UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I Community Colleges Volume 36, No. 2 • March 2001 Celebrating the Arts IN THIS ISSUE on our campuses

Chancellor’s ust when you think technology is taking subjects. Recent reports confirm that, in the Message over the planet, a visit to your local UH modern business environment, the JCommunity College will quickly reassure ability to communicate, adapt, diagnose prob- page 2 you that the Arts are alive and well. In UHCC lems and find creative solutions is more impor- classrooms, students are introduced to new tant than ever. And these attributes can be nur- worlds through art education; at many of our tured and honed through studying the Arts. campuses, community theatres and art galleries The UH Community Colleges have offered Excellence in inspire and delight students and the community; art education in traditional courses such as dance, Ed to feature and all campuses hold special events that invite drama, music, painting and poetry since their League for people of all ages to experience the joy of art. inception in 1964. The colleges have also inte- Innovation’s Since the early 1970s, numerous studies by grated technology and art in some of their Mark Milliron experts in cognitive thinking and education have recently introduced programs. shown that education in the Arts stimulates a For the benefit of students and the commu- page 6 form of thinking based on human imagination nity at large, the UHCC campuses offer art and judgment that is not learned through other galleries, theatres, art sales, craft fairs and a wide range of cultural events. Students rehearse for the annual Leeward ACT testing CC Dance Festival, an invitational dance and training celebration that brings local professional, college and high school dancers together. centers to This year's festival runs April 27 & 28 open on at 8 p.m. three campuses

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Culinary teams score big in Kona

page 9 ulture and arts education are an essen- first sojourn onto a college campus. tial part of the educational experience Yes, the arts on our campuses certainly Cthat is basic to the mission of the UH enriched the life of this chemistry major. Community Colleges. Today, all of our cam- For many of our stu- puses are successful in dents, the traditional We enrich our incorporating art and "arts" courses we offer cultural education into may be their first communities their operations. Art introduction to the shows; craft fairs; cul- Joyce S. Tsunoda world of art, music, tural events; courses in through the music, pottery, painting Senior Vice theater, etc. Education in the arts allows stu- and dance; perfor- President, UH and dents to be creative, to Arts mances by dance troupes, theatre groups, Chancellor for be moved, and to con- schools, ensembles and individuals benefit our Community tribute to our culture. It promotes creative students and communities. Colleges thinking and other competencies, often affect- Lately, much of the focus in education ing students on a level they may not under- seems to involve training in new technologies. stand or appreciate until later in their lives. Albeit, the rapidly changing face of our work- Arts at our campuses also enrich the lives places and the advancements being made in of the surrounding communities and help to biotechnology, information technology, and bring the community and the college together. telecommunications call for our constant “Education in I developed a heightened awareness of this attention. Yet, these advances are also opening when starting up operations of the Leeward up new opportunities in the arts and the the arts allows CC Community Theatre back in the early UHCCs are discovering ways to "marry" arts 1970s. Working with many different con- and technology in their curriculum. The new students to be stituencies internally and externally, I discov- media arts program offered at Kapi‘olani CC, ered the pleasure as well as the complexity of for instance, combines art and design with creative, to be the world of the performing arts. The faculty animation and computer graphics technology. and students involved in the performing arts Students of Maui CC’s “Introduction to moved, and to astounded me with their energy and talent. Computer Graphics” course compose still life The external world of actors and actresses, images and artistic illustrations to display on contribute to ranging from local artists such as Booga the World Wide Web. Digital media at Booga (Rap Reiplinger and James Benton) to Leeward CC and communication arts at our culture.” national performing groups such as the San Honolulu CC also merge art and technology Francisco Conservatory Theater, brought a so students can develop their creativity and new level of excitement to our campus com- talents while learning skills in some of the lat- munity. Interaction between faculty, staff and est technological tools. students and the theater-going community, The UHCCs will always attempt to potential donor groups, the media, and indi- maintain a balance between arts and technolo- viduals interested in the arts added depth to gy, and, in doing so, expand both the world our campus experiences. Making the theater of art and the world of technology—both available to various community groups con- of which enrich the students' learning tributed to the fun. From pre-school experience. Christmas programs to high school gradua- tions, I soon realized that Leeward CC’s Theatre often represented a young person's

