TRiO SSS Scoop

2011-12-06T21:07:00.001-10:00

TRiO SSS Graduation and Retention Data Highlights
Fall2005 – Spring 2009 (as of 08/12/2011)
•             55.17%or 272 participants are Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
•             244participants (49.49%) have received an A.A. and/or transferred to a 4-yearcollege/university. 124 (45.59%) of the Hawaiian/Pacific Islander participantshave received an A.A. and/or transferred to a 4-year college/university.(Project objective is 25%.)
•             142participants (28.80%) have received an A.A. and 69 (25.37%) of theHawaiian/Pacific Islander participants have received an A.A. (WCC’s graduationrate is 9% -11%.)
•             Currentlytwo participants have earned a Master’s in Social Work and 7.3% or 36participants have received their bachelor’s degree and 17 (6.25%)Hawaiian/Pacific Islander participants received their bachelor’s degree.
•             148(30.02%) are enrolled in a 4-year college/university with 75 (27.57%) of theHawaiian/Pacific Islander participants currently enrolled in a 4-yearcollege/university.
30.51%or 83 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander participants are currently enrolled in a 2-yearcollege and 26.98% or 133 of the participants are enrolled in a 2-year college.

Tables

2011-11-18T23:36:00.001-10:00

Ka Piko Writing Center

Need to get started on your papers?
Need feedback on your papers?
Need a place to study?Need to use computers or print papers?

Come to Ka Piko Writing Center.
The Writing Center is located in Akoakoa 132 and available on:

Mondays: 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: 9:00-10:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesdays: 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Thursdays: 9:00-10:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Fridays: 12:00 - 3:00p.m.

2011-11-18T23:32:00.001-10:00

Aloha TRiO SSS,

Beginning this weekend, TRiO SSS lab will be open on Saturday from 9am - 4pm and Sunday from 8am - 4pm.On Saturdays, there will be tutoring for Hawaiian language and math (below 100).On Sunday, there will be tutoring for math.

Blog Under Construction

2011-11-03T09:41:00.002-10:00

If you have any ideas for improvements of this blog please leave a comment.
Thanks for your help!

Thanks to Last Saturday's Volunteers

2011-11-01T21:39:00.002-10:00

TRiO looks great! Come in and see what's new. The clean-up crew did a wonderful job!

Autobiography in Five Short Chapters

2011-11-01T21:34:00.002-10:00

Chapter 1

I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost… I am helpless.
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.

Chapter 2

I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend that I don’t see it.
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in this same place.
But, it isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.

Chapter 3

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in … it’s a habit … but, my eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.

Chapter 4

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.

Chapter 5

I walk down another street.

This poem is taken from Portia Nelson’s "There’s A Hole In My Sidewalk" – a wonderful collection of insights into love and life. The hole in the sidewalk provides a metaphor of life. Life is like a stroll down a somewhat hazardous sidewalk. The story identifies the key feature required to safely navigate life’s sidewalk.

“I don’t know what I want sometimes, but I know that I want to know what I want.” – Portia Nelson -

Taken from: http://jemima.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/autobiography-in-five-short-chapters/

Class Registration for Spring 2012

2011-11-01T20:14:00.001-10:00

November 7th, 2011 - That's next week Monday and registration for SPRING classes will begin.
Need help? Do you know what classes you need to take to earn an AA, certificate, bachelor's at UHM or WO? Do you need a grad check since you have a lot of classes? Do you know which professors are interesting and fun to listen to? Do you want the answers to the above questions? Drop by TRiO SSS or make an appointment and we'll help you out. Please check out the schedule on Banner.http://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=WIN&t=201230

Blood Bank Needs Donors

2011-11-01T19:49:00.001-10:00

WCC has committed to 85 donors for the Hawaii Blood Bank. The Blood Bank supplies 19 hospitals here in Hawaii with 200 pints of blood needed daily. For each pint donated, there are three lives saved within 3 to 5 days of donation. Please come forward to save lives. The Bloodmobile will be at WCC:
                                 Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 (8:00 A.M. - 2:45 P.M.)
                                                                              &
                                      Monday, November 28th, 2011 (8:15 A.M. - 2:45 P.M.)
For an appointment, please call Leona at 286-8482 or grab one of the following people on campus and they can help you. Elena Brown, Hannah Campbell, Danielle Creamer-Crenshaw, Shawn Crenshaw, Carrie Fraser, Tatiana Gonsalves, Robert Hagin, Leah Joseph, Jessica Klepper, Anthony Lorenzo, Rachel Napoleon, Pam DaGrossa, and Cindy Rapu.

Just for your information, if you have had a tattoo or a body piercing (ears piercings ok) after November 15th, 2010, you are not able to donate at this time. Appointments will take one hour or less, but the actual giving of blood is 5-10 minutes.
               THANKS FOR YOUR DONATION!

2011-10-31T23:15:00.002-10:00

Need a method to Relax?

Come and join Marie Riley

Flexibility and Tai Chi

Today November 1, 2011

At 9:45am to 11:45am

Location: Hale Kuhina 115

Cost: $9

Event Code: M11HE327

Description: We will practice some yoga stretches and breathing exercises to enhance chi awareness and ease in Tai Chi movements. Some report improved balance in walking plus flexibility of shoulders and spine.

If you need more information or to register call (808) 235-7433

Payment type accepted are:

VISA or MasterCard
check (mailed to or dropped off at our office, made payable to "University of Hawaii")
cash (dropped off at our office)

2011-10-27T19:07:00.000-10:00

Just a reminder that this coming Saturday, October 29th, we will be cleaning TRiO SSS starting at 9am. If you need volunteer hours for your TRiO SSS grant aid, Kamehameha Scholarship, or community service for one of your classes, here's another volunteer opportunity for you. We'll start at 9am and go until we're finished with the lobby, lanai, and computer lab.Lunch will be provided. For the luncheon show, Ruby will do her tap dance routine, Kaulana will do his Stan Laurel/Eddie Munster impersonation, Pu'u will sing a Hawaiian song in Japanese, and Russell will sing some Japanese song in Hawaiian. Please RSVP with Ruby or Pu'u for the luncheon show (2 drink minimum) and the hours you'd like to come help.

