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The highlight of MOP’s first year has been the Hilo Sea Turtle Health and Population Assessment Program.
MOP offers students early exposure to marine science through internships, personal research projects, and more.
No other community college in the state incorporates endangered species research so directly into its undergraduate curriculum.
Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach is the largest and longest-running database worldwide on green sea turtles.
Students safely hand-capture green sea turtles, conduct health evaluations, measure and weigh them, and tag for future identification.
MOP strives to offer marine science opportunities to our local communities to educate the next generation of stewards in ocean science.
Students from all majors can tailor MOP to their interests, whether it’s traditional marine biology or Hawaiian culture.
Hawai‘i CC Marine Option Program Marks First Year with Vital Sea Turtle Research
Academics
 - 30 April 2025

HILO, Hawai‘i — Hawai‘i Community College is celebrating a successful first year of its Marine Option Program (MOP), where students gained extraordinary hands-on experience through real-world research, primarily with endangered sea turtle health and population studies on Hawai‘i Island’s shores.

“So far in our first year, we have helped to count 80 green sea turtles on the East Side of Hawai‘i and we have perpetuated the 40-year data set at Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach,” explained MOP program coordinator Jen Sims.

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Hawai'i CC's Agriculture professor Lew Nakamura shared hydroponic growing tips with eventgoers.
The Auto Show and Shine event at Hawai'i CC Day had record-breaking participation this year.
More than a dozen students in the Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology program were on-hand to talk about their experience and showcase their skills.
Eventgoers got their hands on some of the Agriculture program’s fresh soybeans and hydroponic lettuce at the produce sale.
Culinary students presented various cooking demonstrations featuring everything from tapioca with ‘uala to homemade pizza.
Fresh malasadas, made with Hawai‘i CC Culinary program’s famous bread rolls, were up for grabs at Hawai‘i CC Day!
Tracey Niimi, Executive Assistant to Mayor Kimo Alameda presented Chancellor Susan Kazama with a proclamation from Mayor Alameda naming April 12, 2025 Hawai‘i Community College Day.
How fast can you change a tire? Hawaii CC Autobody Repair and Painting Program students manned the booth where you could test your skills!
The Auto Show and Shine also featured several fun events including a “limbo” lowest car contest, “sound off” loudest sound pressure level, and an articulation ramp.
Hundreds Turn Out for Hawai‘i CC Day to Celebrate Cars, Careers and Community
Life Style
 - 18 April 2025

HILO, HAWAI‘I – April 14, 2025 — Nearly 400 students, community members and families gathered at Hawai‘i Community College’s Manono campus this past Saturday, April 12, to celebrate the college’s Hawai‘i Community College Day — an annual event designed to spotlight academic programs, technical training, and workforce development opportunities on Hawai‘i Island.

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12-April
HAWAII CC 2025 CAREER FAIR
Building 388-Room 101 & 102 (In front of the Manono Campus cafeteria)

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JCCIH president Ka‘iu Kimua (second from right) presented a check for $,10,000 to Hawaii Community College, made possible through the organization’s annual fundraising event, “A Taste of Hilo.” Also pictured are event co-charis Jan Abundo and Leelan Park (far left) Hawaii CC culinary students, Chef Philton Velasco and Chancellor Susan Kazama.
Representatives from The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawai‘i (JCCIH) joined Hawai‘i CC administration and staff for a delicious lunch at Bamboo Hale yesterday, prepared by our second-year culinary students. At the lunch, JCCIH presented a check for $10,000 to support Hawai‘i CC’s Culinary Arts Program.
Chef Philton Velasco and Hawai‘i CC second-year culinary students prepared the luncheon for JCCIH representatives, showcasing the skills they’ve gained from being a part of the program.
JCCIH president Ka‘iu Kimura (third from left) was joined by other chamber members at the check presentation lunch at Bamboo Hale.
Strawberry and custard pavlova.
A shaker salad of Hawai‘i CC Agriculture program greens, served with creamy garlic dressing.
Beef stew with ‘uala.
Chicken thighs with madeira sauce.
JCCIH Presents $10,000 Check to Hawai‘i Community College’s Culinary Program
Academics
 - 12 April 2025

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawai‘i (JCCIH) presented a check for $10,000 to Hawai‘i Community College on Thursday in support of the college’s Culinary Arts Program. The donation, raised through the annual “A Taste of Hilo” fundraiser, will provide scholarships and program funding for culinary students. This year, 20 students received scholarships through the initiative.

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