Long Overdue

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 09:52

Writer: Keokolo Akina

When is UH West O‘ahu really going to open?
That question has been asked constantly with the anticipation of a brand new University of Hawai‘i campus opening up on the Leeward side of O‘ahu.
And the long awaited answer is: three more months.

2012 Commencement

Submitted by stanleyl on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 20:21

Photos from Leeward Community College's 2012 commencement ceremony on Friday. Taken by Chelsey Dale and Ka Mana'o staff.

 

Mural comes to fruition

Submitted by stanleyl on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 21:24

Writer: Keo Akina

Bewilderment and awe hit Leeward Community College on the morning of April 23 as students and faculty were drawn, captivated, and couldn’t help but gaze upon a 64-foot wide and 8-foot tall mural.
“Every step is the destination” stretched across the center of the canvas, while drawings of Pablo Picasso and C.S. Lewis flanked the inspiring quote.  

“The inspiration of this quote came from our art professor, Alan Leitner,” said Joel Gaspar, student and lead designer for the mural. “Failure shouldn’t be seen as a negative or dead end. Failures are just steps in the progression that you want to go. Keep striving, keep pushing forward, that’s what the quote means. It’s all apart of the journey man, it’s all apart of the journey.”
Leitner, an abstract artist who has taught at Leeward for over a quarter of a century, was instrumental in the organization of the project.

New AAT building on horizon

Submitted by stanleyl on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 12:25

Writer: Suzette Farnum
Photographer: Azure Ng

The first new building to be added to the Leeward Community College campus since 1977 had its groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday.

 

Earth2Fashion showcase

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 13:31

New Way to Communicate

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 11:25

Writer: Suzette Farnum

The iPad is not just for convenience or fun. It’s more than checking Facebook accounts, accessing the Internet, and playing games.
For some, the iPad is crucial to their everyday functioning. Parents and schools have found iPad apps that help special needs individuals to communicate and learn. One such child is Cole in Pearl City. Cole, who is 5 years old, is diagnosed with autism and is essentially nonverbal.

Observatory Event Planned for Venus

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 11:21

The planet Venus, the fiery goddess planet that shines brightly every night against the darken veil of the night sky will perform something magnificent on June 5.

E-textbooks provide another option

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 10:58

Writer: Leimaile Guerrero  
Photographer: Joel Gaspar

The modern classroom is filled with technologies to help students learn in more innovative ways. For students, the most practical of these may be the expanding collection of e-textbooks. More cost effective, portable and compact, students are now able to access electronic versions of textbooks from anywhere with a mobile device, laptop, tablet, or computer.

Accreditation Visit Set for Fall 2012

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 10:25

 

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges will visit Leeward Community College from Oct. 15 to 18.
The accreditation team examines every aspect of the college and its programs. Receiving accreditation means the college is meeting its mission in serving its students. It also means students at the college are eligible for federal financial aid, and their credits and degrees are valid.

Recognition for Students

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 10:19

Keokolo Akina was recently named the college’s Student Employee of the Year. Akina helped launch the intramural sports program last fall semester and has run the program since. Intramural sports has allowed students to compete against other Leeward Community College and University of Hawaii system students in sports such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, and flag football.  

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