Victoria Jaques
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Political Science Students get Hands-On Learning Opportunities in Thailand
The BYU-Hawaii Political Science department coordinated the university's first study abroad program this summer, sending students to Thailand to apply classroom learning through internships and research. The program was largely funded through the generosity of the Yamagata Family Foundation,* a foundation which enables many BYU–Hawaii students to gain valuable learning opportunities and life experiences through sponsored internships.
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Quilting a Success
Al Doan ’08, is changing the face of his community in Hamilton, Missouri, with his family-based quilting business. Doan, who graduated with a degree in information systems and a minor in political science, was recently recognized by the Small Business Association with the 2015 Small Business Persons of the Year Award, for his fast growing and successful family company, the Missouri Star Quilt Company.
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Soccer and Strength: Seasider Athlete Gets National Recognition for Work off the Field
Each student who comes to BYU–Hawaii brings a unique story that led them in their journey to the university. Sophomore soccer player Lillian Martino-Bradley’s story recently hit national headlines with a FOX Sports feature that highlights her work off the field.
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Tanners Address BYU–Hawaii Ohana to Open New Academic Year, New Administration
BYU–Hawaii’s new President and First Lady, John S. and Susan W. Tanner, addressed staff, faculty, missionaries and volunteers at BYU–Hawaii at the university’s annual Ohana Meeting on Friday, July 31, 2015.
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New Student Orientation (NSO) Welcomes New and Returning Faces
Close to 900 students consisting of freshman, transfer, and returning students (those who are returning from missions, for example) joined or rejoined the university ‘ohana to start Fall semester that began on Monday, August 3.
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Anniversary Celebrations for BYU-Hawaii and the Church in Laie
Throughout 2015, the community of Laie, led by the Laie Community Association, along with BYU–Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center, are marking the Sesquicentennial of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Laie as well as the 60th Anniversary since the groundbreaking of BYU–Hawaii, then called the Church College of Hawaii.
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BYU-Hawaii Bids Farewell to its Ninth President
BYU–Hawaii bids farewell to its ninth President and First Lady, President Steven C. Wheelwright and Margaret Wheelwright, who reflect on their time leading the University ohana.
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Women’s Tennis Achieves National Successes, Honors
The BYU–Hawaii Seasiders Women’s Tennis team received national recognition, success, and honors within the last month. The No. 3 Women’s Tennis team made it through to the semifinals of the 2015 NCAA Division II National Championships, Marietta Tuionetoa was named the 2015 Women's Senior Player of the Year, and BYU–Hawaii Head Coach Dave Porter was named the Wilson/ITA Women's Coach of the Year, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on Tuesday, May 12.
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