Also, sorry Waimanalo, but we'll be closed again this weekend as we will be cleaning TRiO SSS.Just in case you need some help in deciding if you should come volunteer or not, the for real kine, plenty-handsome, handsome men of TRiO SSS will wear their traditional spiritual cleansing attire, malo/mawashi and clean the floors and ceilings...also, just so as not to get confused, the real smart, super-mega-intelligent ones will be in aloha shirt and shorts and the ugly, dumb, worthless ones will have t-shirts and shorts...

2011-10-24T11:23:00.000-10:00

Aloha.  Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, is the last day to withdraw from regular, 15 week classes for this fall semester.

Withdrawing will result in a 'W' noted as the grade for the course. A
'W,' an official withdrawal from a course, results in no grade points
given and no course credits awarded. It does not lower G.P.A.

Students receiving Financial Aid and considering withdrawing should
check with the Financial Aid Office to understand the impact this may
have on aid. Financial Aid is located in Hale Alaka'i 107.

If you need to withdraw from all your courses, you will need to go to
Admissions and Records in Hale Alaka'i 112. You cannot withdraw from
your last class without doing so. Admissions and Records is open
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.on Tuesday.

I hope your semester is progressing well. Please do not hesitate to
contact my office if you have concerns or questions.

Respectfully,
Ardis Eschenberg

Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
Windward Community College
(808) 235-7466
ardise@hawaii.edu

2011-10-18T13:03:00.001-10:00

WHO LIKES TO TUTOR.....

POSITIONS TO TUTOR AT KAILUA HIGH....

Aloha TRiO SSS,

Kailua High School is looking for college students who would like to tutor students in core subject courses. You can either get paid or use the hours for your scholarship volunteer hours. See below for a description of the position. Please note, if you can't make it this semester, you might want to plan your spring semester so that you can tutor. Also, if you're an SI, it sounds similar to the SI model, except you only have 4-6 students. If you're interested, call Dawn Fraser at 266-7900, ext.2304 or email her at Dawn_Fraser/KAILUAH/HIDOE@notes.k12.hi.us.

roy

Tutors in the AVID classroom:

The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program at Kailua High School, a nationally certified program, is looking for interested college students to assist the AVID elective teacher in facilitating tutorials on Tuesdays and Thursdays. AVID tutorials are held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursday during the following times: 8:20-9:30, 9:35-10:40, 11:05-12:10, and 12:45-1:50. Responsibilities include: participating in AVID tutor training (using higher level questioning skills to facilitate tutorials), supervising and facilitating groups of 4-6 students in core subject classes (including honors and AP) and reviewing tutorial worksheets to assist the AVID elective teacher in assessing student progress.

As college students, we understand that our tutors may not be able to stay for the entire day and/or both days due to their schedule. Many of the tutors come for 1 or 2 periods a day or both days according to their schedule. The most important thing is that a tutor can commit to the day/time for at least one semester.

The AVID tutorial is not a study hall but models what college students would do in a study group (i.e. use their class notes and prior knowledge to work through a question/problem). The role of the tutor/facilitator is to use higher level questions to help move the direction of the discussion towards helping the group to find their answer.

**Although some students may be looking at putting in hours for their scholarships, we do have a budget to hire tutors for direct contact hours.

2011-10-18T12:59:00.004-10:00

PLEASE READ!!!!!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!!!

Aloha TRiO SSS,

La Kukahekahe is just around the corner and for those of you who need volunteer hours for Kamehameha scholarships, grant aid, or just want to help out cause you’re a nice person, we need about 20 - 30 volunteers to help with set up, registration, lunch prep and serving, and clean up. Below is a schedule of the days and times we need help.

Friday, October 21, 2011

3:00pm to 6pm Set up the Atrium

Saturday, Octover 22, 2011

8am – 9:30am Registration

11am – 1pm Serve lunch

1pm – 3pm Clean-up Atrium

****Please let Kaulana, Ruby, Judy, or myself know if you’d like to volunteer.

La Kukahekahe - Hawaiian Language Day is a conference for high school students. For those of you in HAW 101, 201, and 301, it'd be a great opportunity to listen and practice your Hawaiian with various abilities of other students, teachers, and speakers. (Also, some of the Hawaiian language/studies instructors gave extra credit last year for those who helped out so you may want to ask your Hawaiian language/studies instructor about that.)

roy

ps.

Feel free to attend any of the workshops that sound interesting to you.

roy

2011-10-18T12:52:00.002-10:00

Hey Blog Team we need to meet ASAP!!!!!

Contact Roy for more information!!!!!!!

Kelona lopes-silva

Rochelle chambers

Jolanda kahele

Stille keohokapu

Leona victoria

2011-10-12T19:33:00.000-10:00

Upcoming Events

October 13, 2011 at 12:30 pm

Hale 'Akoakoa room 105

This is a forum with VP John Morton accompanied by the Acheiving the Dream Coaches.

He will provide information and updates on the UH Community College's initiatives as well as State and National initiatives.

There will also be time for those who are attending to ask questions!

October 13, 2011 at 12:40 pm

Hale Palanakila room 102

Transfer Workshop

Kapi'olani Community College Nursing Program

For future reference

2011-05-10T12:01:00.000-10:00

This is from one of the TRiO SSS participants...

During the second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?”

Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50’s , but how would I know her name?

I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last questions would count toward our quiz grade.

“Absolutely,” said the professor. “In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say “hello.”

I’ve never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.

End of School Semester Duty Reminder.........

2011-05-02T12:31:00.000-10:00

Aloha TRiO SSS,

Just a few miscellaneous reminders.

1. Please pay your IOU's before the end of the semester.

2. If you're walking for graduation, don't forget to pick up your cap and gown and tickets.

3. If you have a math 22, 24, or 25 book, please think about donating it to TRiO SSS for your fellow participants.

Mahalos.

roy

Weird and true facts

2011-04-25T15:29:00.000-10:00

A sneeze travels out your mouth at over 100 m.p.h.!

Weird and true facts

2011-04-18T07:34:00.000-10:00

Did you know...

"The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. It was the fashion in Renaissance Florence to shave them off"

WCC Scholarship Deadline

2011-04-11T12:14:00.000-10:00

Aloha TRiO SSS,

The DEADLINE for the WCC Scholarships is FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011.

You need to fill out the application, write a personal statement, and get a letter of reference by the deadline. Many of the TRiO SSS participants have received the various WCC scholarships so we strongly encourage you to apply.

See Roy for the application.

REGISTRATION BEGINS SOON!!

