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Gessel Speaks on Internalizing the Atonement
Andrew Milller | University Advancement | 7 October 2004
Van C. Gessel, Dean of the College of Humanities at BYU in Provo, spoke on taking to heart the atonement of Christ at the devotional held on Thursday, October 7.
Speaking of the youth of the church today, Gessel said that "these marvelous young people have an extraordinary intellectual understanding of the Atonement. What they most need is the opportunity to actually experience the Atonement in their personal lives."
Gessel spoke from personal observations of instances where "our knowledge of and feelings about the Atonement do not translate into behavior."
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Speaking of the youth of the church today, Gessel said that "these marvelous young people have an extraordinary intellectual understanding of the Atonement. What they most need is the opportunity to actually experience the Atonement in their personal lives."
Gessel spoke from personal observations of instances where "our knowledge of and feelings about the Atonement do not translate into behavior."
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BYU-Hawaii Creates Student Alumni Association
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 27 September 2004
The President's Council approved the creation of a BYU-Hawaii Student Alumni Association last week Wednesday, September 15.
Over the past several years, the Alumni Association has made efforts to work closer with the current BYU-Hawaii students. The recently created SAA represents the culmination of those efforts.
"We have said all along that our students are 'alumni-in-residence,' and what better way to begin the connection then while they're on campus," said Rowena Reid, executive director of alumni affairs.
The purpose of SAA is outlined in its mission statement: "The mission of the SAA is to 1) connect BYUH students with Alumni, 2) develop divine-centered leadership skills among students, and 3) prepare them to serve as effective future alumni, country and Church leaders in their native communities."
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Over the past several years, the Alumni Association has made efforts to work closer with the current BYU-Hawaii students. The recently created SAA represents the culmination of those efforts.
"We have said all along that our students are 'alumni-in-residence,' and what better way to begin the connection then while they're on campus," said Rowena Reid, executive director of alumni affairs.
The purpose of SAA is outlined in its mission statement: "The mission of the SAA is to 1) connect BYUH students with Alumni, 2) develop divine-centered leadership skills among students, and 3) prepare them to serve as effective future alumni, country and Church leaders in their native communities."
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Start Career Planning Now, Set Strategies
Mike Foley | University Advancement | 27 September 2004
Kim Austin, BYU-Hawaii Director of Career Services, recently told an information systems class, comprised mostly of seniors who will graduate in December, they need to make up for lost time in their career planning process.
"In today's market, the average amount of time you have to put in to find a job is one year," said Austin, pointing out that the fourth quarter is traditionally not a good time to look for a job, and that many technology companies currently have hiring freezes.
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"In today's market, the average amount of time you have to put in to find a job is one year," said Austin, pointing out that the fourth quarter is traditionally not a good time to look for a job, and that many technology companies currently have hiring freezes.
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Elder Johnson Speaks on Finding Strength in Covenant Living
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 24 September 2004
Elder Kenneth Johnson, Seventy and President of the Australia-New Zealand Area, admonished university faculty, staff and students at the devotional held on September 23, 2004, to live according to covenants made with the Lord.
Before he spoke, Elder Johnson's wife, Pamela, related a story from their life that exemplified Elder Johnson's personal commitment to covenants made with the Lord.
The birth of their only son came with complications that threatened the little boy's life. In a heartfelt prayer only a parent could offer, Elder Johnson pleaded with the Lord to spare his son's life. In return, Elder Johnson covenanted that he would turn his life over to the Lord.
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Before he spoke, Elder Johnson's wife, Pamela, related a story from their life that exemplified Elder Johnson's personal commitment to covenants made with the Lord.
The birth of their only son came with complications that threatened the little boy's life. In a heartfelt prayer only a parent could offer, Elder Johnson pleaded with the Lord to spare his son's life. In return, Elder Johnson covenanted that he would turn his life over to the Lord.
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Career Fair Opens Doors for Students
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 15 September 2004
BYU-Hawaii's 2004 annual career fair featured representatives from over 60 organizations, giving students ample opportunity to network with employers in their field and from their country.
Employers included NCH Corp., the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, all of which hired BYU-Hawaii students in the recent past. Alumni Charles Tuigamala of NCH Corp. and Paul Dulan of the NSA returned to campus to help connect students with future employers.
Along with businesses, companies and organizations, LDS placement ambassadors from Korea, Japan, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa and the Philippines were on campus to meet with students and help them seize career opportunities in their home countries.
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Employers included NCH Corp., the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, all of which hired BYU-Hawaii students in the recent past. Alumni Charles Tuigamala of NCH Corp. and Paul Dulan of the NSA returned to campus to help connect students with future employers.
Along with businesses, companies and organizations, LDS placement ambassadors from Korea, Japan, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa and the Philippines were on campus to meet with students and help them seize career opportunities in their home countries.
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President Hawkins Speaks on Finding Strength Beyond our Own
President Ronald K. Hawkins, president of the Honolulu Hawaii Mission, encouraged university faculty, staff and students to seek the Lord in finding strength beyond their own in the campus devotional on Thursday, September 9, 2004.
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Tabuse Signs With Suns
Former Brigham Young University Hawaii basketball player Yuta Tabuse signed a multi-year NBA contract with the Phoenix Suns this week.
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Wineera Speaks on Creating the Good Community
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 3 September 2004
In this year's annual convocation, Vernice Wineera, director of the Pacific Institute, addressed several challenges facing the community of Laie and the role that BYU-Hawaii plays in the fulfillment of its prophetic destiny.
Wineera began by referencing the prophetic vision and circumstances that led to the foundation of BYU-Hawaii, the Polynesian Cultural Center and the Laie, Hawaii Temple - the three institutions at the heart of Laie.
Furthermore, she alluded to the purpose and destiny that these same institutions and the community of Laie must fulfill.
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Wineera began by referencing the prophetic vision and circumstances that led to the foundation of BYU-Hawaii, the Polynesian Cultural Center and the Laie, Hawaii Temple - the three institutions at the heart of Laie.
Furthermore, she alluded to the purpose and destiny that these same institutions and the community of Laie must fulfill.
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Tongan Drown Prince Inspects BYU-Hawaii Technology
Mike Foley | University Advancement | 1 September 2004
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto'a of the Kingdom of Tonga visited BYU-Hawaii on August 31, at the invitation of President Eric B. Shumway, to inspect the university's computerized distance-learning technology.
President Shumway explained that H.R.H. Tupouto'a, who has been involved with the developing computer and telecommunications industries in Tonga, is especially interested in the potential of high-tech education in the South Pacific nation.
"He is highly literate in the high technology world," said President Shumway, a noted Tongan language scholar who holds a chiefly title. The crown prince earned a degree in international law at Oxford in England and was also educated in Switzerland and New Zealand.
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President Shumway explained that H.R.H. Tupouto'a, who has been involved with the developing computer and telecommunications industries in Tonga, is especially interested in the potential of high-tech education in the South Pacific nation.
"He is highly literate in the high technology world," said President Shumway, a noted Tongan language scholar who holds a chiefly title. The crown prince earned a degree in international law at Oxford in England and was also educated in Switzerland and New Zealand.
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