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Justin Smith | University Advancement | 30 November 2005 The beatboxing, harmony-stacked a capella group Eclipse was the featured artists at the 2005 Christmas Tree Lighting Program held in the Cannon Activities Center at BYU-Hawaii on Wednesday, November 30.

The annual program featured all the seasonal staples: world-class entertainment singing holiday favorites, goody bags for all keiki, lighting the big Christmas tree in the McKay (Little) Circle, and photos with Santa.

This year's entertainment, Eclipse, came from northern Utah and did what they do best—using driving rhythms and lush harmonies with only one instrument: voice.

A 33-year-old Texas man told BYU-Hawaii students in the November 29 EntrepreneurshipLecture Series how he started his own version of the family armored vehicle business after BYU in Provo turned him down for admission three times.

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University Devotionals

Staff | University Advancement | 17 November 2005 The local chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals honored William G. Neal with their annual "Executive of the Year Award" on Wednesday, November 16 in the Aloha Center.

"I appreciate this recognition from such a great organization," Neal said, after being presented with a certificate and plaque. "This is a great group of professionals to work with."

Feelings were mutual as many chapter members expressed their admiration to him personally for his many years of constant service.

Mike Foley | University Advancement | 16 November 2005 A BYU-Hawaii organizational behavior graduate and his mentor/professor, who have recently formed a corporate training company together, encouraged those in the November 15 Student Alumni Association meeting to follow the leadership example of Ammon in the Book of Mormon to achieve great success.

Before turning to the Book of Mormon, Art Hannemann ('82) related how he dropped out of high school in California and moved to Laie to live with his sister so he could surf. "I was surfing 'second break' and had been out in the water for about two-and-a-half hours, and for the first time in my life everything opened up to me. I was filled with emotion and gratitude. When I got to my sister's house, I remember kneeling by my bed and praying, crying for everything that I'd been blessed with."

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.

Devotionals and Speeches

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.

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."

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:

Golden Jubilee speeches

Jubilee photo gallery

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.

Campus devotionals and speeches

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.

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."