BYU–Hawaii News

During the winter semester, BYU–Hawaii Marketing Research students participated in a consulting project with Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, and on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, the students presented their recommendations to Turtle Bay Resort executives, including the general manager and resort manager. The project dealt particularly with the Turtle Bay Escape Club and was given to students early in the semester with a Request for Proposal. Throughout the semester, students prepared a proposal, conducted and transcribed two focus groups, wrote and collected data on two surveys, and analyzed the data before presenting their findings and recommendations to the manager of the Escape Club. Dr. Lenard Huff, the Marketing Research professor, stated, "The general manager was so impressed that she wants to talk with us about setting up some permanent student internships for BYU–Hawaii students." Read Full Story

Approximately 380 students participated in the BYU–Hawaii commencement exercises on April 9, 2011. As the distinguished guest speaker, Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared his vision of the future with graduates. The audience laughed at his observation, "There is good news and bad news," and listened intently to his hope for the future. Read Full Story

BYU–Hawaii President Steven Wheelwright unveiled the university’s new Framework for Student Learning with students in March 2011. Four sessions were held to accommodate students’ schedules and to create a more personal setting. Introducing the Framework, President Wheelwright passed out a case study, then broke the audience into groups of four to six people and asked the students to discuss the issue with a specific question in mind: “Why don’t students often learn what we plan for them to learn?” Read Full Story

LDS Life Launch-2, a seminar for members of the President’s Leadership Council and other donors, was held Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26, on the BYU–Hawaii campus. “The seminar exceeded our expectations,” said Dr. Mark Matheson, seminar director. “The presenters came at their own expense and shared deeply moving stories of how God loves his children and cares for them through using people just like us. Many participants expressed that they won't be the same after this weekend.” Read Full Story

Often, when the average university student is asked what they want to do after graduation, they can provide a passionate explanation of their life’s dreams; however, further inquiries about specific strategies for fulfilling those dreams may result in a blank stare. Chances are that every student at BYU–Hawaii has desires to do something meaningful with their education, and further, with their lives. The challenge lies not with desire, but with opportunity and connections. Read Full Story

Students at BYU–Hawaii were mentored and inspired by successful people from all walks of life in the Empower Your Dreams conference held on campus on March 24 and 31. Read Full Story

1,000 paper cranes in the shape of a Japanese flag are displayed proudly in the Aloha Center at BYU–Hawaii. The flag, held up by another 1,000 paper cranes, is a symbol of the university’s support for the Japanese students and the people of Japan who have been affected by the recent natural disasters. Read Full Story

Kupuna, keikei, and everyone in between came together on Saturday, March 19, 2011, to celebrate the dedication of the new Malaekahana bike and pedestrian path. Over 500 people were in attendance at this momentous occasion. Members from the Kahuku and Laie communities, students from BYU–Hawaii and friends from around the island all gathered to witness the unveiling of the path. Read Full Story

On Sunday, March 27, the BYU–Hawaii men’s basketball team was welcomed home by cheering friends and family. Despite the results of the game, the team held their heads high in gratitude for having the great opportunity to represent their ohana, BYU–Hawaii. The final score was 68 – 71, Bellarmine University. Coach Ken Wagner was particularly proud of his team: “When the time called for it, they did the best they could. They were unselfish, and they played as a team.” The Seasiders made history as they became the first BYU–Hawaii team to play in the National Championship game. Read Full Story

Modern education has so many aspects entailed in it– lecture, theory, research, homework, tests, quizzes, and much more. Arguably though, the most important aspect of education is practical application –finding ways to put the knowledge gained into action. That is just what the students in Dr. Helena Hannonen’s Business Management 310 class are experiencing: the chance to use the skills learned in the course outside the classroom. Read Full Story