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Dr. Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Dr. Petra Chou Reach 1,000+ Subscribers and 110,000+ Views on Scripture Central Chinese Channel
December 2025 – Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Faculty of Religious Education
Dr. Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Dr. Petra Chou have expanded their reach beyond the BYU–Hawaii, living the motto “the world is our campus.” Their weekly Chinese scripture study lessons have reached more than 1,000 subscribers and over 110,000 views among the global Latter-day Saint Chinese community, including audiences in the United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Australia, London, and other regions.
Dr. Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Dr. Petra Chou have expanded their reach beyond the BYU–Hawaii, living the motto “the world is our campus.” Their weekly Chinese scripture study lessons have reached more than 1,000 subscribers and over 110,000 views among the global Latter-day Saint Chinese community, including audiences in the United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Australia, London, and other regions.
Amanda Wallace Presents with BYU–Hawaii students at the October 2025 CES Collaborate Conference
October 2025 – Amanda Wallace, Faculty of Education & Social Work
Amanda Wallace, an associate professor in the Faculty of Education & Social Work, presented with Faivai Ah Chookoon and Charlene Ram, who served as student managers of the EIL peer tutor and mentor programs before their fall 2025 graduation, at the October 2025 CES Collaborate Conference in Provo, Utah.
Amanda Wallace, an associate professor in the Faculty of Education & Social Work, presented with Faivai Ah Chookoon and Charlene Ram, who served as student managers of the EIL peer tutor and mentor programs before their fall 2025 graduation, at the October 2025 CES Collaborate Conference in Provo, Utah.
BYU–Hawaii Students and Faculty Featured in CRLA Peer Assistance Programs Special Interest Group
September 2025 – Amanda Wallace, Faculty of Education & Social Work
Three BYU–Hawaii students were featured in the September issue of the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Peer Assistance Programs Special Interest Group newsletter, the largest special interest group within CRLA. The newsletter reached members and professionals nationally, which gave students recognition within the higher education and learning support community. The featured students are Faivai Ah Chookoon, Sawalee Saengchai, and Lawrence Dale Ingalls. These students are TESOL majors from the Faculty of Education and Social Work and are also part of the EIL peer tutor and mentor programs. EIL peer tutors are guided by Natasha Gillette, and EIL peer mentors are guided by Amanda Wallace, professors at BYU–Hawaii.
Three BYU–Hawaii students were featured in the September issue of the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Peer Assistance Programs Special Interest Group newsletter, the largest special interest group within CRLA. The newsletter reached members and professionals nationally, which gave students recognition within the higher education and learning support community. The featured students are Faivai Ah Chookoon, Sawalee Saengchai, and Lawrence Dale Ingalls. These students are TESOL majors from the Faculty of Education and Social Work and are also part of the EIL peer tutor and mentor programs. EIL peer tutors are guided by Natasha Gillette, and EIL peer mentors are guided by Amanda Wallace, professors at BYU–Hawaii.