Windward Community College

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Windward Community College is a public, co-educational commuter college in Kāneʻohe CDP,[1] City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi on the island of Oʻahu. It is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaiʻi system and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Created in 1972, Windward Community College primarily serves the windward Oahu region, offering college courses, non-credit classes, and community activities including an annual Hoʻolauleʻa, typically held at the end of September.

Windward CC's strengths are in Hawaiian studies, fine arts, and vocational training. Key facilities include Pāliku Theatre, the Imaginarium (a planetarium), Gallery ʻIolani (an art gallery), and Kafe Koolau (the cafeteria).

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The campus boasts the 1998 granite and cast stone sculpture Kulia I Ka Nuʻu (Striving for the Summit) by Donald Harvey.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Kaneohe CDP, Hawaii." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 21, 2009.

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