The Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability has been essential to the Brigham Young University–Hawaii campus for years. Within the center's boundaries, there exists a colony of bees that, unfortunately, has faced decay, pests, and challenging environmental conditions. Quinn Evans, a senior majoring in hospitality and tourism management and a dedicated worker within the center came across this overlooked hive during routine duties. This discovery marked the beginning of Evans’ mission—to begin a project that revives and relocates these bees.
Three Brigham Young University–Hawaii students had the opportunity to present at the 25th Biennial Conference of the Pacific History Association (PHA) held at Deakin University’s Warrnambool Campus from October 31 to November 4 in Warrnambool, Australia. Students were given the opportunity to showcase their proud Pacific Islander heritage and engage with diverse narratives of the Pacific amidst the conference’s theme, “Tracking the Kooyang: Truth Telling in the History of Oceania.”
Noah Kephart, a senior majoring in Psychology from Kailua, Hawaii, shows his gratitude to Brigham Young University–Hawaii for the diverse experience he claims he would not find anywhere else.
Charlene Lee, a senior majoring in English education from Pasig City, Philippines, expresses her heartfelt gratitude to her Heavenly Father and dream school (soon alma mater), Brigham Young University–Hawaii.
The Ke Alaka’i news staff at Brigham Young University–Hawaii gained an extraordinary achievement at the National College Media 2023 Convention from October 29 to November 2 in Atlanta, Georgia, garnering an outstanding total of 20 awards. These accolades celebrated their contributions to producing a magazine that showcases writing, design, multimedia, and photography with the heart and talents of BYU–Hawaii in mind.
Brigham Young University–Hawaii students made a significant impact at the 30th Annual International Center for Law and Religion Symposium held in Provo, Utah, earlier this month. The event marked a momentous milestone for the attending students of BYU–Hawaii and the world’s efforts to safeguard religious freedoms worldwide.
As the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) marks its 60th anniversary this week, we take a look at one of its most pivotal figures who has been instrumental in shaping its past, present, and future: Alfred Grace. Acting as the current President of the PCC, President Grace not only credits his early days as a student employee to this culture-rich center but also to the place that made his employment and education possible: Brigham Young University–Hawaii.
As previously announced, Brigham Young University–Hawaii hosted the 2023 Utah Jazz training camp from October 3 to October 7. This event marked a thrilling week for BYU–Hawaii students, faculty, and leaders, offering them a unique window into the world of professional basketball.
