Tagged with "BYU-Hawaii"
BYU–Hawaii commemorates 92 years since historic flag raising and prophecy of school
MR says: This school is truly a remarkable place. It's a meeting of the nations. For a more complete look at the university, check out our article "How BYU-Hawaii Students Are Changing the World."
Elder Bednar shares address at BYU-Hawaii commencement
Faith in Christ overcomes fear of the future, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve told graduates of Brigham Young University-Hawaii during commencement exercises on Dec. 15. More than 270 students from around the world participated in this year's winter graduation. Recalling a story...
Polynesian Cultural Center prepares for 50th anniversary
When the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii, was first created in 1963, attendance was so low some days that the employees would go out to the road to recruit people to come watch them perform. "It is because of the faith of these people that the center is still around today," said Ray...
LDS charity groups are blessing lives
Yao Zhang has a benefactor to thank for helping him gain a college education, but he will never know the person’s identity. Born in Myanmar to a Chinese family, Zhang was not recognized as a Burmese citizen, which limited his educational opportunities. He traveled to Mandalay, one of...
LDS politicians to play a role in Hawaii's elections
MR says: One LDS politicians is running for Congress, and another is running for state representative. For members of the LDS Church in Hawaii, Mitt Romney won’t be the only politician who shares their faith on the ballot this year. This election year will have nominees from both parties that are active...
A win for BYU-Hawaii food services
BYU-Hawaii food services won the 2012 Loyal E. Horton Dining Gold Award for the third time, outshining more than 550 other schools that participated in the competition. Food services also won the silver and bronze award in previous years. The National Association of College and University Food...
BYU-Hawaii gets first non-Mormon student president
Brigham Young University-Hawaii has its first non-Mormon student body president — and he’s a Muslim. Mustapha El Akkari, the Lebanese-born student who came to the Mormon-owned school three years ago on a full-ride basketball scholarship, takes office this week, according to an article in...
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: The parable of BYU-Hawaii
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve told BYU-Hawaii’s graduating students that they must get over their insecurities and look to the future with faith. Elder Holland spoke to more than 200 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 17, in commencement exercises held in the Cannon Activities...
BYU-Hawaii to break ground for new campus buildings
Brigham Young University–Hawaii announced that the groundbreaking for a new multi-use building and new student housing facilities will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, following the Fall 2011 Commencement exercises to be held that...
Elder Nelson speaks at BYU-Hawaii Commencement: Visions past, present and future
Prophetic visions of the past, present and future are a gift from Heavenly Father to guide His faithful children, Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve said during commencement services at Brigham Young University-Hawaii on April 9. "You are beneficiaries of prophetic visions of the...
How BYU-Hawaii Students are Changing the World
Students come to BYU–Hawaii from all across the globe. A university filled with promise and prophecy, those who study here often return to their homelands as a powerful influence for good. Here are some of the ways they are striving to change the world after choosing to move forward with the knowledge they have gained from this place.
Learn, lead, build — BYU-Hawaii's influence felt across the globe
MR says: Beautiful photo gallery. Standing in a Sugarcane field in Laie, Hawaii, on Feb. 12, 1955, President David O. McKay founded the Church College of Hawaii. On that day he spoke of a vision he saw 34 years earlier when he witnessed a group of international school children participating in a flag...
Reinventing Laie
The presence of the Church in the Pacific centers around a powerful trifecta: The Laie Temple, Brigham Young University – Hawaii, and the Polynesian Cultural Center. For the locals it’s a place to worship, for youth it’s a place to gain an education, and for a worldwide audience, the students have a phenomenal opportunity to share the mission of the Church.
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