Ka Lā Podcast

As part of Honolulu Community College's Career Talk Series, President and CEO of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Kūhiō Lewis spoke on campus on March 1st 2023. Learn about his journey from a student at HCC to managing one of the largest organizations in the Native Hawaiian community. This is not a standard episode, Ka Lā podcast simply set up our audio equipment to help record and upload the event so any students who missed it can listen to the fascinating presentation given by Mr. Kūhiō. If you are interested in learning more about the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement please check out their website: https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/ If you have a cool student group or project you'd like us to hear  about or  a question you'd like to ask the Student Media board send us  an email  at: hcckala@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Anchor. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/ for campus news and events. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/smb/ for information on the Student Media Board.

Today on the Ka la podcast we're covering a very important topic: Graduation. Emily, Jill and Jennifer join us to cover all the frequently asked questions student have for graduation and run us through what a typical graduation day look like. If you are graduating this semester and have any questions or need to fill out your graduation form, please visit the HCC website for a rundown of everything you need to do: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/services/graduation-planning/ If you have a cool student group or project you'd like us to hear  about or  a question you'd like to ask the Student Media board send us  an email  at: hcckala@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Anchor. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/ for campus news and events. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/smb/ for information on the Student Media Board.

Welcome back to another semester at Honolulu Community College! For this episode we are joined by Ina with the College Achievement and Retention Experience (C.A.R.E.) office. The CARE office provides students with coaching and connects them with student resources they may not been aware of. There are a lot of free resources available to students and we want to make sure you are getting the most out of your HonCC experience! It you are interested in the service of the CARE office check out their web page here: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/services/care/ If you have a cool student group or project you'd like us to hear  about or  a question you'd like to ask the Student Media board send us  an email  at: hcckala@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Anchor. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/ for campus news and events. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/smb/ for information on the Student Media Board.

Jona joins us to talk about Honolulu CC's carpentry program and his experience with the program. If you are interested in learning carpentry check out the program page here: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/post/program/carp/  Finals are coming up so we talk a bit about some tips to help you out, however if you are struggling with anything either contact your professor or the College Achievement and Retention Experience (C.A.R.E.) program for help. You can find more info about C.A.R.E. here: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/services/care/ If you have a cool student group or project you'd like us to hear about or  a question you'd like to ask the Student Media board send us an email  at: hcckala@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Anchor. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/ for campus news and events. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/smb/ for information on the Student Media Board.

Today we are joined by the awesome Micronesian Wayfinders Club! A Micronesian student support group for Honolulu. They help students keep on task with deadlines, registration as well as providing community for student who may be away from home for the first time. The main place to fine them is their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micronesianwayfinders/  Keep an eye out for their next baked goods sale! If you have a cool student group or project you'd like us to hear about or a question you'd like to ask the Student Media board send us an email at: hcckala@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Anchor. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/ for campus news and events. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/smb/ for information on the Student Media Board.

Liliani Stanco and Lisa Sims join us to to discuss the Fashion Society Club student group and the Fashion Technology program here at HonCC! Check out the Fashion Technology program page here: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/post/program/ft/ Here's the video of some of the previous fashion shows put on by the FSC!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmnRm416xjI If you have a cool student group or project you'd like us to hear about or a question you'd like to ask the Student Media board send us an email at: hcckala@gmail.com  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Anchor. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/ for campus news and events. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/smb/ for information on the Student Media Board.

Miki with the HonCC Wellness Center joins us to talk about how students can make best use of our confidential campus Wellness Center. If you or a a student you know is struggling with mental health issues please reach out to Miki and her team at: hccwell@hawaii.edu Or visit their on campus location at: Building 5, Room 117, Hours: M–F, 8:00 am–4:00 pm Website: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/services/wellness-center/ STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDE: Supportive short-term counseling Crisis counseling Personal Wellness Screenings: (Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol) Referrals to campus and community agencies Workshops or presentations to student groups Title IX Confidential Space OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE: Consultation with faculty, staff and administrators Tabling Events on Campus Classroom Presentations Educational programming occurs when time and staffing resources permit Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Anchor. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/ for campus news and events. Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/smb/ for information on the Student Media Board.

