The October 2006 BYU-Hawaii Alumni eNewsletter contains the following:
While quite a few alumni have occasionally delivered BYU-Hawaii devotionals in the past, within the last month three of them took turns at the pulpit in the Cannon Activities Center to share their insights and testimonies with current students. They are:
Marlo Lopez ('84, Biology)
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"I am a proud alumnus of BYU-Hawaii. Never in a million years would I have imagined standing right before you today. It was not too long ago that I sat exactly where you are now," said Marlo Lopez, who returned with his wife, Memnet Panes Lopez ('84, Biological Science) to campus on September 28 to deliver his devotional address entitled "Let the Holy Spirit Guide."
"I love this institution! It is truly a sacred place of higher education," continued Lopez, who went on to earn a master's degree in educational leadership from BYU in Provo. He is now the Church Education System director for Seminary and Institute in Honolulu and serves as bishop of the McCully Ward in the Honolulu Stake.
"Perhaps, the reason I admire BYU-Hawaii the most is that students do more than just excel in their courses, they are taught by inspired leaders and professors about the importance of allowing the spirit of the lord guide our every move," he said in introducing his topic, which comes from Hymn No. 143. "The words in this inspirational hymn have comforted me from my college years until this day as I make difficult decisions in my current calling as a bishop."
One of those decisions, he recounted, occurred when, as a high school student in the Philippines, he was being groomed to become a Catholic priest. "My career and life plans were shattered by two young men with black name tags and clean-cut hairstyles. The influence of the Holy Ghost was working ever so strongly. I could not see him, but I could feel warmth, as if thrills were circulating in my heart and going up and down my spine. I did not know then what it was until the missionaries helped me to recognize that the burning sensation in my bosom was indeed the spirit of the Lord testifying of the truth and of our Savior, Jesus Christ."
"All the classes that I attended in this institution — whether religion, biology or history — the spirit was always present, thanks in part to temple-worthy instructors who invited the spirit of the Lord to their classrooms. This institution is composed of students and employees who hold high moral values and are committed to adhere to the University's Honor Code and standards. I believe BYU-Hawaii is the Lord's university, directed by living prophets and apostles," Lopez said. "My young friends, in every class you attend in this great institution, feast on the spirit. The greatest mistake you can make is to ignore His presence."
"As a bishop, my focus is to minister to my members. I am amazed at the mantle of responsibilities given to bishops; but in spite of this overwhelming ministry, we are provided with an exclusive promise from the Holy Spirit, which provides us access to heavenly guidance," he continued, and reminded the audience that as Nephi sought the Brass Plates from Laban, he was led by the spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do. Nevertheless I went forth [1 NE 4:6-7].
"Stay close to your bishop. Love him, for with the help of the Spirit of the Lord, he will not lead you astray."
"In our lives, we hear whispers, but there are only two sources of that still small voice. The Book of Mormon identifies one as being from the Holy Ghost and the other as an imitation that comes from the adversary," Lopez said. "Be cautious of what you hear. The only sure way to identify the Holy Spirit is through consistent living and understanding the ways of the Lord. Surely if we obey the commandments, the Spirit will protect us so that we may qualify to return back to our heavenly home."
Then Lopez spoke of returning to the Philippines after graduating, where his wife was able to attend medical school and he taught in a Catholic university. "My unique training and educational upbringing in this university qualified me to compete with my fellow teachers in our department. Though I had not earned any advanced degrees at that time, I was able to level my capabilities with them. I knew then that I had something that they do not have: I had the guardianship of the Spirit of the Lord."
Within a year, Lopez added, he was offered and accepted a position with CES. "I have never doubted my decision to work for the Church," he said, citing D&C 8:2-3 — Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation.
"It is my testimony that you cannot go wrong when you are with the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. It is also my testimony that you will not be protected if you don't listen to that still small voice."
Lopez assured the students when they are "wounded by tragedy, challenges, disappointments, relationships and even transgressions," that the "Savior will heal our wounds. Though our healing might not be spectacular or dramatic, we will feel it quietly and gently; and when the healing is complete, there emanates a change of heart. It is my testimony that the spirit of the Lord heals the heart and transforms a person to the image of God engraven upon your countenances" [Alma 5:19].