2 UH Community Colleges In December 1999, Mark Milliron stepped into the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the League 18th annual for Innovation in the Community College. The League is an international association dedicated to catalyzing Excellence in the community college movement. The UH Community Colleges are a board member institution of Education Conference The League, which hosts conferences and insti- tutes, develops Web resources, conducts research, he five tracks offered at the Excellence produces publications, provides services, and in Education Conference give UH leads projects and initiatives with more than 700 TCommunity College faculty and staff member institutions. The League also has 120 an ideal opportunity to focus on their various corporate partners and a host of other agencies in roles in the process of learning and explore its continuing effort to make a positive difference ways to enhance student learning. for students and communities. Track I covers areas of new technologies and Prior to coming to the League, Milliron distance learning. Mark David served as the Executive Director of Oracle Track II explores the various changes hap- Milliron, pening on our campuses and communities, Corporation’s Global Learning Initiatives, and Keynote Speaker, how those changes affect staff and students, served as the League’s Vice President and Chief 18th Annual Operating Officer. Excellence in and how we cope with or help instigate The following is an excerpt from Milliron’s Education change. 1998 testimony at the U.S. House of Conference Track III provides insights and innovations Representatives’ Hearing on Community for learning colleges. Colleges in the 21st Century. Track IV takes an in-depth look at UHCC students and “Put simply, in the community college, an effective what you can do to help them meet their goals. confluence of technology and learning flows only on Track V looks at the transitions students go through as the riverbed of community. Given this, as community they move from high school to college to career and colleges enter the "Learning Age" of the next century, a some of the partnerships and resources available to key challenge will be to develop and adopt the cutting- them. edge technologies, foster and assess student learning, Don’t miss out on the keynote address by Mark and insure that our colleges bring communities togeth- Milliron or on the wonderful opportunity the er using technology, and not divide them against them- Excellence in Education Conference provides to learn selves because of technology. more about the innovations and challenges involved in Building on this good foundation, our next chal- serving UHCC students. ✿ lenge will be to better channel our collective energies. UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘ I We must work more closely with the federal govern- COMMUNITY COLLEGES ment and corporations to create systems for curriculum is published eight times a year by the University of Hawai‘i, Office of the transfer, educational/policy reform, public/private part- Chancellor for Community Colleges, 2327 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822. nerships, and pilot programs. For example, we advocate Joyce S. Tsunoda the creation of a National Information Technology Senior Vice President, UH and Chancellor for Community Colleges Curriculum Consortium to allow corporations, higher Marilyn Walsh, Editor, 956-3862 education, and government to pool resources and share CORRESPONDENTS Nancy Schein Karen Hastings Joseph Campos curriculum more quickly—bringing key work skills and Hawai‘i CC Honolulu CC Kapi‘olani CC up-to-date information to the student as quickly and as Barbara Bulatao-Franklin Cindy Martin Mona Stevenson easily as possible. By sharing in these ways, and by Kaua‘i CC Beth Kupper-Herr Patricia Adams maintaining a sense of TLC, community colleges truly Leeward CC Maui CC can “tackle technology,” and have it serve the needs of Libby Young Dave Murakami Windward CC Employment Training Center the nation as it moves into the “Learning Age.” ✿

