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Tech Tip: Hawaiian Diacritical Marks Right in Your Browser!

Aloha, Students -- Today we'll show you how to easily access diacritical marks from your Firefox browser in three easy steps!  No more bringing up the character map on computers without the Hawaiian keyboard!

Step 1: Download the "Character Palette" Add-on for Firefox.

On a PC: Go to the Firefox Menu > Add-Ons > Search for "Character Palette" > Install and click "Restart" On a Mac: Go to the Tools Menu > Add-Ons >Search for "Character Palette" > Install and click "Restart"

The Character Palette should now appear as a streamlined toolbar below your address bar.

Step 2: Add the Hawaiian Letters: ĀāĒēĪīŌōŪū‘ as a palette.

Highlight and copy the above line of text from Ā to the ‘okina. Click the "Character Palette" drop down > Preferences > Add > Paste the line of text > Press OK > Esc to close.

Step 3: Select and use your new palette! Done!

Click the "Character Palette" drop down > Select the palette you just created.  It now shows up as buttons in the tool bar.

How to use: Any time you need a diacritical mark while typing in your browser, just click on the button for the letter you need, and then press ctrl+v (PC) or cmd+v (Mac) within your text.

*Note* Because you are essentially "copying" the character when pressing the button, you are also able to paste the character outside of your browser, for example, in Microsoft Word!

Enjoy!

~Pūkani

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Workshops, Fairs and OPEN House -- Oh MY!

Aloha Students!  The next two weeks are filled with workshops and other events that were created for YOUR success as a student and beyond.  Please note that the original schedule for Success Connection Workshops has changed.

Here's the lineup for the next two weeks.  Dates are also in the calendar above.  If you have Google Calendar synced with your mobile device, be sure to add our calendar to yours!

Tomorrow, 2/26:

Success Connection Workshop - So You Want to be an Engineer, LC-102 12-12:50pm

Wed, 2/27:

Success Connection Workshop - Tips on Transferring to Four Year College, LC-102 12 - 12:50pm

Financial Fitness Fair, Library Concourse 10am - 1pm

Kupuohi X-perience: Kaliko Workshop #2 (for members), Hālau 1:30 - 3pm

Thur, 2/28:

Job Prep Services OPEN House, AD-222 9amn - 12pm

Fri, 3/1: No Classes - Professional Development Day

Tues, 3/5:

Success Connection Workshop - So You Want to be a Nurse, LC-102 12 - 12:50pm

Wed, 3/6:

Success Connection Workshop - So You Want to be a Teacher

Kupuohi X-perience: Kaliko Workshop #3 (for members), Hālau 1:30 - 3pm

Fri, 3/8:

Cultural Workshop, DA-103 11am - 1pm

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Interesting Local Tidbits: Hawai'i May Foster Happiness

In a recent study done by the University of Vermont, millions of geotagged tweets were analyzed to determine their level of "happiness."  The tweets were then allocated to a map to determine which states were the happiest.  Based on various words or phrases indicating that tweeters were doing happy activities, Hawai'i came out on top as the happiest state in the U.S.

Pacific Business News has a short article on the study here.

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Enrich Your Education Over the Summer -- for Free!

Attention all potential transfer students -- the Hūlili Summer Bridge Program is looking for you if you fit the following:

Native Hawaiian Leeward CC student

Intend to enroll at UH Mānoa in either Fall 2013 or Spring 2014

AND want to participate in activities which "produce highly skilled and educated Native Hawaiian leaders"

If this is you, you should apply to Hūlili Summer Bridge Program before March 15 (see application attached) 

Benefits given to Hūlili participants include:

6 weeks of Summer Session at UHM (July 8 - Aug 15, 2013)

Tuition, books, and fees paid for: 

                   HWST 342 WI Chiefs of Post Contact Hawaii

                   HWST 222 Introduction to Hawaiian Fiber Arts

Two tracks to choose from, all expenses paid

                  Residential track:  dorm and meal plan

                  Commuter track:  meal plan

$1,000 stipend 

Campus parking pass

Huakaʻi to various Hawaiian cultural sites that are vital to a healthy and successful college life at UH Mānoa

Workshops for academics, wellness, and cultural enrichment

*Participants must attend all scheduled activities and classes.

Please download the following forms for full instructions on how to apply.

