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Iosepa Embarks on Maiden Voyage to Kawaihae
Mike Foley | University Advancement | 20 May 2004
The waves at Hukilau Beach in Laie were just ripples, and the ocean's
surface glassy, as Iosepa -- BYU-Hawaii's 57-foot traditional twin-hulled
Hawaiian sailing canoe -- left in the early hours of May 20 on its maiden
voyage beyond the north shore and windward side of Oahu.
Under Captain Chadd Paishon of the voyaging canoe Makalii, who is training Hawaiian Studies director William K. "Uncle Bill" Wallace III as Iosepa's captain, the beautiful wooden canoe carved from Fijian logs by a combination of community artisans, volunteers and BYU-Hawaii students, left at about 3:30 a.m. In addition to Paishon and Wallace, the crew consisted of Hawaiian Studies faculty and students, alumni, community members, several Makalii hands, and two BYU-Hawaii videographers to document the historic journey.
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Under Captain Chadd Paishon of the voyaging canoe Makalii, who is training Hawaiian Studies director William K. "Uncle Bill" Wallace III as Iosepa's captain, the beautiful wooden canoe carved from Fijian logs by a combination of community artisans, volunteers and BYU-Hawaii students, left at about 3:30 a.m. In addition to Paishon and Wallace, the crew consisted of Hawaiian Studies faculty and students, alumni, community members, several Makalii hands, and two BYU-Hawaii videographers to document the historic journey.
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Women's Tennis Team Captures Third Consecutive National Championship
The BYU-Hawaii women's tennis team defeated third-ranked Lynn, 5-1, to win the championship of the NCAA II National Tournament on May 15. The title is the third consecutive for the Seasiders and the seventh national championship in the last eight years for the program. The match also increased the Seasiders' dual match winning streak to 101 and improved their season record to 35-0. Read More...
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Iosepa to Set Sail on Maiden Voyage to Kawaihae
William K. "Uncle Bill" Wallace III, director of the Hawaiian Studies program and captain in training of BYU-Hawaii's 57-foot traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe, says the Iosepa will tentatively undertake its maiden voyage about May 19 or 20, pending favorable weather and winds.
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The Lord Can 'Coach' Us in a Variety of Ways
Mike Foley | University Advancement | 14 May 2004
BYU-Hawaii business professor William "Bill" Hsu encouraged those who "feel
so overwhelmed with things, so stressed out that we feel like throwing in
the towel... [to] call a time-out, take a deep breath, get over to the
sidelines and talk things over with your Heavenly Father," in his May 13
devotional address.
"Is your life so busy you hardly have time to take a time out?" he said. "Or in life's game, do you have a challenge in controlling your temper or your language? Are school subjects pulling you down? And most important of all, are you trying to do it alone? Or are you smart enough to call time-out and ask the coach for help?"
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"Is your life so busy you hardly have time to take a time out?" he said. "Or in life's game, do you have a challenge in controlling your temper or your language? Are school subjects pulling you down? And most important of all, are you trying to do it alone? Or are you smart enough to call time-out and ask the coach for help?"
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BYU-Hawaii Presents Five Ko'olauloa Community Service Awards
Continuing a biannual tradition that started in 2000, BYU-Hawaii recognized five individuals on May 6 for their outstanding commitment to the communities and people surrounding the university.
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Student Reaps Benefits from Research Associateship Program
Yeiho Araki | University Advancement | 10 May 2004
BYU-Hawaii senior Lindsay Yamauchi is making the most of her college
academic experience through a "student research associateship" that allows
undergradate students on campus to participate directly in a professor's
research agenda.
When the opportunity to do such an associateship came, Yamauchi, an Oahu native and double major in International Cultural Studies-Anthropology and History, jumped on it and hasn't looked back since.
"When the opportunity arrived, I couldn't believe it," she said. "It came at a pivotal point in my college career, at a time when I had no idea of what direction I needed to take to attain the next level in my education. I knew the offer came as a blessing from Heavenly Father, so I took it. That is the main reason as to why I became so interested in the program."
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When the opportunity to do such an associateship came, Yamauchi, an Oahu native and double major in International Cultural Studies-Anthropology and History, jumped on it and hasn't looked back since.
"When the opportunity arrived, I couldn't believe it," she said. "It came at a pivotal point in my college career, at a time when I had no idea of what direction I needed to take to attain the next level in my education. I knew the offer came as a blessing from Heavenly Father, so I took it. That is the main reason as to why I became so interested in the program."
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Consumers Digest Ranks BYU-Hawaii Top Value School
SKOKIE, IL, May. 1 (UPI) -- Oklahoma State University and Brigham Young University-Hawaii were named the top values for public and private colleges and universities by Consumers Digest Magazine. Read More...
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BYU-Hawaii Tennis Teams Move Forward in Defense of National Title
Scott Lowe | University Advancement | 3 May 2004
The top-ranked BYU-Hawaii women's tennis team has been selected to host one
of the NCAA II West Regional Tournaments and will face Cal Poly Pomona in
the first round on Thursday, May 6th at 11:30 am at the BYU-Hawaii courts.
Cal State-L.A. will face Hawaii Pacific in the opening match of the
tournament at 9:00 am that morning. Read
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Choicest Blessings: Alumna Named Hawaii Mother of the Year
Patience, love, compassion are a few qualities a good mother possesses. Beth Uale might also add an ounce of creativity -- the ability to change plans and compromise so everyone wins. She was recently named Hawaii Mother of the Year and will represent the state at the 2004 National American Mother Awards, to be held Tuesday through May 1, in Puerto Rico. Read more...
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BYU-Hawaii Students Develop Underwater Robotics
Andrew Miller | University Advancement | 20 April 2004
BYU-Hawaii seniors Anuj Sehgal and Jason Kadarusman are developing a low
cost autonomous underwater robot.
The robot is designed to recognize and track objects in an underwater environment. Such technology is used to inspect underwater pipeline, mechanical, or electrical systems and explore deep-sea marine life and ship wreckage, explained Leslie Fife, assistant professor of computer science and faculty supervisor of the project.
Sehgal, who is from India and Kadarusman, from Indonesia, were inspired by a robotics class taught by Tim Stanley, professor in computer science and faculty supervisor. Stanley took his students to an underwater robot demonstration in Honolulu. Shortly thereafter, Seghal and Kadarusman began working on a robot of their own.
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The robot is designed to recognize and track objects in an underwater environment. Such technology is used to inspect underwater pipeline, mechanical, or electrical systems and explore deep-sea marine life and ship wreckage, explained Leslie Fife, assistant professor of computer science and faculty supervisor of the project.
Sehgal, who is from India and Kadarusman, from Indonesia, were inspired by a robotics class taught by Tim Stanley, professor in computer science and faculty supervisor. Stanley took his students to an underwater robot demonstration in Honolulu. Shortly thereafter, Seghal and Kadarusman began working on a robot of their own.
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