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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

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  • 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!

LC Updates: May 11, 2021

May 11, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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May 10-13 Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons
May 14 Commencement: Learning Commons CLOSED
May 17-21 Interim Week: Learning Commons CLOSED 

 

The Library

 

May 2021 Asian and Pacific Heritage Month Display
May 10-13 Finals Week Study Hours
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
May 14 Library CLOSED due to Commencement
Staff will be available via phone, chat, and email 8am – 4pm.
Last day to fill out our Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey
May 17-21 Interim Week – Library CLOSED
Library staff will available for item pick-up appointments, online chat, phone calls, and email 8am – 4pm.
May 24 – Aug  13 Summer Study Hours
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm

 

LC Updates: May 4, 2021

May 4, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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April 26 – May 13 Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons: Check our Finals Countdown page frequently for updates!
May 14 Commencement: Learning Commons CLOSED
May 17-21 Interim Week: Learning Commons CLOSED 

 

The Learning Resource Center

LRC peer content tutoring is available through Thursday, May 13th. Visit the LRC website for tutored courses offered. During these final two weeks of the spring semester, there may be adjustments to tutoring schedules. For up-to-date schedule information, please use TutorTrac for appointment availability.

Please give us a call (455-0412) if you have any questions about making an appointment.

 

The Library

 

LC Updates: April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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April 26 – May 13 Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons: Check our Finals Countdown page frequently for updates!
May 14 Commencement: Learning Commons CLOSED
May 17-21 Interim Week: Learning Commons CLOSED 

 

The Learning Resource Center

LRC peer content tutoring is available through Thursday, May 13th. Please visit the LRC website for tutored courses offered and tutor schedules. Please give us a call (455-0412) if you have any questions about making an appointment.

 

The Library

  • April 5 – May 14: Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey
  • April 26 – May 13: Finals Countdown Extended Study Hours, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
  • May 14: Library CLOSED due to Commencement. Staff will be available via phone, chat, and email 8am – 4pm.
  • May 17-21: Interim Week – Library CLOSED. Library staff will available for item pick-up appointments, online chat, phone calls, and email 8am – 4pm.

 

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshop
Memory Hacks for Studying
Wednesday, April 28: 12pm via Zoom

Would it be helpful to remember more vocabulary for the next exam?
Do you have trouble recalling the main points in your big presentation?

Back by popular demand: Chris Gilbert will share a dynamic presentation, Memory Hacks for Studying, this Wednesday 4/28 at 12 p.m. via Zoom. This workshop will give you some quick memory tools to learn things more rapidly and have more fun doing it.

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/93321643634
Meeting ID: 933 2164 3634
Passcode: success

The Zoom link and password will also be posted on the Writing Center website (go.hawaii.edu/Gp8) on the day of the workshop.

 

Spring 2021 Finals Countdown: Learning Commons & Library Hours

April 26, 2021 by An | 0 comments

Spring 2021 Finals Countdown Flyer

Finals Countdown
April 26 – May 13

Learning Commons & Library Hours

  • Online Phone & Chat: 8am – 4pm
  • Study Hours: 9am – 4pm

Please encourage students to come into the Learning Commons during the Finals Countdown period! Only the main level of the Learning Commons is open but if there is a demand for more study space, we will open the upper level. We’ve also included health and wellness activities for students studying at home.

While supplies last: UH students using in-person services at the Learning Commons (Library, LRC, Writing Center) will receive a Finals Countdown Survival Kit!

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

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