Our December 2005 e-newsletter contains the following:
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Elder Boyd K. Packer |
In his December 17 commencement address to over 250 BYU-Hawaii graduates, Elder Boyd K. Packer, Acting President of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recalled some of his own experiences in the Pacific 60 years ago and used them to emphasize the increasing need for personal revelation in modern times.
Elder Packer, who was ordained an Apostle on April 9, 1970, told the graduates he was serving in the military when he originally stopped in Laie 60 years ago to see the temple. The next day in Honolulu he learned World War II had ended and hoped that he would soon be going home, "but that was not to be."
After spending another year in northern Japan, he reached the point where he was due to be sent home, but instead was ordered to go to Osaka. He recalls being "frustrated, angry and disappointed. Looking back, it's interesting how the Lord works," Elder Packer said. "If I hadn't gone to Osaka then, I wouldn't be standing here now in this capacity."
He described how in his new post he got involved with baptizing the first Japanese members of the Church after the war. "I learned to love my brother," Elder Packer said, "and the work of the Lord was opened in Japan. In due course, the missionaries came, but most of the missions in the Pacific were opened by Latter-day Saint service men."
"These are sobering times," Elder Packer continued. "You are going out into a different world than I experienced when I was 19."
"The curtain is falling," he said, noting that the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia, or even the "waves of the sea" as referred to in the Doctrine and Covenants [88:90], is a testimony of the times. "It's been a year of unusual turmoil and difficulties, and putting that pattern on a society, that will be your place as you go forward."
"You won't survive spiritually, unless you know how to receive revelation," Elder Packer stressed, reminding the graduates as the Lord outlined in Doctrine and Covenants Section 1, The weak things of the world shall come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones . . . But that every man might speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world [v.19-20].
"I don't know if you know how to receive revelation, but you're not going to survive without it," he said again, pointing out that Elijah the Prophet in Old Testament times did not find the Lord in the lightnings and thunderings "but in the still, small voice He spoke to him, and revealed to him, and answered his prayer."
"It's a noisy world, and you're going to have learn first...that revelation comes in the quiet times. It will come when the Lord can speak to our feelings."
Elder Packer told the graduates this is a marvelous time of their lives, and they would have wonderful opportunities if they learned to receive revelation. "Go quietly into the world. Go quietly about your affairs," he continued, "and learn that in the still, small hours of the morning the Lord will speak to you. He will never fail to answer your prayers."
"Some time He may say you're 'going to Osaka,' and you won't like it," he added, but noting it's important to heed that revelation, too.
Before concluding, Elder Packer invoked an apostolic blessing on the graduates, "that you move forward, guided by the spirit, to serve the Lord as you go out in the world."
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Elder Kerr |
Elder W. Rolfe Kerr, Commissioner of the Church Educational System and a member of The First Quorum of the Seventy, who accompanied Elder Packer, earlier in the program told the graduates they had the opportunity to study at a "special institution that was created under prophetic vision."
"I commend the graduates for finishing what you started," he said. "Far too often in this world today we find people who fail to finish that which they commenced...whereas commencement clearly is a time of beginning."
"What are you going to do with the rest of your lives?" Elder Kerr asked. "You have come here to a very special place, with a very special purpose — to prepare you to glorify your Father in Heaven."
Elder Kerr also encouraged the graduates to continue learning all they can. "Learn all there is to know about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn all there is to know about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Additionally, I would urge you to learn all there is to know about your chosen occupations, whether that be in the professions, in science and industry, or within the walls of your own homes."
"I would urge you to learn all that there is to know about being good husbands and good wives, good fathers, good mothers, and ultimately being good grandfathers and grandmothers."
Earlier in the commencement program, December 2005 valedictorian Olga Bogach Moulton, an international business management graduate from the far-east Russian city of Khabarovsk, urged her fellow graduates to continue some of the lessons they learned at the university:
Moulton and her husband, Heber K. Moulton ('03, International Business Management), who served a mission in Russia, have indicated they may return to her homeland in several years and are thinking of opening a Mexican restaurant in Khabarovsk, a city of approximately 700,000.
Also as part of the program, BYU-Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway and Vice President Keith Roberts presented the university's Distinguished Service Awards to retired professor and administrator Jack V. Johnson, and the late Elder Pita R. Vamanrav.