2011-04-04T11:38:00.000-10:00

Aloha TRiO students,

Just a friendly reminder, registration begins April 11, 2011 for the upcoming semesters.

Be sure you have no holds on your record. Double check now!!! Or else you cant register your classes.

Hope this semesters going well for you, take a deep breath.....whew only 6 more weeks baby!

Hang in there guys. Nows the time to get a krackalackin if you haven't done so already. These final tests/ quizes will definitely help, make you or break you. Make them count.

A hui hou,

a trio blogger

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW!!

2011-03-28T11:50:00.000-10:00

Welcome back TRiO SSS,

Hope you enjoyed your Spring break, welcome back to the grinds.

Just a reminder.......
Please make sure that if you are planning to withdraw or change your grading option, you do it TODAY as it is the last day you can withdraw or change your grading option.. Also, it is the last day to make up an Incomplete from the fall semester, but I figure if you haven't done anything by now, you in troubles anyways so no matter.

Anyways, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY. No really, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY. Honest, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY. No excuses cause TODAY IS THE LAST DAY. Get it?

roy
ps.

UHM and WO last day to withdraw was March 11 so guess you better go church and start praying for divine intervention if you were thinking of withdrawing...

SPRING BREAK MARCH 21-25

2011-03-18T09:54:00.000-10:00

Have a Happy and Safe Spring Break!!!

TRiO will be officially closed during the spring break (March 21 -25) to the public. BUT we have some work to do so feel free to use the lab as long as we're here. We will be closed for sure on Friday, March 25, 2011, Prince Kuhio Day.
So if you want to come in, call 235-7453 or 235-7487 or 235-7459 and we can tell you how long we'll be in.
You can also email Roy and I'll let you know when I'll be in for sure.

Graduation Workshops

2011-03-15T08:01:00.000-10:00

Carla Rogers, Counselor here at Windward Community College will be conducting two Graduation Workshops at Windward Community College. If you are planning to graduate Spring 2011, please attend and get all the
necessary information needed as well as all your questions answered.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 and Wednesday, March 16, 2011
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.
Hale Akoakoa 201

Everyone is welcome!

Kuulei Lessary, Transfer Coordinator
Windward Community College
Ka Piko Study Center
Hale Akoakoa #232

Phone: (808) 235-7393
Email: clessary@hawaii.edu

Native Hawaiian Education Association conference March 17 & 18

2011-03-08T11:35:00.001-10:00

Aloha TRiO SSS,

The Vice-Chancellor has just given 25 scholarships for the conference below. It's on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please fill out the registration and give it to me asap.

The NHEA conference will be held at WCC on March 17 and 18.

The conference is a great opportunity to discuss Native Hawaiian education issues and to meet with the different people working in Native Hawaiian education.

Go to: NHEA.net for more information.

Please fill out the registration and give it to Roy ASAP.

Inspirational Quotes

2011-03-07T22:27:00.000-10:00

It is impossible to soar like an eagle if you are surrounded by turkeys' ~Anon

2011-03-06T19:57:00.002-10:00

Quote of the Day

2011-03-03T10:39:00.000-10:00

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you will land among the stars.~Les Brown

Trio graduation and retention data highlights

2011-03-01T23:09:00.004-10:00

TRiO SSS Graduation and Retention Data Highlights, Fall 2005 – Spring 2009

(as of 12/31/10)

· 49.88% of all TRiO SSS participants graduated and/or transferred to a 4-year college or university. 48.99% of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander participants graduated or transferred to a 4-year college or university.· 24.44% of all TRiO SSS participants received an AA degree from WCC within three years. 24.24% of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander participants received their AA.· 24.69% of all TRiO SSS participants are currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university. 25.25% of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander participants enrolled in a 4-year college or university.· 6.09%* of all TRiO SSS participants graduated with a Bachelor’s degree within six years. 5.1%* of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander participants graduated with a Bachelor’s degree within six years.*Fall 2005 – Spring 2008

How is that???

2011-03-01T08:52:00.001-10:00

How is it that our memory is good enough to retain the least triviality that happens to us, and yet not good enough to recollect how often we have told it to the same person?

~François Duc de La Rochefoucauld

Cap & Gown purchase now extended to March 3 Thursday

2011-02-28T19:54:00.000-10:00

The bookstore just emailed that they are able to extend the deadline to order your cap and gown until Thursday, March 3.

They only have 28 students who have ordered cap and gowns...TRiO SSS processed 27 grad certifications so I sure hope you 27 are part of the 28 that ordered or you have a cap and gown.

Anyways, please tell all your friends who plan on graduating and walking that the bookstore has extended the deadline to Thursday, March 3.

Tomorrow is the DEADLINE to purchase your cap and gown...

2011-02-28T11:20:00.000-10:00

Aloha Students,

If you're planning on walking in the spring commencement, you need to complete your grad check and order your cap and gown from the bookstore by tomorrow.
Come by TRiO and see Roy or email him at royinouy@hawaii.edu and he'll be more than happy to do a grad check for you.

If you think you have the credits to graduate, but don't care about walking, still come to TRiO and see Roy or email him to run the grad check for ya!

Mahalo,

TRiO Scoops

Just FYI-February 26, 2011 Waimanalo One-Stop will be temporarily closed.

2011-02-25T21:46:00.000-10:00

Aloha TRiO SSS,

Due to technical difficulties, the Waimanalo One-Stop will not be open tomorrow Saturday, February 26, 2011. If you need help with financial aid, applying to WCC, grad check, etc., please come to the TRiO office from 8am - 4pm or go to the Windward Mall One-Stop: Fri 5-9pm, Sat and Sun 10am -5pm, and Monday 10am - 5pm.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Take a Break and Laugh!!!

2011-02-22T09:53:00.000-10:00

Scavenger Hunt question

2011-02-21T18:01:00.000-10:00

What are the Windward Mall One-Stop Shop or the Waimanalo

One-Stop Shop hours of operation?

Scholarship Reminders!!

2011-02-18T15:58:00.003-10:00

Aloha TRiO SSS,

The deadline for Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships is next week Friday, February 25. All application materials need to be postmarked by February 25, 2011.

Official transcripts need to be ordered today to ensure a postmark of February 25 since they will not be able to print transcripts from this evening until the middle of next week. You run the risk of your transcript not being mailed out by February 25 if you wait til next week to order it.

