Please find UH Maui College-related news and updates below.

NEW COMMENCEMENT 2022!

Congratulations to all our 2022 Graduates. Commencement is coming up on May 14th. And there’s so much to do to prepare. See complete information here.

NEW MAKE YOUR SUMMER COUNT!

Complete information about our Summer Sessions and how to apply starting TODAY, April 4th here - http://maui.hawaii.edu/summer/

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2022 BEGINS TODAY, TOO!

Get all the information here!

NEW IMPORTANT NEW COVID-19 INFORMATION

As of March 26, the University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system is indefinitely suspending the UH COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policies for students and employees. Regular testing for COVID-19 will no longer be required of students and employees with approved vaccine exemptions.

The UH Officers made the decision to suspend the policies based on guidance provided by the UH COVID-19 Health and Wellbeing Working Group (HWBWG), a team of UH medical and public health experts. The move reflects the latest COVID-19 guidance from the state and federal government. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines have proven to be highly effective at protecting vaccinated people against severe illness caused by the COVID-19 virus. The combination of vaccinations, boosters and exposure to the virus has built up immunity locally and nationally, resulting in fewer COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths. The CDC strongly recommended everyone to get vaccinated, and to stay up to date with their vaccination. 

Complete updated UH COVID-19 Guidelines here

http://maui.hawaii.edu/health-center/coronavirus-update/

UH COVID-19 Guidelines and related policies are subject to change depending on the status of the pandemic. We will continue to work with the HWBWG in monitoring the conditions in Hawai’i. If needed, we will implement mitigation measures that may include vaccination or testing, expanded requirements for mask wearing, etc. Please see the UH COVID-19 Dashboards and the UH COVID-19 Response Based on CDC Community Level website for up-to-date information regarding our campuses.

COVID-19 TESTING – If you need a COVID test, please call the Campus Health Center at 984-3493 to schedule an appointment. If you have medical insurance, please bring your medical card and ID when you come for testing. But you do not need medical insurance to get a test. The testing is free.

NEW APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

UH Community Colleges are proud to be participating in Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The aim is to provide education about sex assault, to promote respect and inclusion, and to build safer spaces for our UH ‘ohana. This month, we’re hosting a webinar series on topics including campus climate trends and confidential advocates, sex assault and alcohol, and recognizing and responding to stalking on campuses. To learn more and to register for these events, please go to https://uhcchawaii.edu/saam

NEW CHW and SAC CERTIFICATE COHORTS

Applications are open for two free online education cohorts starting this summer:

2022-2023 Kealaho'imai Community Health Worker Certificate of Competence 

2022-2023 Kealaho'imai Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate of Competence

Tuition waivers and textbook costs are sponsored by Hui No Ke Ola Pono. Target student population is Native Hawaiian adults residing in Maui County. All courses will be online. Seats are limited to a cohort of 10 for each certificate, and applications are being considered on a rolling basis. 

Details and applications weblinks here

• Community Health Worker
• Substance Abuse Counseling

NEW TOPP SUMMER 2022 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Kapi‘olani CC’s award-winning TOPP (Teaching Online Prep Program) is now accepting applications for summer workshops. These workshops are open to ALL UHMC employees. More information here.

NEW ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Kupu’s Environmental Education Department is seeking motivated individuals to join their cohort of Environmental Education Leaders for the upcoming academic school year 2022-2023. If you or someone you know is passionate about preparing and inspiring a generation of local environmental cultural stewards, then please consider applying for the upcoming cohort. Deadline to apply is May 15th.

Complete information and application here.

NEW MĀNAIAKALANI SCHOLARSHIP

The application for the 2022-2023 scholarship is now open. Please share with eligible students. Attached is a FAQ sheet and flyer with more information and the application link is provided below. You can also use our website to apply. 

Mānaiakalani Application 2022-2023

Please call 808-984-3420 if you have questions.

More information:

• Manaiakalani Flyer
• Mānaiakalani FAQ Sheet 

MINI JOB FAIR SERIES

Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. – Outside the Pa’ina Building in the rear parking lot. 808-984-3318 or http://maui.hawaii.edu/careerlink/

COME EAT!

The Pā‘ina Food Court is now open to the public and will remain open until the end of the Spring 2022 semester on Wednesday, May 4th. As many of you know, both World Plate and Paniolo Grill offer menus of delicious dishes including at least one vegetarian selection.

Ordering must be in-person. The Pā‘ina Building is open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and lunch is served from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday. You can come in, pre-order and pre-pay and your order can be picked up later at either World Plate or Paniolo Grill, whichever outlet you ordered from. Or, you can come in at the time you’re ready to eat and order, pay and wait for your food. Wait times should be short since there are many food items to choose from and there will be two cashiers during lunch time hours. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Please share the news with your friends and families. Let’s all support our great Culinary Arts Program, instructors, and students!

ACKNOWLEDGE KINDNESS

As our Culinary Arts Program faculty and staff “inspire their students and celebrate the diversity of food and cultures throughout the world,” they are offering an opportunity to acknowledge the many kindnesses we see happening every day on our campus!

Nominate a college faculty, staff, or student you observe perform an act of kindness. They will be acknowledged for their kindness and eligible to be randomly selected to receive a delectable lunch from the Paniolo Grill.

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