Dr. Johnson, who started teaching mathematics at the Church College of Hawaii in 1966, was appointed Associate Vice President of Academics in 1990, was the university administrator responsible for coordinating with the Church Education System throughout the Pacific, and became the first Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1995. He retired in 2004.
Elder Vamanrav, a 1971 CCH graduate, forsook a career in Hawaii and returned home to Tonga where he operated his own businesses and served faithfully in various Church callings. He passed away in June while serving as Area Authority Seventy for Tonga and the Pacific islands.
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President Veloria |
Earl E. Veloria ('69, Physical Education), who recently became the first Hawaiian temple president when he was called to preside over the Kona Hawaii Temple, told the graduates in the December 15 luau banquet that "instead of being students, now for the most part you will be the instructor. You'll exchange your little study space in the dormitory...or wherever you study for a full-sized desk, maybe even an office."
He added that the "best part about the next stage of your life is you're going to be joining the work force," with a substantial increase in income over the minimum wage jobs they have previously held. "You'll work hard for it. You deserve it. That's one of the reasons why you came to college."
Reflecting on his own student days at Church College of Hawaii starting in 1959, President Veloria recalled tuition that year cost $25 a quarter, and three meals a day cost $1; and when he graduated, he earned just over $500 a month. "But things are relative. I don't speak only of money, but the evolvement of society," said the retired school teacher and coach, who was an All-American volleyball player at CCH.
"How will you fare?" he asked. "There are no secret paths or formulas. They are found within you, and we have every confidence in your preparedness. Wherever you go, you will take all the experiences you gained at this great school and apply them so that you can prevail."
"I have gained a lot at this university. I speak of the genuine love that intertwines and embraces every student who has enrolled at this school. This is what makes BYU-Hawaii so great and different from other universities. Here you have meaningful interaction with your teachers, staff and friends. It is the kind of loving 'ohana [family] that keeps you from failing," President Veloria continued. "I felt it when I attended school. I felt it when I visited. I feel it now. I love the feeling of the campus and its people."
"Make a difference. You've been affixed with the love that can make a difference in the lives of people wherever you go," he said. "I caution you, don't hide your love under a bushel: Live it. Spread it. It will multiply and give great dividends."
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President Shumway |
President Eric B. Shumway used his remarks at the luau to comment on BYU-Hawaii's year-long Golden Jubilee celebration, which drew to a close with the December graduation.
"We have witnessed some wonderful events throughout the year," he said, "and you are a very special class of graduates. You will forever be known as the Jubilee graduating class of 2005."
President Shumway added that the graduates were fortunate to hear from Elder Packer, who sat on the university's Board of Trustees "for many, many years and whose voice was constantly raised in support of the campus."
He then read a letter from former BYU-Hawaii President Alton Wade, who brought every one of his children and grandchildren to share in the Jubilee. "I read this as representative of what thousands of people felt when they joined us in the Jubilee":
"Even though we have been back home for a period of time, the wonder and glory of the Jubilee activities is still a topic of daily discussions in the Wade family."
"It would be a profound understatement to say that the proceedings as a whole and each individual event were impressive. From the beginning to the last event, we were entertained, inspired, informed and uplifted far beyond our expectations," the letter continued. "From morning to night, from day to day, the Jubilee was a quality experience."
"Here is what I would like you to remember," President Shumway emphasized, "because what he said is absolutely true":
"The growth and development of BYU-Hawaii toward its prophetic destiny were clearly evident to all of us who were privileged to have been a part of that great institution in years past. You all have made us proud and the ongoing fulfillment of the prophecies will continue to be a joy to behold."
"Why did the people feel so keenly and so deeply?" President Shumway asked. "Truly the events were well prepared and well performed, but I feel they were so deeply impressive because the spirit of the Lord was present."
"Let me tell you what I think happened during the Jubilee, when the Lord poured out His spirit in so much abundance," he continued. "It was His way of saying that He had accepted the sacrifice, the work, the joys, the heartaches of those who pressed forward in building, strengthening, growing and maturing this school over the years."
"I truly felt that it was the Lord's gratitude and His way of saying thank you to you and me. I say that not to boast for us, but to say we truly were blessed in a very special way."