March 2001 3 Taking Notice LCC DEAN TO HELP OVERSEE award winners at its 31st annual state increasing communication between PLANTATION VILLAGE conference in January. The HBEA high schools and the college, and eeward Community College Distinguished Service Award went to promoting lasting working partner- LActing Dean of Instruction Doug the Office of the State Director for ships. These annual planning meet- Dykstra was recently elected President Career and Technical Education. Dr. ings also provide valuable data and of the Board of Directors of Hawai‘i’s Karla Jones, Director, accepted this information about the placement and Plantation Village in Waipahu. award. The Outstanding Post- success of students from each of the Dykstra will oversee fund raising, Secondary Educator Award went to high schools. The group came up membership drives, and the general Verna M. Post, Professor, Hawai‘i with a long list of possible “can do” operations of the Village. Doug is also Community College (see photo at right initiatives and activities that will ben- completing work as principal humani- with HBEA Awards Presenter Paul efit students today and in the future. ties scholar on a brochure supported by Rogers). Post has been teaching in the a grant from the Hawai‘i Committee Office MAUI CC BUILDS 100 YARD for the Humanities that provides the Administration SUSHI ROLL AT HULA BOWL historical context for the Puerto Rican & Technology aui CC Culinary Arts stu- Exhibit at the Village. Last year, he per- program since Mdents and staff teamed up formed a similar role in producing a 1985. with Chef D.K. Kodama of the brochure for the Chinese Society Hall The HBEA Sansei Seafood and Sushi Bar to and Cookhouse Exhibit. President's create a 300-foot California Award went to Jean Matsui Hara, sushi roll during pre-game festivities KAP CC RAD TECHNOLOGY STU- Professor of Office Administration at the recent Rivals.com Hula Bowl DENTS FIRST IN NATION and Technology at Leeward on Maui. The event was viewed by tudents of the Radiologic Community College, for exemplary thousands worldwide on ESPN. STechnology program at Kapi‘olani support and dedication to HBEA and The completed sushi roll stretched CC have again demonstrated the providing high standards of leadership 100 yards and used 200 pounds of excellence of Kap CC's program by in business education (see photo at left rice, 150 pounds of crabmeat, 60 producing the highest test results in with HBEA President Lilia Claude). pounds each of cucumber and avoca- the nation. The 18 students of Chevron Products do, and 4 pounds of wasabi in an the class of 2000 achieved a Company was rec- attempt at a Guinness Book of World mean scaled score of 89.9 (out ognized for its part- Records. of 100) on the national exami- nership and gener- Maui CC Food Service Coor- nation of the American ous sponsorship of dinator Karen Tanaka, cafeteria man- Registry of Radiologic the conference and ager Wanda Shin, sanitation instruc- Technologists. Though there for their continuous tor Karen Robbins, and chef instruc- were others who were not Kapi‘olani support of business education stu- tors Chris Speere, Bobby Santos, Don CC graduates who took the exam in dents in Hawai‘i. Sprinkle, Lloyd Yokoyama, and Ben Hawai‘i at the same time, the overall Marques worked with more than 50 mean of 88.7 for Hawai‘i was the LCC PARTNERS WITH DOE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS students from the Maui CC Culinary highest by state in the nation. Program and 25 students from n February, Leeward Community Baldwin and Maui High Schools' HAWAII BUSINESS EDUCATION College welcomed 33 Department ASSOCIATION AWARDS I food service programs. Also helping of Education, Central and Leeward out were Mayor James “Kimo” Apana he Hawaii Business Education District personnel to its third annual and a number of Maui CC faculty TAssociation (HBEA) recognized get-together. The gatherings are and staff. ✿

4 UH Community Colleges Arts and Hawaiian culture are WASC approval for important offerings at Hawai‘i CC UHCCs affirmed

he realm of the Arts at her innovative, holis- he Western Association of Hawai‘i Community College tic approach to Schools and Colleges Tincludes ceramics, photogra- teaching. She was T(WASC) teams liked what phy, oriental brush painting, and invited to present a they saw when they toured the modern dance, as well as a strong dance she chore- UHCC campuses last October. curriculum in Hawaiian culture. ographed called Chancellor Joyce Tsunoda reported This solid art curriculum pro- “Chungshindae” at Pualani to the UH Board of Regents in vides important knowledge and per- the International Kanahele February that the WASC Two-Year spective for students of all ages inter- Conference on Commission has granted contin- ested in any Buddhist Women in Cambodia ued full accreditation status to all field of in 1998 and, in 2000, she seven colleges. study. received the Hung Wo and Tsunoda stated, “The teams Linus Elizabeth Lau Ching and the commission were aware of Chao and Foundation Faculty Service to the effects of the protracted and Gordon Lee the Community Award. severe economic recession on our are just two Hawai‘i CC, with its budgets and how we compensated of the strong roots in the Hawaiian for budget cuts. As might be accom- Gordon Lee with student cultural community, also helps expected, however, the reports plished artists providing Hawai‘i CC promote and coordinate events raised concerns about how long students with valuable learning expe- on the island that bring Hawaiian art such efforts could be sustained. riences in the visual Arts. Chao, and culture to the Big Island. Each campus was commended for whose paintings hang in museums Students in the college's Hawaiian the pride and ‘can-do’ attitude and private collections in North and Studies program may learn of exhibited by faculty, staff and South America, Europe and Asia, has Hawaiian legends, culture, and lan- administration,” she added. received recognition for his work guage from Along with the accreditation locally and internationally. His distinguished approval, WASC teams recom- pieces can be found in the Chinese faculty such as mended that the colleges: National Museum of History in Pualani • strengthen institutional Taipei and the corporate headquar- Kanahele. research initiatives ters of Hanna-Barbera Productions Kanahele has • expand the academic program in Los Angeles. Gordon Lee is also a received the review process renowned cerami- National • develop methods to more effec- Trina Nahm-Mijo cist in Hawai‘i and Heritage Award tively assess and place students throughout the from the National Endowment for and assess their learning mainland. the Arts, been named a Living • develop a comprehensive plan- Dr. Trina Treasure by the Office Hawaiian ning process and budget links Nahm-Mijo, who Affairs, and received a Distinguished The next regular accreditation teaches psychology, Service Award from the State of review will be in 2006, with inter- Linus Chao women's studies Hawai‘i Foundation on Culture and im and mid-term reports to be pre- and dance at Hawai‘i CC, has been the Arts, and the Distinguished pared by each campus on a pre- at the College since 1979. She has Service in the Arts Award by the scribed two-three year timeline. ✿ received many awards and grants for National Governors' Association. ✿

