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SOC forum: Microsoft Manager Talks About Tablet PCs

By Mike Foley March 16, 2007 11:49 AM
A Microsoft™ program manager reviewed tablet personal computer (PC) software application program interface (API) considerations and development history with BYU-Hawaii students during the School of Computing's March 14 InForm meeting. Read Full Story

Devotional Speaker Addresses "Healing the Sickness We Share"

By Rosemarie Howard March 15, 2007 12:51 PM
James L. Ferrell, managing director of the Arbinger Institute, and author of “The Anatomy of Peace,”and “The Peace Giver” spoke at the weekly BYU-Hawaii University Devotional, Thursday, 15 March. Read Full Story

Shaka Steel Band Tours Big Island

By Justin Smith March 07, 2007 12:02 PM
Justin Smith | University Advancement | 7 March 2007

The BYU-Hawaii Shaka Steel Band will take their unique Caribbean sound on the road with a tour to the Big Island March 15-18.  The band will perform at Parker Ranch in Waimea, at Hualalai Private High School and the Kona LDS Stake center in Kona, and  finally at the Prince Kuhio Mall in Hilo.  The group will also present a fireside in the Hilo Stake Center Sunday evening, 18 March at 6 p.m.

This 15-member ensemble performs the lively, fast-paced music of the Caribbean and Latin America on steel drums or "pans," native instruments of Trinidad, creating a totally tropical ambience with cool grooves, good vibes, and great entertainment.

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Cubworld Creator Gets Career Help on Web

February 27, 2007 12:00 AM
Alumnus, Jacob Kongaika, son of Isileli and Ruth Kongaika, Read Full Story

Entrepreneurs, Students Mingle in Annual Conference

By Mike Foley February 16, 2007 12:00 AM
Over 100 highly successful Latter-day Saint and other business owners converged on the BYU-Hawaii campus from February 14-16 for the annual Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship conference and business plan competition, providing all a rich feast of advice and training, and golden opportunities to network. Read Full Story

McKay Lecturer Urges a Broader Pursuit of Excellence

By Mike Foley February 14, 2007 12:00 AM
BYU-Hawaii Exercise & Sports Science and Health Education professor Dr. David T. Porter delved into the deeper meanings and significance of the Greek word arete — commonly translated as 'virtue' or 'excellence' — in his 2007 David O. McKay lecture on February 13 in the Cannon Activities Center. Read Full Story

Trockels Take Photographic Trip Around World

By Rosemarie Howard February 13, 2007 01:19 PM
From over a thousand photos taken on a honeymoon trip around the world, Rozannah and Christopher Trockel have selected 22 to share with the BYU-Hawaii ohana. The exhibit entitled "A Photographic Journey Around the World" opens tonight, 13 February, with a reception in the McKay Auditorium foyer from 7 to 9. Read Full Story

Shumway Named President of Tongan Temple

By Mike Foley February 11, 2007 12:33 PM
BYU-Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway, Carolyn M. Shumway have been called to serve as president and matron of the Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple in fall 2007. Read Full Story

Major BYUH, PCC Builder and Benefactor Passes Away

By Mike Foley February 10, 2007 01:19 PM
Brother Dallas Low, a member of the BYU-Hawaii/Polynesian Cultural Center Presidents' Leadership Council, a major benefactor of both institutions, a former labor missionary, resident and a frequent visitor to Laie over the years, passed away on February 5 in Logan, Utah, at the age of 94. Read Full Story

Korean Drummers Delights Crowd

February 09, 2007 11:07 AM
Han Moe, an award winning Korean drum group, delighted the BYU-Hawaii audience with its performance. Earlier in the day, the group showcased its talents for university ohana exiting the weekly devotional. Read Full Story