President Shumway added that if he were one of the commencement speakers, he would share some of the "great insights" found in the Book of Mormon farewell addresses, which are "almost like commencement speeches. Consider those wonderful speeches given at the moment of farewell, whether it's Nephi, Abinadi, King Benjamin or Moroni...that leave powerful impressions by someone who is about to go through the veil":
Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men... [2 NE 31:20] "Press forward, be steadfast in Christ, love God and all men — that's a foursome that is very, very powerful," President Shumway stressed.
"When we go through the world and meet our alumni, I'm amazed at the number who suffer, who make mistakes, who encounter temptations of the world, but who are still pressing forward, being steadfast in Christ, loving God and all men," President Shumway said. "I pray with all of my heart that this blessing will be a blessing for all of us."
"As a university, we will press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, loving God and all men and women, especially those who come to this campus. That is not only a model for the university, it is a model for our lives."
Ongoing aspects of the BYU-Hawaii Jubilee
Even as the year-long BYU-Hawaii Golden Jubilee comes to a quiet close,
several aspects of the celebration will continue to be available online to alumni
and others who are interested:
Mahalo for your generosity
Mahalo or thank you for your generosity in contributing to BYU-Hawaii
and the Polynesian Cultural Center. Wally Thiim, LDS Philanthropies' Principal
Gift Officer for BYU-Hawaii, recently reported that as of just prior to Thanksgiving,
donors have contributed approximately $9.4 million toward the goal of $10 million
by the end of this year.
"It look's like we'll be over the $10 million mark," he said. "It's absolutely inspiring how this program has expanded. Just four-or-five years ago our goal was $3 million."
Thiim encouraged all BYU-Hawaii alumni to consider donating, or renewing their donations to the University, in any amount. For more information or to make donations online...
Tongan alum named Area Seventy
Sione Moala Fineanganofo ('70, Elementary Education) was called
to the Eighth Quorum of the Seventy on June 18 this year, succeeding the
late Pita
Vamanrav ('71, Electronics), who passed away June 11, as Area Seventy
for Tonga and the Pacific Islands.
Fineanganofo, a retired CES teacher, previously served as a bishop, stake president and president of the Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple (1998-2001).
Six teams participate in fourth annual
Asia-Pacific Basketball Classic
The BYU-Hawaii men's basketball team held on to a slim lead against
the deadly accurate three-point shooting of Yonsei University of South Korea
to win the final game of this year's Asia-Pacific Basketball exhibition tournament,
90-86, on November 12 in the Cannon Activities Center.
Yonsei drilled 13 three-pointers and shot 53.6 from the field to keep the pressure on the Seasiders. Other teams in this year's invitational — billed as a "friendship tournament that does not declare a champion" — included the Maori Select team from New Zealand, De La Salle University of The Philippines, Huaqiao University of the People's Republic of China, and the Melbourne Tigers of Australia.
Coach Porter named to USPTA Hall of Fame
BYU-Hawaii men and women's head tennis coach, Dr. Dave Porter, on October
18 became only the second person named to the U.S. Professional Tennis Association's
Hawaii Division Hall of Fame.
Over the past 21 years Dr. Porter has accumulated nine national championships, and in 2002 and 2003 became the only coach to ever lead his teams to both the men's and women's national titles. His combined win-loss record for both teams is an amazing 901-121, or .881 percentage.
BYUH's Weng named regional 'player of
year'
BYU-Hawaii women's volleyball player Yu Chuan Weng on November 18 was
named the Daktronics NCAA Division II Pacific Region Player of the Year for leading
the nation with nearly seven kills per game and helping lead the lady Seasiders
to a 20-5 season and an appearance in the NCAA II Tournament.
Weng, a senior, ended her Seasider career as the all-time kills leader at BYU-Hawaii with 1,768 and broke the school's record for kills in a season this year with 636.
BYU-Hawaii Alumni
Association proposes several tours
Association board member Christian
Wilson (84, Business Management) is following up on the first tour (the
Big Island this past October) with several other future possibilities and related
activities:
Contact Wilson to let him know if you're interested.
CCH alumni constituent
group movement gains momentum
Gary
AhVah Wong ('58), Ish
Stagner ('61) and several
others are moving ahead with plans for a Church College of Hawaii alumni reunion
next summer. Let them know, if you're interested.