Hūlili Bridge Mini Outreach

Hūlili Summer Bridge Application

SBP Outreach Brochure

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Makua Huaka'i

Happy Aloha Monday, Students! This is just a friendly reminder about the Makua Huaka'i.  If you are interested in coming with us on the hike to Makua this Saturday the 23rd, please sign up at the Hālau as soon as possible.

Hope to see you there!

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Internship Opportunities to Increase Hiring Potential!

Attention all Native Hawaiian college students!  It's time to start thinking beyond graduation -- a degree is not your only ticket to success.  Right now is the best time to secure a competitive edge in your career field by getting involved with the businesses and key contacts in that field.

A great internship opportunity is the Kāpili 'Oihana Internship Program (KOIP) for Native Hawaiian college students.  Through KOIP, interns will have the opportunity to develop new skills and competencies, meet professionals and build a network of contacts in their career field, and increase their hiring potential upon graduation.

Sign up soon!  KOIP is accepting internship applications for the Summer 2013 session.  Applications are due by Friday, February 22, 2013.  Apply online by clicking the following link: http://apps.ksbe.edu/cphc/koip-application

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Blog Update

We apologize for the delay -- the blog is now fully functional and all updates have been made.

Our banner and background has changed; a google calendar has been added that will host the dates of various workshops and deadlines; the student spotlight for the month of January has been updated and a few other changes have been made.  Thank you for your understanding.

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Blog Down-time

The blog will be down for scheduled maintenance and new layout design until Monday February 4th.  Mahalo for your understanding.

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Hawaiian Word of the Weekend:

ʻAlohi

(To shine, glitter, sparkle; bright, brilliant)

E ʻalohi me he kaimana lā.

Shine bright like a diamond.

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olelooftheday: Hawaiian Word of the Day: Unu (Small stone, pebble) Malia paha he unu, paʻa ka pōhaku nui ʻaʻole e kaʻa. Perhaps it is the small stone that can keep a big rock from rolling down. From ʻŌlelo Noʻeau by Mary Kawena Pukui

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new students—be sure to get your student id this week…

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E Komo Mai!

Welcome back, students!  The hālau hopes to see you all this semester and welcomes with much aloha, all of our new additions to the 'ohana!  Don't forget to bring your friends and introduce them to all that the hālau has to offer.  Just as a reminder, some of the various opportunities associated with the hālau are listed below:

Ke Ala 'Ike Native Hawaiian Excellence Program

Scholarship opportunities including Ka 'Umeke Ka'eo Native Hawaiian Writing Awards

Scholarship readiness workshops

Publishing opportunities for your work with Pūpū A O 'Ewa Native Hawaiian Arts and Literary Journal

Ho'oulu Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program

Kupuohi X-perience college and career workshop series

Distinguished Cultural Speaker Series

Native Hawaiian Counselors

Remember that we can only extend our mālama to those who take advantage!  This is why we need YOUR help in spreading the word about the hālau!  Tell your friends to follow us on Tumblr, Twitter or Facebook and encourage them all to speak with a counselor or even hang out or study in DA 106. Hau'oli makahiki hou!

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Students, you know what time it is! Today is the last day of winter break and tomorrow starts the new semester! We hope your break was relaxing and full of good times with family and friends. Regular announcements will resume on the blog. See you on campus!

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Happy New Year!

Aloha to our Leeward and Hawaiian communities! We would like to remind you that as part of a campus service run during Leeward's operational times, regular Pukani posts will resume on January 2nd. We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. Mele Kalikimaka a me hau'oli makahiki hou!

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Hōkūpaʻalima

Sparkler, as fireworks (Lit., hand-held star)

ʻO nā hōkūpaʻalima nā mea i lāhui ʻia e ke kānāwai ma Oʻahu. Mahalo nui e Mika Caldwell.

Sparklers are prohibited on Oʻahu. Thanks a lot, Mr. Caldwell.

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Iwi

Bone

Na wai e hoʻōla i nā iwi?

Who will save the bones?

The bones of the dead, considered the most cherished possession, were hidden, and hence there are many figurative expressions with iwi alluding to life and old age.

From Hawaiian Dictionary by Pukui & Elbert.

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Pāpālua

(Twice as much, doubly, dual, twofold, etc.)

Pāpālua ke kolohe.

Twice as much mischief.