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kumu Professor J. Kimo Keaulana gives back to the place where it all started
Jerald Kimo Keaulana has a passion for hula, music, history and teaching. By Allison Sharp
Through teaching, community involvement and performing, Jerald Kimo Keaulana has shared his knowledge and many gifts throughout the islands with thousands of people. One of the last people trained in the sacred hula known as hula kuahu, Keaulana now shares his knowledge of mele and hula with students at Honolulu Community College, where he is an assistant professor of Hawaiian programs, and throughout the Hawaiian
community. He has been teaching hula and singing professionally for over 45 years. Now, as he considers a step back from the music, he still indulges in his passion of translation work, translating and explaining meles, chants, and other older texts, a large compilation of which can be found at the Bishop Museum. Keaulana, 63, is originally from Manoa Valley and now lives in the Nanakuli Hawaiian Homestead. The fourth of six children growing up, he is the only one to have graduated from college. And that
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journey began at the Honolulu Community College campus. He first attended Honolulu Community College for two years directly out of high school in 1973, studying liberal arts, but decided he wasn’t ready for college life just yet, so he joined the work force in the visitor and entertainment industries. Keaulana returned to HonCC around 1982, ready to dedicatehimself to his studies. He got involved in the campus community and was the president of the Hawaiian Club, Hui 'Oiwi, and vice president of the Polynesian
Dance Club. He graduated in 1984 with an AA in Liberal Arts and a Certificate of Achievement in Anthropology. He continued his studies at UH-Manoa, where he majored in history with a concentration in Hawaiian history, and secondary education earning his bachelor’s in 1986, followed by master’s in education in 1992. Keaulana says being exposed to many ideas, information, people and experiences as a HonCC student helped prepare and shape him for his professional and personal journey.
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Volleyball Team Silver takes intramural gold by Janica Marie Pascua
HonCC Sports, a branch of the Student Activities Board, has given HonCC students the opportunity to play intramural sports with their peers year after year. This fall, HonCC Team Silver brought home the volleyball championship. The team won two out of the three sets against UH-West O'ahu to claim the title.
“The returning champs had really high standards for themselves to win another championship,” said Bryce Aleviado, one of the advisers to the program. “Even the new players on their team had high standards because they didn't want to let the team down. The intramural program, originally created by IMLee
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HonCC Team Silver poses for a group picture.
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A student meets with veterans counselor Ralph Gallogly regarding class registration.
Counselors guide vets' pathways
Angelina Peralta
By Christopher Garcia
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Military veterans and family members can seek educational services and benefits information from the veterans affairs counselors on campus. The school counselors specialize in an understanding of the Vetarans Administration and provide a helping hand to understand various VA programs. This can vary from explaining financial assistance benefits to mental health referrals. They are a resource accessible on campus. “When we went through fall registration, I ended up almost seeing 150 veterans...from April to August,” says Ralph Gallogly, a HonCC counselor for veterans. " A veteran is anyone who served in the military [or] Coast Guard.” Many of these students have general questions about financial assistance, course registration, and other issues. Gallogly seeks to be a “bridge” for them, to help them to where they aspire to go. Gallogly retired from the U.S. Air Force in
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Clarification
Partial proceeds from the
Miss Hawai'i Plus Pageant from online voting will
go to the Oahu SPCA and Feeding Hawai'i's Home-
less for the upcoming 2018 fiscal year. A story in the
November issue contained incomplete information about the donations.
