Two-day nurturing training offered
Neighborhood Place of Kona will host two-day training with Dr. Stephen Bavolek on “Nurturing the Families of the World” on June 26 and 27 in Kailua-Kona.
Topics that will be covered during the training include positive nurturing, the power of empathetic attitudes toward healthy development, and measurable nurturing skills. Training runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Hawaii Community College — Palamanui. Cost is $20, plus $5 processing fee, for materials. Seating is limited to 25 spaces. Registration ends Monday.
Info/register: Contact Heidi Teraoka at Neighborhood Place of Kona at hteraoka6@gmail.com or call 331-8777.
AFCEA announces scholarships
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Hawaii Educational Foundation and the AFCEA Hawaii Chapter are again offering over $100,000 via over 30 STEM scholarships to deserving college students from Hawaii.
The scholarships are merit based, academic scholarships so financial need or family income is not considered. They are available to any Hawaii student majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, (STEM) or Cyber coursework core subjects regardless of whether they or their families are in the military.
The money can be used for books or tuition at any accredited school in the world. In addition to academics, AFCEA-AHEF will consider volunteerism, character, leadership, professionalism, or excellence in technology.
Previous recipients are welcome to apply again this year. Thirty-three Hawaii students received more than $100,000 in STEM scholarships in 2017
The deadline to apply is June 30.
Info/apply: Visit www.afceahef.org.
Islander Scholars honored
Forty high school juniors statewide will be honored this summer as their school’s “Islander Scholar” in the third annual program that recognizes students for their character and commitment to upholding the values of Hawaii.
The Islander Scholars of West Hawaii are D’Artagnan Kunishige, Honokaa High and Intermediate School; Ikaika Krakovic, Kanu o Ka Aina Public Charter School; Uilani Muller-Afong, Ke Kula Ehunuikaimalino; Roxie Umu, Kealakehe High School; Mekaila Pasco, Kohala High School; Alexios Smith, Konawaena High School; and Jason Hale, West Hawaii Explorations Academy.
Islander Scholars, created in 2016 by Islander Institute and Malama Learning Center, grew out of a desire to honor students who demonstrate a deep commitment to Hawaii and who care for the well-being of their schools, families, and communities as much as or more than their own individual pursuits.
As part of this honor, all 40 scholars will come together for the Islander Scholars Academy at Camp Palehua that started Friday and runs through Sunday in Kapolei, Oahu. It is a special experience for scholars to learn from each other, participate in aina-based and cultural learning activities, build leadership skills, and make lifelong connections with past Islander Scholars and island leaders.
Info: Visit www.islanderinstitute.com/scholars