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April 23, 2024
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Spring 2024 Finals Countdown

Aloha Leeward CC faculty and staff! We are about to enter our Finals Countdown period. Please encourage your students to prepare for finals at the Learning Commons. In addition to research and tutoring support, we have planned a few fun … Continue reading

Finals Countdown: Dec 4-15

November 27, 2023 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Finals Countdown begins next week! 

Fall 2023 Finals Countdown Flyer

Finals Countdown: December 4-15

For more information about services and events, visit our Finals Countdown page at go.hawaii.edu/yTR

*Funded by ASUH-Leeward CC. Validated Leeward CC ID required. 

Finals Countdown: May 1-12

May 2, 2023 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Spring 2023 Finals Countdown - Library Extended Hours, May 1-12, Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm.

It’s Finals Countdown!

  • The Library is offering extended hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
  • Tutoring Services is offering online drop-in tutoring, study sessions, and focused workshops
  • De-stressing activities + freebies are provided by the Learning Commons & Library staff
  • Study snacks are provided by Leeward CC Student Government

For more information about activities and events, visit our Finals Countdown page at go.hawaii.edu/feE.

Library Extended Hours: May 1-12

April 21, 2023 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Spring 2023 Finals Countdown - Library Extended Hours, May 1-12, Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm.

Finals Countdown begins Monday, May 1st! The library will be offering extended hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm.

De-stressing activities + freebies will be offered by the Learning Commons & Library staff and study snacks will be provided by Student Government. For more information about activities and events, visit our Finals Countdown page at go.hawaii.edu/feE.

Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons: Dec 5-16

December 2, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Aloha Leeward CC Faculty & Staff,
Please encourage your students to prepare for finals at the Learning Commons! Our Finals Countdown period begins Monday, December 5th. 

Fall 2022 Finals Countdown Flyer

Extended Library Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
Extra hours for studying & using library resources!

Research Support: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
We’re here to help you find and select resources for your assignments!

Tutoring & Focused Workshops
Our friendly tutors are here to help you! To make an appointment or check subject-specific tutor availability, visit our website.

De-Stressing Activities
Visit our Kapunawai room to play games from all around the world, color and doodle to your heart’s content, or just breathe in some essential oils to relax and get your mind in the right place!

Study Snacks
FREE snacks provided by Student Government. Validated Leeward CC ID required.

For more information, visit our Finals Countdown webpage at go.hawaii.edu/feE

Finals Week: May 9-13

May 10, 2022 by An | 0 comments

Annual Learning Commons and Library User Survey

 

Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey
Please take a few minutes of your time to complete our annual survey to help us improve services. Survey ends Friday, May 13th. Mahalo to those who already submitted!

 


 

Spring 2022 Finals Countdown Extended Hours

 

Library Extended Hours: May 9-12
Monday – Thursday
8am – 6pm

We will offer free snacks and relaxation kits, while supplies last!

Supplies are funded by Student Government. Spring 2022 Leeward registration required.

For more information about Finals Countdown, please visit go.hawaii.edu/feE

 


 

Friday, May 13: Learning Commons & Library closed due to Commencement
Online services will be available

  • Library
  • Writing Center
    • Online Appointments via Penjiapp: 11am – 5pm
  • Learning Resource Center
    • Online Appointments via Penjiapp: 11am – 3pm

 


 

Interim Week (May 16-20): Learning Commons & Library Closed
Online Chat and Phone: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

 

Finals Countdown: May 2-13

May 3, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Spring 2022 Finals Countdown Extended Hours

 

Library Extended Hours: May 2-12
Monday – Friday
8am – 6pm

We will offer free snacks and relaxation kits, while supplies last!

Supplies are funded by Student Government. Spring 2022 Leeward registration required.

For more information about Finals Countdown, please visit go.hawaii.edu/feE

 


 

FINISH STRONG WITH LEEWARD TUTORING!

WRITING CENTER HOURS

Tutoring will be offered in-person, online, and by phone.

  • Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm
  • Friday: 11 am – 3 pm
  • EXTENDED HOURS VIA ZOOM AND BY APPT: M-F 3-5 PM
  • Zoom drop-in available via Penjiapp.

 

Become a Leeward Writing Consultant

  • We are hiring! Writing Consultants help fellow peers achieve their academic goals.
  • For details on how to apply, check out this flyer or apply for the Writing Consultant II position online through UH SECE.
  • Students may also contact me directly, tashawil@hawaii.edu, for more information.

 

Spring 2022 Writing Center Flyer

 

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

In-person and online tutoring in the following content areas: Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science (*New ICS 211 tutor available), *Hawaiian, Japanese, Microbiology, and Physics.

*See Penjiapp for subject-specific hours and tutors.