'If they are a veteran, we can talk.' -- Ralph Gallogly veterans counselor
1993. He explains that his military experience can translate to counseling. “Part of the military thing is you’re always training, or being trained, or training someone, so part of that falls what you do in education.” The primary focus of these counselors, Gallogly says, are the military students, military family members, and veterans with obtaining education benefits, VA and college programs. The VA pays education costs for qualifying veterans, under bills including the Post-9/11 GI and Montgomery GI bills. These services assist with tuition payments, taking some pressure off for them to focus more on studies. More recently, the VA also added the Forever GI Bill; unlike the Post-
9/11 or Montgomery GI bills, this does not have a time limit on when one can use it. The VA also offers the Vocational Rehabilitation program. Whereas the previously mentioned bills are geared towards getting a degree, Voc. Rehab. focuses on gaining skills and certification. The end-goal is to “...help somebody go into some kind of transition training program to help them get a job,” Gallogly said. VA services also extends its aid to spouses and family members of veterans, as well. The Post-9/11 bill, for example, can be used by a spouse or dependent. The Fry Scholarship is available to surviving spouses or family members of soldiers who died while on Active Duty. Eligible military spouses can receive up to $4,000 of tuition assistance with the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Scholarship. The counselors also assist and provide referrals to veterans with mental and physical disabili-
ties. They work with the HonCC Wellness Center, CARE and ACCESS programs. “We do work together...they’re very open to talking with us.” The counselors also seek to “increase the availability of veterans services to the veterans that are aboard the campus.” A “Mobile Veterans Center” (MVC) in the form of a mobile truck is on campus every third Wednesday of each month to provide information and help to veterans, including answering questions about their health and wellness, and referrals for hospitalization if needed. “[The] key thing is about [veterans], if they don’t come in,[there’s] not much we can do for them. That’s critical-- there’s got to be that ‘reach back.’ Hopefully we’ll be able to build up enough trust so they’ll trust us to come back,” said Gallogly. “If they’re a veteran, we can talk.”
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Poet gives voice to places, people
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By Larry L. Medina
Dr. Eric Paul Shaffer is an English associate professor at HonCC. He is an accomplished author of over a dozen books, many in the genre of poetry, including "Portable Planet," "Living at the Monastery, Working in the Kitchen," and "Lāhaina Noon: Nā Mele o Maui." Dr. Shaffer is the winner of the 2002 Elliot Cades award, the premier literary award for writers in Hawai'i. So you actually got money out of this? Got actual money - cash money. In a check form! (laughs). I think this is one of the reasons why it's such an honor to get this because when people pay you something like this, they're really serious that they think whatever you've one is worth giving money to. You had been writing for several years previous before you got the award Several? Thousands of years! (laughs). Every since I gazed upon the dinosaurs out my window, I've been writing poems. I got the phone call [of winning the award] when I was up in Kula, Maui. My wife just happened to be right there, and she was jumping up and down, and then we both jumped up and down and ran all around the house and danced. After working for so long at writing, getting some recognition like that? You suddenly feel validated; feel encouraged to do more; you feel like all the hard work you have put into it really meant something. When you get an award for that, well, thatʻs gravy, right? I went to work after that with a renewed confidence and drive to get more things done. I just signed my contract for my 7th book, which is going to be called "Even Further West," based on a comment I overheard in Lahaina. Somebody walked past me and said "the islands are even
American style-? American journals tend to focus on what’s flashy and what’s new and they’re not as aware of the traditions of poetry worldwide and in various nations, and so they tend to overlook quality writing that’s allusive. They want short stuff that’s flashy, generally, most of these places, because it’s easier to pick. What are you thoughts on modern slam poetry? I think that they’re a different Ka LĀ photo by Larry L. Medina kind of poem that I’m trying to "Where you are needs a voice. Every place needs somebody to speak for that do. They are more biographyplace" - Dr. Eric Paul Shaffer based and self-reflective. They’re almost self-obsessed. They’re further west than I thought." that many Cades award winners extremely emotional, because a here. number of times I’ve watched How is the Cades Award imslam poets get up there and weep portant to Hawai'i? How do you proceed on a new or laugh hysterically. It’s