BYU–Hawaii News

Mike Foley | University Advancement | 6 November 2006 Richard N. Holzapfel, Ph.D., author of numerous books and articles on Latter-day Saint Church history, doctrine and scripture, will present the BYU-Hawaii Department of Religious Education's thirteenth annual Joseph Smith Lecture Series this week, including:

• Wednesday, November 8, 7:30 p.m.: The Creation, The House of Israel and God's Rescue Mission; Stake Center North Chapel

 

• Thursday, November 9, 10 a.m.: Joseph Smith and the Power of Forgiveness; Cannon Activities Center

 

• Friday, November 10, 2:30 p.m.: The Prophet Joseph Smith and the Succession in Presidency: Wilford Woodruff's Testimony; Aloha Center 155/165

 

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Mike Foley | University Advancement | 3 November 2006 The first annual 2006 International Business Conference, held on campus this past week, provided a unique opportunity for Latter-day Saint entrepreneurs and business owners to participate in a wide range of educational sessions while also familiarizing them with the mission of BYU-Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center.

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Following a five-day visit on October 21-25, a State of Hawaii Board of Education accreditation team issued their preliminary report indicating the BYU Hawaii School of Education U.S. licensing teacher education program meets the standards required of all such programs in Hawaii. The final seven-year accreditation report is expected in May 2007. Read Full Story

Mike Foley | University Advancement | 31 October 2006 The 2006 International Business Conference got underway on October 30 in the Polynesian Cultural Center's Hale Aloha amphitheater with a breakfast, Promo Team performance, welcoming chant by BYUH Hawaiian Studies Director "Uncle Bill" Wallace, and opening speeches by two prominent Latter-day Saint business leaders: Mark Willes, who spoke about being "taught from on high" and having a greater desire to give; and Sheri Dew, who delivered the keynote address on the leadership characteristics of prophets.

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Internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and best-selling author Andy Andrews will present one of the most interesting sessions at the 2006 International Business Conference — Traveler's Gift: The Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success.

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Mike Foley | University Advancement | 28 October 2006 Internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and best-selling author Andy Andrews will present one of the most interesting sessions at the 2006 International Business Conference — Traveler's Gift: The Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success. The conference, entitled "Creating Wealth in a Global Economy," will be held on campus from October 30 through November 4.
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Mike Foley | University Advancement | 27 October 2006 One of the first BYU-Hawaii/Polynesian Cultural Center alumni to join the Presidents' Leadership Council told School of Business students on October 24 that if they want to be successful entrepreneurs, "it all comes down to you."

"Who's going to make you successful?" asked Joseph S. "Joe" Berardy ('89), President & CEO of DBI Hawaii. "My job is not to tell you that you should go out and work for a corporation; but the best thing I did when I left the Polynesian Cultural Center was to go into business for myself."

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BYU-Hawaii Religion professor Aaron Schade showed Honors students in their October 18 colloquium how scholars relate ancient texts and inscriptions to scriptural connections. Read Full Story

Mike Foley | University Advancement | 17 October 2006 While television coverage of Big Island earthquake damage and Honolulu International Airport delays caused some of the mainland recruiters to stay home at the last minute, BYU-Hawaii students met with approximately 40 potential employers on October 17 in the Cannon Activities Center during the Fall Career Fair.

"In spite of all of that, we've had a good turnout today," said Kim Austin, BYU-Hawaii Director of Career Services. "We have some new employers here for the first time this year, including Target, the big accounting firm of Deloitte, Old Navy and First Command among others. Each year we're seeing more of the larger companies that want to come to our campus, and that's very exciting for us."

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