March 2001 5 Hon CC students gain experience designing PCATT

tudents of Communication Tomoko Takushi, Renee Tamanaha graphics for PCATT’s trade show dis- Arts 150 at Honolulu and Michael Vernon, under the play and other identity items. SCommunity College recently direction of Assistant Professor Sandy The development of logos and had an opportunity to mix their cre- Sanpei, to step up to the enormous the design and production of com- ative processes with task of creating the “look” for munication graphics involve an some real life design important creative and production experi- process and are an ence when they took essential element in on the job of creating learning theories of image and promotional communication arts. materials for the Pacific The CA150 students Center for Advanced managed to set up Technol-ogy Training photo shoots, write (PCATT). PCATT is copy, handle printing the new consortium of production and meet the UH Community some very tight dead- Colleges dedicated to lines. Students not offering affordable only stretched their training and services in creativity, but also the latest technologies. PCATT materials created by students included a brochure and class schedule. developed some valu- The artwork they created for the pieces included whimsical photos of electronics Though courses are able real world experi- and circuitry in culinary settings and other interesting compositions. offered at all UHCC ences through the campuses, PCATT’s administrative PCATT. The students took PCATT process. offices are housed at Honolulu CC. from concept to completion, creating On March 29, PCATT will host And, that is all it took for Honolulu a logo, business cards, stationery, a a grand opening celebration at its CC students Glenn Coloma, Darlene promotional brochure, and a sched- systemwide headquarters on the ✿ Fukuda, Jackie Mau, Rod Pavez, ule of classes. They also designed Honolulu CC campus. ACT CENTERS TO OPEN AT UHCCS

rand opening celebrations for ACT Centers at skills, computer basics, information Honolulu CC and Maui CC are set for March technology, industrial technology skills, G29, 2001. (Hawai‘i Community College will management, and professional development. open its center at a later date.) With this event, the UH As ACT Centers, the UH Community Colleges will Community Colleges are joining more than 150 two- have an enhanced role in analyzing workforce training year colleges nationwide who have committed to estab- needs in the community, identifying skill gaps for those lishing ACT Centers. entering and those now in the workforce, delivering Many prominent training program publishers are job-specific training in many categories and evaluating working with ACT to provide state-of-the-art course- the results of training efforts ware through the ACT Centers network. Training pro- A majority of training programs will be Web-based, grams available through these two new Hawai‘i centers enabling individuals to take a course from a computer will be in areas such as adult literacy/employability at work or at home. ✿