Also, if you are Hawaiian, you need to come in to do your OHA application and Kamehameha/CSS scholarship application if you haven't done so.

roy
ps.
Don't forget that you can also apply/get assistance at the Windward Mall One-Stop Shop or the Waimanalo One-Stop Shop. The Windward Mall One-Stop Shop is open Friday from 5-9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm, and Monday from 10am-5pm. Waimanalo is open on Saturday from 9am-4pm. (Of course the Waimanalo One-Stop has the more handsome guys working---me and Pu'u...hahahahahahah...)

International Scholarship!!!

2011-02-17T11:56:00.000-10:00

You may be eligible for an international scholarship to study abroad,
so don't wait. Apply today!

For deadlines and details visit:
http://uhcc.hawaii.edu/getting_started/outsideUS.php

Below are the international scholarships and program opportunities
offered through the Office of the Vice President for Community
Colleges.

* HONDA SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY - $4,000 - $8,000 in
financial assistance to study anywhere in the world (Application
deadline: March 1, 2011)
* HAKUOH UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR - 10-day summer homestay
in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan (Application deadline: March 4, 2011)
* AICHI UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE PROGRAM - One semester or one year student
exchange program in Aichi, Japan (Application deadline: March 11,
2011)
* MONBUKAGAKUSHO SCHOLARSHIP - One year of intensive Japanese language
study followed by two years at a Senshu-gakko (specialized training
college) in Japan (Application deadline: April 15, 2011)

Questions: Contact Karen Hayashida at karenhay@hawaii.edu or (808)
956-3855.

Personal Achievement

2011-02-17T11:47:00.000-10:00

You are in the people business, no matter what you do or where you do it.~ Brain Tracy

Kapiolani Community College - Nursing Program

2011-02-16T11:08:00.000-10:00

Wes Maekawa, Counselor at Kapiolani Community College will be
conducting a Transfer Workshop at Windward Community College. If you are considering transferring to this school, please attend and get information on their application requirements and deadlines as well as the variety of programs available.

Thursday, February 17, 2011
12:40-1:20 p.m.
Room: Location has changed to Hale Akoakoa Ka Piko Study Center (232
Lounge).

Everyone is welcome!

Kuulei Lessary, Transfer Coordinator
Windward Community College
Ka Piko Study Center
Hale Akoakoa #232

Phone: (808) 235-7393
Email: clessary@hawaii.edu

Literary Reading, February 17, 2011, Thursday

2011-02-16T11:01:00.000-10:00

Aloha WCC friends,
Are you glad that Valentine's Day is over? Do you want to fall in love with something that will never let you down?
Fall in love with language at OUT LOUD IN THE LIBRARY on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 6:00 in the WCC Library.

I know you already marked your calendars for this great event, so this is just a friendly reminder!
Gather for snacks and music by Prof. Ron Loo's students at 6:00.
The reading will begin at 6:30, featuring the following amazing writers:

Eric Chock is co-founding editor of Bamboo Ridge Press and spent 20 years as a Poet in the Schools. He now teaches literature and writing at the University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu. His books include Last Days Here and Small Kid Time Hawai‘i.

Alexei Melnick was born and raised on the East O‘ahu, and is currently in the graduate program at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. There, he studied from many greats of Pacific Literature including Rodney Morales, Witti Ihimira, Morgan Blair, and directed study with the late Ian Macmillan for five years, whom Tweakerville is dedicated to. Tweakerville, Melnick's critically acclaimed debut novel, has been featured on KITV news. The Star Advertiser called it “the real thing;” Honolulu Weekly said it was “A watershed in Hawai‘i fiction." Melnick is now writing White and Clear, a book about the gritty realities of meth abuse, a prequel and sequel to Tweakerville.

Desi Poteet earned her AA degree at Windward Community College and her BA and MA (English, Creative Writing) at the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa where she had the privilege of studying with Ian MacMillan. In 2008, she co-edited Hawai‘i Review, A Special Tribute to Ian MacMillan to honor him on his retirement. Her work has appeared in Hawai‘i Review and Windward CCʻs literary journal, Rain Bird. Recipient of the Myrle Clark Award with Distinction, Desi lives in Punalu‘u with her husband, teaches English at Windward Community College, and writes fiction and screenplays.

Mikki O’Phelan recently graduated with her AA from Windward Community College, and currently attends the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa. An artist, writer, and active community volunteer, she is also a beloved tutor for the TRiO Student Support Services program at Windward CC.

This event is organized by the Windward CC Language Arts Department and the Windward CC Library. Windward Community College is located at 45-720 Keaʻahala Road in Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i.

For more information, contact Janine Oshiro at 236-9231.

Janine Oshiro
Instructor, Language Arts
Windward Community College
Office phone: 236-9231
Fall 2010 office hours: MWF 10:30-11:20, TTH 11:10-12:20, and by appointment

Be True To You!!!

2011-02-15T09:10:00.000-10:00

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.

Abraham Lincoln

Graduation Cap and Gown

2011-02-14T15:03:00.000-10:00

Good Afternoon!

Just a reminder.

Please announce to your students. If they plan on participating in the Graduation ceremony, the last day to place their order for their cap and gown is March 1 (Sorry no Extensions).

The orders need to be sent to the cap and gown Sales Representative the next day.

A Grad check needs to be done with their Counselor before placing their order.

Mahalo,

TRIO

Speech practice for Hawaiian, Japanese, & French

2011-02-14T12:50:00.000-10:00

Aloha and Konichiwa and Bonjour,

TRiO SSS will be holding a conversation hour for Hawaiian, Japanese, and French to help participants practice conversation in Hawaiian, Japanese, and French. If you'd like to come and practice your Hawaiian, Japanese, or French, please come to the Language Lanai (in the back of TRiO SSS) on:

Monday - 10:30 - 11:20am
Tuesday - 12:30 - 1:20pm
Wednesday - 10:30 - 11:20am
Thursday - 12:30 - 1:20pm
Friday - 10:30 - 11:20am

During this hour, you are only allowed to speak in Hawaiian, Japanese, French, or pidgin if you are a bald director

We'll start this Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
Aloha and Sayonara and Au Revoir,

Roy

Personal Achievement

2011-02-11T13:32:00.000-10:00

Self-esteem and self-love are the opposites of fear; the more you like yourself, the less you fear anything.~ Brain Tracy

Transfer Workshop UHM School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene

2011-02-10T18:26:00.000-10:00

Brian Akiyama, Admissions Specialist for the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene will be conducting a Transfer Workshop at Windward Community College. If you are considering transferring to this school, please attend and get information on their application requirements and deadlines as well as the variety of degree programs available.

http://www.nursing.hawaii.edu/

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

12:40-1:20 p.m.

