BYU–Hawaii News

BYU–Hawaii alumnus Richie Norton’s new eBook, Resumes are Dead And What To Do About It, was recently released by Shadow Mountain Publishing, a Deseret Book company. In it, Norton draws from his experience at BYU–Hawaii and his success as an entrepreneur to argue that there is a better way to go about landing the career of your dreams than peppering employers with resumes. Read Full Story

The work of BYU–Hawaii Art Professor Viliami Tolutau will be enjoyed by hundreds of people for years to come at an O’ahu elementary school. On February 3, 2012, Brother Tolutau presented a sculpture of Ho‘okō‘ana o Māuiakalana, or the accomplishments of Māuiakalana, at a ceremony held at Nānāikapono Elementary School in Waianae. He was commissioned by the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts as part of their Art in Public Places program. The program works in conjunction with the Artists in Residence program that highlights and places artwork created by local artists to beautify public places and buildings, adding to the environment and the enjoyment of the locations. Read Full Story

“Living with intention requires conquering the natural man and seeking to become a saint” was the council of Margaret Wheelwright, BYU-Hawaii’s First Lady as she spoke at the February 28 Devotional in the Cannon Activities Center. Read Full Story

The world’s largest student conference on hedge funds and private equity featured one of BYU–Hawaii’s students at its annual gathering in January. Marcus Lobendahn, who graduated in December 2011, was not only selected to attend the Alternative Investments Conference (AIC), but won the gathering’s first ever Best Trade Idea Competition. Read Full Story

On Friday January 27, 2012, Judge Bode Uale visited BYU–Hawaii to address political science students here on campus. As a BYU–Hawaii alumnus, Judge Uale expressed his great love for the University as well as his gratitude for having the opportunity to return and speak to the students. Judge Uale received his BS in political science from BYU–Hawaii, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Hawaii. After finishing his education he went on to work at the Honolulu Family Court, and is now a Judge for the Hawaii State Judiciary. As well as his distinguished service within the community, Judge Uale has also served as stake president in the Honolulu Hawaii Stake since 2004. Read Full Story

Dr. Don Colton, professor of computer and information sciences at BYU–Hawaii, will be the speaker at the 2012 David O. McKay Lecture on Thursday, February 9. The lecture will be at 11 AM in the Cannon Activities Center. Dr. Colton’s lecture is entitled “Ambiguity: A Two-Edged Sword.” Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii will be celebrating Spirit Week this week, February 6-11, with a variety of events and activities that have been specifically prepared to commemorate the anniversary of the university’s founding, and its legacy and mission. Read Full Story

Laie Hawaii Married Student Stake reorganizes, prepares for future growth. Read Full Story

Renowned Pianist John Schmidt to perform in the Cannon Activities Center with Cellist Stephen Sharp Nelson on February 17 Read Full Story

The McKay Foyer renovation is an effort to enhance and more effectively use this special space. Read Full Story