Monday, December 1, 2025

Featured and Upcoming Events...


December 12, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
PalikΕ« Theatre

Makana Mele is a concert that helps to raise funds for the Henry Kapono Foundation Hawaiian...


Makana Mele featuring Jerry Santos


Pick up your Koolau Backyard Bash Concert ticket!!!

 Aloha WCC Students, 

 

HoΚ»omaikaΚ»i for registering for the Spring 2026 semester!  

 

We are excited to offer you a FREE ticket πŸŽŸ️ to this year's KoΚ»olau Backyard Bash on Friday, December 5th 2025.  We are pleased to feature Wavvy, Johnny Suite, and 808Vitals!  

 

We hope to see YOU there! 

 

Ticket Pick-Up:

Where: Aloha Center, Hale Κ»Δ€koakoa 130 

When: Monday Dec 1st - Thursday Dec 4th, 8:30am-4:30pm. 

**Students will be verified upon ticket pick up**  

 

Concert Details: 

When: Friday, December 5 2025 

Time: 5:00pm **Check in will open at 4:00pm**

Where: WCC Great Lawn 

Will there be food: YES!! 

 

QUESTIONSπŸ™‹❓

Contact Makana Tani at tanimaka@hawaii.edu or 808-462-7415


Mahalo, 

Ko'olau Backyard Bash Concert Tickets!

 


Ticket Pick-Up:

Where: Aloha Center, Hale Κ»Δ€koakoa 130 

When: Monday Dec 1st - Thursday Dec 4th, 8:30am-4:30pm. 

**Students will be verified upon ticket pick up**  

 

Concert Details: 

When: Friday, December 5 2025 

Time: 5:00pm **Check in will open at 4:00pm**

Where: WCC Great Lawn 

Will there be food: YES!! 

 

QUESTIONSπŸ™‹❓

Contact Makana Tani at tanimaka@hawaii.edu or 808-462-7415


-TA

Friday, November 28, 2025

TRIO SSS Free Tutoring

If you need help in any of your classes, try our free tutoring. Contact us in TRIO SSS or Scan the QR code in the flyer to sign up for free tutoring.

Puahi/KS Scholarship Due in 6 Days - November 30

The Pauahi Foundation Scholarship is due on November 30, which is just 4 days away! This is your final push to get those applications completed and submitted; make sure everything is filled out and nothing is missing. In 2023, the foundation awarded over 470 scholarships, totaling more than $950,000 to students from all three Kamehameha Schools campuses and the community. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

URGENT: Enrollment Unavailable December 11th to January 2

 Aloha kākou, 

As you may have heard, the UH system will be undergoing a digital overhaul, in terms of its digital platforms (STAR GPS, MyUH, Banner, etc); this means massive disruptions to our normal processes. 

STUDENTS WILL BE UNABLE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES BETWEEN DECEMBER 11TH AND JANUARY 2ND

To incentivize student to enroll by November 28th, Windward Community College will be awarding three full scholarships by lottery to students who have already signed up for spring classes by November 28th. 

Act now! Courses which do not meet minimum enrollments by early December will be deleted from the schedule and will not be available for students to enroll in come January. If you see a class on the schedule now and you think you might want to take it, be sure to add it to your "shopping cart" on STAR GPS so that it saves your spot. 

Contact your academic counselor if you need support or assistance. 

E ola, 

Trusted Servant 

⭐️ 18 Days Till STAR GPS (Banner) Shut Down

 STAR GPS (Banner) will be shutting down for updates in just 18 days, so now is the perfect time to register for your classes! Don’t wait, register early to secure the schedule you want and avoid any last-minute issues. STAR GPS will be updating on December 12, and registration may be limited during this time. If you need assistance, our Counselor on Duty is available for walk-in advising in Hale Kāko‘o or Online



⏳Pauahi/KS Scholarship Due in 6 Days - November 30

The Pauahi Foundation Scholarship is due on November 30, which is just six days away! This is your final push to get those applications completed and submitted; make sure everything is filled out and nothing is missing. In 2023, the foundation awarded over 470 scholarships, totaling more than $950,000 to students from all three Kamehameha Schools campuses and the community. Don’t miss this opportunity. Apply here: Pauahi Scholarship





❌CANCELED - Aloha Harvest on Thursday, November 27❌


Unfortunately, Aloha Harvest will 
not be available this Thursday, November 27. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you need support, we still have items available. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or would like more information.


Monday, November 24, 2025

SP26 REG, Ka Κ»Ipu HoΚ»okele WaΚ»a

Spring 2026 registration is Now Open

Don’t wait, register for your classes to secure your ideal schedule! STAR GPS will be updating on December 12, so make sure to register before then to avoid any hiccups or limited class options. Need help? Counselor on Duty, walk-in advising is available in Hale Kāko‘o and online; come see us!