 

Spring 2022 Learning Resource Center Flyer

For more information about the LRC, go to our website: https://www2.leeward.hawaii.edu/lrc/

 


 

10 Mindful Minutes - Meditation Practice

 

10 Mindful Minutes: Wednesday, May 4th
12-12:30pm
Hosted by Donald Carreira Ching
via Zoom

Finals got you stressed out?
Need a few minutes of calm?
Never meditated before? No worries.

Drop-in for one of three 10-minute guided sessions for an easy and peaceful meditation practice.

Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/95111803523

 


 

Semester Laptop Loans

 

Emergency Laptop Loans

If you know of a student in need of a laptop through finals week, please have them contact Circulation Services (808-455-0210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu).

Leeward CC students (or UH students registered for at least 1 Leeward CC class) may borrow mobile devices and accessories. Early College students are ineligible.

 


 

Friday, May 13: Learning Commons closed due to Commencement
Online services will be available

  • Library
  • Writing Center
    • Online Appointments via Penjiapp: 11am – 5pm
  • Learning Resource Center
    • Online Appointments via Penjiapp: 11am – 3pm

 


 

Interim Week (May 16-20): Library Closed
Online Chat and Phone: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

 


 

Annual Learning Commons and Library User Survey

 

Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey
Please take a few minutes of your time to complete our annual survey to help us improve services. Survey ends Friday, May 13th. Mahalo to those who already submitted!

 

LC Updates: April 11-15

April 12, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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April 15 (Friday) Learning Commons & Library CLOSED in observance of Good Friday
May 2-12 Finals Countdown – Library Extended Hours
Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
May 13 (Friday) Learning Commons & Library CLOSED due to Commencement. Library staff will be available for online chat, phone, and email 8am – 4pm.

 


Finals Countdown begins Monday, December 6th!

December 3, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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Finals Countdown begins Monday, December 6th! Check our Finals Countdown page frequently for event updates!

 

LIBRARY EXTENDED HOURS

Our hours will be extended during the Finals Countdown period to give students extra time to study and use our resources.

December 6-17
Monday – Friday
8am – 6pm

Visit our webpage at go.hawaii.edu/xmf for more information about hours and services.

 

FINISH STRONG WITH LEEWARD TUTORING!

WRITING CENTER HOURS

We will offer extended hours for Finals Countdown (12/6-12/17)

  • Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm and by appointment from 3 – 5 pm
  • Friday: 11 am – 3 pm and by appointment 3 – 5 pm

*We offer in-person tutoring Monday and Wednesday from 10am – 3 pm. Email writers@hawaii.edu to schedule an in-person appointment.

FOCUSED WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM

Online Focused Workshop Date Time
Using Time to Reach Your Goals 12/7 12 pm
Cultivating a Positive Mindset 12/9 12 pm
Using Time to Reach Your Goals Flyer Cultivating a Positive Mindset

Email writers@hawaii.edu or call (808) 455-0409 for more information.

 

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

The LRC will be open during finals week. Contact lrc@hawaii.edu for extended hours for specific subjects during finals week.

JOIN OUR NEW WORKSHOP!
10 Tips For Taking Final Exams: Chemistry 161 & 162

 

DE-STRESSING ACTIVITY KITS & STUDY SNACKS

While supplies last: Students using in-person services at the Learning Commons (Library, LRC, & Writing Center) will receive Finals Countdown de-stressing activity kits and study snacks!

  • 1 kit per student
  • Snacks will be provided daily – 1 snack bundle per student per day.

Supplies for Leeward students are provided by Student Government. Supplies for students from other UH campuses are provided by the Learning Commons & Library. Valid UH ID and Fall 2021 registration required.

 

EMERGENCY LAPTOPS & INTERNET DEVICES

Semester Laptop Loans

We still have laptops and internet hotspots for students to check out until the end of the semester! If you know of a student in need, please have them contact Circulation Services (x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu).

Leeward CC students (or UH students registered for at least 1 Leeward CC class) may borrow mobile devices and accessories. Early College students are ineligible.

LC Updates: November 23, 2021

November 23, 2021 by An | 0 comments

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November 2021: Native American Heritage Month & National Family Caregivers Month

Drop by the Learning Commons & Library to view our book displays or visit virtually at go.hawaii.edu/Pnr!

 

Nov 15-19: International Education Week 2021

International Education Week 2021 Flyer

In case you missed it, visit our LibGuide to see how we celebrated International Education Week 2021!

 

Nov 25-26: Thanksgiving Hours

Fall21 Thanksgiving Weekend Hours

 

Dec 6-17: Finals Countdown

 Finals Countdown icon

  • Learning Commons & Library Extended Hours
    • Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm
  • LRC & Writing Center
    • Tutoring, Writing Consultation, & Workshops
  • Student Government
    • De-Stressing Kits & Study Snacks (validated Leeward CC student ID card required)

We will allow dry snacks and covered beverages in the Learning Commons & Library again! Masks may be removed while eating and drinking. More information about Finals Countdown coming soon!

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