The Malama Hawai`i Center
The Malama Hawai`i Center is a gathering place for students interested in the study of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islands languages, cultures, and histories. The Center's mission is to provide a passionate, positive, and productive learning experience for KCC staff and students as well as the community at large. We offer a two-year, interdisciplinary academic subject certificate in Hawaiian / Pacific Studies. In your studies, you will explore ancient and modern Hawai`i in Pacific and global contexts. If you are interested in this area of study, we invite you to visit us at the Malama Center.
Resources
The Center's faculty and staff also offer:
- Peer mentoring and academic advising
- Tutoring assistance
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) assistance (see the Related Links section.
- Computer accessibility
- Community projects focusing on caring for our island home and its indigenous culture
- Special events and activities such as SURFEST, a volleyball tournament, and visits to Lunalilo Home
Services to the Community
Malama faculty members assist the community in Hawaiian language interpretation. We also serve as consultants regarding Hawaiian customs and traditions for various events and activities and are committed to perpetuating the teachings and heritage of Queen Julia Kapi`olani, for whom our campus is named.