Welcome back to the Ka Lā Podcast! As our previous team has graduated we're now restarting the podcast with a whole new team. Every week we will talk about events organized by Student Life & Development and provide campus news for Honolulu CC students and the UH community. In this episode we introduce the staff of Student Life & Development and say where you can find all of our info.  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Anchor.  Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/ for campus news and events.  Visit https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/smb/ for information on the Student Media Board.

Welcome to  Ka Lā Podcast! In this episode, our hosts recount the hard work that has gone in towards giving a graduation for the upcoming Spring Commencement while also asking what comes next in their career and educational journey once graduation is over. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.   HonCC 2020 through Spring 2021 Graduates: Register for the Celebration of Graduates to customize your very own webpage!: https://commencement.hawaii.edu/honolulu/2021/   Professional & Casual Picture Days!:  Professional Grad Photo Day (April 16, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.): Graduation portrait with Chancellor Lee by a professional photographer – https://tinyurl.com/hccprofessionalgradphoto  Casual Grad Photo Day (April 15, 2021 & April 20, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.): Graduation portrait with a cardboard cut out of Chancellor Lee – https://tinyurl.com/hcccasualgradphoto   For more info regarding HonCC 2021 Spring Virtual Celebration, visit: https://programs.honolulu.hawaii.edu/studentlife/graduation-2021-information/ End song credit: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-nightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast. In this episode, we talk with the Financial Aid Office to ask how students can fill out their FAFSA and apply for scholarships in getting ready for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 classes. For more information visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/finaid, Email: honccfao@hawaii.edu, Phone: (808) 845-9116. To learn more about HINET visit hinethawaii.org, Email: hinethon@hawaii.edu Phone: (808) 844-2391.

Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast. In this episode, the boys talk with Rene, the President of Student Government at Windward CC. We go over her journey throughout Windward CC and reflect her time at Student Government before transfers to UH Mānoa. We also geek a bit over some good comic books. Follow us on Instagram @honcc_sld + @hcckalanews, Twitter, and Facebook for HonCC news, events, and updates.

Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast. In this episode, the boys talk story about construction with their Honolulu CC AEC instructor, Mr. Guy Fo. Mr. Fo goes into detail on how he got his start in the construction industry and his journey in becoming an instructor for Honolulu Community College.  Background Music: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast! In this episode, the Ka Lā gets a visit from the HCC Hawaiian Center Coordinator, Kaleialoha "Kalei" Lum-Ho. Kalei shares some of the many activities & resources that the Hawaiian Center has to offer while also sharing the impact COVID-19 has had on the Hawaiian Center. To learn more about the Hawaiian Center please go to https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian End song credit: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-nightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast! In this very special episode, we have a nice chat with HCC Chancellor Lee! We ask the Chancellor a range of questions from her time as the chancellor to the future of Honolulu Community College as a whole. Background Music: Local Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome back to Ka La Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Ashton Nicolas, an amazing local artist, and creator of the grassroots organization Creative Natives. We have a chat about Ashton's origins as an artist and the big plans he has for his future.  Don't forget to check out and subscribe to Ashton's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGa-nO5IOLt0Z-2hUAPcPWw for more of his amazing music escapades. Listen to Ashton's amazing debut single 'Find Me' on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Show some love and follow Ashton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashtonnicolaslive/ Don't forget to check out his amazing platform creativenativeshi.com/ashtonnicolas and check out their store for some killin' stickers https://www.creativenativeshi.com/stickers End Song Credits: Ashton Nicholas - Find Me  ℗ Creative Natives Music Group

Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast. In today's episode, Honolulu CC counselors talk about important dates to look out for regarding registering and graduating students. This episode marks a surreal moment because—come the end of Spring, the boys of Ka Lā will be Honolulu Community College Graduates. Guests:  Counselor - Drake Zintgraff: drakez@hawaii.edu, (808) 845-9218  Counselor - Jill Teraizumi: koidej@hawaii.edu, (808) 845-9228   Contact: honcouns@hawaii.edu, (808) 845-9162   https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/counseling  STAR Ballance - https://www.star.hawaii.edu/appointment/ Mon - Thurs from 8am to 3pm, Fri from 8am to 12pm (zoom/telephone) Mon -  Fri from 8 am to 4:30 pm (In-person counseling) ART AND SOUL MAGAZINE IS COLLECTING SUBMISSIONS FROM HONCC STUDENTS! Showcase your amazing drawings, paintings, sculptures, photos, poems, etc. to everyone at Honolulu CC. Submit visit: http://tinyurl.com/hccartandsoul  DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FEBRUARY 27, 2021. JUST 5 MORE DAYS FROM THIS EPISODE'S AIRING! Background Music: Local Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to Ka Lā podcast. In this episode, the boys invite a professor, a previous advisor to the Student Media Board, and the now-retired,  Mike Leidemann. A veteran of the world of journalism, Mike recounts the stories behind his career choices and covers the topics of journalism, ethics, & history in the current media landscape. Art & Soul is now collecting submissions from students! Showcase your amazing drawings, paintings, sculptures, photos, poems, etc. to everyone at Honolulu CC. Submit visit: http://tinyurl.com/hccartandsoul Deadline to submit is Feb. 27, 2021. Background Music: Local Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Happy Lunar New Year & Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast! In today's special episode, the boys of Honolulu CC Student Media Board converse about the very eventful month of February. One such event is Black History Month. We delve into the importance of such an event and how we celebrate it. Moreover, with love in the air , the boys share a little smidgen of their Valentine's Day plans. As of today Lunar New Years & Valentines Day Gift Bag Sign-Ups are CLOSED. Follow us on Instagram @honcc_sld & @hcckalanews for campus news, events, activities, updates, and so you won't miss out on our next give-away event! Art & Soul is now collecting submissions from students! Showcase your amazing drawings, paintings, sculptures, photos, poems, etc. to everyone at Honolulu CC. Submit visit: http://tinyurl.com/hccartandsoul Deadline to submit is Feb. 27, 2021. Background Music: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to Ka Lā Podcast. In this episode, we'll get an in-depth account of digital photography with a long-standing Honolulu CC Professor, Mr. Moana Rumi (Marty) Nikou. Mr. Nikou unravels the usage of digital photography and its stark contrast to its analog counterpart. Join us in this episode while we discuss the significance and symbiosis of the advancement of technology and its relationship to our culture and society. Art & Soul is now collecting submissions from students! Showcase your amazing drawings, paintings, sculptures, photos, poems, etc. to everyone at Honolulu CC. Submit visit: http://tinyurl.com/hccartandsoul Deadline to submit is Feb. 27, 2021 Background Music: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In today's episode, the boys at Ka Lā Podcast have a heart-to-heart discussion with previous Student Media Board members. We are regaled with stories of past events and reminisce about memorable stories and our favorite moments being members at Student Media Board. Join us on a trip down memory lane and listen to what we have in store for our futures. Art & Soul is now collecting submissions from students! Showcase your amazing drawings, paintings, sculptures, photos, poems, etc. to everyone at Honolulu CC. Submit visit: http://tinyurl.com/hccartandsoul Deadline to submit is Feb. 27, 2021  Background Music: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In today's episode, the Student Media Board brings on a student from Kapi'olani Community College. We talk about how our school life, hobbies, & goals have evolved throughout our college careers. We delve into our career aspirations or lack thereof and sincerely enjoy catching up with an old high school buddy. Art & Soul is now collecting submissions from students! Showcase your amazing drawings, paintings, sculptures, photos, poems, etc. to everyone at Honolulu CC-Submit to http://tinyurl.com/hccartandsoul Deadline to submit is Feb. 27, 2021. Follow us on Instagram @honcc_sld + @hcckalanews, Twitter, and Facebook Background Music: Local Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the Ka Lā Podcast. We deliver campus news and provide entertainment for Honolulu CC. In this episode, we get a visit from our very own in-house CSO Student Activities Board members Jonna & Faith. We go over updates regarding new student activities coming up and a few announcements for the Honolulu CC. We look back on our journey through 2020 and how we've grown as people and as students, so stay tuned! Art & Soul is now collecting submissions from students! Showcase your amazing drawings, paintings, sculptures, photos, poems, etc. to everyone at Honolulu CC-Submit to http://tinyurl.com/hccartandsoul Deadline to submit is Feb. 27, 2021. Follow us on Instagram @honcc_sld and @hcckalanews Background Music: Local Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ka Lā Podcast is back from winter break and ready to provide even more entertainment and campus news every Monday! We start Season 2 by sharing how our winter break went. We look back at how our traditional holiday celebrations have changed due to the times and share different perspectives on how each of us spends time with our families. With 2020 at its conclusion, we reflect on our lives and reassess our priorities for 2021 and the years to come. We also share our input on one of the longest-standing debates of the modern time: Cold vs. Hot showers. We hope you all have had a safe Holiday season and are ready for the Spring 2021 Semester! Art & Soul is now collecting submissions from students! Showcase your amazing drawings, paintings, sculptures, photos, poems, etc. to everyone at Honolulu CC  Submit visit: http://tinyurl.com/hccartandsoul Deadline to submit is Feb. 27, 2021 Background Music: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In today's episode we talk with Emily Kukulies, our Student Life Director at HonCC. We reflect on the struggles we experienced during the Fall 2020 semester and what we look forward to for the holidays. We talk about countries we want to visit, skills we want to improve on, and the future of public transportation. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Good luck to everyone on their finals and Happy Holidays!

