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Elise Mitchell

University Communications
Email: Elise.Mitchell@byuh.edu

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Seasiders

Seasider Spotlight: Joe Plicka

Elise Mitchell
By Elise Mitchell
May 03, 2024
Joseph Plicka, associate professor of English in the Faculty of Arts & Letters shares about his life, interests, and pursuits.
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Seasiders

Embracing Diversity: A Student's Experience at BYU–Hawaii

Elise Mitchell
By Elise Mitchell
April 16, 2024
Pao-Hung Lee, a senior from Taipei, Taiwan, knew that he would need to obtain higher education to advance in his career. He didn't expect to gain a deeper appreciation for cultures and people from all over the world while doing it.
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Academics

Students Navigate Success at the 2024 Asia Pacific Career Conference

Elise Mitchell
By Elise Mitchell
April 08, 2024
This year's Asia Pacific Career Conference (APCC), themed "Navigating Success: Empowering Students in their Educational Voyages," embodied the mission of the event to equip students with the tools and resources necessary for their professional journeys beyond Brigham Young University–Hawaii.
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Campus Community

BYU–Hawaii Hosts 2024 Nā Leo Hou All-State High School Choral Festival

Elise Mitchell
By Elise Mitchell
February 22, 2024
On Saturday, February 17, Brigham Young University–Hawaii hosted the 2024 Nā Leo Hou All-State High School Choral Festival. The all-day event brought nearly 400 high school students from across Hawaii together with the Hoʻolōkahi Chamber Choir and Seasiders Singers for interactive workshops, rehearsals, and sectionals, ending with a grand concert performance.
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Announcements

President's Council Announces 2024 Service and Leadership Awards

Elise Mitchell
By Elise Mitchell
February 16, 2024
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the V. Napua Baker Award, the Sione Feinga Award, the President's Appreciation Awards, and the Exemplary Employee Awards. These awards acknowledge exceptional employees who have demonstrated a strong commitment and dedication to their roles within the university.
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Campus Community

Cultivating Connections at BYUH Date Night

Elise Mitchell
By Elise Mitchell
February 01, 2024
On January 31, 2024, Brigham Young University–Hawaii hosted its first-ever BYUH Date Night. The event shared an initiative across all Church Educational System (CES) Institutions to provide low-pressure events that could improve the dating culture across its campuses.
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Campus Community

Cultivating Leadership and Legacy: A Recap of BYU–Hawaii's 2023 Highlights

Elise Mitchell
By Elise Mitchell
January 04, 2024
In 2023, Brigham Young University–Hawaii stood at the forefront of transformative change, echoing the visionary aspirations set forth by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland during his address at the inaugural ceremony for President John S.K. Kauwe III in October of 2021. Then, he asserted, "What we have done in the past has led us marvelously to this day, but in no way is it sufficient for the trajectory the Church and the university are on now...The great work of BYU–Hawaii is still ahead of us...[And the] great purposes of BYU–Hawaii will demand the very best of us."
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Announcements

VP Steve Tueller Prepares to Serve as Mission President

Elise Mitchell
By Elise Mitchell
December 08, 2023
Steven W. Tueller has announced his intention to step down from his position as administrative vice president in May of next year. This decision is in anticipation of him and his wife, Laurie, preparing to preside over a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The location of their assignment has yet to be determined and will be announced by the Church next spring. Steve has worked at Brigham Young University–Hawaii for 17 years. 
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Seasiders

"Victory is My Destiny," BYUH Graduate Shares Daily Affirmation

Elise Mitchell
By Elise Mitchell
December 04, 2023
Sheryl Tania is a senior from Jakarta, Indonesia, who is graduating in computer science. Recounting her time at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Tania shares her transformative BYUH experience, offering insights into her life, significant takeaways, and valuable advice for fellow students.
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