Ka Κ»Ipu HoΚ»okele WaΚ»a - Indigenous Digital Storytelling Project

Ka Κ»Ipu HoΚ»okele WaΚ»a is a new project designed to uplift Native Hawaiian students by strengthening their connection to culture, identity, and community through digital storytelling. This collaboration between Honolulu Community College and Windward Community College focuses on building digital literacy in a culturally grounded way. Through this work, students will gain skills that support their academic success, career readiness, and overall growth. Please see the attachment for more details about the project.



Weekly Events!

Aloha WCC Students! 

 

Have you registered for your SPRING 2026 classes yet???  If not, do it now! Our registration system is going to shut down on December 11th and will not reopen until January 3rd – register for your classes TODAY.  

 

Need Help?  You can see a counselor in Hale Kako’o (TRiO) or online Monday - Friday 7a - 5p and Sat/Sun 9a - 2p. 

 

 

Events this week!

Wailau Ola Transfer Program

Come learn about transferring to UH West Oahu! With 9 degrees and 46 concentrations, UHWO has so many options for you both in person and online! Come chat with a transfer rep while you enjoy your mini grindz free lunch 

Wednesday November 26th 

11am - 1pm 

Κ»Δ€koakoa Atrium



Celebrate Lā Kūʻokoʻa!

Celebrate Hawaiian Independence Day!  Lā KΕ«Κ»okoΚ»a marks the date in 1843 when the sovereignty of the Kingdom of HawaiΚ»i was formally recognized by England and France through the signing of the Anglo-Franco Proclamation, and through a verbal acknowledgement with the United States.  

 

Join us to play konane, learn more about Hawaiian Independence, and get some swag! 

Wednesday November 26th 

11am - 1pm 

Κ»Δ€koakoa Atrium




Free Diapers and Potty Training classes available:

Windward CC Diaper Pick Up - Google Form Open NOW 

WCC is collaborating with the Aloha Diaper Bank to provide free diapers and supplies to students. Because of the uncertainty for government assistance programs such as SNAP and Medicaid, WCC will be expanding the eligibility to receive diapers and baby wipes. 

Eligibility: 

  • Your home institution must be WCC or UH Manoa with an address listed in your student record that resides in KoΚ»olauloa or KoΚ»olaupoko. (If your home campus is different, please contact your basic needs coordinator on your home campus). 

  • Priority will be given to keiki who live in the same household as the student. You can request for a family member such as siblings, cousins, grandchildren, etc. 

  • You can request diapers and wipes for family members who do not live in your household, but they will have to show proof that they are receiving SNAP or other government assistance programs (Medicaid, general assistance, TANF, etc.). These supplies will be given based on availability and time of request form submission.

Diaper sizes are from preemie to size 6. Wipes and potty kits aren't always available but please request them and we will try to fill the order. Orders will be available for pick up at Hale KākoΚ»o 103.

Here is the form:   Diaper Request Form

 

The Aloha Diaper Bank is also offering free potty-training classes. Participants will learn how to recognize if their keiki is ready for potty training and gain helpful tips and techniques to make the process smoother. Attendees will receive a potty-training kit and a pack of pull-ups.

Please email robertty@hawaii.edu if you would like to sign up.

 

 

WEEKLY EVENTS INFO:

 

Mondays

WCC Morning Piko - 8am every MONDAY! 

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/98076950015__;!!PvDODwlR4mBZyAb0!SJKnlxWRQayaqlQVzfVystE-rnMDQ-JLoU79EZJAUcO_ADSJ-E_K1LkkJ7tuZstLKHHpIs2ETW-FZMh6o5dW5kD4sA$

 

Meeting ID: 980 7695 0015

Passcode: WCC



Wednesdays

Campus Piko (in person) 

Join the campus community every Wednesday at 8:30am on the bottom of the Great Lawn (behind Hale Alaka‘i) to connect and share news. 

Wailau Ola Transfer Program

 



Wailau Ola Transfer Program

Come learn about transferring to UH West Oahu! With 9 degrees and 46 concentrations, UHWO has so many options for you both in person and online! Come chat with a transfer rep while you enjoy your mini grindz free lunch 

Wednesday November 26th 

11am - 1pm 

Κ»Δ€koakoa Atrium


-TA

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Whiny Wednesday at La'akea Library

 

Whiny Wednesdays

Do your friends call you a bummer? Are you saltier than the Dead Sea? If you're full of piss and vinegar, this is the group for you! Join the gripers support group, we meet every Wednesday at noon. No judgement and hate speech! Followed by ceremonial shredding of paper.

Discussion Topics (not limited to):

  • How awful things are
  • That person
  • Expenses
  • Sun
  • Tree trimming

November Dates: Wednesday 11/26

Time: 10am-11am

Location: La'akea 2nd Floor Conversation Pit

Questions: wccref@hawaii.edu


-TA

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Spring 2026 registration is Now Open πŸ“Œ


 Don’t wait, register for your classes to secure your ideal schedule! STAR GPS will be updating on December 12, so make sure to register before then to avoid any hiccups or limited class options. Need help? Counselor on Duty, walk-in advising is available in Hale Kāko‘o and Online come see us!

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