"Every day of your life here on campus will have an impact on your eternal perspective," he added. "These principles of learning will assist you in mortality and will extend to the life hereafter."
Links to transcripts and recordings of this and the following alumni devotional addresses can be found at http://w2.byuh.edu/devotionals.
Rosalind Meno Ram ('89, TESOL)
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Rose Ram, an assistant professor/librarian at BYU-Hawaii, spoke October 5 on "Elijah in a Different Light," and "the role the spirit of Elijah has played in my life."
Ram, who is married to Tulsi Ram ('89, Accounting) and now lives in Laie, told of growing up as one of 12 children in the southern part of Guam where her father started a farm. "Yes, we were cultivating plants that then produced crops, but more importantly we were cultivating good working skills, team effort, endurance and stronger family ties."
She also said, as a convert, she was puzzled for some time over the scripture found in D&C 110:14–15 — Behold, the time has fully come which was spoken of by the mouth of Malachi, testifying that he [Elijah] should be sent, before the great and dreadful day of the Lord come to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the children to the fathers, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse.
"I often hear it referred to as family history work, temple work. I thought to myself, how is it that I can cultivate the spirit of Elijah," Ram said, telling of the Old Testament prophet's accounts in calling down famines, being fed by the widow in Zarephath and challenging the priests of Baal, and adding they helped form "connections in my life as a convert" after joining the Church while an 18-year-old student at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona.
"I returned home to Guam to face my family and whatever consequences I had in store for joining the Church. I knew I had to be strong and keep the faith," Ram continued. "My father's first words to me were, 'How could you do this to your mother?' My response to him was, 'just watch me and you will see.' I reassured my family that my choice to be a Latter-day Saint was going to change my life for the better."
At the end of that summer, with two pieces of luggage, no support from her family and $45 in hand, she enrolled at BYU-Hawaii. She worked in the cafeteria as a dish washer in the mornings and a line server at lunch and dinner. "There was a point in my dorm life that I had only enough money to do my laundry, but I did not have any laundry soap," Ram continued, noting the spirit prompted her to ask friends for help. "I relied on the Lord for everything. He helped me. Elijah's reliance on the Lord to be fed by the raves and the widow helps me to appreciate how I relied and continue to rely on the Lord on a daily basis."
Using the same faith, Ram told of going on her mission to Los Angeles "literally with no purse or script "...and no decent footwear, no coat, etc. I went with complete faith knowing the Lord would take care of me. And He did."
After filling a district mission in Guam and spending a semester at BYU in Provo, Ram returned to BYU-Hawaii "where I learned to balance my secular life by working on my spiritual life first. Attending the temple was a weekly thing," she said, adding this soon turned into twice a week, with additional family history work. "Taking the names to the Temple and doing the work was the beginning of my binding me with my loved ones."
Ram also remembered about that time she wondered who she would marry, and said she was soon inspired with an image in her mind. "It was a beautiful image of Tulsi standing with a big smile looking heavenward and behind him was blue, blue sky. I couldn't believe it. All I remember saying then was, 'Oh no Lord, not Tulsi.' I was not ready for that answer," she said. "Once I was ready, He made it possible for Tulsi and me to get together."
Now, with a worthy priesthood holder as a husband and three children born under the covenant, Ram said she is still the only member of the Church in her family. "But their hearts have softened," she said. "Sometimes in Church I listen to members talk about grand family reunions and the expressions of strong LDS families, and I quietly weep in my heart knowing this is something I could never experience in this lifetime."
"You see, I happen to be a pioneer in the Church: The very first to join the Church in my family the very first to be college educated, the very first Chamorro sister missionary, and the very first of many things. I has been difficult, but I remain faithful," she continued. "I do temple work. Since I can't convince the living, I am working on the dead. I am preparing for a grand reunion made up of family and friends. I am looking forward to that grand reunion in the next life."
