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Tuvalu Prime Minister visits BYU–Hawaii
The Prime Minister of the island nation of Tuvalu, Enele Sopoaga, came to Laie, Hawaii, on Friday, March 18, for a visit to BYU–Hawaii during a weeklong trip to Oahu. While at BYU–Hawaii, the Prime Minister met with President John S. Tanner, took a tour of campus, addressed a student group, and participated in a review of an ongoing educational project that had its beginnings with BYU–Hawaii’s Enactus student chapter. Accompanying the Prime Minister was his wife Saililo Enele, and Samuelu Teo, a member of the Tuvaluan Parliament.
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New Bike Lane Opens, Improves Campus
A counter-flow bike lane now runs on the inner perimeter of the big circle, making it easier for those on bikes, skateboards and non-motorized scooters to get to places on campus. With the addition of the new bike lane, cyclists and skateboarders can now travel clockwise, or opposite to the regular one-way traffic lane, around the big circle.
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Salsa and Brass: Performing Groups Take to the Garden Isle of Kauai
Two performing groups from BYU–Hawaii’s Music and Visual Arts department took their talent on the road with a four-day tour to the island of Kauai on February 11-14, 2016. The two groups were the Salsa Orchestra and Brass Ensemble, led by creative directors Dr. Darren Duerden and Dr. David Kammerer.
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Student Entrepreneur Wins Regional Award
The Honolulu chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) recently named Kevan Hendrickson, a graduating senior at Brigham Young University–Hawaii and Marketing Director of Morph Studios, the winner of a regional qualifying round for the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). The GSEA program aims to inspire and support young entrepreneurs, providing opportunities for students to showcase their businesses and network with influential corporate leaders.
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New Director of Human Resource Services
(A message from the Office of the Vice President of Administration)
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Elder Hallstrom to Speak at Commencement
Elder Donald L. Hallstrom, a member of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will address Brigham Young University–Hawaii’s 234 graduates and their families at this Winter’s commencement ceremony held on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at 9:30 AM in the Cannon Activities Center in Laie, Hawaii.
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Shaka Steel and Polynesian Drum Ensemble Performance
On Tuesday, February 9, Shaka Steel and the Polynesian Drum Ensemble will perform at 7:30 PM in the McKay Auditorium.
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Dancing Through Life
At 7 PM and 9:30 PM on Saturday, January 30, 40 BYU-Hawaii students will come together with Abuliz Dance International to put on a dance concert, “Dancing Through Life.”
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Spirit Week 2016 Activities Announced
BYU–Hawaii’s Spirit Week 2016 is Saturday, February 6, through Friday, February 12, with a variety of activities and events for all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends.
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Winter Musical Production: "Fiddler on the Roof"
On January 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m., the BYU-Hawaii English Department and Music and Visual Arts Department will present a production of Fiddler on the Roof, by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick. Directed by Dr. Craig Ferre, the musical stars BYU-Hawaii faculty Michael and Lila Belnap and features performers drawn from BYU-Hawaii students, faculty and staff, and community members.
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