooking and methods for improving yield and reducing waste.

Cohort 24: Smoke & Sausage: The Craft and Science of Preserving Meat (Part 2)

• September 21–25, 2026: Participants will explore the techniques behind smoking, curing, dehydration and sausage production by preparing jerky, fresh and cured sausages, and smoked meats.

Both cohorts are led by CIA chef educator George Shannon and nationally recognized butcher Bryan Mayer, a staff member and instructor at Kapiʻolani CC.

Applications are open through August 21. To learn more or apply, visit .

Eligibility and scholarships

Applicants must be 18 or older, a Hawaiʻi resident or active military member stationed in Hawaiʻi, and have at least three years of professional culinary experience. Scholarships, valued at $1,500, are funded by the Hawaiʻi Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) CIP x CIA Workforce Development Scholarship Fund and the State of Hawaiʻi.

To support this initiative through a charitable gift to the scholarship fund, contact HACA Vice President Aya Leslie at aya@hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.

This week鈥檚 糖心视频 News Image of the Week is from 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 undergraduate and Office of Communications student worker Natasha Maafala during a visit to (HIMB) on Moku o Loʻe in 碍腻苍别ʻ辞丑别 Bay.

Maafala and fellow Office of Communications student workers Liliana Okimoto and Emili Phomsouvanh had the opportunity to experience some of HIMB research—including young hammerhead shark—and educational outreach.

From the “living laboratory” of Hawaiʻi, HIMB advances fundamental research and develops new technologies to address the challenges facing Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and the world鈥檚 oceans.

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—Moanikeʻala Nabarro, Office of Communications, Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Mānoa (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)

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Andrew “Keahi” Castro, a Windward Community College student, has created 尝颈办艒苍补苍别, a free online platform dedicated to the Hawaiian strategy game k艒nane, which was traditionally played with black and white stones. Inspired by his desire to reconnect with his heritage, Castro aims to bring the game into the digital age.

“I wanted to make sure a Hawaiian game had just as much intentionality and respect as chess,” Castro said. “I wanted everyone in the world to be able to play it.”

Using his background in mathematics and statistics, Castro spent years building . The platform features live multiplayer games, tournaments, puzzles and an artificial intelligence opponent named Lopako. Unlike many gaming sites, it is completely free and ad-free.

Connecting to culture

Castro developed the platform as a student in Windward CC鈥檚 fully online program in Hawaiian studies called .

His grandparents moved from Oʻahu to California in the 1950s. Raised in California and now living in Washington, Castro found the Hawaiʻiloa program an essential bridge to his roots.
“I鈥檝e always wanted to learn more about Hawaiʻi and my culture,” Castro said. “Hawaiʻiloa seemed like a great opportunity for it.”

Despite the distance, the Hawaiʻiloa program fostered a strong sense of community, and Castro is on track to earn an associate degree in Hawaiian studies in the fall.

“The online classes have been great,” he said. “The classmates I鈥檝e worked with have been great, and I鈥檝e made some great connections. Even being far away, it鈥檚 helped me feel connected.”

For future generations

Castro is integrating ʻ艑lelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) throughout the site, including support for specialized characters in chat and usernames. He hopes to eventually offer an Hawaiian-language version.

Ultimately, he hopes the platform will preserve the game for future generations.

“Everyone was playing it,” Castro said. “It can be played all the time again.”

—By Nakoa Camvel

This week鈥檚 糖心视频 News Image of the Week is from Leeward Community College.

“Leeward Community College staff and students participate in a lei-making workshop organized by the college鈥檚 Office of Workforce Development and led by Honolulu floral and botanical studio Palai Hawaiʻi. The hands-on team-building event encouraged creativity, cultural learning and connections. Photo by Maria Orona.”

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—Paddle (As a canoe).

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“E kaup膿 aku n艒 i ka hoe a k艒聽mai (Put forward the paddle and draw it back).”

—Lanakila Grosse, he haumāna ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language student), Ke Kulanui Kaiāulu o Honolulu (Honolulu Community College)

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The University of Hawaiʻi is inviting nominations and self-nominations for the position of interim chancellor to lead Hawaiʻi Community College during the national search for a permanent chancellor. This follows the retirement of Chancellor Susan Kazama on July 31 after more than 40 years of service to the University of Hawaiʻi.

The decision comes after 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel and Interim Vice President for Community Colleges Lui Hokoana hosted a campus forum on July 9 to discuss the college’s leadership transition, where approximately 80 attendees participated in person, and another 100 joined via Zoom. Faculty, staff, students, administrators, and community members provided additional feedback through an online form, resulting in more than 40 written responses.

“As promised, we carefully considered the feedback regarding the three leadership options presented during the forum,” said Hensel and Hokoana in a July 21 email to the campus. “Based on the strong support expressed during the forum and through written comments, we will appoint a dedicated interim chancellor focused exclusively on Hawaiʻi Community College while the search for a permanent chancellor begins.”

Until the interim chancellor is appointed, Hokoana will provide leadership for the campus.

Ideal candidates

The university seeks candidates with a 糖心视频 affiliation and significant leadership or administrative experience. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting Hawaiʻi CC‘s students, faculty, and staff while understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges facing the college and Hawaiʻi Island.

The selected interim chancellor will be eligible to apply for the permanent position once the national search commences in the upcoming academic year. Self-nominations must include a brief statement of interest (one page or less) and a current curriculum vitae. Qualified nominees will be contacted to confirm their interest.

Nominations and self-nominations should be submitted by July 31 to ur@hawaii.edu.

University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel provided an update to the 糖心视频 Board of Regents (BOR) on recent leadership transitions in her report at the July 16 monthly meeting.

The updates included changes at Hawaiʻi Community College, 糖心视频 Mānoa and the VP of Academic Strategy. Hensel discussed next steps for the University Laboratory School partnership, the interim adoption of the Time, Place and Manner policy, and the modernization of student housing, and highlighted several bright spots across the 糖心视频 campuses, including the demolition of Hale Noelani to make way for modern student housing, massive research milestones at the 糖心视频 Cancer Center, and a $5-million investment in 糖心视频 Athletics.

She also recognized 糖心视频 recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Distinguished State Service, including the Employee of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Team of the Year.

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• Governor’s Awards ()

This week鈥檚 糖心视频 News Image of the Week is from 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补’s Shea McNulty, an undergraduate studying psychology and art.

McNulty shared, “This is a film picture (35mm) taken during a photoshoot for a local small business. I study film photography at 糖心视频, and had an amazing opportunity to showcase my skills in a beautiful place.”

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—Wild ginger.

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“Nui n膩 ʻawapuhi i koʻu m膩la (There is plenty of ginger in my garden).”

—Haʻaheo, he haumāna ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language student), Ke Kulanui Kaiāulu o Honolulu (Honolulu Community College)

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