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Windward Community College Windward Community College, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i - Inspiring students to excellence! Ka Mālamalama o ke Ko‘olau - “Enlightening Ko‘olau”

09/15/2026

What does it mean to receive ʻike—and carry it forward?

Mahalo to KITV4 Island Life Live for sitting down with ʻŌlohe G. ʻUmi Kai and Suluʻape Keone Nunes to talk story about ʻAI MAMA, now on view at Gallery ʻIolani.

Hear from these master cultural practitioners about mentorship, the kumu who shaped them, and the time and commitment it takes to carry ʻike forward through generations.

ʻAI MAMA is on view through December 11, 2026 at Gallery ʻIolani at Windward Community College. Free and open to the public.

09/15/2026

We’re getting ready to WĪHĀ! 🤠

Windward CC’s Career & Transfer Counselor Haʻaheo Pagan and Hawaiian Studies & Kālai Lāʻau Instructor Miki Cook stopped by KITV’s Island Life Live to talk story about what’s coming up at the 2nd Annual Paniolo BBQ!

Join us on the Great Lawn for a free, family-friendly celebration of Hawaiʻi’s paniolo heritage featuring live music and hula, ʻono food, horse rides, a petting zoo, Country Market, local vendors, keiki activities and more.

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Great Lawn • Windward Community College
🎟️ FREE & open to the community

Come hungry! Paniolo BBQ plate preorders are available at go.hawaii.edu/jVR.

Proceeds benefit the Windward Community College Advancement Fund, supporting educational opportunities and student success initiatives.

Mahalo to KITV and Island Life Live for helping us share Paniolo BBQ with the community!

Mahalo nui to our Paniolo BBQ sponsors — Minami Community Foundation, Hawaiian Electric, Adventist Health Castle and Kualoa Ranch Foundation — for helping make this community celebration possible.

E Wīhā Kākou!
Homegrown • Community • Connection

CAMPUS REOPENS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9Windward Community College will reopen and resume classes and normal operations on ...
09/09/2026

CAMPUS REOPENS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Windward Community College will reopen and resume classes and normal operations on Wednesday, September 9, following Tuesday’s closure due to Hurricane Lowell.

Students, faculty and staff should continue to monitor their hawaii.edu email for any campus-specific updates or possible changes to operations.

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus. Mahalo nui!

CAMPUS CLOSED — TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8Windward Community College will be closed Tuesday, September 8, as a precautionary m...
09/08/2026

CAMPUS CLOSED — TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Windward Community College will be closed Tuesday, September 8, as a precautionary measure due to the possible impacts of Hurricane Lowell.

All classes, including online courses, are canceled. Employees should not report to campus. Essential employees will be contacted directly if needed.

Please remain in a safe location, avoid unnecessary travel, and continue to monitor your hawaii.edu email and official emergency notifications for updates.

Stay safe kākou!

Interested in starting a career in pharmacy?Windward Community College is recruiting for an upcoming Pharmacy Technician...
09/03/2026

Interested in starting a career in pharmacy?

Windward Community College is recruiting for an upcoming Pharmacy Technician Training Program, designed to help participants build the skills and experience needed to enter the pharmacy field.

The 240-hour training program includes:
• Flexible online coursework
• Weekly live engagement and instructor support
• Preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
• A supervised pharmacy externship
• No-cost training for qualified participants

📅 September 26, 2026–June 17, 2027

Applicants must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or recognized equivalency.

The program is offered by Windward Community College in collaboration with the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, with industry support from CVS Health.

🔗 Learn more and apply: go.hawaii.edu/edR

Know someone who might be a good fit? Share this opportunity with them.

The lineup is set! 🎶🤠From hula and Hawaiian music to steel guitar and bluegrass, the Paniolo BBQ stage will be filled wi...
09/02/2026

The lineup is set! 🎶🤠

From hula and Hawaiian music to steel guitar and bluegrass, the Paniolo BBQ stage will be filled with live entertainment throughout the day.

Join us for performances by Hālau Hula ʻo Kukunaokala, Hālau Nā Pualei O Likolehua, Hawaiʻi Loa featuring special guest Greg Sardinha on steel guitar, Kamuela Kimokeo & Sons, and The Blue Grass Shack Band featuring Windward CC’s own Deacon Hanson.

And keeping the day moving will be our emcee and Windward CC alumna, Lina Girl!

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Great Lawn, Windward Community College
🌿 FREE and open to the community

Come for the music and stay for the ʻono food, BBQ plates, horse rides, Country Market, local vendors, keiki activities and more.

Mahalo nui loa to our Paniolo BBQ sponsors: Minami Community Foundation, Hawaiian Electric, Adventist Health Castle and Kualoa Foundation. Your support helps make this community celebration possible.

Proceeds benefit the Windward Community College Advancement Fund, supporting educational opportunities and student success initiatives.

E Wīhā Kākou!
Homegrown • Community • Connection

Looking for a job that works with college? 👀Stop by the Windward Job Fair and connect with college-friendly employers wh...
08/31/2026

Looking for a job that works with college? 👀

Stop by the Windward Job Fair and connect with college-friendly employers who understand the needs and schedules of college students.

Explore job opportunities, meet potential employers and find a workplace that can work with you while you work toward your degree.

Thursday, September 3
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Hale ʻĀkoakoa 101–105

This event is exclusively for current Windward CC students.

💼 Bring your résumé if you have one and come ready to connect!

For more information, contact Haʻa Pagan, Career & Transfer Counselor, at [email protected].

🍗 Get your grindz! 🤠BBQ plate preorders for Paniolo BBQ 2026 are officially open!🍽️ Paniolo BBQ Lunch PlateBarbecue meat...
08/25/2026

🍗 Get your grindz! 🤠

BBQ plate preorders for Paniolo BBQ 2026 are officially open!

🍽️ Paniolo BBQ Lunch Plate
Barbecue meatballs • Barbecue chicken • Cornbread • Baked beans • Pickled onions

🌱 Vegetarian option available
Roasted mushrooms + BBQ tofu

Preorder your plate and join us Saturday, September 19, for a day of ʻono food, live music, hula, local vendors, keiki activities and more on the Great Lawn at Windward CC.

Preorder your plate: go.hawaii.edu/jVR
Or visit the link in our bio.

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Great Lawn, Windward CC

Proceeds benefit the Windward Community College Advancement Fund, supporting student success initiatives and educational opportunities.

Homegrown • Community • Connection

Need lunch between classes? Stop by Maly’s Mid-Week Mini Grindz for FREE lunch!🍴 Tuesday, Wednesday + Thursday⏰ 11 AM–1 ...
08/25/2026

Need lunch between classes? Stop by Maly’s Mid-Week Mini Grindz for FREE lunch!

🍴 Tuesday, Wednesday + Thursday
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
📍Hale ʻĀkoakoa, ʻUale Leaf Café
🪪 Bring your current WCC Photo ID
🥡 While supplies last

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45-720 Keaahala Road
Kaneohe, HI
96744

Telephone

+18082357400

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