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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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Wineera Speaks on Creating the Good Community
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 3 September 2004
In this year's annual convocation, Vernice Wineera, director of the Pacific Institute, addressed several challenges facing the community of Laie and the role that BYU-Hawaii plays in the fulfillment of its prophetic destiny.
Wineera began by referencing the prophetic vision and circumstances that led to the foundation of BYU-Hawaii, the Polynesian Cultural Center and the Laie, Hawaii Temple - the three institutions at the heart of Laie.
Furthermore, she alluded to the purpose and destiny that these same institutions and the community of Laie must fulfill.
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Wineera began by referencing the prophetic vision and circumstances that led to the foundation of BYU-Hawaii, the Polynesian Cultural Center and the Laie, Hawaii Temple - the three institutions at the heart of Laie.
Furthermore, she alluded to the purpose and destiny that these same institutions and the community of Laie must fulfill.
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Tongan Drown Prince Inspects BYU-Hawaii Technology
Mike Foley | University Advancement | 1 September 2004
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto'a of the Kingdom of Tonga visited BYU-Hawaii on August 31, at the invitation of President Eric B. Shumway, to inspect the university's computerized distance-learning technology.
President Shumway explained that H.R.H. Tupouto'a, who has been involved with the developing computer and telecommunications industries in Tonga, is especially interested in the potential of high-tech education in the South Pacific nation.
"He is highly literate in the high technology world," said President Shumway, a noted Tongan language scholar who holds a chiefly title. The crown prince earned a degree in international law at Oxford in England and was also educated in Switzerland and New Zealand.
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President Shumway explained that H.R.H. Tupouto'a, who has been involved with the developing computer and telecommunications industries in Tonga, is especially interested in the potential of high-tech education in the South Pacific nation.
"He is highly literate in the high technology world," said President Shumway, a noted Tongan language scholar who holds a chiefly title. The crown prince earned a degree in international law at Oxford in England and was also educated in Switzerland and New Zealand.
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BYU-Hawaii Basketball Promotes Good Will in China
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 30 August 2004
During an 11-day tour of its men's basketball team, Brigham Young University Hawaii strengthened relationships and promoted good will toward the university and the Church in the People's Republic of China.
Head coach Ken Wagner described the trip as a great success. "It was a great opportunity for our hosts to learn about us, about BYU-Hawaii and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," he said. "For instance, when we were setting up the trip they wanted to schedule a game for Sunday. It gave us an opportunity to explain about our beliefs and why we wouldn't play on the Sabbath."
"There is a lot of respect for our religious beliefs and the way we carry ourselves," said assistant coach Brandyn Akana. "Just by our examples, we are able to have a positive influence on those we work with.
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Head coach Ken Wagner described the trip as a great success. "It was a great opportunity for our hosts to learn about us, about BYU-Hawaii and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," he said. "For instance, when we were setting up the trip they wanted to schedule a game for Sunday. It gave us an opportunity to explain about our beliefs and why we wouldn't play on the Sabbath."
"There is a lot of respect for our religious beliefs and the way we carry ourselves," said assistant coach Brandyn Akana. "Just by our examples, we are able to have a positive influence on those we work with.
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First Devotional Focuses on Being 'Strangers No More'
Academic Vice President Keith Roberts, substituting for BYU-Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway who normally delivers the first devotional address each new school year, urged the audience to surmount their diversity through "the unifying culture of the gospel as we experience it here on this campus."
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