6 UH Community Colleges KOA GALLERY TO HONOR CLARENCE LEE NHEA CONVENTION ANNOUNCED he Native Hawaiian Educa- Lee joins a list of talented artists arch 23 marks the Eighth tion Association (NHEA) who have been honored at the annu- Annual Koa Award cele- will hold its second annual bration held at Kapi‘olani al Koa Awards dinner, which brings T M convention, March 30-31, 2001at members of the local artistic com- CC’s Koa Gallery. It is an annual Kapi‘olani Community College. munity together and serves honorary dinner and exhibit Are you interested in issues relat- as the primary fund raiser for artists who have had a ed to Hawaiian education? Do you lifelong dedication to for the gallery. teach Native Hawaiian students? Are visual and fine arts. This Clarence Lee will you a Native Hawaiian in the educa- year, the honor will go to auction a full set of his tion field? Would you like resources Clarence Lee, a Honolulu stamps at the dinner this year. to help you in your classrooms? graphic designer who was commis- The first Koa Award honored This convention is open to all sioned in 1992 to design a Lunar Lucille Cooper, who created a water- educators—Hawaiian and non- New Year stamp for the Year of the fall fountain on the Kapi‘olani CC Hawaiian, from early childhood to Rooster. It was such a success that he campus. Other awardees include post-secondary education, adminis- was commissioned to do the entire Toshiko Takaezu, John Young, trators, kupuna, parents and college ✿ Chinese zodiac the following year. Satoru Abe and Tadashi Sato. students. For a registration packet, please contact: G. Ku‘ulei Reyes Tengan, NHEA Program Coordi- Success of Koa Gallery rooted nator (email: [email protected] mouth.org) or call the UH in community support Conference Center at 956-8204. ✿

hen Kapi‘olani CC intro- the Bistro, and other duced the Koa Awards areas, trying to ensure Weight years ago, it marked that “art is all over a change in the basic purpose of the campus all the time!” college gallery. The role of the gallery In the library, March expanded to serve the whole commu- 7 through April 14, nity, not just Kapi‘olani CC students. Sacred and Secular Providing service to the commu- Objects of Adornment, nity fits the mission of the college jewelry from the pri- The Koa Gallery with vate collection of Amy Russell exhibit (l) and, according to gallery Director selections from Sacred David Behlke, is “an effort to present Phuong Tran, will fea- and Secular Objects of the quality of work a student should ture beads from Tibet, Adornment strive toward in a career in the fine shell leis and coral Foundation on arts.” Student and faculty exhibits are beads from the Pacific, Culture and the Arts, still an important part of the gallery’s African trade beads and which will be held schedule, but by bringing in artists more. April 17 through May 11. from throughout Hawai‘i, the gallery March 5 through March 27, The Koa Gallery’s operation has also become an integral part of the Clarence Lee’s work will be shown as complements the full realm of visual local contemporary fine arts scene. a solo show in the gallery. March 30 and performing arts opportunities Behlke has taken art beyond the through April 12 features the student that students have available to them gallery as well, placing exhibits in the art show, followed by Master to through their liberal arts curriculum Ka‘ikena Dining Room, the library, Apprentice II: Folk Arts, an exhibit at Kapi‘olani CC. ✿ commissioned by the State

