BYU–Hawaii News

Justin Smith | University Advancement | 14 October 2005 A week of celebration...

"That sounds good to me," said Gladys Knight who, along with husband William McDowell, was officially greeted Friday morning by BYU-Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway at the McKay Foyer. A host of media lined up to welcome her as well, asking questions and taking photos of her first visit to the university.

"The faces on this campus are just beautiful," said Knight. "All the different cultures make BYU-Hawaii just so special. I love it."

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Last night, nearly 400 people gathered for a commemorative journey that took them back to the 1800s. A reenactment of the life and contributions made by a man, known to many simply as Napela, took place Thursday, October 13, at the McKay Auditorium. Ned Williams, Chair of the English Department, wrote the play at the request of church leaders. Read Full Story

"I rejoice in the brotherhood of Mormons and Catholics," said Dr. Fred Woods, religion professor for Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, at his recent speaking engagement at Chaminade University last Friday, October 7. The interfaith event brought together university presidents, staff, students, and guests from both campuses, each celebrating their respective 50th anniversaries. Read Full Story

Eight years ago BYU-Hawaii alumni Delbert Kim ('83) and his wife, ClaireSepton Kim ('82), quit their conservative day jobs and went into thebusiness of helping others have fun. Read Full Story

Justin Smith | University Advancement | 6 October 2005 For the second time in three years, the Golden State Warriors opened their seven-day training camp at BYU-Hawaii on Tuesday, October 5, in the Cannon Activities Center.

Just how exactly does a professional basketball organization learn about the facilities at one of the most remote universities in the U.S.?

Brandyn Akana, assistant basketball coach for the university, provided the scoop.

It all started with Hall of Fame coach and "basketball guru" Peter Newell, who has run a "Big Man" basketball camp for 28 years, inviting NBA players and staff from all over the league. Akana and his brother, Jarinn, have worked at Newell's camps for the last several years while coaching at BYU-Hawaii (Brandyn is currently an assistant coach for the Seasiders; Jarinn made a jump to the NBA in 2000, and is currently with the Denver Nuggets).

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Justin Smith | University Advancement | 4 October 2005 Throughout October, BYU Television is helping BYU-Hawaii celebrate its golden anniversary by airing devotionals and special programming related to the Laie campus.

"We are excited to be able to run these programs for the 50th anniversary," said Jim Bell, manager of marketing and communications for BYUTV. "BYU-Hawaii provides the diversity in our programming that broadens our appeal to the world."

Part of the mission of BYUTV is to keep people connected to the three-campus system, he said. "BYU-Hawaii plays a key role in that, and adds a diversity to our station that is not available in Provo, or Idaho. As a television program that reflects our faith, we want to show the international flavor" of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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George Greenwood, a volunteer service missionary at the Polynesian Cultural Center, shared lessons he learned over years of running his own multi-million dollar construction company during the BYU-Hawaii School of Business entrepreneurial lecture series on October 4. Read Full Story

Weng given national recognition Read Full Story

BYU-Hawaii Tennis results Read Full Story

Devotionals and speeches Read Full Story