Hale Akoakoa 201

Everyone is welcome!

Kuulei Lessary, Transfer Coordinator

Windward Community College

Ka Piko Study Center

Hale Akoakoa Lounge #232

Phone: (808) 235-7393

Email: clessary@hawaii.edu

Transfer Workshop UHM Center for Hawaiian Studies

2011-02-09T10:23:00.000-10:00

Mehana Hind, with the University of Hawaii at Manoa – Center for Hawaiian Studies will be conducting a Transfer Workshop at Windward Community College. If you are considering transferring to this college, please attend and get information on their application requirements and deadlines as well as the variety of degree programs available.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

12:40-1:20 p.m.

Hale Akoakoa 201

Everyone is welcome!

Kuulei Lessary, Transfer Coordinator

Windward Community College

Ka Piko Study Center

Hale Akoakoa #232

Phone: (808) 235-7393

Email: clessary@hawaii.edu

What does this mean to you???

2011-02-08T14:35:00.000-10:00

Do not imagine you can exorcise what oppresses you in life by giving vent to it in art.

Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880)

Scavenger Hunt question

2011-02-07T11:05:00.000-10:00

When is the Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarship deadline?

If you have the answer, go see a TRiO peep such as Roy and he'll hook you up with a goodie.

Good Luck TRiO gang!!

Determination

2011-02-03T07:19:00.000-10:00

"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination."

Tommy Lasorda

Great Scholarship Oppurtunity

2011-02-02T19:49:00.000-10:00

Aloha TRiO SSS,

Now is the time to kick it in gear (before mid-terms are upon us) and get your scholarship applications turned in. The first major deadline is February 25th – Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF). For HCF, you need to get your personal statement and application completed and postmarked by February 25th (there may be other items required for individual scholarships).

http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/

There are scholarships for Hawaiians as well as other ethnic groups, for those recovering from substance abuse (Ho’omaka Hou), for those living in public housing (Friends of Hawaii Public Housing), and much more (over 200 scholarships).

To help you out, we have two very talented and good looking gentlemen who are almost as good looking and smart as me – Pu’u Zablan to help with all the scholarship applications (Hawaii Community Foundations, Kamehameha, Liko A’e, Hawaiian Civic Clubs, FAFSA, etc.) and Lance Uyeda who will give you pointers on writing your personal statement and essay (if your scholarship requires one). In addition, we have a very wise and kinda da kine professor (she was my English teacher at WCC) helping edit your personal statement and essay(s) – Jean Shibuya.

Pu’u will be in TRiO SSS on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9am – 4pm and by appointment on Monday and Wednesday.

Lance will be conducting his personal statement workshop onThursday, February 3, 12:40pm – 1:20pm in the TRiO SSS Lobby as well as providing individual assistance in editing your personal statement.

Jean will also help edit your personal statement by appointment.

If you have any questions, see Pu’u or Roy or email Roy.

Permission -vs- Forgiveness

2011-02-01T08:58:00.001-10:00

It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.

~Grace Hopper

University of Phoenix Nursing Program-Transfer Workshop

2011-01-31T20:12:00.000-10:00

Glenda Tali, with the University of Phoenix – Nursing Program will be conducting a Transfer Workshop at Windward Community College. If you are considering transferring to this college, please attend and get information on their application requirements and deadlines as well as the variety of degree programs available.

Nursing Degree Programs

Thursday, February 3, 2011

12:40-1:20 p.m.

Hale Akoakoa 201

Everyone is welcome!

Kuulei Lessary, Transfer Coordinator

Windward Community College

Ka Piko Study Center

Hale Akoakoa #232

Phone: (808) 235-7393

Email: clessary@hawaii.edu

Transfer Workshops

2011-01-30T10:48:00.000-10:00

Transfer_Workshops_2011_Spring.pdf

Subject Phi Theta Kappa Fee Waiver...

2010-11-09T21:09:00.000-10:00

Aloha TRiO SSS,

Just wanted to let you know that we have worked it out so that you can get a $40 waiver for the initiation fee (regularly $65) for Phi Theta Kappa. So...

If you've been invited to join Phi Theta Kappa, would like to receive a waiver, and are willing to volunteer 2 hours on a TRiO SSS or Student Services project/event, see Roy.

Roy

Transfer Workshop at Windward Community College

2010-10-19T15:58:00.000-10:00

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
12:40-1:20 p.m.
Hale Akoakoa 201

Everyone is welcome!

Gina Aguirre, Associate Director of Admissions with Hawaii Pacific University will be conducting a Transfer Workshop at Windward Community College. If you are considering transferring to this university, please attend and get information on their application requirements and deadlines as well as the variety of degree programs available.

Carla J. Rogers, Transition Counselor
Windward Community College
45-720 Keaahala Rd.
Hale Akoakoa 204
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Phone: (808) 235-7387
FAX: (808) 235-7414
Email: crogers@hawaii.edu

Voters Unite!

2010-10-17T20:44:00.000-10:00

"You must be the change you want to see in the world."

- Mohandas K. Gandhi

You've probably seen the adds on t.v. or heard them on the news, and chances are you've seen the people waving as you drive down the road. There is no denying the fact that voting season is upon us. But what does it mean to you? Maybe nothing. Maybe a lot more than something.

There are many people out there who can see that voting has many benefits. People who understand that no government is perfect know that it takes all of us to make a strong community. By submitting our opinions we can effectively shape the world around us to fit our needs. But to a lot of people voting seems like a hassle. They don't see the point, because the feel like nothing is ever going to change. The rich will stay rich and the poor will stay poor. Unfortunately this is the kind of thinking that stalls progress. One vote on its own might not hold very much sway, but collectively our votes can make a difference.

But how can you avoid being persuaded by all those fancy adds and posters? If you are not a registered voter you should make sure you understand your main concerns for your environment. Do you want better roads and schools? Or are you more concerned with whats going on around you; like gun control and marriage rights? The topics are the real issues in voting. Your decision should not be based on your personal feelings toward a candidate (or their party), only on how you feel they would carry out your wishes. After all our government was made for the people, by the people......that's us :)

So remember there can be no voting without us, and no voting means no changes.