very One thing it does is that is ascollection, a new publication of over-emotive, which is not parsures that there is a continuing collected works? ticularly attractive to me to me as literary recognition for people I have a pact with myself to person. They’re very repetitive. who are actually writing. One write at least 25 publishable They’re extremely rhetorical. All thing that I love when I'm looking poems a year. Now I’ve failed at those things are not things that at the list of awards winners, there that a number of times. Usually I I tend not do in my poems. But are poets; there are non-fiction come out at 19-22. One year I did I can see that there’s a real wonwriters; there are playwrights; 46! (laughs). I want to send my der in getting people involved there are children's books writers. poems to magazines, journals, in poetry by using slam poetry, Everybody's on it - men, women, reviews, get them published by and I encourage that completely. every single ethnicity and backeditors who have reviewed them And some of the best slam poets ground are represented on that and decided they’re really wordon’t do any of the stuff I just list. I am very pleased and very thy of publication. And then once mentioned, and that’s why they’re proud to be on that list with Chris those have been accepted and Mckinney and Brenda Kwon [both published, then I collect published good. are Cades Award recepients and poems into a volume. And why is important to write English instructors at HonCC]. about Hawai'i? Where has your work been The place where you are makes published? What's your take on the fact you who you are - the people, About a third of my publicathat HonCC has three Cades the landforms, the opportunities, tions come from international award recipients on campus? magazines. Canada, New Zealand, all of that stuff. Where you are It's revealing what kind of a Australia - even Nicaragua has ac- needs a voice. Every place needs quality English faculty we have. cepted one of my poems. England, somebody to speak for that place. Clearly everybody that's working Ever since I've been here I've been Wales, Scotland, all of those. I here to teach English know what send them to those places because trying to learn more about the they're talking about, and they I have a good amount of luck with culture, about the language, about really are dedicated to teaching. the places, so that when I speak of international places. I think it’s So being here on this faculty with Hawaii it will actually be accurate partly because my education and people who have won this award and clear and relevant to my felwriting style are more like that doesn’t surprise me because they low humans on these islands. kind of writing style than typical are all good people, so it makes sense to me that there would be American style.
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HonCC Team Silver took home the title in this intramural championship match last semester.
Intramurals offer friendly competition Contined from Page 1 Sports, features two to three sports every semester that students can sign up for as long as they have a GPA above 2.0 and are a valid student for that semester. “IMLee Sports started this sports league for students to have an extracurricular activity outside of the classroom environment,” Aleviado says. “We want them to have friendly competition with students from different campuses.” Aleviado and fellow advisor Gerimi Tangonan see a wide array of students every semester,
and welcome new and returning players. “I play volleyball for HonCC, and I'm on Team Silver,” said Perry Togafau. “I've been playing for the past two years with HonCC. It's fun and really competitive, and I see the team as a second family. We're passionate about playing, and it shines through when we're on the court together.” Another player, Hazel Artates, says, “I've made a lot of friends through HonCC Sports. It's nice finding out that we have things in common, and that we have an off-campus activity to do.” Aleviado and Tangonan be-
came HonCC sports advisers a year ago and make sure HonCC can have a team in each sport. They are at every game checking on the team and supporting them through each season. “We give the players words of encouragement, and remind them of why they joined -- to have fun,” Tangonan says. “It’s a way to bring students together as a school, a team, as friends, or even a second family.” “As advisers, we have to be fair in everything we do, so it’s challenging to not to be biased towards our home team,” Aleviado says. “We see the team grow together as the season goes
on, and it’s nice to see them walk away with new friendships.” In the fall 2017 semester, Flag football and volleyball were offered. In the volleyball season, there were enough sign ups to create two teams--Team Teal and Team Silver. Aleviado and Tangonan hope that the number of HonCC Sports players will continue to grow. In Spring 2018, softball, basketball, and soccer will be offered. If you are interested in playing a sport and representing Honolulu Community College, go to the Student Life and Development Office in Building 2, Room 113, and ask to speak with Bryce or Gerimi.
