Join us for an insightful episode of "What Up, Leeward? Let's Dive Deep" as we sit down with Kelly Kennedy, Assistant Professor in the Language Arts Division and co-advisor of the International Club at Leeward Community College. Kelly shares invaluable information about the International Club's mission to foster communication, cultural exchange, and friendship across cultures, welcoming all interested students. She also dives into an exciting new, tuition-free course, ED197J: Bilingual Interpreting and Translation in Education. This hybrid course, meeting once a week on Wednesday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the fall , is designed to equip bilingual individuals with skills to serve the community, especially in educational settings. Please note: The deadline to apply for this course is August 1st! Learn about the critical role of language access at Leeward CC, the Hawaii Language Access Law, and how the college is working to remove language barriers for all students, including the visual representation of multilingualism through the "Aloha Mural". Discover how the ESL program empowers students and what an ideal language access-friendly community college looks like. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in supporting international students, utilizing bilingual skills, and fostering a more inclusive community at Leeward CC. Find out how you can get involved with the International Club and be part of these vital initiatives! More resources:English as a Second Language Program WebsiteInfo Card: ED 197J Bilingual Interpreting & TranslationFlyer: ED 197J Bilingual Interpreting & TranslationPhoto Album: Leeward's Multilingual MuralContact Kelly : [email protected]

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