March 2001 7 Center complements isle arts activities

bring audiences of also an innovative artistic tool. all ages to the Professor Wayne Miyata, who Center. This teaches ceramics at Kaua‘i CC began month alone, the teaching at the college in 1972 after diversity of per- receiving his M.F.A. degree from the formers ranges University of Hawai‘i. He has done from the San several commissions for the State Kaua‘i CC Performing Arts Center Francisco Opera Foundation on Culture and the Arts fter being damaged by Singers, to the Miss and has numerous works Hurricane Iniki during initial Garden Island in private collections. Aconstruction, the Kaua‘i Scholarship Pageant and Music is also an area Community College Performing Arts the Cincinnati Percussion of the arts in which Center opened its doors to an eager Group. Kaua‘i CC has much to island audience in 1995. The 560- The Performing Arts offer. The Kaua‘i CC Professor Miyata’s ceramic seat theater has quickly become an Center is not the only Music program is dedicat- piece, The 4 Sleepers. isle gathering place and gained recog- venue for art appreciation ed to involving both tra- nition for the variety and quality of and education on the Kaua‘i CC cam- ditional students, older students, and performing arts events it offers. pus, however. Students in the Arts at the entire community in the various Hawaiian music and dance, classical Kaua‘i CC have the opportunity to music classes and activities. and jazz music, plays and foreign/ study with two renowned artists. The program offers courses need- independent films are regularly on Professor Waihang Lai is known ed to fulfill degree requirements as the roster. Musicians such as The for his watercolor, oriental brush well as courses that enrich the life, Brothers Cazimero and painting, and, more recently, his such as the Kaua‘i CC Chamber Charlie Byrd, internation- computer art. He has been Singers, the Jazz Ensemble, the al touring groups a master in the delicate College Orchestra, and the Stage from Africa, Japan technique of watercolor Band. Often, students who have and Brazil, and for many years. In this taken an elementary level course in theatrical perfor- electronic age, he brings voice, keyboard, or music theory mances by the same depth of percep- find that they enjoy making music Hollywood celebri- tion to the computer, so much that they seek out other ties like Anne Francis Professor Waihang Lai which he views not only as opportunities for performance. ✿ and Lauren Tom with students. a powerful sketchpad, but WCC Cook-off awards pasta prizes he competition was anything but starchy at Windward CC's TThird Annual All College Any-Kine Pasta Cook Off on February 13. Prizes for most original hot and cold pasta dish, best presentation, and “most best” pasta dishes were awarded. Media celebrities (l to r) Guy Hagi (KHNL), Ron Mizutani (KHON), J.B. Nueva (I-94's ) and Dana Helfand (MidWeek) were on hand to rate the noodle dishes. A silent auction was also held with items such as antiques, art, and even homegrown produce for sale to benefit Windward CC’s staff development fund. ✿

8 UH Community Colleges Career & Technical Education Week honored

UH Community College staff and admin- istrators joined high school students and state and federal career and technical edu- cation agency representatives at the Mayor’s Office in February to receive a proclamation from Mayor Jeremy Harris that declared February 11 through 17 as Career and Technical Education Week on O‘ahu. CULINARY TEAM WINS BRONZE IN KONA

he Maui Chefs and Cooks Association Maui Community College Culinary team 2001 recently Treturned from Kona, Hawai‘i with a bronze medal and commendations for their culinary skills in competi- tion at the American Culinary Federation Western Regional Conference. “All in all, the team did an excellent job adjusting to tough conditions and gained a lot of experience by com- peting. They also met other students and chefs from across LCC DAYS AT PEARLRIDGE the western states and learned about the industry by ARE A CROWD-PLEASER attending seminars,” says team coach Darryl Dela Cruz. In order to compete at the regional level, the team ince October 2000, Leeward CC faculty and needed to qualify by winning the state finals held in Kona staff have taken interactive educational displays in October 2000. Team members were Randi Cua (team Sand demonstrations to Pearlridge Shopping captain), Erica Dela Cruz, Jonathon Mizukami, Hiromi Center on the first Saturday of each month to share Higashida, and John Meriales. For the competition, the the joy and value of life long learning with the com- team prepared entrees such as Asian spiced consommé munity. with taro ravioli stuffed with mustard cabbage and chick- Some of the displays and demos included: en; nut-crusted lamb rack with kabocha pumpkin mash, Chemistry Magic; Not All Aliens are from Outer bell pepper terrine with a poha berry sauce; lilikoi Space—A close up look at alien species to Hawai‘i Bavarian cream, poached pineapple, strawberry sauce. including Boa constrictors, brown tree snakes, and And, while the Maui CC students were in the kitchen, Miconia leaves; Math is Fun—learn shapes and angles the Kapi‘olani CC students showed off their culinary with origami; Exciting Science and Fascinating knowledge, capturing fourth place in the Baron H. Physics—Your Eyes will say WOW and your mind Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl, a culinary version of will ask HOW; The events include counseling/finan- the game show, “Jeopardy,” which kicked off the opening cial aid tax tips and Leeward CC giveaways on the of the conference’s trade show. ✿ hour. The monthly events continue through April. ✿