It's too late to register for the coming election, but its never too late to register. You by no means owe it to your country, voting is simply a right. You have the right to change the things you don't like or lend support to the things you feel are helpful to the community.

So if you're registered go out and make a difference!

And if you haven't done it yet, what are you waiting for?-

fRIENDLY REMINDER ~ MATH WORKSHOP OCT. 14, 2010 tHURSDAY

2010-10-13T09:00:00.000-10:00

MATH WORKSHOP

THURSDAY OCTOBER 14, 2010

MAKAI SIDE OF TRiO LAB

MATH 24 (Chap-3) 3.4, 3.5, 3.6

10:00am – 11:00am

MATH 25 (Chap-7) 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7

11:00am – 12:00pm

INSTRUCTOR: CLAYTON AKATSUKA

Never Fail Another Test Workshop

2010-10-12T16:26:00.000-10:00

Do you want to get good grades? Do you want to ace your mid-terms and finals? Do you know that there is a secret to getting good test scores and some professors don't want you to know what it is?

If you want to get good grades, ace your mid-terms and finals, or find out the secret to getting good test scores, you need to come to Lance's workshop on test taking techniques. The workshop will be on:

Tuesday, October 19 at 12:40pm - 1:20pm on the makai side of the TRiO SSS lab.

ps.
Remember, you have no excuse for ever failing a test, ever, ever if you learn the secret from Lance. He is living proof that it works. A teacher once gave him a "F" even thou he aced the exam. He felt Lance needed to know what it feels like to fail because all Lance has ever gotten was A's.

Freeman Foundation Community College Program

2010-10-12T16:03:00.000-10:00

Freeman Foundation Community College Program

http://kapiolani.hawaii.edu/docs/IO/2273/freemanjapan.pdf

The Freeman Foundation Community College Program exists to promote international understanding through support for intensive second language training and international travel with study abroad opportunities to China, Japan, or Korea. Freeman Foundation provides financial support for full-time University of Hawai'i Community College students with the intent to incorporate intensive language training and international educational into the academic programs of each participant.

A maximum of ten Freeman Foundation Scholarships are awarded each semester. The scholarships support students in a variety of studies and provide qualified participants the opportunity to enroll in a one-year intensive program. Students selected for the Freeman Foundation Scholarship are required to enroll in 12 credit units during the first semester for an intensive content-based second language program offered at Kapiolani Community College. Sequentially, and pending successful completion of the intensive course, students will study abroad in China, Japan, or Korea for the remaining duration of the intensive program.

Eligibility and Criteria

All candidates to the Freeman Foundation Community College Program must be citizens of the United States of America.

Awards to students in good academic standing will be made on the basis of academic merit, in which, candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Candidates may be registered either part-time or full-time (9 credits or more) status at a University of Hawaii Community College, in which the applicant is registered for at least a second semester of study at any of the UHCC campuses.

All candidates must be degree-seeking students from a recognized field of study.

No knowledge of target language is required.
No more than college level 101 in the target language is acceptable.
If you are currently in 102 level course, then you are not eligible to apply.
Awards will be given only for the duration of one academic year.

Recipients may be awarded a Freeman Foundation Community College Scholarship only once.

Application Procedures

The Freeman Foundation Application and Supporting Materials will include the following forms. These forms are available in PDF Format. In order to view the document you must download Adobe Acrobat Reader.

1. Complete Freeman Foundation Scholarship Application Form.

The application form is available in PDF format for your reference. Please be sure to fill in all necessary information and print-out and sign before submitting application form. Incomplete applications will be ineligible for further review.

2. Write Personal Statement.

Candidates must enclose a double-spaced 2-3 page personal statement describing the applicant's academic and career objectives, and the importance of an international experience in relation to meeting those objectives.

3. Request two confidential letters of recommendation.

Candidates must provide two confidential letters of recommendation. Letters must be written by faculty who has either been a previous/current instructor to the applicant or an administrator who is familiar with the applicant's academic work.

4. Request UHCC College OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.

Candidates must provide all University of Hawaii Community College (UHCC) OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS in order for application to be considered. Failure to comply will result in the students’ ineligibility for further review.

Even if this is your first semester at UHCC, you must submit your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT to us so that we can verify your registered courses. In addition, you also need to submit completed CURRENT GRADE SHEET.

Note: A personal interview will also be required of selected applicants.

5. Submit Application Materials & Related Documents to HIC.

Application materials and related documents must be submitted to:

Kapiolani Community College
c/o Honda International Center
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Attention: Freeman-JAPAN Program

Excerpt from: http://kapiolani.hawaii.edu/object/freeman.html

Program Deadline

Applications for the scholarship are due and must be postmarked by:

JAPAN Program – October 22, 2010 (Friday)

Math Workshop Tues Oct. 12 & Thurs Oct. 14

2010-10-11T12:10:00.000-10:00

MATH WORKSHOP

TUESDAY OCTOBER 12, 2010

MAKAI SIDE OF TRiO LAB

MATH 24 (Chap-3) 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

10:00am – 11:00am

MATH 25 (Chap-7) 7.1, 7.2, 7.3

11:00am – 12:00pm

INSTRUCTOR: CLAYTON AKATSUKA

MATH WORKSHOP

THURSDAY OCTOBER 14, 2010

MAKAI SIDE OF TRiO LAB

MATH 24 (Chap-3) 3.4, 3.5, 3.6

10:00am – 11:00am

MATH 25 (Chap-7) 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7

11:00am – 12:00pm

INSTRUCTOR: CLAYTON AKATSUKA

Fall 2010 Deadline to Withdraw from Classes

2010-10-08T16:11:00.000-10:00

Fall 2010 Deadline to Withdraw from Classes

This is just a friendly reminder that the last day to withdraw from Fall 2010 University of Hawaii at Manoa courses is:

Friday, October 22, 2010 at 4:00 pm (HST)

Please refer to the Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes (pages 35 - 36) or the online Schedule of Classes for more information on dropping classes, as restrictions may apply.

http://manoa.hawaii.edu/records/register/add_drop.html

Harvard University Announcement--No Tuition, No student loans

2010-10-07T09:03:00.000-10:00

Harvard University Announcement
No tuition and no student loans

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."

