ENR3173 - Kalaupapa Place Names

Course Description

Author John R. K. Clark wrote the book, Kalaupapa Place Names, based upon his meticulous research of over 300 Hawaiian language newspaper articles, on-site visits, and personal interviews.  The webinar presents Clark and his insights about Kalaupapa's places and people.  

Speaker Bio:

John R. K. Clark is a former lifeguard and a retired deputy fire chief of the Honolulu Fire Department. He is the author of ten books about Hawai`i’s beaches, surf spots, and ocean lore, North Shore Place Names: Kahuku to Ka`ena and Hawaiian Surfing: Traditions from the Past.

Course Outline

To feature a community of courageous Hawaiians from every island, except Kaho`olawe, trying to live their lives as normally as possible in the face of the debilitating Hansen's disease.  

This webinar will provide participants with rich geographical, historical, cultural, and societal information.  

Learner Outcomes

To learn the date of and reason for Kalaupapa's establishment.

To describe the significance of different locations on Molokai, including Waikolu and Nihoa.

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance.

For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center: Jan Fried at jfried@hawaii.edu,   (808)734-9891/ (808)447-3141(VP) or Mona Fung at mfung@hawaii.edu, (808) 734-9210/(808) 447-3145 (VP)

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 health and safety requirements, ZOOM or phone appointments will replace face-to-face meetings until further notice. You will need to contact Kapi'olani CC's DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi'olani CC course even if you are receiving services at another UH campus's disability support program.