March 2001 9 LCC Theatre serves up ETC finds new imagination and innovation education link in Bridges program ach year Leeward Community example, Honolulu Theatre for College’s Theatre produces a Youth and the Hawaii Ballet taff and students at the Eseason of 18-22 major events, Theatre; Employment Training Center blending national and international Since its opening, the Theatre Sare quickly realizing the “win- professional artists with student pro- has presented more than 2400 artists win” situation being created by the ductions, local performing arts from 25 countries, from Australia to new student workers on their cam- groups and a host Zimbabwe, helping students develop pus. The student workers are part of of community new communication skills, build the new Bridge to Hope program, a events. These their self-esteem, and learn to appre- pilot state-funded program for posi- activities, sched- ciate different cultures. The hands-on tions that pay student wages for uled nearly 325 days experiences provide excellent positive working students who receive a year, touch all mem- role models and encourage our chil- TANF (welfare) benefits. The stu- bers of the community, dren and local artists to dream and dents are referred to the First to from teachers and students, to aspire to great things. Work program to make it easier for families and local artists. The Studies prove that the arts them to continue their education Theatre’s dynamic programs include: improve a student's overall academic while earning their work credits. • A stellar season of public events by performance: SAT scores for students The new welfare reform laws national and international profes- who studied the arts more than four require recipients to work. However, sional artists such as the Peking years were 59 points higher on the Hawai‘i legislators are aware that Acrobats, Garth Fagan Dance verbal and 44 points higher on the individuals need education and (shown in photos), Smuin Ballet/SF, math portion than students with no training to increase their earning Kodo, David Parsons Dance, and coursework or experience in the arts. power and end their reliance on the Kronos Quartet; Leeward Community College welfare. Bridge to Hope provides • Daytime drama, dance, music and (LCC) Theatre has served over 1.9 jobs on campus that are related to world cultures performances for million people as the only major arts the student’s training goals. The more than 35,000 O‘ahu school presenter and education center in work experience they gain, com- children each year; Leeward and Central O‘ahu since it bined with ETC training, improves • Lectures, demonstrations and opened in 1974. Its mission is to their job placement capabilities. workshops in area high schools by serve as a catalyst for new insights, The Bridge to Hope student visiting professional artists, at no connections and learning through workers rely on faculty and staff to cost to the schools or students; the presentation, production, and act as mentors or work supervisors • An array of student drama and collaborative sponsorship of contem- to learn the skills and operations of dance productions by the Leeward porary, world, and multi-ethnic per- the area in which they will work. In CC Drama and Dance programs forming arts. Its goal is to build a turn, the participating faculty or including an annual invitational community that is culturally literate staff receive the extra helping hands dance concert that brings local and imaginative, with for their department or office. In professional, college and high residents who are almost all cases so far on the ETC school student dancers together; critical campus, the Bridge to Hope • Co-sponsorship of productions by workers have received very positive local arts and organizations pro- thinkers and reviews from their supervisors and ✿ viding technical support and inventive problem mentors. reduction of rental costs, for solvers. ✿

