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Kūlia i ka nuʻu

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– Queen Kapi‘olani

E komo mai!

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Lei Hoʻohui: Weaving Traditions, Connecting Generations 🌺

Kapiʻolani CC celebrated May Day with Hoʻolauleʻa Lā Mei, a vibrant gathering honoring the beauty and symbolism of lei and the connections that bind us.
Lei Hoʻohui: Weaving Traditions, Connecting Generations 🌺

Kapiʻolani CC celebrated May Day with Hoʻolauleʻa Lā Mei, a vibrant gathering honoring the beauty and symbolism of lei and the connections that bind us.
Step into the world of our talented student artists at Kapi’olani CC’s Koa Gallery

The Crafting Voices student art exhibition showcases original works through a wide range of media —from digital design to sculpture and everything in between. 

On view now through May 8
Koa Gallery, Koa Building (off Makapu‘u Road, between parking lots A and B)
M-F, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cool seeing our students and alumni contributing to native bird conservation and hands-on fieldwork right here on campus! Students spent the morning checking on the Manu o Kū nesting sites. 

📸 #2 (left to right):
Noemi Cavinder, UH Mānoa Marine Biology, Kapi‘olani CC alum

James Lee, Kapi‘olani CC student majoring in Natural Science

Kelly Furuya, UH Hilo Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Kapi‘olani CC alum
E Mālama ‘ōe i ka ‘Āina, e Mālama ka ‘Āina iā ‘oe, Take care of the land and the land will take care of you. 

Today we take a moment to recognize Earth Day 🌎 🌱🍃 and all who are committed to caring for our home year-round. 

#earthday2025🌍🏞️🌾🌱🌸 #mālamahonua #kapiolanicommunitycollege #everydayisearthday🌎
Proud to be part of the 10 campuses that make up the University of Hawai‘i System
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Today, University of Hawai‘i President Hensel #joined over 190 college and university leaders in signing a statement opposing government overreach and political interference in higher education. We reaffirm our commitment to academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas, standing united as a community to protect the core values of education.

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