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"Refine the Gold: Go Forth to Serve" is Theme of Annual Speech Competition
Scott Christley | University Advancement | 11 November 2005
Faculty, staff, and students gathered Tuesday morning to hear the finalists
in BYU-Hawaii's annual student speech competition.
The final four speakers advanced beyond a first round of speeches delivered last Saturday by 19 contestants before various panels of judges.
The four contestants represented the ethnic and academic diversity of the campus. The winner, Michael Lau, a resident of Hawaii and English major, delivered a spirited and engaging speech that showcased a bit of his theatre minor. Second place was a tie between Ruby Talata'ina, a biochemistry major from Samoa, and Spencer McBride, a history major from California. The finalists were rounded out by Adilbish Davaadolgor, a social work major from Mongolia.
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The final four speakers advanced beyond a first round of speeches delivered last Saturday by 19 contestants before various panels of judges.
The four contestants represented the ethnic and academic diversity of the campus. The winner, Michael Lau, a resident of Hawaii and English major, delivered a spirited and engaging speech that showcased a bit of his theatre minor. Second place was a tie between Ruby Talata'ina, a biochemistry major from Samoa, and Spencer McBride, a history major from California. The finalists were rounded out by Adilbish Davaadolgor, a social work major from Mongolia.
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Statewide Training Visits BYU-Hawaii Campus
Last weekend, BYU-Hawaii hosted the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) statewide training meeting which featured regional program director, Jennifer Koza. Saturday, November 5, SIFE members and advisors assembled in the Aloha Center to take part in this important meeting where changes in the program and judging were discussed.
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Students Start to Gear up for Business Plan Competition
Mike Foley | University Advancement | 8 November 2005
BYU-Hawaii business students and others interested in competing in the university's
annual business plan competition went into a more serious mode of preparation
with the November 8 entrepreneurship lecture on how to determine if an idea
will make a good business opportunity.
Dr. Gregory V. Gibson, director of the Mark and Laura Willis Center for International Entrepreneurship at BYU-Hawaii, described the lecture as a "kickoff to the business plan competition," and added that this year there will be "a lot more prizes and a lot more mentors involved."
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Dr. Gregory V. Gibson, director of the Mark and Laura Willis Center for International Entrepreneurship at BYU-Hawaii, described the lecture as a "kickoff to the business plan competition," and added that this year there will be "a lot more prizes and a lot more mentors involved."
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Businesswoman Uses Shop to Help Spread the Gospel
A small business owner told BYU-Hawaii students in the November 1 entrepreneurship lecture series how she uses her retail shop to share the gospel:
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Porter Inducted Into USPTA Division Hall of Fame
Staff | University Advancement | 19 October 2005
Brigham Young University Hawaii's Head Tennis Coach, Dr. David Porter, was inducted into the United States Professional Tennis Association's (USPTA) Hawaii Division Hall of Fame Tuesday, October 18.
“I am very honored to have been selected and inducted into the USPTA Hawaii Division Hall of Fame,” said Porter. “It was a very special moment for me. I am thankful to my wife Lorrie for the support she has given me during the many times I have been away on USPTA business.”
Porter becomes just the second person inducted into the Hawaii Division, joining Jim Schwitters, former University of Hawaii Tennis Coach.
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“I am very honored to have been selected and inducted into the USPTA Hawaii Division Hall of Fame,” said Porter. “It was a very special moment for me. I am thankful to my wife Lorrie for the support she has given me during the many times I have been away on USPTA business.”
Porter becomes just the second person inducted into the Hawaii Division, joining Jim Schwitters, former University of Hawaii Tennis Coach.
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Past University Presidents Honored at Special Jubilee Devotional
Campus devotionals and speeches
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National Winners, Sabbath Keepers
Staff | University Advancement | 17 October 2005
Lady Seasider Julia Ustyuzhanina won the NCAA Division II singles title
at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Small College Championships,
held in Ft. Myers, Florida, on Saturday, October 15. Ustyuzhanina defeated
Suzanna Cavalcante of West Florida 6-4, 6-0 in the championship match.
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