Hawai’i’s colleges and universities are some of the most diverse in the country. All University of Hawaiʻi campuses ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. for greatest racial and ethnic diversity among four-year and two-year institutions, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2018 Almanac diversity rankings. UH Maui College is the third most […]
Additional closure announcements ahead of Tropical Storm Olivia
Tropical Storm Olivia continues to head directly for Maui County. The University of Hawai‘i has announced that UH Maui College and all Maui County education centers will be closed by 4:30pm on Tuesday, Sep. 11 and all day Wednesday, Sep. 12. Tuesday night classes after 4:30pm are cancelled. The closure includes education centers on Moloka‘i, […]
Prepare for the Fair! Tickets for sale, business opportunities, and contest entries open!
It’s back to school and that means one thing – it is almost fair time. The 96th Maui Fair (“Celebrating the Good Ol’ Days”) is gearing up with announcements of parade applications, corporate sponsorship opportunities, livestock and poultry entrees, ticket sales, and more. Billed as “Maui’s biggest parade,” the opening event is now accepting applications. […]
Maui Matsuri Festival looking for young artists
The Maui Matsuri festival is seeking student artists for its drawing contest. The 14th annual Manga & Art Drawing Contest is open to 3rd through 12th graders in two divisions, Manga and Traditional Art. The contest, sponsored by HouseMart Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Crafts Maui, will be held at the 18th annual Maui Matsuri […]
Green Eating: The Theory and Practice of Reducing our Trash
Last week, I found myself sitting on the floor in Down to Earth in Kahului, which was a new experience for me. I was pumping liquid peppermint soap into a previously-used Dr. Bronner’s bottle. It’s with some shame that I’ll admit that this was my first time refilling a bottle from the bulk products. I’ve […]
2018 MauiTime Food Issue
By Axel Beers, Shan Kekahuna and Anthony Pignataro If you’re like us, you eat food. This is a good thing, though on Maui, it can be a little overwhelming, given the fact that there are 32 million restaurants here (give or take a few). Some are incredibly opulent, while others are just cramped kitchens with […]
Quizunderstood: What do you know about the Maui County Liquor Commission’s charter obligations?
1. The Maui County Charter states that the Liquor Commission should evaluate the performance of the Liquor Control Director every year, but on Jan. 11 The Maui News reported that the commission had finally finished its first evaluation of Director Glenn Mukai, who first took over in June 2016. According to the story, when was […]
RIPPED Fitness Class with EdVenture at UH Maui College
There’s a RIPPED Fitness Class with EdVenture at UH Maui College on Wednesday, Dec. 27. RIPPED stands for Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance and Diet. The class has a special emphasis on system response, aerobics and weight lifting. Class number: FIT6617. To sign up, call or go online. $39. 5:30pm. EdVenture at UH Maui College, […]
Local filmmaker Brian Kohne to teach digital storytelling class at UH Maui College
Filmmaker Brian Kohne will teach a digital storytelling class for the new Creative Media Program at University of Hawaii Maui College in spring 2018. In the class, Storytelling–Find your voice in digital media, Kohne will introduce students to the core principles, methodologies and creation of digital storytelling; the curriculum will encompass various avenues of storytelling […]
QuizUnderstood: What do you know about Maui Comic Con 2017 attendance?
1. Starting on Friday, Oct. 27, the right-wing media giant Sinclair Broadcast Group held a six-day corporate retreat at which Maui resort? A. Ritz-Carlton Kapalua B. Sheraton Maui Resort C. Grand Wailea D. Four Seasons Maui E. Fairmont Kea Lani 2. About 2,000 people showed up to the first ever Maui Comic Con at the […]
Read Senator Gil Keith-Agaran’s 2017 UH Maui College Commencement Address
University of Hawaii Maui College officials awarded 780 Certificates, Associate degrees, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and Doctorate degrees during the college’s May 11 commencement ceremony. State Senator Gil Keith-Agaran, D–Wailuku, Waihe`e, Kahului, delivered the commencement address. Curious as to what Keith-Agaran said, I requested a copy of his speech from the college. Not surprisingly, it’s intelligent, […]
ACLU Hawaii Meetup at University of Hawaii Maui College
An ACLU Hawaii Meetup will take place at University of Hawaii Maui College this Thursday, Jan. 19. Learn more about defending your civil rights in the new Trump administration, community control of police surveillance and how to end mass incarceration in the State of Hawaii. ADA-accessible, and light refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by ACLU Hawaii, UH Maui […]
Perspective on Native Hawaiian Sustainability: Malama Ahupua`a at Edventure UH Maui College
The workshop “Perspective on Native Hawaiian Sustainability: Malama Ahupua`a” from Edventure at UH Maui College will happen this Thursday, Jan. 12. It will be an opportunity to learn more about Hawaiian culture. Learn how Hawaiian traditions can enhance your life in this two-part series on Hawaiian sustainability efforts and an on-site tour of the Waihe`e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands […]
7-Week Dental Assisting Training Program with Edventure at UH Maui College
Starting this Saturday, Jan. 7, there will be a seven-week Dental Assisting Training Program from Edventure at UH Maui College. Expect lectures, exams, hands-on teaching experiences and lots of one-on-one sessions with dental professionals. Upon completion, a certificate will be awarded to each student. $495. 9am. Edventure at UH Maui College, (310 Ka`ahumanu Ave, Kahului); 808-984-3231; Edventuremaui.com Photo: Flickr/icethim
University of Hawaii Maui College accelerator programs honored by SBA
University of Hawaii’s XLR8UH and the UH Maui College Maui Food Innovation Center (MFIC) recently received the U.S. Small Business Administrations 2016 Growth Accelerator Competition award. This marks the second straight year that both UH programs received the prestigious award which includes a $50,000 cash prize. XLR8UH and MFIC are two of the 85 winners […]
Author Julie Checkoway talks Three-Year Swim Club at UH Maui College
It may have been dark and rainy outside the glass walls of the Leis Family Class Act Restaurant at UH Maui College on the night of Nov. 7, but inside was full of bright cheer and warm nostalgia. That’s because Julie Checkoway, the author of the eminently interesting and readable 2015 book The Three-Year Swim […]