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The Brigham Young University-Hawaii President's Council held their monthly Question and Answer Forum in the Little Theater on April 9, to answer submitted questions about housing, the new schedule, J-1 visa, the BYUH mission statement, online degrees, the Art department, Health Center hours, school colors, the Testing Center, Student and University Bulletin e-mails, faculty housing, and improving the quality of education.
Ko'olau Loa residents and anyone interested in the communities that make up Oahu's treasured North Shore can now get up-to-date information and stay connected via a new website at:
The presidents of Brigham Young University Hawaii, the Polynesian Cultural Center and Hawaii Reserves, Inc. (HRI) collectively held a series of meetings this week to update faculty, staff and community members on the status of the Envision Laie project and invite them to participate further on:
The scriptures are our Father in Heaven's letters, and there are times in our lives when we need to open the letters, communicate with Him, and understand what He is like and His concern for us, taught S. Michael Wilcox, CES Institute of Religion Instructor at the University of Utah and author, in his BYU-Hawaii devotional address, titled "Bread or Stones: Understanding the God We Pray to," on March 31. Wilcox's devotional speech was the first of three BYU-Hawaii Joseph Smith Lecture Series presentations he delivered throughout the week.
In his third and final BYU-Hawaii Joseph Smith Lecture Series presentation on April 1 in the Aloha Center, S. Michael Wilcox, a visiting instructor from the Salt Lake Institute of Religion at the University of Utah, taught that the modern equivalent of an antichrist is anyone who would trouble or shake a person's faith. In addition, he taught how the Book of Mormon provides lessons on resisting such attempts, and clarified a number of metaphors relating to the faith and testimony required to do so.
In this school we call life, teaching moments are not just by simple lectures in the [metaphorical] classrooms, but through other experiences, stated Elder Won Yong Ko, Philippines Area Presidency First Counselor, and member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in his devotional speech at BYU-Hawaii on March 24. Ko, a native of Korea and now living in the Philippines, spoke of "Heavenly Father's Divine Design," clarifying that God's Design, the Plan of Salvation, was tailored for each and every one of us.
The exciting sounds and contagious spirit of Brigham Young University Hawaii's steel drum band "Shaka Steel" permeated the island of Maui as the ensemble shared their exhilarating music with Latter-day Saints and non-members alike March 12 through March 15. From a radio show, mall gig, high school exchange, and concert in Kahului to an exciting beach side performance and combined ward activity in Lahaina, the ensemble had a jam packed tour uplifting the spirits of the many people, tourist and residents alike, that were within range of the thrilling tunes and unique sound of the steel pan and marimba. "It was excellent. They were so fun!" said Sharon Ako, Lahaina resident counselor in the Lahaina 1st Ward Relief Society. "They made absolutely beautiful music, very entertaining and happy!"
Seventeen individuals from around the country met in BYU-Hawaii's television studio on Friday, March 13, 2009, to discuss issues that have the potential to change the world's outlook on federalism and intergovernmental relations. Troy Smith, Brigham Young University Hawaii associate professor of political science, was approached by the Forum of Federations to coordinate one of 13 round table discussions planned to happen globally.
Stephen K. Woodhouse, former President of LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah, addressed students, faculty, and staff at the BYU-Hawaii devotional on March 17. Woodhouse's speech, titled "Influence of the Holy Ghost," began with an introduction from his wife, Sytske Woodhouse. She set the tone for his talk by highlighting several milestones that have brought them, as a family, closer to the Lord.
The Brigham Young University Hawaii men's basketball team's dream season came to an abrupt end March 18 in the Cannon Activities Center when Cal Poly Pomona's Larry Gordon scored on a put-back with three seconds to play to give the third-seeded Broncos a 59-58 win over the top-seeded Seasiders in the NCAA II West Regional Final.
BYUH Hawaiian Studies instructor Kaipo Manoa traced the evolution of Hawaiian slack key guitar music during the Honors colloquium on March 18 and demonstrated his skill in the distinctive island art form by playing a number of selections in various styles and tunings.
In a move destined to disappoint Brigham Young University Hawaii men's basketball fans, the NCAA has dictated a change in the NCAA II West Regional Tournament. Accordingly, the regional championship game originally scheduled for Tuesday night at the Cannon Activities Center will now be moved to Wednesday night, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the CAC, barring, of course, any further directives from the NCAA.