If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

SEND TO SOMEONE WHETHER THEY CAN USE OR NOT. THEY JUST MIGHT KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN.

http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/

2010-09-30T15:58:00.000-10:00

Wes Maekawa, Counselor at Kapiolani Community College will be conducting a Transfer Workshop at Windward Community College. If you are considering transferring to this school, please attend and get information on their application requirements and deadlines as well as the variety of programs available.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

12:40-1:20 p.m.

Hale Akoakoa 201

Everyone is welcome!

Carla J. Rogers, Transition Counselor

Windward Community College

45-720 Keaahala Rd.

Hale Akoakoa 204

Kaneohe, HI 96744

Phone: (808) 235-7387

FAX: (808) 235-7414

Email: crogers@hawaii.edu

Factoring Sums and Differences of Cubes

2010-09-23T23:12:00.002-10:00

Weak at math? Revise your 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 multiplication tables

2010-09-23T22:50:00.001-10:00

Weak at math? Revise your 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 multiplication tables

2010-09-23T22:49:00.000-10:00

Math 25 Factor Sums and Differences of Cubes

2010-09-23T21:55:00.000-10:00

Perfect Squares

2010-09-23T21:35:00.000-10:00

Surf Reports link.

2010-09-18T11:03:00.000-10:00

For all you Surfers out there, as you know this summer had real bleak surf.
With that said, take advantage of the link below to let you know when "there is" surf out there.....of course after you complete your studies then you can hit the waters.

Bowls Sept. 16, 2010

http://photos.surfline.com/view_image.php?pid=81873

http://www.surfline.com/home/index.cfm

September 18, 2010 Saturday

FAIR TO GOOD CONDITIONS

Aloha, this is the report for Saturday morning

This Morning's Surf Report: SSW/SSE swells are declining but still keeping surf rideable for southern shores today. Most spots have waves in the knee to waist high range with some sets in the chest high range at channel entrances. Moderate tradewinds will continue to provide nice offshore conditions for town and choppy sideshore bump for southeast exposures.

WEATHER:

Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 70 to 87. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SPONSORED LINK:

The best board for today: Webber The Pulse

REGIONAL SUMMARY:

Current SSW/SSE swell continues to drop as surf is a little smaller than yesterday but still surfable. Most locations have waves in the knee to waist range with larger chest high sets at channel entrances. The Kilo Nalu buoy is reading 3 feet @ 12 seconds...so watch for the swell to slowly drop throughout the day. Moderate trade winds will continue to provide nice offshore conditions for town and choppy sideshore conditions for the south east facing shores. Any south swells for next week? Check our extended forecast for all the details!

http://www.surfline.com/home/index.cfm

Graduate Requirements

2010-09-17T09:35:00.000-10:00

Aloha,

If you are ready to graduate with your WCC AA degree this
semester, be on the lookout for an email inviting you to be a part
of the auto admission process to UH-Hilo, UH-Manoa, or UH-West
Oahu. The email was sent on, September 15th. Please note the
deadline to accept this offer is Oct 15, 2010. If you miss the
"Automatic Admission" deadline, you will have to submit a regular
application and pay a fee to be considered for admission.

This link, will give you step-by-step directions.

http://windward.hawaii.edu/student_services/Auto_Admit

If you do not receive an email, but can graduate with your AA
degree this semester, please consult with your counselor

MID MONTH MUNCHIES

2010-09-16T13:10:00.000-10:00

MID MONTH MUNCHIES @ TRIO!!!

September 16, 2010 Thursday 11:30am to 1:30pm.

Come on down, get your grind on............

Look at this plate, seriously how can one resist. I know I couldn't!

Oh da line...hurry up people!

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Ho da crowd.

Da bestest spot to be TODAY!

Need HELP??

2010-09-14T09:39:00.000-10:00

Get a TUTOR!

Come see Russell (pictured below)

He'll hook you up with an awesome tutor. His desk is the desk by all the computers.
So now that you know his face and where you can find him... E komo mai :D
Be sure to come soon!! Spaces are limited.

Freeman Japan scholarship now accepting applications

2010-09-10T14:47:00.001-10:00

Freeman Japan scholarship now accepting applications

Aloha All,

Now the Freeman Japan scholarship (KCC) is accepting applications. This is a great opportunity for UHCC students as it covers basically everything from airfare, tuition to food (about $20,000/student).

This is the last time this Freeman Scholarship is offered, as the grant funding is coming to close after 6 years of support.

WCC has been very successful in the past and has sent many WCC students to Japan, China and Korea.

Within few weeks (probably 9/20 or 9/27 in the morning), we will invite a representative of the scholarship, Mr. Ken Kiyohara to WCC. We plan to visit some classes. If you'd like to meet him, please let me know.

Information is available at: http://kcc.hawaii.edu/object/freeman.html

FALL 2010 Transfer Workshops

2010-09-09T17:43:00.001-10:00

Fall 2010

Transfer Workshops

Advisors from these colleges will be on the WCC campus from September through October to answer your questions about transferring to their colleges, universities and professional programs.

Tuesday, Sept. 21

Chaminade University
Hale ‘Äkoakoa 201
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 28
UH West Oahu
Hale ‘Äkoakoa 201
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30
UHM College of Education
Hale ‘Äkoakoa 201
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5
Kapiolani Community College
Nursing Program
Hale ‘Äkoakoa 201
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 7
UHM School of Nursing
and Dental Hygiene
Hale ‘Äkoakoa 201
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

Hawai‘i Pacific University
Hale ‘Äkoakoa 201
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 21
UH Hilo
Hale ‘Äkoakoa 201
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 26
UHM Shidler College of Business
Hale Palanakila 124
11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
and
Hale ‘Äkoakoa 201
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28
UHM College of Arts and Sciences
Hale ‘Äkoakoa 201
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

For more information, call WCC Counselor Carla Rogers at 235-7387

Quote of the Day

2010-09-02T23:09:00.001-10:00

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live" Dorothy Thompson

What's new

2010-09-02T15:35:00.004-10:00

Math websites

2010-09-01T19:13:00.001-10:00

Here are some websites that could help you in the wonderful world of math! Just click on the link and go!

coolmath.com

thatquiz.org

softschool.com/math/games

mathnerds.com

sosmath.com

suze

2010-08-31T02:41:00.002-10:00

TRiO Store

2010-08-30T21:58:00.004-10:00

so wat?

2010-08-29T23:22:00.003-10:00

The dot over the letter "i" is called a tittle.

quote of the Day

2010-08-29T23:08:00.004-10:00

"Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers." - Homer Simpson

Quote of the Day

2010-08-27T06:01:00.004-10:00

"A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker."
Buddha

so wat?

