BYU–Hawaii News

Practical application of classroom learning is often a difficult aspect of teaching. However, David Bybee, assistant professor of biology at BYU–Hawaii, seems to have found the solution: service. For the last two terms, Bybee has brought his subject to life by taking his Conservation Biology and Biology 100 classes to help with native Hawaiian forest restoration projects. The projects are located behind the University along the Ko’olau Summit Trail and near the Kahawaiinui Trail at a site recently burned by forest fire. Bybee calls the fire site “the battlefront” and describes it as a war raging between the native Hawaiian rainforest and the invasive plants that have gained a foothold since the fire. Read Full Story

The BYU–Hawaii Ohana honors the memory of Jack Van Johnson who passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at the age of 69. Johnson is remembered for his service to the University, his family, and the Lord. He was born September 9, 1941, in Preston, Idaho, and came to Hawaii to teach in 1964. He met his eternal companion, Cassandra Hom, in Hawaii and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on May 31, 1968. During his time at BYU–Hawaii, Johnson served simultaneously as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Associate Vice President of Academics for more than a year. When the College of Arts and Sciences was reorganized in November 1996, Johnson was appointed Dean and had responsibility over the seven divisions the college included. Read Full Story

Paralleling the Book of Mormon chapters in Helaman to the world today, BYU-Hawaii biology Professor David Bybee spoke on how to live righteously when surrounded by wickedness at the Aug. 24 devotional. Read Full Story

Recently-retired Max Stanton was much more than a teacher during his years at BYU–Hawaii. Initially a student at Church College of Hawaii, then professor of Education, Sociology, Anthropology, Religion, and Tourism, and head of the Sociology Department for three years, Stanton’s work at BYU–Hawaii has been vast and varied. Read Full Story

Although thinking of and remembering our Father in Heaven seems like a basic gospel principle, President Finau Hafoka spoke on this topic at a weekly devotion on August 17 to remind students and faculty of what they have learned and should remember. Read Full Story

While members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are called “Special Witnesses” of Christ, BYU-Hawaii Honor Code Advisor Meli Lesuma said in his devotional address that all who are members of the LDS Church are witnesses of the Lord. Read Full Story

BYU-Hawaii’s physical plant was recognized by InterfaceFLOR Thursday, July 26 for taking measures toward greater sustainability. Read Full Story

“Today I would like to share with you what helped to shape my life since joining the church. I would like to title it: IF NOT I, WHO? IF NOT NOW, WHEN?” said Sister Angelina Hsu, announcing the topic of her devotional message on August 3 in the Cannon Activities Center. Read Full Story

As part of Laie Days, cast and crew of the Mormon classic “Johnny Lingo” came and celebrated the 42nd anniversary of the film. Read Full Story

Ebony Gipson, a sophomore from California studying special education, said the Club Dining Facility on March 31 was an award winning night, and she wasn’t alone. Read Full Story