BYU–Hawaii News

"C. S. Lewis observed that the devil 'always sends errors into the world in pairs--pairs of opposites. ... He relies on your extra dislike of the one error to draw you gradually into the opposite one. But do not let us be fooled. We have to keep our eyes on the goal and go straight through between both errors,' " stated Camille Fronk Olson, Joseph Smith Lecturer and Associate Professor of Ancient Scripture from Brigham Young University, at BYU–Hawaii's devotional on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Read Full Story

In an October address at BYU–Idaho, Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles hailed the bravery of Oyun Altangerel, a Mongolian woman who paved the way to religious freedom in her country. Her son, Odgerel Ochirjav, is also a pioneer of sorts. He was called to be the first stake president of Mongolia on June 7, 2009. Read Full Story

"Relationships are a very important part of our mortal life," taught Mary N. Cook, the First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at a BYU–Hawaii devotional on November 3, 2009. Read Full Story

In 1995, Bill Child (pictured right), then owner of R.C. Willey Home Furnishings, sold his company to U.S. investor Warren Buffett for $175 million in stock. What does the owner of a Utah-based furniture store have in common with Warren Buffet, the second richest man in the world? They have great admiration for each other. Read Full Story

In the pre-existence, Satan convinced one-third of the people to follow him, stated Arthur Dole Hannemann, President of the BYU–Hawaii First Stake, at a devotional message on October 27, at the Cannon Activities Center, BYU–Hawaii. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii has recently introduced a change in the academic advisory system for the fall semester with the creation of three new advisory centers. These centers are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily to all students, regardless of major, and they boast a flexible 'walk-ins are welcome' schedule. Read Full Story

Robyn Bergstrom (pictured right), Dean of the College of Business and Communication, and Professor of Communication at BYU–Idaho, illustrated six "Eves of Understanding" at the October 19 devotional held at BYU–Hawaii's Cannon Activities Center. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii President Steven C. Wheelwright received a visit from several members of the administration of the Guangdong University of Finance (GUF) in Guangzhou, China, on Saturday, September 12. The visitors included Vice President Ma Longhai, Professor Xiao Guanghong, Associate Director of Teaching Affairs Office, and Mr. Liu Hong from the Office of International Exchanges and Cooperation. Read Full Story

Summertime is a welcome break in the life of a college student, but for those on internships, summer takes on a different perspective, and the "play hard, work hard and study hard" attitude heightens the experience. Read Full Story

Grant Underwood, a former BYU–Hawaii religion professor, returned to address students, faculty, and staff in a devotional message on October 13, about Joseph Smith and the revelatory process. Underwood, now a professor of history at BYU, also leads a distinguished career as a Church historian. Read Full Story