Kumu's academic journey comes full circle Continued from Page 1
“I have fond memories of the people I met,” he says. “We got involved in student activities and studying but we still found time for work and social activities as well. I enjoyed being a student who contributed to student activities and taking advantage of what HCC had to offer for students.” Since getting his start as a Department of Education teacher he has experienced many campuses. He completed his student teaching at King David Kalakaua Intermediate School and went on to teach at Moanalua High School,
ʻI want to be the teacher that I wish I hadʻ
-- Professor J. Kimo Keaulana
Moloka’i High and Intermediate School, George Washington Intermediate School, and Kalani High School. While still at Kalani, he taught the inaugural hula ‘olapa courses at Kapi’olani Community College which led him back to his roots at HonCC, returning as a Hawaiian
Language lecturer in 1995 at the request of Edith McKinzie. When she retired in 1997, he was hired to teach full time. Proud to call HonCC his alma mater, Keaulana takes an active part in shaping the campus as a vibrant and bustling school for the community.
“Our students come to us from different socio-economic backgrounds and educational experiences,” he said. “They know that by getting an education, their lives will be better. Many find it very challenging for a number of reasons. My job is not to make their lives busier or senseless but to enrich their lives in the best way that I know how. I want to be the teacher that I wish I had.” Allison Sharp wrote this story while a student at Honolulu CC’s Journalism 205, News Writing, class.
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HANGOUTS
HonCC students like to have places to unwind around campus after a mind-boggling lecture or a stressful test. Look around a bit and you will find that special spot that suits you best. It could be a quiet spot in the library, the cafeteria or an empty classroom. Or it could be an action-packed place like the student lounge. Here are some of our favorite campus hangouts: Starting from the top and moving clockwise, they are Hale 'Aina (cafeteria), Building 7’s Recharge Station, Building 2's student Lounge, Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center, Student Lounge, The Corner, and the cosmetology classroom. Ka LĀ Photos By CHRISTOPHER Garcia, Noah Lee & Larry L. Medina.
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It takes a lot of practice to be SMART By Janica MARIE Pascua
The word “student” is no
longer just a noun -- it’s now a
verb, too. As in “I can’t student today" or “I don’t know how to student.” Assistant professor Conred “Red” Maddox, along with the Language Arts department has created a strategy for students to student. “Be SMART,” Maddox said. The acronym: Strategy, Mindful, Adaptive, Reflective, Timely and Trust, is a creative way for students to remember to be a better student. The strategy was developed over the years by the experiences and ideas of the Language Arts department faculty and instructors. The department determined that many students didn’t always need to learn to write -- they needed to learn student skills. Maddox said that when he taught at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, students in English 100 courses were prepared with foundation of student skills. At the community college level, Maddox knew that his teaching style had to change and cater towards building student skills and confidence. “I don’t give homework anymore,” Maddox said. “I give practice. Most times, students will go in without a strat-
GREAT ALOHA RUN REMINDERS:
Five steps to being a better student S - Strategy. Have a plan -- know where you want to be and what steps you will take to get there. M - Mindful. Be aware; be in the moment of what you are doing. Minimizing distractions like a phone or radio can easily cut down your 3-hour homework session to a 45-minute one. A - Adaptive. If you have to adjust, adjust. It’s not the end of the world. Little changes, like taking better notes, or not just highlighting the text, can make a huge difference in the way you student. R - Reflective. Look at what you’re doing and see what works and doesn’t work. See where you can improve, because every opportunity is an opportunity for you to be better. T - Timely and Trust. Do things in a timely manner--do it now! Trust the process--trust that the steps you are taking will lead you to where you want to be.
egy or method, and say things like, ‘I studied for two hours, and I only understand one thing,' rather than looking back and seeing what worked and what didn’t, and asking themselves, ‘If this isn’t effective, what do I need to change?’ ” Instructor Jenny Lundahl
said that the collaborative effort within the English Department polished many thoughts and ideas presented by the faculty. “I feel that my classroom activities have evolved because of the collaboration, and now students have a strategy to de-
velop from,” Lundahl said. The students are given tools to practice their skills, like the 8-Sentence Summary Structure to summarize an article, writing prompts, andonline vocabulary drills. “You can’t be a mechanic without learning how to use a wrench first,” Maddox said. “Same goes for being a student. You can’t be a student without learning how to use tools that will help you be successful later on.” Maddox has seen these tools and skills help students in classes outside of English, and even outside of the college campus. Aaron Yamamoto, a returning student after a 10-year hiatus, said that Maddox’ way of teaching English with the SMART strategy is easy and simple. “Since learning it from Red, I have been able to actually apply it to my other classes and help other students understand the structure (of English),” Yamamoto said. Maddox, like many other faculty members, wants to teach students how to student. “If I teach them to be students, then they can be successful in any class. I want them to learn that this approach transitions across any class, field, or program.”
