BYU–Hawaii News
Recent News
President's Council Honors Dr. Peter Chan, Barbara Velasco, Others
Mike Foley | University Advancement | 26 August 2005
The BYU-Hawaii President's Council named Dr. Yee Kong Peter Chan, assistant
professor of instructional design and development, its "teacher of
the year" at the August 26 ohana or family meeting of university
faculty and staff.
"This is always a difficult time, because so many of you who are not honored in this way deserve to be," said university President Eric B. Shumway in announcing Chan, a 1995 BYU-Hawaii information systems alumnus from China who went on to earn his doctorate at BYU in Provo and returned to his alma mater three years ago. He added that others who have previously received awards "could easily receive them again," but school policy limits the award to one time.
Read Full Story
"This is always a difficult time, because so many of you who are not honored in this way deserve to be," said university President Eric B. Shumway in announcing Chan, a 1995 BYU-Hawaii information systems alumnus from China who went on to earn his doctorate at BYU in Provo and returned to his alma mater three years ago. He added that others who have previously received awards "could easily receive them again," but school policy limits the award to one time.
Read Full Story
New Students Begin to Hit Campus
Staff | University Advancement | 24 August 2005
Aloha new and returning students!
School has begun as of Wednesday, August 31, and new faces are getting their schedules all lined up with their respective classes. We are committed to making each new student's orientation to BYU-Hawaii an exciting, welcoming and memorable experience. The campus 'ohana is our driving force and ultimate goal to help create a united student body. For help in getting started on campus, please visit New Student Orientation for more information.
Read Full Story
School has begun as of Wednesday, August 31, and new faces are getting their schedules all lined up with their respective classes. We are committed to making each new student's orientation to BYU-Hawaii an exciting, welcoming and memorable experience. The campus 'ohana is our driving force and ultimate goal to help create a united student body. For help in getting started on campus, please visit New Student Orientation for more information.
Read Full Story
BYU-Hawaii Receives Highest Rank Ever in Latest U. S. News Rankings
Laie, HI – Brigham Young University Hawaii is listed as the fourth "best comprehensive college-bachelor's" in the Western United States. This latest ranking, included in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2006issue of "America's Best Colleges," is the highest ever for the university.
Read Full Story
President Shumway Reminds us Families are Gifts from God
In his devotional address during the Education for Daily Living and Time Out for Women conference at BYU-Hawaii on August 12-13, President Eric B. Shumway reminded everyone that "heaven's system is a family system, and families are ordained of God as an extension of heaven's system on earth."
Read Full Story
"A New You" Conference Celebrates 10th Year on Campus
Staff | University Advancement | 5 August 2005
Since 1996, Barbara Barrington-Jones has been bringing her annual women's retreat
to Laie, Hawaii. "A New You" has been a staple on campus, attracting
women from all over the world to this, the most internationally diverse campus
in the nation.
"We've had women come from everywhere," explained Barrington-Jones, creator and director of the conference. Germany, Switzerland, Australia, England, Mongolia; this is a multi-cultural group coming to the multi-cultural campus.
Read Full Story
"We've had women come from everywhere," explained Barrington-Jones, creator and director of the conference. Germany, Switzerland, Australia, England, Mongolia; this is a multi-cultural group coming to the multi-cultural campus.
Read Full Story
Student Alumni Association Sets Sail on Voyage of Faith Week
Staff | University Advancement | 1 August 2005
We can all spot those gold "LIVESTRONG" wristbands from far away.
But this week, students all over campus will be wearing a crimson wristband
to support
another cause.
The Student Alumni Association of BYU-Hawaii is kicking off their summer Voyage of Faith scholarship drive, with funds benefiting the David O. McKay Legacy Endowment.
Starting Monday, August 1, a wide variety of activities are scheduled to take place, ranging from "Slip'n Slide softball" to a "Meet the President" BBQ.
"The activities set for this week will be great," said Jeremiah Lim, a sophomore from Singapore, Vice President of the SAA. "But the purpose behind these activities is what we're really trying to promote."
Read Full Story
The Student Alumni Association of BYU-Hawaii is kicking off their summer Voyage of Faith scholarship drive, with funds benefiting the David O. McKay Legacy Endowment.
Starting Monday, August 1, a wide variety of activities are scheduled to take place, ranging from "Slip'n Slide softball" to a "Meet the President" BBQ.
"The activities set for this week will be great," said Jeremiah Lim, a sophomore from Singapore, Vice President of the SAA. "But the purpose behind these activities is what we're really trying to promote."
Read Full Story
CES Missionary Assures That Personal Prayers are Answered
Staff | University Advancement | 21 July 2005
Elder Robert Parchman, a CES missionary serving in University Advancement,
told the July 21 BYU-Hawaii devotional audience how the Lord started answering
his own prayers as a boy and assured them Heavenly Father is waiting to give
everyone personal "instructions and markers along the way as you gratefully
ask for them."
Read Full Story
Read Full Story
Summertime is Construction Time at BYU-Hawaii
Mike Foley | University Advancement | 19 July 2005
Though summer term is usually not as busy as the rest of the academic year
at BYU-Hawaii, it seems various parts of the campus have been under construction
for the past several months.
BYU-Hawaii Physical Plant Director Judd Whetten agreed. "Our focus is to get these projects done during the summer when it has less of an impact on students and faculty."
For example, Whetten pointed out that a new parking lot behind the Stake Center was completed about a month ago, and a two-to-three-month project to replace some sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and to repave some of the roads "is really making a mess at the moment. We've widened some of the sidewalks, improved the drainage a bit, and replaced some of the older sections."
Read Full Story
BYU-Hawaii Physical Plant Director Judd Whetten agreed. "Our focus is to get these projects done during the summer when it has less of an impact on students and faculty."
For example, Whetten pointed out that a new parking lot behind the Stake Center was completed about a month ago, and a two-to-three-month project to replace some sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and to repave some of the roads "is really making a mess at the moment. We've widened some of the sidewalks, improved the drainage a bit, and replaced some of the older sections."
Read Full Story
President Shumway, Orgill Strengthen Ties With China
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 12 July 2005
President Eric B. Shumway of BYU-Hawaii and President Von Orgill of the Polynesian Cultural Center recently accompanied a Hawaii State-sponsored delegation to the People's Republic of China, with the purpose of strengthening existing relationships and establishing new ties for the promotion of tourism, education and business development.
Read Full Story
Read Full Story
BYU-Hawaii Korean Student Drummers Perform at Waikiki Shell
Christopher Krey | University Advancement | 7 July 2005
A group of sixteen BYU-Hawaii students were invited to perform Samul Nori, the
Korean percussion song and dance, at the Waikiki Shell on Friday July 1st, for
the Honolulu Centennial Celebration.
The BYU-Hawaii group, called Bu Seum Sae, played alongside Na Palapalai, The Makaha Sons, Aunty Genoa Keawe, and other local artists and cultural groups. Samul Nori is a traditional Korean percussion and dance originally performed at harvest time. Bu Seum Sae, has been recognized for their exciting mixture of traditional Korean beats with a young, contemporary style.
Read Full Story
The BYU-Hawaii group, called Bu Seum Sae, played alongside Na Palapalai, The Makaha Sons, Aunty Genoa Keawe, and other local artists and cultural groups. Samul Nori is a traditional Korean percussion and dance originally performed at harvest time. Bu Seum Sae, has been recognized for their exciting mixture of traditional Korean beats with a young, contemporary style.
Read Full Story