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Windward Community College, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i - Inspiring students to excellence! Ka Mālamalama o ke Ko‘olau - “Enlightening Ko‘olau”

03/29/2025

TRiO SSS VIP Registration, March 29 – April 6

Get ahead by snagging your favorite professors and preferred classes before they fill up!

03/29/2025

Didn’t do your taxes yet? We can help you file your taxes FREE of charge, if you or your household earned $64,000 or less in 2024 and do not own a home or business, you may qualify for Goodwill’s free tax filing service.

To book an appointment, call us @ (808) 235-7487!

03/26/2025

Today, as we honor Prince Kūhiō, let’s take a moment to appreciate his contributions to Hawai‘i and our community. On this day off from school, take this opportunity to learn about his life, his work, and the incredible impact he made.

03/21/2025

Spring Break is almost over! Make sure you’re ready for classes on Monday! We can’t wait to see you all again soon!

03/20/2025

Voice your ideas and get involved with the President of the UH System coming to WCC. Let’s make our campus the best it can be! 📢🙌🏽

March 24th at 1pm
Hale ʻĀkoakoa Room 103

03/19/2025

It’s Spring Break! Midterms are done and it’s time to relax! Make sure to rest up before classes resume next week! We’ll see you again soon!

02/26/2025

🏳️‍🌈WCC PAQ CLUB🏳️‍⚧️ 11AM–1PM
If your on campus today, come and visit Makana & Mykie and learn about WCC’s PAQ Club! Write a message, leave a message! Learn about our LGBTQ+ events, get resources and sign up for PAQ Club today!

Windward has always been and will continue to be a place where everyone is respected and all people are treated like people.

02/24/2025

WCC Library Learning Commons “Dare to Dream” Showcase
Various resources about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement

Honolulu African American Film Festival 2025 at Honolulu Museum of Art
Now–March 2, 2025
Discounted prices with Student ID

Black Student Association at UH Manoa
Feb. 25: Black History Month Dinner, $17 AYCE at Hale Aloha Cafe

Feb. 26: Black History & Hawaiian Language Month Game Night, 6pm at Queen Liliʻuokalani Center 113

Feb. 28: Alice A. Ball Remembrance Walk & The Ball Method screening, 9:30 am at Queen Liliʻuokalani Center 113

Feb. 28: Alice A. Ball Day Celebration, 10am at Bachman Hall Chaulmoogra tree

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02/21/2025

Let's take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work being done by all our instructors, coordinators, and Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg. Such amazing work being done. Thanks to them, men incarcerated in Saguaro prison in Eloy, Arizona now have the opportunity to complete our associate's degree in Hawaiian Studies. Such amazing work.

Saguaro Correctional Center inmates from Hawaiʻi are taking classes from Windward CC.

02/13/2025

National award for Windward CC recognizes institutional transformation

Windward Community College was honored for its innovative efforts in higher education, earning the 2025 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. Presented by the American Council on Education (ACE), this award honors institutions that have successfully implemented transformative changes to meet the evolving needs of students and their communities.

Read the full story...
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2025/02/13/national-award-for-windward-cc/

02/13/2025

Practice your 'olelo skills for Mahina 'Olelo Hawaii all month in the library.

02/10/2025

Hawaiian Telcom and Windward Community College's Hawaiʻiloa program partner to offer employees an AA degree in Hawaiian studies, promoting lifelong learning and Hawaiian culture.

Read the full story...
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2025/02/04/windward-cc-hawaiiloa/

02/04/2025

Windward CC kicked off Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i by hosting its 2nd annual Nā Leo Hiehie o ke Ko‘olau, a ho‘opa‘ana‘au (memorization) competition celebrating ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i! 🗣✨ On January 31, 2025, the voices of over 60 haumāna from the Ko‘olau region filled Hale ‘Ākoakoa at Windward CC, showcasing their commitment to ʻōlelo Hawai‘i.

Mahalo to all the schools that participated:
🏫 Ke Kula Kaiapuni Hawai‘i ‘o Kahuku Academy
🏫 Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Hau‘ula
🏫 Ke Kula ‘o Samuel M. Kamakau
🏫 Kūlaniākea
🏫 Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Pū‘ōhala

📍 Congratulations to our winners!

🏅 Mahele I (K – 2nd Grade)
🥇 Wahinenohomauna ‘Ōpiopio (Kūlaniākea)
🥈 Miya Martinson (Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Pū‘ōhala)
🥉 Kāulaikalaʻakea Robins (Kūlaniākea)

🏅 Mahele II (3rd – 5th Grade)
🥇 Stetson Kekahuapa‘a Nakasone (Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Hau‘ula)
🥈 Makamae Walker (Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Hau‘ula)
🥉 Tumaupealealofa Lokeni (Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Pū‘ōhala)

🏅 Mahele III (6th – 8th Grade)
🥇 Kala‘iakawainui Waho (Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Pū‘ōhala)
🥈 Liuafi Lokeni (Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Pū‘ōhala)
🥉 Laua‘e Moseley (Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Pū‘ōhala)

🏅 Mahele IV (9th – 12th Grade)
🥇 Kala‘ikūāiwa Walk (Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Pū‘ōhala)
🥈 Paiton-Rea Pakalana Kaniho (Ke Kula Kaiapuni Hawai‘i ‘o Kahuku Academy)
🥉 Melena‘a Malohi (Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Pū‘ōhala)

These talented haumāna were recognized the next day at Ola Ka ‘Ī Hawaiian Language Celebration at Windward Mall, continuing the momentum of Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i!

✨ Mahalo to all our competitors, kumu, and ‘ohana for your dedication to ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i!

📸 Swipe to see moments from this incredible night!

‘olau ‘olaupoko ‘olauloa

01/29/2025

You won’t want miss this show.

You won't want to miss this brand new production written by Windward Community College Alum Noalani Helelā, playing at Palikū Theatre February 21 to March 2. Tickets available at palikutheatre.com

12/11/2024

We are set for Raiatea tomorrow night! Got your tickets?
wccmusic2024.eventbrite.com

12/08/2024

The hybrid veterinary technology program is ideal for students on Oahu, or the Neighbor Islands, who wish to complete their veterinary technology training while they continue working in a veterinary facility. Join the December 13 information session to learn about part-time, online and in-person learning, with information about courses, internships, tuition and program costs.
Register for DEC. 13 information session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT82oFEnXK2tAz2CX8Rki_ZWsuL7n5q8J685jqBEaK6UwHxA/viewform

Hereʻs a quick tour of the amazing WCC Vet Tech Program learning facility at WCC.

12/07/2024

Chancellor Ardis in her 2023 Corvette Z06. Cheehoo!!!

12/02/2024

Get Ready, Get Set, Go Giving Tuesday!
✨ Windward CC, let’s come together this Giving Tuesday! Your donation to the UH Student Aid Fund supports students facing tough times and keeps their dreams alive. 🌴 Here is a link to give and we thank you so very much!
https://hui.uhfoundation.org/project/42973

Address

45-720 Keaahala Road
Kaneohe, HI
96744

Telephone

+18082357400

Website

http://windward.hawaii.edu/

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Voice your ideas and get involved with the President of the UH System coming to WCC. Let’s make our campus the best it can be! 📢🙌🏽 March 24th at 1pm Hale ʻĀkoakoa Room 103 #YourVoiceMatters #GetInvolved #CampusLife #WindwardCC #UHCC #WCC #Windwardcommunitycollege #StudentLife

Show us your ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi skills

Practice your 'olelo skills for Mahina 'Olelo Hawaii all month in the library. #mahinaolelohawaii #olelohawaii #windwardcc #wcclibrary #olelohawaiimonth

We are set for Raiatea tomorrow night! Got your tickets? wccmusic2024.eventbrite.com

The hybrid veterinary technology program is ideal for students on Oahu, or the Neighbor Islands, who wish to complete their veterinary technology training while they continue working in a veterinary facility. Join the December 13 information session to learn about part-time, online and in-person learning, with information about courses, internships, tuition and program costs. Register for DEC. 13 information session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT82oFEnXK2tAz2CX8Rki_ZWsuL7n5q8J685jqBEaK6UwHxA/viewform Hereʻs a quick tour of the amazing WCC Vet Tech Program learning facility at WCC.

Big mahalos to LinaGirl Langi and Davey D Hawaii for this informative and FUN interview on KITVʻs Island Life HI. Itʻs always fun to be with our alum! If youʻre a teacher interested in learning how to play and teach Hawaiian music in your academic setting, this one year certificate is for YOU! Scholarships are available! Visit our website at: go.hawaii.edu/FLp Instructors: Kamuela Music, Jeff Peterson, Kapena DeLima, Raiatea Helm, and Lehua Kawaikapuokalani #IslandNews #Kaohekani #wccmusic #windwardcc #slackkey #guitar #teachers #inpeacehawaii #DaveyDHawaii #LinaGirl #IslandLifeLive #jeffpetersonguitar #kamuela_music #jeffpetersonguitar #penu_bu #raiateamusic #KawaikapuokalaniHewett

Did you know Windward has a new Limu Culture certificate with classes starting in the fall? Listen in as KHON2ʻs Kamaka Pili talks with Professor Dave Krupp and WCC alum Jayten Galario. Mahalo to Kamaka Pili and crew for coming to the Waikalua Loko I‘a to talk about the new limu certificate!!!! You can learn more about it here...https://windward.hawaii.edu/programs-of-study/agripharmatech/

Ever thought about a career in algae cultivation? Lina Girl, WCC alum and host from @KITV4IslandLifeLiveHI show talks to Professor Dave Krupp and Herb Lee from @Pacific American Foundation about Windward CC's specialized classes to learn about the science and traditional uses of limu. Check it out! [turn on sound]

Excited to see Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg talk story about Vet Tech and Windward's Conservatory of Performing Arts with Nikki Holbrook on KITV's recent Island Life segment. Go Ardis!

YES! You can get an education in cybersecurity tuition-free at Windward Community College through ‘Ao Kahi! ‘Ao Kahi is a Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education project sponsored by ALU LIKE, Inc. and funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Visit us at https://windward.hawaii.edu/programs-of-study/information-security/ Email us at [email protected] to learn how to get started in a career in information security!