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LC Updates: September 27 – October 1

September 27, 2021 by An | 0 comments

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Sept 27 – Oct 1 Banned Books Week
Sept 29 (Wed) SC Workshop: Coping with Stress in a Time of COVID

 

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshop
SC Workshop: Coping with Stress in a Time of COVID
Wednesday, September 29: 12pm via Zoom

Presented by: Anika Gearhart

Adjusting to an online environment and concerns about friends, family, and personal wellness are among the challenges you may face this semester. Come to this workshop to learn skills to empower you to effectively cope with stress as you meet these challenges!

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91371911355
Meeting ID: 913 7191 1355
Passcode: success

For more information, contact writers@hawaii.edu

 

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: June 10, 2021

June 9, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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Friday, June 11 The Learning Commons will be CLOSED in observance of Kamehameha Day

 

The Library

 

May 24 – Aug  13 Summer Hours
Monday – Friday

  • Online Chat & Phone: 8am – 4pm
  • Study Hours: 9am – 4pm
June 2021 June Book Displays

  • June is Rainbow Book Month!
  • Juneteenth

Browse our book displays virtually at go.hawaii.edu/Pnr!

 

The Writing Center

 

June 1 – July 5 Summer Session I Hours
Monday – Thursday (via Zoom)
Drop-in & Appointment: 10am – 3pm

 

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.

 

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: April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

 

April 26 – May 14 Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons: Check our Finals Countdown page frequently for updates!

 

The Library

 

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshop
Finish Strong: Tips for Finals
Wednesday, April 14: 12pm via Zoom

Facing finals, papers, exams, and more?
Not sure how to get everything done?
Come to this workshop to learn how you can finish this semester strong!

Presented by Tasha Williams

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/97039193375
Meeting ID: 970 3919 3375
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: April 6, 2021

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

 

April 26 – May 14 Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons

 

The Library

 

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshop
How I Maximize Leeward CC’s Education: The International Student Perspective
Friday, April 9: 12pm via Zoom

Join Miyu, a recent Leeward international student alumna, to explore her educational journey navigating the transition to her career amidst COVID-19. This workshop will help you envision how to successfully enter your dream career.

Presented by the Leeward CC Office of International Programs

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91633418894
Meeting ID: 916 3341 8894
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).

 

January 6, 2021
by Leeward CC Learning Commons
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Spring 2021 LRC & Writing Center Hours

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) and Writing Center will be closed January 11-15. Tentative reopening is planned for the week of January 25. Subject tutoring will be available via the tutor.com online service via MyUH at https://myuh.hawaii.edu.

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