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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: November 16, 2021

November 16, 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

Celebrate International Education Week with Leeward Community College from November 15- 19, 2021. Come by the Library to check out our book display or visit our LibGuide.
Nov 25 (Thu) Thanksgiving Recess: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED
Nov 26 (Fri) Day after Thanksgiving: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED

 

LC Updates: November 9, 2021

November 9, 2021 by An | 0 comments

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November 2021 Native American Heritage Month
Drop by the Learning Commons & Library to view our book displays or visit virtually at go.hawaii.edu/Pnr!
Nov 11 (Thu) Veterans Day: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED
Nov 15-19 International Education Week Display – Coming Soon!
Nov 25 (Thu) Thanksgiving Recess: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED
Nov 26 (Fri) Day after Thanksgiving: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED

The Library

International Education Week 2021 Teaser

The Writing Center

The Writing Center assists students with writing assignments for any Leeward CC class!

  • We believe in the power of peer tutoring. Students may meet with a Writing Consultant online and over the phone for tutoring sessions from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday.
  • To schedule an online or phone tutoring appointment through Penjiapp, visit our website at go.hawaii.edu/Gp8.
  • In-person tutoring is available by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please email writers@hawaii.edu to schedule an appointment.

Writing Center Fall21 Flyer - updated

Learning Resource Center

Look no further! The LRC also provides FREE tutoring for Leeward students in the following content areas.

*Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Japanese Language, and Microbiology

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 Study With Us padlet at go.hawaii.edu/ff3.

LRC Fall 2021 Flyer

 

LC Updates: Fall 2021 Learning Resource Center & Writing Center Services

September 8, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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The Learning Resource Center

LRC Fall 2021 peer content tutoring is currently available for biology, chemistry, microbiology, and health courses this fall.  Peer assistance for computer science and Japanese language content areas will be available soon. Visit the LRC website for additional information about tutoring.

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

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is here to assist students from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday and from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fridays via Zoom.

  • 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: August 11, 2021

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

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  • Friday, August 13: The Learning Commons will be CLOSED for staff training.
  • Friday, August 20: The Learning Commons will be CLOSED in observance of Statehood Day.

 

Interim Week Hours
August 16-20

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LRC & Writing Center Hours

  • August 16-20 (Monday – Friday): CLOSED

 

Library Hours

  • August 16 (Monday): 8am – 4pm by appointment
  • August 17 -19 (Tuesday – Thursday)
    • 8am – 4pm by appointment
    • 9am – 1pm walk-in
  • August 20 (Friday): Learning Commons CLOSED in observance of Statehood Day

 

Fall 2021 Semester Loan Laptops

Semester Laptop Loans

Students will be able to check out semester loan laptops starting Monday, August 16th. We have a limited amount of laptops to check out so please encourage your students to contact us (x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu) as soon as possible.

LC Updates: July 20, 2021

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

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The Library

 

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!
 
Writing Center - Summer Flyer
 

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.

Contact us at lrctutor@hawaii.edu if you would like help making an appointment or have questions about our services.
 
LRC Summer II 2021 Flyer

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.

 

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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.

 

Writing Center - Summer Flyer

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.

 

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