KCACTF) Region 8 winner for lighting design, and
Christine Chang, regional runner up for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Award and recipient of the Summer Arts Scholarship Award ($1,500).
Christine Chang
“Instead of creating displays for a physical exhibition, entrants had to put together a slideshow/gallery of their work and record a 5-minute presentation for the new online format,” said Sorensen, a senior theatre major. “As soon as I saw my name pop up, it felt like coming down from the top of a roller coaster in the best way possible.”
“There was so much excitement during the festival and I was grateful just to continue to move forward in the rounds,” said Chang, an
Every semester, students of Leeward Community College’s Culinary Arts program participate in an event which brings a successful (sometimes world-renowned) chef to the campus for a unique learning experience. The “Culinary Assembly” held in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Culinary Education Foundation consists of a live cooking demonstration by a chef, followed by a question and answer portion and closes with the awarding of scholarships.
Chef George “Mavro” Mavrothalassitis
In February, James Beard award-winning chef George “Mavro” Mavrothalassitis thrilled students with his culinary techniques. Chef Mavro prepared Squab en Papillote with Savoy Cabbage and Foie Gras for students on Zoom.
Educator, award-winning musician, Hawaiian language advocate.
Kainani Kahaunaele does it all. A proud alumna-turned-employee of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, she credits much of her success to former mentors and peers who have fostered her knowledge of both Hawaiian language and culture.
Born and raised on Kauaʻi, Kahaunaele graduated from Kapaʻa High School, and enrolled at Kauaʻi Community College, at which her steadfast interest in her Kānaka Maoli heritage manifested into a membership in the school’s Hawaiian club.
I have to be the example that Hawaiian is a living language that you can apply in all facets of your life.
System: Free classes, summer advising for class of 2021 through UH s Next Steps to Your Future hawaii.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hawaii.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.