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Businesswoman Uses Shop to Help Spread the Gospel
A small business owner told BYU-Hawaii students in the November 1 entrepreneurship lecture series how she uses her retail shop to share the gospel:
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Porter Inducted Into USPTA Division Hall of Fame
Staff | University Advancement | 19 October 2005
Brigham Young University Hawaii's Head Tennis Coach, Dr. David Porter, was inducted into the United States Professional Tennis Association's (USPTA) Hawaii Division Hall of Fame Tuesday, October 18.
“I am very honored to have been selected and inducted into the USPTA Hawaii Division Hall of Fame,” said Porter. “It was a very special moment for me. I am thankful to my wife Lorrie for the support she has given me during the many times I have been away on USPTA business.”
Porter becomes just the second person inducted into the Hawaii Division, joining Jim Schwitters, former University of Hawaii Tennis Coach.
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“I am very honored to have been selected and inducted into the USPTA Hawaii Division Hall of Fame,” said Porter. “It was a very special moment for me. I am thankful to my wife Lorrie for the support she has given me during the many times I have been away on USPTA business.”
Porter becomes just the second person inducted into the Hawaii Division, joining Jim Schwitters, former University of Hawaii Tennis Coach.
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Past University Presidents Honored at Special Jubilee Devotional
Campus devotionals and speeches
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National Winners, Sabbath Keepers
Staff | University Advancement | 17 October 2005
Lady Seasider Julia Ustyuzhanina won the NCAA Division II singles title
at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Small College Championships,
held in Ft. Myers, Florida, on Saturday, October 15. Ustyuzhanina defeated
Suzanna Cavalcante of West Florida 6-4, 6-0 in the championship match.
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It’s official: Jubilee Week is Finally Here. President Shumway Welcomes Gladys Knight in Her First Visit to
Justin Smith | University Advancement | 14 October 2005
A week of celebration...
"That sounds good to me," said Gladys Knight who, along with husband William McDowell, was officially greeted Friday morning by BYU-Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway at the McKay Foyer. A host of media lined up to welcome her as well, asking questions and taking photos of her first visit to the university.
"The faces on this campus are just beautiful," said Knight. "All the different cultures make BYU-Hawaii just so special. I love it."
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"That sounds good to me," said Gladys Knight who, along with husband William McDowell, was officially greeted Friday morning by BYU-Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway at the McKay Foyer. A host of media lined up to welcome her as well, asking questions and taking photos of her first visit to the university.
"The faces on this campus are just beautiful," said Knight. "All the different cultures make BYU-Hawaii just so special. I love it."
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Napela Play Review
Last night, nearly 400 people gathered for a commemorative journey that took them back to the 1800s. A reenactment of the life and contributions made by a man, known to many simply as Napela, took place Thursday, October 13, at the McKay Auditorium. Ned Williams, Chair of the English Department, wrote the play at the request of church leaders.
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The Brotherhood Between Early Mormon and Catholic Leaders Linked at Joint 50th Event
"I rejoice in the brotherhood of Mormons and Catholics," said Dr. Fred Woods, religion professor for Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, at his recent speaking engagement at Chaminade University last Friday, October 7. The interfaith event brought together university presidents, staff, students, and guests from both campuses, each celebrating their respective 50th anniversaries.
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BYUH Alumni Put Bounce in Their Business
Eight years ago BYU-Hawaii alumni Delbert Kim ('83) and his wife, ClaireSepton Kim ('82), quit their conservative day jobs and went into thebusiness of helping others have fun.
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