SAVE A LIFE
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CAMPUS RESOURCES Off-campus job opportunity Gourmet Events Hawai'i staffing
On-campus job Student Assistant III - Graphic Design University of Hawai'i Federal Work Study Programs Must have 3 years Macinstosh experience, be expert in Mac hardware and OS X troubleshooting, have very good knowledge of current Adobe CS and other graphics software, and be able to help manage a graphic design computer lab. Job Number 31717-A3
We are a busy hospitality staffing and event production company that is seeking to hire plenty of additional servers, bartenders, and assistants to chefs, conferences, and warehouses for frequent on-call events.This job is ideal for students, people who are seeking a parttime job, or work in addition to their present job. We notify our staff of ALL work opportunities through an online scheduler, so you can pick and choose your work schedule. Most positions start pay at $15 an hour.
On-campus job
Upcoming events
Notetaker/Reader/Scribe
FAFSA Workshop
University of Hawai'i Federal Work Study Programs Strong listening, comprehension, and organizational skills. Strong English language skills; may also be required to read/ write technical vocabulary and concepts for specific courses. Able to write legibly and record information accurately; may be asked to type notes into Microsoft Word. Able to read fluently and speak clearly.
Jan. 9, Noon to 1 p.m. Building 2, Room 401 The Financial Aid Office will be hosting a series of FAFSA and Scholarship Workshops for students during the school year. For more information regarding workshops, please contact our office. All students are welcome to attend. Please bring your 2016 tax information. More information: 845-9116 honccfao@hawaii.edu,
Job Number 71952-A2
On-campus job America Reads Elementary Tutor
On-campus job Help Desk Support Technician
Federal Work Study Program
University of Hawai'i Program
Willingness to help a child through reading; has a positive attitude and enjoys working with children from all different backgrounds; be committed, confidential, and caring; works and communicates well with others. Tutor to a minimum of one or more students in reading; do daily record keeping and planning sessions; attend free training and in-service training sessions.
Able to work with minimal supervision when responding to ticket requests. Communication skills, positive attitude, willingness to adapt and learn varied technical issues. Comfortable assisting campus events that require audio visual technical support. Well versed in varied operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.Basic understanding of Office Suites, browsers and miscellaneous office software. Familiar with hardware installation and troubleshooting.
Job Number 12029-A3
Job Number 110383-A3
How to apply Visit Hawaii.edu/SECE for information about these and other job opportunities, or stop by by Career Services offices, Building 7, Room 320 to learn more.
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Where to eat Tea Time Taiwan
1210 Dillingham Blvd.
Mexico Restaurant 1247 N. School St.
Tea Time Taiwan serves cold and hot drinks, from ice teas and calicos to milk and oolong teas. Toast is served as well. Order to-go or relax in their comfy, sit-in atmosphere. Limited seating. In colder weather, try warming up with their Caramel milk tea with Chocolate thick toast.
Dine on authentic Mexican cuisine at Mexico Restaurant. Items include burritos, carne asada, menudo and chile rellenos. Enjoy a margarita or beer either at a table or at the bar. The plates can be large, so bring an appetite. Keiki menus are available.
Sunday to Thursday (10:30AM to 9:30PM) Friday to Saturday (10:30AM to 10:30PM).
Sunday to Thursday (10:00AM to 9:00PM) Friday and Saturday (10:00AM to 10:00PM).
Prices: $$
Prices: $$-$$$
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