Arizona:
Chapter chair Kepiloni
Foliaki ('95, Accounting and Information Systems) reports Arizona
alumni held their own "post-Jubilee potluck picnic in the desert" — Mesa,
that is — on November 5, "since some of the chapter members, family
and friends did not make it to the
Jubilee celebration in Laie. We had a great turnout with attendees' ages
ranging from 0-98, literally! Brother [Ray] Turley, former
[CCH industrial education] faculty member, brought his 98-year-old mother,
together with other members of
his
family. We also had newly moved-in alumna Candace Paongo
Lavaka ('01, Information
Systems) and her
family join us for the picnic."
Savaii, Samoa:
We neglected to mention that Moe
Masoe ('95, Elementary
Education), who went on to earn a master's degree at BYU in Provo, and now works
for the Church Educational System, is the new Savaii chapter chair along with
his wife, Makerita Taala Masoe ('03).
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Washington
state: Last July the Washington alumni set up a "hukilau hale"during the Kids Day at Renton River Fair. |
New Zealand: (l-r): Logo Apelu, Les Steward, Puanani and Warren Strother, Moana and Lamar Benavides and Arapata Meha recently met in New Zealand. |
In Memoriam: Doyle Walker, who served as BYU-Hawaii Director of Food Services along with his wife, Lola, from 1982-2000, passed away on November 25. He and Lola most recently attended the Jubilee Week activities on campus. She wrote: "I would like to thank everyone at BYU-Hawaii who expressed their love to me and my family during this difficult time. Doyle and I had the most wonderful experience at BYUH and fond memories of the students, faculties and staff. Thank you all for everything and have a very happy holiday season, with much love and aloha."
1950s & 60s
Renee-Michele Poire Allen ('61) is the executive director of the Hawaii State Council on Hawaiian Heritage.
Hector Tahu ('69, Physical Education) and his wife, Noelani, live in Tuba City, Arizona, where he is a school district superintendent. Tahu earned his doctorate from BYU in Provo in 1980.
1970s
Carlos Jaramillo ('71, Chemistry) owns and operates his own tour company in Waikiki.
Wayne Reis ('72, Sociology), co-owner of a car dealership in St. George, Utah, wrote to say the last issue of our eNewsletter sparked his former volleyball teammate, Vaifoa Leala'itafea ('73, Physical Education), to write him an e-mail that recalled their Church College of Hawaii ward volleyball team which won the All-Church tournament in Salt Lake City more than 35 years ago. That experience also included the opportunity to meet Church President Joseph Fielding Smith and his wife, who said, "I think you boys are going to win."
"I have fond memories of my college years," he continued. "As I look back and reflect on the priceless experiences, surely meeting the Prophet in Salt Lake City was one of them. Making lifetime friends in college and at the Polynesian Cultural Center has also been most rewarding, especially when traveling through the Pacific Rim area and the continental U.S. and having a moment to visit with schoolmates where possible along the way. College life in a Church environment has made all the difference in my life. It has given me a profound appreciation for family, education, spirituality, career, marriage, parenthood, friends and placing God in the center of my life. It has taught me how to keep balance in all things, and I am grateful for my college friends who have blessed my life with their great examples. Winning the volleyball tournament was great, but winning in sports is not as important as winning the ultimate crown in life."
Steve Baldridge ('74), who went on to graduate from BYU in Provo, now lives in Bountiful, Utah, and works as a drafter for an international specialized health products company there.
After attending the Jubilee in October and then going home to New Zealand for a while, Denise Thomason ('75, Home Economics) is back in England where she works. She wrote the cold there makes her remember when "it got cold in Hawaii, storms and power outages" as well as all kinds of Thanksgiving and New Year's dinners. "Sisters Gellert and Miles taught me how to enjoy sewing and house planning, and Sister Harper introduced me to all kinds of foods, their preparation, manufacture and cooking methods. I just loved so much knowing all of you and seeing those who came to the Jubilee reunion. May you have a joyous Christmas and best wishes for the new year."
Yip Ling Angie Ng ('78, Biological Science), a donor recruitment officer for the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, writes: "During my years of studying at BYU-Hawaii, I was deeply impressed with the professors who were very patient in teaching us English as a second language. My testimony in the gospel was much strengthened by their teaching and the examples set by the leaders there."
