Joel Kongaika
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BYU-Hawaii Loses Long-Time Faculty Member, Ron Jackson
Joel Kongaika | University Advancement | 22 July 2004
BYU-Hawaii faculty member, Ronald S. Jackson, died July 18, 2004, at his home in Laie, Hawaii after a long battle with cancer. His affiliation and dedication to BYU-Hawaii spanned 35 years. Ron was born in Fullerton, California, in 1942 and grew up in a typical Southern California lifestyle where surfing at the Huntington Beach pier and the "Wedge" were among his favorite activities. After graduating from Fullerton Union High School in 1960 he attended Fullerton Junior College where he majored in physical education, was on the wrestling team and threw the javelin for the state champion track team.
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BYU-Hawaii Releases Concert Choir Music CD from Japan/Korea Tour 2004
BYU-Hawaii has released Naleo Malu: Voices of Peace, a music compact disc of sixteen selections that were featured on the recently completed Concert Choir tour to Japan and Korea.
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Concert Choir to Perform International Tour Program
Joel Kongaika | University Advancement | 29 March 2004
The BYU-Hawai'i Concert Choir will present Na Leo Malu: Voices of Peace in
the McKay Auditorium, April 2, at 6 and 8 p.m.
Under the direction of Dr. James A. Smith, the 50-member choir is preparing to perform in the premier concert halls of Japan and Korea during an 18-day tour beginning May 18. Proceeds from five primary concerts will be donated to local charities.
"The choir is excited to represent the university on this tour," said V. Napua Baker, Vice President of University Advancement. "With over 150 students from Japan and 120 from Korea on campus, we feel it is important to be more visible in those countries."
Under the direction of Dr. James A. Smith, the 50-member choir is preparing to perform in the premier concert halls of Japan and Korea during an 18-day tour beginning May 18. Proceeds from five primary concerts will be donated to local charities.
"The choir is excited to represent the university on this tour," said V. Napua Baker, Vice President of University Advancement. "With over 150 students from Japan and 120 from Korea on campus, we feel it is important to be more visible in those countries."
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Concert Choir to Perform at Pearl City Cultural Center
Joel Kongaika | University Advancement | 2 March 2004
The BYU-Hawai'i Concert Choir will present Na Leo Malu: Voices of Peace at the Pearl City Cultural Center on March 6, at 7:30 p.m.
The 50-member choir, under the direction of Dr. James A. Smith, is preparing to perform in the premier concert halls of Japan and Korea during an 18-day tour beginning May 18, 2004. Proceeds from five primary concerts will be donated to local charities.
"The choir is excited to represent the university on this tour," said V. Napua Baker, Vice President of University Advancement. "With over 150 students from Japan and 120 from Korea on campus, we feel it is important to be more visible in those countries."
"To be able to represent BYU-Hawai'i as we undertake this concert tour of
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