In today's episode we chat with members from IM LeeSports, a Leeward CC organization that hosts Get-N2-Fitness and IM LeeGaming for students across various UH campuses. They explain how students can win a prize by participating in Get-N2-Fitness and the IM LeeGaming tournaments. After that, we had an interesting discussion about layaways. To learn more about IM leeSports go to https://linktr.ee/imleesports. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

In this episode, we catch up with our old English Professor at HCC, Dr. Shaffer.  He recounts his life leading up to becoming a senior professor at HCC. Likewise, he shares how he deals with the changing COVID-19 landscape & the shifted platform from in-person to online classes. To see the plethora of written and published works of Dr. Shaffer visit https://www.ericpaulshaffer.com Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Outro: Lightsleeper by  Loucielago  Check out Loucielago on Soundcloud: Loucielago YouTube: Loucielago Instagram: @loucielago

In this episode, we talk with a member from the Student Activities Board who is a first-year student at HCC. We learn the perspective of starting your first-year at college during the pandemic such as making friends, communicating with teachers, and the classwork through online learning.  Honcc SAB is hosting week of thanks in honor of thanksgiving How to enter: Post on Kudoboard saying what you’re thankful for Follow @honcc_sld on IG and post on story of kudoboard post w/ #weekofthanks Fill out google form tinyurl.com/kudoboardthanks tinyurl.com/weekofthanks Outro: play “Ocean’s End” by Loucielago Check out Loucielago on Soundcloud: Loucielago YouTube: Loucielago Instagram: @loucielago

This episode, we talk with Lou who is in the MELE program at HCC. She shares about her love for music, how the MELE program helped improved her skills, and why she aspires to become an artist. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Outro: My Own Lane by Kody ft. Loucielago "My Own Lane" On All Major Streaming Platforms: songwhip.com/kody/my-own-lane Soundcloud: Loucielago YouTube: Loucielago Instagram: @loucielago

In this episode, we talk with a student at HCC who is a U.S. veteran. We talk about their time in the military and their experience being at Honolulu Community College. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Happy Veteran's Day to all the men and women who serve in the military. Thank you for your service.

In this episode, we introduce a new member of the Student Media Board. The new trio talk about online learning and the state opening up tourism. Listen to new episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

In this episode, we continue our talk with the student services that HonCC offers which features the wellness center and the CARE office. We ask what services they offer, how can students manage online learning, and resources that are available to students. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork. For more information about the wellness center & CARE visit www.honolulu.hawaii.edu

In this episode, we talk with the student services that HonCC offers which features academic counselors and the financial aid office. We ask what services they offer, how we can contact them, and how to prepare for the Spring 2021 semester. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork. For more information about counselors and financial aid visit www.honolulu.hawaii.edu

In today's episode, we talk with two former HonCC students who used to work for Student Life & Development (SLD). They share what it's like to work for SLD and the lessons they learned after leaving HonCC. They also share the importance of being a student leader serving the HonCC community. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork.

In today's episode, we talk with two UH Mānoa students about their quarantine life and attending the Fall 2020 semester during this interesting time. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork.

This week we're joined with HonCC Student Life & Development talking about our thoughts on the first presidential debate, our favorite local grindz, and how we're struggling with online classes. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork.

Welcome to the first episode of Ka Lā Podcast. Every week we talk about various topics we find interesting and provide campus news for Honolulu CC students and the UH community. In this first episode we share what services are available on campus, what we did over the summer, and our thoughts on the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Listen to Ka Lā Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Anchor. New episodes every Monday. Visit thekala.net for campus news and events. Visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/ for original student artwork.