Karma Hackney ('74, Speech and Drama) sent in the following story of Wallace Imamura ('78) and his wife, Terri Nitta Imamura ('78, Elementary Education) as examples of President McKay's well-known pronouncement on our alumni helping to establish international peace: Before the couple — who were born and raised in Hawaii — got married in 1980, Wallace served his mission in South Dakota among the Native Americans and Terri served in Fukuoka, Japan. Their son, Ty, is currently serving a Hmong-speaking mission in Wisconsin; his sister Darcie is in the Lima-East (Peru) Mission; and his twin sister, Dorie, will report to the LTM next month before serving in the Taiwan-Taichung Mission. The family lives in Provo, Utah.
1980s
Norma Coburn Kimokeo ('80, Music), and her husband, Wayne 'Kimo' Kimokeo ('89), live in Kaneohe, where she is a substitute teacher. She writes: "I LOVED being a student at BYU-Hawaii. Because I graduated as valedictorian of my high school, I had a chance to go to any university I wanted, but I had no desire to go anywhere else. I loved everything about BYU-Hawaii: The spirit that is so prevalent on campus, the classes, the teachers, getting such a great education, where all secular knowledge is still interwoven with spiritual truth; and best of all, that's where I met my husband. Four of our five children have come to school at BYUH: Hoku Kimokeo Tefan ('00, Hawaiian Studies), Olivia Kimokeo ('03, ICS-Communications); and current students Kamuela and Bethany Kimokeo. I still feel such overwhelmingly fond feelings for this school and all it represents every time I come onto campus. When our last daughter comes to BYU-Hawaii in 2008, I plan to go back to work fulltime, and I'm going to look for a job on campus."
Mary Leilani Kaalekahi ('83) lives in Honolulu and is a home building supply store coordinator.
Mary Kaufusi Finau ('86, Travel Management), who lives in Burlingame, California, writes: "My education has helped me in many aspects of my life. My travel management degree helped me secure a management position with United Airlines, and I've been with them for over 17 years. I also secured a contractor's license, which has helped my husband's business grow. I enjoy purchasing properties in my spare time. But most important of all, my education has helped me become a better mother and wife. It has opened many doors in my children's education. They have greater potential of becoming contributors to good in this world — all because of the opportunities of learning, living, loving and growing at BYU-Hawaii."
Deborah Colling Suzuki ('88, Elementary Education), who went on to earn a master's in psychology from Santa Clara University, now lives in Morgan Hill, California, with her family. After working for LDS Social Services and in her own private practice, she left the field to home-school her three children (and one more coming). In 1997 she founded and directed a disaster-preparedness nonprofit organization and continues to work with her city as a volunteer, for which she was recently named Volunteer of the Year by the Santa Clara County Emergency Managers Association.
Eugene Gregerson ('89, Mathematics) now lives in Bolton, Massachusetts, where he founded and is the chief technology officer for a computer imaging company.
1990s
Maeva Favre Teurua ('93, Hotel & Restaurant Management), writes that after spending 11 years in one of Tahiti's biggest, most luxurious hotels as the human resources manager, she recently decided to teach elementary school. "It's very different than hotel management but my different callings at church in Primary made me want to change fields and consecrate my time to teaching children. BYU-Hawaii has been a great asset in the evolution of my career in hotel management that I will never forget; and the amazing thing is that another BYUH alumnus, Antonio Lee Chip Sao, took my job at the hotel."
Dorothy Wright Raigans ('94, Mathematics) lives in San Pedro, California, and is a 6th grade teacher in nearby Gardena.
Erin Calabio Summerill ('97), who went on to graduate from BYU in Provo, now teaches English at Kahuku High and is also an aerobic instructor. She writes: "Even though I only spent one year at BYU-Hawaii, I treasure that year of my post-high school education with the deepest regard. While at BYU-Hawaii I felt a community of family among my fellow students and faculty. Having left to attend BYU, I realized the great opportunity for educational and spiritual development I had there. I will always think of BYU-Hawaii fondly."
