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LC Updates: July 20, 2021

July 19, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

The Library

Summer Session II Library Hours
- Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
July 2020: Graphic Novels in Libraries Month

The Writing Center

Zoom with the Writing Center to receive assistance from one of our friendly writing consultants! We are here to answer your questions and assist you through all stages of the writing process.

We are open from 10 a.m to 3 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

To drop-in or schedule an appointment with our new mobile and computer-based Penjiapp system, visit our website at go.hawaii.edu/Gp8. You may also visit our online resources.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at writers@hawaii.edu.

We look forward to working with you soon!

The Learning Resource Center

This summer 2021, the LRC provides tutoring for Leeward students in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, and computer science.

Visit our website at go.hawaii.edu/AmW to make an appointment or attend a drop-in session with a tutor via Zoom through our new scheduling system, Penjiapp.

For more resources created by our tutors, please visit our padlet.

LC Updates: July 6, 2021

July 6, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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The Learning Resource Center

LRC summer peer content tutoring is available for the first time this Second Summer Session for biology, chemistry, computer science, microbiology, and health courses this summer. Visit the LRC website for additional information about tutoring.
We have switched to Penji for scheduling tutoring appointments. For up-to-date schedule information, please use Penjiapp for appointment availability.

Please give us a call (455-0414) or email writers@hawaii.edu if you have any questions about making an appointment.

The Library

Summer Session II Library Hours

- July 6 – Aug 12: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
- Aug 13: The library will be CLOSED for staff training

Semester loan laptops are now available for Summer Session II students! Laptops will be due back Monday, August 16th. Contact the circulation staff (x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu) for more information.

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is here to assist students from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday this summer.
Visit our website at go.hawaii.edu/Gp8 to make an appointment or attend a drop-in session with a tutor via Zoom through our new scheduling system, Penjiapp.
Contact us at writers@hawaii.edu for additional information and support.

LC Updates: May 4, 2021

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

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

April 5 – May 14: Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey
April 26 – May 13: Finals Countdown Extended Study Hours
- Library, Upper Level, study tables now available!
May 2021: Asian and Pacific Heritage Month
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.

LC Updates: April 27, 2021

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

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.

LC Updates: April 20, 2021

April 21, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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

The LRC’s final day for tutoring this semester will be Thursday, 5/13/21. While our on-campus in-person services will be closed on 5/14/21, the LRC office will be open for calls and email inquiries. Current courses for peer tutoring include:

BIOC 141
BIOL 171/L, 172/L
BUS 101
CHEM 161/L, 162/L, 272/L
ICS 110P, 111, 141, 211, 212, 241
JPN 101,102, 201, 202
KOR 101, 102, 201
MGT 121
PHYL 141/L, 142/L

Please visit the LRC website for information and end of semester updates.

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.

LC Updates: March 30, 2021

March 30, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

April 2 (Friday)	The Learning Commons will be CLOSED in observance of Good Friday
April 26 – May 14	Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons

The Learning Resource Center

4/5/2021 (Mon) – 4/7/2021 (Wed) Appointment Reservations: On 4/5 – 4/7 the LRC will only be OPEN ONLINE for scheduled appointments. Appointments will need to be made through TutorTrac, phone, or email by 12pm on 4/1 (Thu). Students with appointment inquiries after 12pm on 4/1 will be asked to schedule an appointment starting on 4/8. There are no scheduled Korean and Japanese language Drop-In sessions on 4/5 – 4/7.

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshop
The Research Process and Finding and Evaluating Sources
Wednesday, March 31: 12pm via Zoom

Learn how to research effectively, evaluate sources, and avoid plagiarism.

Presented by Donald Carreira Ching

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91275665093
Meeting ID: 912 7566 5093
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.
Recorded review sessions of the past SC Workshops are also available on the Writing Center website (go.hawaii.edu/983).

LC Updates: March 23, 2021

March 23, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Friday, March 26	The Learning Commons will be CLOSED in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day
Friday, April 2	The Learning Commons will be CLOSED in observance of Good Friday

The Learning Resource Center

Coming Soon: NEW COURSES for peer tutoring at the Learning Resource Center: BIOL 171/L, BIOL 172/L, and CHEM 272/L. Please visit our LRC Updates page for the full listing of courses and more information.
4/5/2021 (Mon) – 4/7/2021 (Wed) Appointment Reservations: Appointments will need to be made through TutorTrac, phone, or email by 12pm on 4/1 (Thu). Students with appointment inquiries after 12pm on 4/1 will be asked to schedule an appointment starting on 4/8. There are no scheduled Korean and Japanese language Drop-In sessions on 4/5 – 4/7.

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshops

Tips on Transferring from Leeward CC to a University
Wednesday, March 24: 12pm via Zoom

Do you have a plan to transfer from Leeward CC? Make it easy.

Join us for this dynamic SC workshop to start planning how to transfer to a Bachelor’s degree program! Learn helpful tips on transferring to a university in order to graduate on time.

Presented by Laurie Libarios, Counselor

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/97362969900
Meeting ID: 973 6296 9900
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.
Recorded review sessions of the past SC Workshops are also available on the Writing Center website (go.hawaii.edu/983).

LC Updates: March 16, 2021

March 16, 2021 by An | 0 comments

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The Learning Resource Center

LRC peer content tutors will be available this week (March 15-19) during Spring Break. Please visit our calendar for courses available. Students can make appointments online using TutorTrac. The LRC will be having regular office hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm.

The Library

March 15-19: OPEN during Spring Break
- Online Chat & Phone: 8am – 4pm
- Study Hours: 9am – 1pm
March 26: CLOSED in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day

The Writing Center

Spring Break Hours: March 15-18 (Monday – Thursday)

The Writing Center will be open from Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (drop-in and appointment) and 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. (by appointment).
Students may visit the Writing Center through drop-in and appointment services via Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96447211408 Passcode: writers
Appointments can be made at http://tutortrac.leeward.hawaii.edu/TracWeb40/Default.html or email writers@hawaii.edu

LC Updates: March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021 by An | 0 comments

The Learning Resource Center

LRC peer content tutors will be available next week (March 15-19) during Spring Break. Please visit our calendar for courses available. Students can make appointments online using TutorTrac. The LRC will be having regular office hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm.

The Library

MARCH is Women’s History Month.
- Visit the Library to view books from our Hawaiʻi-Pacific and Best Sellers collections.
- Consider an ebook or audiobook from our OverDrive collection.
- Several national organizations have come together to celebrate women’s history. How will you?
March 15-19: OPEN during Spring Break
- Online Chat & Phone: 8am – 4pm
- Study Hours: 9am – 1pm
March 26: CLOSED in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day

The Writing Center

Spring Break Hours: March 15-18 (Monday – Thursday)

The Writing Center will be open from Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (drop-in and appointment) and 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. (by appointment).
Students may visit the Writing Center through drop-in and appointment services via Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96447211408 Passcode: writers
Students can make an appointment: http://tutortrac.leeward.hawaii.edu/TracWeb40/Default.html or email writers@hawaii.edu if they have trouble logging into tutortrac

Success Connection Workshops

Memory Hacks
Wednesday, March 10: 12pm via Zoom

Not sure how to remember your foreign language vocabulary? Can’t remember the main points to your big presentation? This workshop will give you some quick memory tools to learn things more rapidly and have more fun doing it!

Presented by Chris Gilbert

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91517842817
Meeting ID: 915 1784 2817
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.
Recorded review sessions of the past SC Workshops are also available on the Writing Center website (go.hawaii.edu/983).

LC Updates: March 2, 2021

March 2, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments