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Seasider Spotlight: Inoke Hafoka

November 30, 2023
Name: 'Inoke Hafoka
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The Pacific Church Schools Principals Conference Held at BYU–Hawaii

November 06, 2023
Brigham Young University–Hawaii hosted this year's Pacific Church Schools Principals Conference, bringing educational leaders from various Pacific Island nations and Mexico together for five days. Other distinctive attendees included President Meurs from the Pacific Area Presidency, President Ashton from BYU-Pathway Worldwide, and Jason Willard from Seminaries and Institutes of Religion.
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Memorial Unveiled at Laie Hawaii Temple Paying Tribute to Kaleohano

October 26, 2023
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, descendants of Kaleohano gathered to dedicate a special memorial to Kaleohano and recognize his life of leadership and faith in Jesus Christ. The historical marker was placed near his burial site behind the grounds of the Laie Hawaii Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Seasider Spotlight: Poerava Hapairai

October 19, 2023
Name: Poerava Hapairai
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Preserving Heritage Through Architecture and Design

September 28, 2023
Meet Benjamin Candari, principal and co-founder of FSC Architects and BYU–Hawaii alumnus. Candari's life journey has been linked with BYUH since his enrollment as a student in 1990. Following his graduation, he embarked on a career in architecture, achieving significant milestones that eventually led him back to this unique campus. Looking back on his career, the Lord had prepared Candari for a meaningful role in re-designing the McKay Complex, thus continuing his BYUH legacy.
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Seasider Spotlight: Juan Escalante

September 07, 2023
Name: Juan Escalante
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Utah Jazz to Hold 2023 Training Camp at BYU–Hawaii

August 24, 2023
Calling all NBA fans! Brigham Young University–Hawaii is thrilled to announce its role as the host of the 2023 Utah Jazz Training Camp from Tuesday, October 3, to Saturday, October 7.
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New Travel Study Program Takes BYUH Students to Church History Sites

July 27, 2023
Students from Brigham Young University–Hawaii recently embarked on the newly established Church History Travel Study Program. The program is an all-expenses-paid tour that visits dozens of historically significant sites for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With over eight central locations visited across multiple states, the trip is considered a once-in-a-lifetime venture students claim they would never have been able to undergo without acceptance into the program. Visiting these meaningful locations left a lasting impact on the students and faculty involved.
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Brigham Young University–Hawaii President Tours Mongolia

July 24, 2023
Brigham Young University–Hawaii President John S.K. Kauwe III and first lady Monica S. Kauwe recently journeyed to Mongolia to meet with local Church leaders, cherished alums, and prospective students. The visit was of special significance for church members as it coincided with the 30th anniversary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' establishment in Mongolia.
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