Kuulei Tukuafu Matahau ('97, Accounting), who lives in Eschol Park, NSW, Australia, recently wrote: "What I remember most of my experience at BYU-Hawaii is the opportunity I had to progress intellectually and spiritually at the same time. I loved the people and the spiritual atmosphere that was offered. I will never forget my experiences there, as BYU-Hawaii helped me become what I am today."
Jeongae Kim ('97, Fine Arts) lives in Seoul, South Korea, and is a translation manager for a transportation company.
Ann Edmunds ('97, Travel Management), who lives and works in Santiago, Chile, recently wrote that it's "hard to explain, but I feel that half of my heart is still there. Some of the happiest moments of my life happened at BYU-Hawaii, and I am very grateful and blessed for that."
"What I remember most is the 'aloha spirit' that is found in Hawaii, and more so on campus. People from all over the world come together and live and work as one," writes Myron Broederlow ('98, Business Management), who now lives in Manukau Heights, Auckland, New Zealand and works for Air New Zealand. "This, coupled with the gospel of Jesus Christ, makes BYU-Hawaii a bit of heaven on earth."
Malu Haapai ('99, Accounting), who lives in West Jordan, Utah, is the registrar of California College Health Sciences in nearby Murray.
2000s
Emily Andreasen Wilson ('03, Social Work) and her husband, Brandon, live in Orem, Utah, where she works as a therapist. She writes: "BYU-Hawaii offered a spiritually rich world community for me to develop as a student and Latter-day Saint. My thoughts of my time there is filled with fond memories of friends, classmates, professors, devotionals and cultural experiences. I feel especially grateful to have crossed paths with so many exceptional individuals from all over the globe who I know will go forth as leaders within the Church and pillars within their communities."
David Emanuel Paz ('03, Biochemistry), who is originally from Uruguay, writes that he recently passed his U.S. Medical Licensing Exam and "wanted to thank the many people that have been influential in such a positive way while I was at BYU-Hawaii. The purpose of this email is to demonstrate you can leave BYUH and achieve great things."
Kiley Santiago Adolpho ('04), and her husband, Shane Adolpho ('05), live in Hoolehua, Molokai, where she teaches at Kaunakakai Elementary School.
Heather Pearson Boren ('04, Art), who recently got married, is living in Corvallis, Oregon, where she recently started working in Oregon State University's Honors College as a student academic liaison.
Siphiwe Mutindo Moyo ('05, Social Work), who is a graduate student in Provo with her husband, Washington Moyo ('04, Accounting), writes: "It was a great experience getting to interact with people from different cultures. The fact that we were all different colors didn't matter because we are all God's children. I had dedicated teachers who took their time to teach diligently. I feel honored to be a part of the prophecy made by President McKay, and I will go home and do my part to serve."
Douglas Clark ('04, History) and his wife, Rebecca Umphrey Clark ('03), are living in Tulare, California, where he's a graduate student at Cal Poly. He writes: "My young family will always owe much love and gratitude to our BYUH 'ohana for all that it provided us. For my wife and me, BYUH (and Laie) was the birthplace of our love for one another, as well as the birthplace of our eternal family, here on earth. We are grateful that the Lord allowed us to be cultivated and nurtured there for a time. Even today, from far away, we continue to look to it for nourishment and enrichment, as we know that the Lord's spirit resides in great abundance upon His place of gathering and refuge in the Pacific."
Editor's Note: First, mahalo to all who contributed to the 'Favorite Faculty' and Alumni Scrapbook blogs this past year. Next, the picture at the head of our December eNewsletter, composed by senior graphic designer Anthony Perez ('02, Art) for this year's BYU-Hawaii Christmas card, beautifully portrays the campus decorations that for me always provide the perfect addition to the spirit of the season. The lights and tree, plus all the special programs, concerts and graduation activities, have combined to make December a wonderful conclusion to an unforgettable year at BYU-Hawaii. Finally, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you.
— Mike Foley ('70, TESL), Editor
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The BYU-Hawaii Alumni Newsletter is published by the University Advancement office, under the direction of Napua Baker ['59-61 and '70-72], Vice President; Rob Wakefield ['75, Asia/Pacific LTM], Director of Communications and Media Relations; and Rowena Reid ['76, Social Work], Alumni Relations Executive Director. Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus is a four-year comprehensive undergraduate institution sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. About 2,400 students from 70 nations are currently enrolled.
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