BYU–Hawaii News

BYU–Hawaii welcomes David Te’o as the new Director of Information Technology Infrastructure. Te’o, a native of Laie, most recently worked within the R&K Cyber Solutions’ Defense Intelligence Agency and previously as a systems administrator with numerous facilities on the island. These positions have given him over a decade of IT work experience as well as invaluable skills, training, and credentials in information systems management. Read Full Story

This past summer, a group of students from BYU–Hawaii went to Fiji to make a difference in the educational system of the island nation. The seven students worked under the supervision of Dr. Ronald Miller, BYU–Hawaii psychology professor, and Dr. Frank C. Worrell, graduate professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Read Full Story

As many who are associated with BYU–Hawaii already know, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center located next to the university’s Laie, Hawaii campus. Originally dedicated on October 12, 1963, the Center helps about 600-700 students fund their education every semester, and it has always been a place where students can learn life skills. “The Polynesian Cultural Center has contributed to my understanding of the spirit of Aloha,” said Thanathon Phosricha, an alumnus from Thailand who worked there as a tour guide. “This motivates me to improve the world around me and to be a better example everywhere.” Read Full Story

Kenny Cox has joined the BYU–Hawaii Seasiders with responsibility over sports information and athletic marketing. Read Full Story

Donna Checketts, Laie Hawaii Young Single Adult 2nd Stake Relief Society President and her daughter Shayla Smith, spoke on the importance of maintaining an eternal perspective in their devotional address “Don’t Give Up What You Want Most, For What You Want Now,” on Tuesday, July 24. Read Full Story

The newly constructed Temple View Apartments (TVA) have reached completion. These two new buildings will offer 24 additional apartments for married BYU–Hawaii students. The TVA buildings are part of a series of projects included in phase one of construction. Today, Wednesday, June 5, BYU–Hawaii will be holding an open house to tour the newly constructed three story married student house buildings from 3-6 PM. Read Full Story

The first Women’s Professional Advancement Day was held at BYU–Hawaii on May 30. There were workshops, mentoring appointments, networking opportunities, and a panel discussion to develop a culture of mentoring among women on campus. The idea to have mentoring and educational experiences on the BYU–Hawaii campus stemmed Debbie Hippolite Wright’s, vice president of Student Development and Services, experiences with Women Leaders in Higher Education. Faculty, staff and students were invited to attend to learn how to better themselves and advance in careers. Read Full Story

The BYU–Hawaii Concert Choir will embark on a musical tour to New Zealand and Australia under the direction of Michael Belnap, from June 10 through June 24. Throughout the tour, the choir will perform for various audiences including members of all faiths and important dignitaries in both countries with a variety of spiritual and secular repertoire. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii’s Enactus team traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, to compete in the 2013 Enactus National Exposition and was awarded second place among more than 150 participating teams. The team first competed in April at the Regional Competition in Seattle, Washington, and was selected to continue on to the National Competition. 156 teams from campuses around the nation were invited to compete in the exposition where BYU–Hawaii was able to secure a spot in the final four and eventually awarded first runner up. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii Food Services won the Loyal E. Horton Gold Award for the fourth time, outperforming some of the top educational institutions in the nation. BYU–Hawaii took home the award in the category Residential Dining- Special Event. Food Services has been participating in this prestigious competition since 2001 and have won bronze, silver and gold awards throughout the years. Read Full Story