10 UH Community Colleges Art’s on the move at Maui CC CALENDAR OF

he ceramics and art that were able in more areas of the students’ EVENTS on display in the Maui CC and community’s lives. New collabo- Excellence in Education Conference Tlibrary in February gave visi- rative efforts with various depart- March 9, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. tors a glimpse into the ments and programs are beginning See article on page 9 for details. to take shape. bright future that is shap- San Francisco Opera Singers ing up for students inter- For instance, in Fall presented by Kaua`i CC and the ested in Arts education at 2000, Owen’s students Kaua‘i Concert Association Maui CC. The dynamic joined students in Bud Saturday, March 10, 7:00 p.m. For ceramic pieces created by Clark’s philosophy class to more information, call 245-8270. make flower arrangements. students in Jennifer San Francisco Opera Singers Owen’s “Hand Building The art students made presented by Kaua‘i CC and the with Clay” class showed Ikebana containers while Kaua‘i Concert Association the enthusiasm and cre- the philosophy students Saturday, March 10, 7:00 p.m. For ativity that abound in the gathered items from more information, call 245-8270. nature. The classes met art department. Students The Internet & Learning—What in Michael Takemoto’s together to create flower Have We Discovered and Where Are “Painting” and Rory Wick's coil built arrangements. We Headed? “Introduction to Visual sculpture "We Are the Owen is also working Sixth Annual Teaching in the Com- Arts” classes also exhibited Rasta" was created in with the culinary arts pro- munity Colleges Online Conference, Jennifer Owen's class. their skill and creativity in gram to create new pieces April 17-19. To register, go to: http:// the beautiful two-dimensional art- for the Class Act leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu/org/tcon2001. works on display. Restaurant. Students are creating Miss Garden Isle Scholarship Pageant The library exhibit is just one unique triangular ceramic dishes that Kaua‘i CC Performing Arts Center, way that the two art faculty are mov- culinary students will use in their Sat., March 17, 7:00pm. For infor- ing art beyond the classroom. Owen food presentations once renovation mation, call 245-8270. of the restaurant and culinary educa- and Takemoto are developing new Higher Education in the 21st ✿ ways to ensure that art is made avail- tion facility is completed. Century: Challenges and Changes Windward CC’s Hale Kuhina, Maui CC production to feature original student play Thurs., March 22, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 235-7400. n March 4 and 5, 2001, Maui Community College will stage an orig- Cincinnati Percussion Group inal dramatic production, written by and starring Maui CC student presented by Kaua‘i Concert Assn., OKathryn Eager. Entitled “Rain,” this thought-provoking drama focus- Fri., March 23, 7:00 pm. Call 245- es on the question of euthanasia and raises important philosophical questions SING for more information. regarding the “right to die.” Tau Dance Theater “What I love about the script is that it’s so balanced,” Maui CC Drama LCC Theatre, March 30 & 31, 8:00 instructor Craig Gardner said. “Kathryn has written a beautiful play that poses p.m. $15/$10. Order tickets on-line questions we all will face at some point.” at: http://alaike.lcc.hawaii.edu/the- Directed by Gardner and featuring Maui CC drama students in the cast atre/ or call 455-0385. and backstage, “Rain” will be presented in one of Maui CC’s larger lecture Bailes de Jose Performance halls. “When Kathryn signed up for our Playwriting class, I had no idea Kaua‘i CC Performing Arts Center, she would actually complete such a polished script in one semester,” Gardner Sat., March 31, 7:30 pm. For infor- added. Her future in the theatre is very bright... and she’s still a teenager.” ✿ mation, call 245-8270.

March 2001 11 Windward CC gearing up for new facilities By Libby Young, Windward CC orks by “Living Treasure” and UH art professor to public school classrooms and to the Hawai‘i State Murray Turnbull. Visual commentaries on the Hospital. Cunningham has led Windward CC’s popular Whorrors of war, paper towel art, poster art—all monthly writing retreats for aspiring and seasoned writers are exhibits that Windward CC Art Professor Toni Martin who gather on a Saturday morning to flex their creative has brought to the community through the college’s Gallery muscles. Windward CC has also joined with Starbucks ‘Iolani. Now Martin is looking Coffee to sponsor “Star Poets,” a forward to moving into a new poetry competition for students 1,700 square foot space this fall in grades 3 -12 statewide. The with the opening of Windward contest offers cash prizes and CC’s visual and performing arts book grants to the students and center. “It’s all about making art their schools as well as a chance more accessible to people as an to be published in a Star Poets integral part of their lives,” journal. Martin said. The college offers other In addition to the art gallery, ways for the community to sam- the new state-of-the-art facility Completion of construction on Windward CC’s ple the arts through non-credit Humanities building is anticipated for Fall 2001. will have a 300-seat theatre and ceramic courses, Friday figure generous space for painting, photography, ceramics, music drawing sessions and a slack key guitar course. and other creative arts and humanities classes. The college With the new theatre, Windward CC is also looking also expects to offer after-school and summer workshops, toward expanding as a venue for Hawaiian music and dance. film festivals, Hawaiian music concerts, theatre produc- “We have so many talented people on this side of the tions and expanded classes. island and across the state,” Meixell said. “It seems like a “We want this to become a real community resource,” natural fit to create programs that will help aspiring musi- said Interim Provost Angela Meixell. “People are excited cians perpetuate the uniqueness of our Hawaiian heritage.” about what this facility could mean for the Windward side.” For Windward CC Drama Professor Ben Moffat, the Both Martin and English Professor Lillian theatre will be a dream come true. The new facility will Cunningham have won the statewide Hung Wo and provide a versatile space, with the ability to convert from a Elizabeth Lau Ching Award for Community Service. traditional stage to a more intimate theatre-in-the-round. Martin was recognized for the more than 50 exhibits she “The potential for making Windward CC a real gath- has coordinated since 1991 and for bringing art programs ering place for the arts is tremendous,” Moffat said. ✿

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