2010-08-27T06:00:00.004-10:00

Did you know that most baby carrots are regular carrots just cut down to baby size?

Quote of the Day

2010-08-26T06:01:00.005-10:00

"I hear and forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."
Confucius

so wat?

2010-08-26T06:00:00.004-10:00

Did the food burn on the bottom of the pot? Try using sugar cubes to scrub it off.

Math Shortcuts - And Still Another Metric Conversion

2010-08-25T06:04:00.002-10:00

Another play on the metric conversions is:


"King Henry Died Monday Drinking Chocolate Milk"

Km   Hm  Dam   M   Dm   Cm   Mm

To convert...

3.75 Hm = ______ Cm

It's 4 jumps to the right from Hm to Cm, simply move the decimal
4 jumps to the right.

3.75 Hm = 37,500. Cm

To convert...

0.59 Dm = _______ Hm

It's 3 jumps to the left from Dm to Hm, simply move the decimal
3 jumps to the left.


0.59 Dm = 0.00059 Hm

Source: The Math Forum at Drexel

Quote of the Day

2010-08-25T06:01:00.005-10:00

"Do nothing which is of no use."
Miyamoto Musashi (famous samurai)

so wat?

2010-08-25T06:00:00.003-10:00

Tickle Cock Bridge is in England and 50,000 people use it weekly. As some tried to rename the renovated bridge to Tittle Cott, the local Over 50's group protested and the original name was kept.

Math Shortcuts - Another Metric Conversion

2010-08-24T06:04:00.001-10:00

 This is just another way to remember the order to convert in the
metric systems, and it gets away from just using meters.

Kahn's          kilo
Hot             hecto
Dogs            deca
Uses            units (meter, liter, or grams)
Dead            deci
Cow             centi
Meat            milli

Source: The Math Forum at Drexel

Quote of the Day

2010-08-24T06:01:00.003-10:00

"Some may never live, but the crazy never die."
Hunter Thompson

so wat?

2010-08-24T06:00:00.004-10:00

Do you know that the word zebra is from Old Portuguese for wild ass?

Math Shortcuts - Metric Conversions

2010-08-23T06:04:00.001-10:00

my         milli
cat        centi
died       deci
unusually  unit
drinking   deca
hot        hecta
ketchup    kilo


e.g. Convert 10 decameters to centimeters.
Set up the columns as shown below so that the ones column comes under
deca. Move the decimal point to the right of the column with centi.
Add zeros until you are under centimeters. That is your answer.

kilo   hecta   deca   unit   deci   centi   milli
     1      0

kilo   hecta   deca   unit   deci   centi   milli

Source: The Math Forum at Drexel

     1      0      0      0      0

i.e. 10 dam = 10 000 cm

Quote of the Day

2010-08-23T06:01:00.004-10:00

"I never think of the future. It comes soon enough "
Albert Einstein

so wat?

2010-08-23T06:00:00.003-10:00

Ten percent of the weight of a two year old pillow can be composed of dead dustmites and their droppings.

Change is coming...

2010-08-04T07:37:00.003-10:00

Aloha TRiO SSS,

TRiO SSS is alive and kicking and getting ready for the 2010 Fall semester, but for you TRiO SSS old timers, some familiar faces will be missing. We have had a fun and successful run for the past 5 years (we’ve averaged a 20.29% graduation rate which is about double WCC’s and averaged 35.25% graduating and/or transferring to a 4 year college/university).

The grant ended its five-year cycle. Geri, Kanani, and Roy will no longer be working at TRiO SSS. Russell will continue to supervise and manage the tutoring; Roy will be around to train the new personnel, finish up loose ends, and complete the annual report; and Vice-Chancellor for Student Services, Dr. Lui Hokoana (yes, the guy who’s life size picture is in our office) will be the interim director and provide the overall leadership and supervision until a new director is hired.

One of the goals is for more students to take advantage of the services and make TRiO SSS a major resource for college as well as their “home” on campus. We have had great success with our current model, but we feel it can be even more successful with more students helping, tutoring, volunteering, and buying in to the program. Along with the new role of students, new personnel will bring in creative ideas and energy to move the program to the next level.

Lastly, another major goal of TRiO SSS is for the current students to turn around and help the new students coming to college for the first time or returning after a long absence. With this new model, it will have more opportunities for students to give back the help and comfort they received when they first came to WCC. So…the challenge to you old timers is to remember the uncertainty, fear, and anxiety you felt your first day at WCC and to help a new student become a TRiO SSS old timer.

Aloha and mahalo,

roy

Fall 2010 Grant Aid Applications Available!!!

2010-08-02T07:09:00.006-10:00

Be sure to check your email as the Fall 2010 Grant Aid Applications have been emailed to all TRiO SSS participants. The priority deadline is Friday, August 13, 2010, 4pm.

One of the biggest changes is the volunteer requirement. Recipients will now volunteer for a semester long project in addition to our cultural events. The projects are managing the TRiO SSS store, supervising the daily lunches, maintenance of the TRiO SSS webpage and blog, or the maintenance of the TRiO SSS computer lab, semi-quiet study area, and lanai.

If you have any questions, call Roy at 235-7453 or email him at royinouy@hawaii.edu.

Math Shortcuts - Feet in a Mile

2010-07-02T06:04:00.003-10:00

Just say to yourself 5 tomatoes. Really there are 5,280 feet in a
mile, so you can remember that by saying 5 tomatoes.

5    to   mat  oes
( 5 ) ( 2 )( 8 )( 0 )

Source: The Math Forum at Drexel

Quote of the Day

2010-07-02T06:02:00.004-10:00

"Fear is just another word for ignorance."
Hunter Thompson

so wat?

2010-07-02T06:00:00.003-10:00

Did you know that bananas are radioactive and that a banana equivalent dose is used as a measure of radiation exposure?

Math Shortcuts - Song to Remember Quadratic Equation

2010-07-01T06:04:00.005-10:00

The quadratic formula can be a tricky equation to memorize when
students first encounter it in Algebra. I rely on a favorite old song
to help my students remember. Try singing the following lyrics to the
tune of "Pop Goes the Weasel"

x is equal to negative b
plus or minus the square root
of b squared minus 4ac
ALL over 2a

Source: The Math Forum at Drexel