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Iosepa, the Place, Inspires New BYU-Hawaii Archivist
Matthew Kester, who graduated from BYU-Hawaii in 1999 and is a Ph.D. candidate in Pacific history at the University of California-Santa Barbara, recently joined the university staff as the assistant archivist. It is planned that Kester will replace university archivist, Dr. Greg Gubler, when he retires at the end of this school year.
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Asian Productivity Organization visits BYU-Hawaii, PCC
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 8 October 2004
The Asian Productivity Organization visited BYU-Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center on Thursday, October 7 as part of a week long tourism development seminar held in Hawaii this past week.
The APO is a regional inter-governmental organization that exists to increase productivity, thereby achieving greater socio-economic development and quality of life of its member countries in Asia and the Pacific region.
Participants of the seminar included 14 public and private executives in tourism management from Nepal, Mongolia, Cambodia, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Laos and Fiji.
Delegates attended a series of academic lectures, country presentations and professional training sessions, in an effort to develop strategies for the promotion of responsible tourism in their respective countries.
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The Asian Productivity Organization visited BYU-Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center on Thursday, October 7 as part of a week long tourism development seminar held in Hawaii this past week.
The APO is a regional inter-governmental organization that exists to increase productivity, thereby achieving greater socio-economic development and quality of life of its member countries in Asia and the Pacific region.
Participants of the seminar included 14 public and private executives in tourism management from Nepal, Mongolia, Cambodia, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Laos and Fiji.
Delegates attended a series of academic lectures, country presentations and professional training sessions, in an effort to develop strategies for the promotion of responsible tourism in their respective countries.
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Gessel Speaks on Internalizing the Atonement
Andrew Milller | University Advancement | 7 October 2004
Van C. Gessel, Dean of the College of Humanities at BYU in Provo, spoke on taking to heart the atonement of Christ at the devotional held on Thursday, October 7.
Speaking of the youth of the church today, Gessel said that "these marvelous young people have an extraordinary intellectual understanding of the Atonement. What they most need is the opportunity to actually experience the Atonement in their personal lives."
Gessel spoke from personal observations of instances where "our knowledge of and feelings about the Atonement do not translate into behavior."
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Speaking of the youth of the church today, Gessel said that "these marvelous young people have an extraordinary intellectual understanding of the Atonement. What they most need is the opportunity to actually experience the Atonement in their personal lives."
Gessel spoke from personal observations of instances where "our knowledge of and feelings about the Atonement do not translate into behavior."
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BYU-Hawaii Creates Student Alumni Association
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 27 September 2004
The President's Council approved the creation of a BYU-Hawaii Student Alumni Association last week Wednesday, September 15.
Over the past several years, the Alumni Association has made efforts to work closer with the current BYU-Hawaii students. The recently created SAA represents the culmination of those efforts.
"We have said all along that our students are 'alumni-in-residence,' and what better way to begin the connection then while they're on campus," said Rowena Reid, executive director of alumni affairs.
The purpose of SAA is outlined in its mission statement: "The mission of the SAA is to 1) connect BYUH students with Alumni, 2) develop divine-centered leadership skills among students, and 3) prepare them to serve as effective future alumni, country and Church leaders in their native communities."
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Over the past several years, the Alumni Association has made efforts to work closer with the current BYU-Hawaii students. The recently created SAA represents the culmination of those efforts.
"We have said all along that our students are 'alumni-in-residence,' and what better way to begin the connection then while they're on campus," said Rowena Reid, executive director of alumni affairs.
The purpose of SAA is outlined in its mission statement: "The mission of the SAA is to 1) connect BYUH students with Alumni, 2) develop divine-centered leadership skills among students, and 3) prepare them to serve as effective future alumni, country and Church leaders in their native communities."
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Start Career Planning Now, Set Strategies
Mike Foley | University Advancement | 27 September 2004
Kim Austin, BYU-Hawaii Director of Career Services, recently told an information systems class, comprised mostly of seniors who will graduate in December, they need to make up for lost time in their career planning process.
"In today's market, the average amount of time you have to put in to find a job is one year," said Austin, pointing out that the fourth quarter is traditionally not a good time to look for a job, and that many technology companies currently have hiring freezes.
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"In today's market, the average amount of time you have to put in to find a job is one year," said Austin, pointing out that the fourth quarter is traditionally not a good time to look for a job, and that many technology companies currently have hiring freezes.
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Elder Johnson Speaks on Finding Strength in Covenant Living
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 24 September 2004
Elder Kenneth Johnson, Seventy and President of the Australia-New Zealand Area, admonished university faculty, staff and students at the devotional held on September 23, 2004, to live according to covenants made with the Lord.
Before he spoke, Elder Johnson's wife, Pamela, related a story from their life that exemplified Elder Johnson's personal commitment to covenants made with the Lord.
The birth of their only son came with complications that threatened the little boy's life. In a heartfelt prayer only a parent could offer, Elder Johnson pleaded with the Lord to spare his son's life. In return, Elder Johnson covenanted that he would turn his life over to the Lord.
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Before he spoke, Elder Johnson's wife, Pamela, related a story from their life that exemplified Elder Johnson's personal commitment to covenants made with the Lord.
The birth of their only son came with complications that threatened the little boy's life. In a heartfelt prayer only a parent could offer, Elder Johnson pleaded with the Lord to spare his son's life. In return, Elder Johnson covenanted that he would turn his life over to the Lord.
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Career Fair Opens Doors for Students
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 15 September 2004
BYU-Hawaii's 2004 annual career fair featured representatives from over 60 organizations, giving students ample opportunity to network with employers in their field and from their country.
Employers included NCH Corp., the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, all of which hired BYU-Hawaii students in the recent past. Alumni Charles Tuigamala of NCH Corp. and Paul Dulan of the NSA returned to campus to help connect students with future employers.
Along with businesses, companies and organizations, LDS placement ambassadors from Korea, Japan, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa and the Philippines were on campus to meet with students and help them seize career opportunities in their home countries.
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Employers included NCH Corp., the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, all of which hired BYU-Hawaii students in the recent past. Alumni Charles Tuigamala of NCH Corp. and Paul Dulan of the NSA returned to campus to help connect students with future employers.
Along with businesses, companies and organizations, LDS placement ambassadors from Korea, Japan, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa and the Philippines were on campus to meet with students and help them seize career opportunities in their home countries.
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President Hawkins Speaks on Finding Strength Beyond our Own
President Ronald K. Hawkins, president of the Honolulu Hawaii Mission, encouraged university faculty, staff and students to seek the Lord in finding strength beyond their own in the campus devotional on Thursday, September 9, 2004.
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Tabuse Signs With Suns
Former Brigham Young University Hawaii basketball player Yuta Tabuse signed a multi-year NBA contract with the Phoenix Suns this week.
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