"In some ways, I know how Elijah felt. It is difficult to try and convince a people whose hearts are not ready for the word of the Lord. And yet I benefit from the keys Elijah restored to the Prophet Joseph Smith in the Kirtland Temple," Ram said, illustrating this with a dream she had of her brother who passed away: In the dream, her brother told their mother in Chamorro that he was thirsty. "I interpreted this to mean he was ready for what the Savior described as 'living waters'...[and knew] I had to do my brother's work in the temple." Praying for inspiration on how to ask her mother, she eventually said, "Mom, you know how in the Catholic church you honor your loved ones that have died by offering mass. I want to do the same especially for Andy. I told her about my dream and with no hesitation she said, 'Go ahead because I know you love your brother.' Tears of joy welled up in my eyes and I immediately thanked the Lord for placing words in my mouth. I couldn't have said it any better."
"Just as Elijah listened to the Lord and obeyed Him, I strive to do the same," Ram said. "Just as he spoke boldly when moved by the spirit, I've done the same."
P. Alfred Grace ('88, Travel Management)
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Alfred Grace, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Polynesian Cultural Center, spoke on October 19 about "Giving the Lord Equal Time."
"One of my strongest impressions of you as students here at Brigham Young University Hawaii campus is how busy you all are. Between classes, study, work, Church and other extracurricular activities, finding a balance in life can be incredibly difficult. A concern I am sure many of you share with me is that with all this business and in a world full of distractions, we run the risk of becoming negligent in our relationship with our Heavenly Father," said Grace, who is originally from New Zealand and now lives in Laie with his wife, Valerie Enos Grace ('84, Business Management), and family. He is a former campus bishop and currently serves as bishop of Laie 6th Ward.
Grace set the topic of his address from a story in Elder M. Russell Ballard's book, When Thou Art Converted, about the General Authority's reunion at Church headquarters with one of his former missionaries who told him, "President, I think I'm losing my testimony" and wanted to ask several questions. Elder Ballard, in turn, asked the young man, "How long has it been since you read the Book of Mormon?" When Elder Ballard next met the young man and asked him what he had learned from their encounter, he replied, "Give the Lord equal time."
"In my time as a bishop, I have often encouraged those in my stewardship to pray, ponder the scriptures and counsel of our Church leaders, keep the Sabbath Day holy, attend required Church meetings, hold regular family home evening and so on. When giving this counsel to a Saint as part of their repentance process, I often sensed they had been expecting, even hoping for something more profound, something with deeper meaning and more significance. It almost seemed as if they were disappointed in the attention I placed on everyday, possibly even mundane tasks," Grace continued. "But I testify to you now, my brothers and sisters, that these simple activities of saying your prayers, reading the scriptures regularly, attending your Church meetings and so forth are a significant part of giving the Lord equal time."
As the Apostle Paul admonished the Ephesians to "put on the whole armor of God," Grace said "by giving the Lord equal time through prayer, scripture study and so forth, we clothe ourselves in the armor of God that can and will protect us against the fiery darts of the adversary. Some of us are likely giving the Lord equal time with fervor and commitment. Others may just be going through the motions of living the gospel. We may be preoccupied with honorable pursuits such as academic or sporting excellence or it could be something far worse that preoccupies our time."
Grace cited Ralph Waldo Emerson's poignant advice: "That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved"; and illustrated this with a personal example that some, knowing Grace today, might find it hard to believe:
"I can remember from a really young age having a perpetual case of stage fright even when there was only an audience of one." For example, he spoke of being so frightened to give a prayer in Church as a 19-year-old convert that "I just sat there frozen to the chair." And after attending BYU-Hawaii and being called from BYUH 10th Ward on a mission back to New Zealand, he added, "I was totally uncomfortable with knocking on doors" until his trainer told him, "we are a team and right now you are not pulling your weight. He then stepped aside and I knocked on what was to be the first of many, many doors. An unshaven middle age man opened the door, took one look at us and promptly slammed the door in my face. At that point I was ready to knock more than just the door."
"Most of us, I am sure, are engaged in worthy and honorable pursuits. However, even a total immersion in our academic studies, as worthy a goal as that might be, can be detrimental to our overall well being especially if we are leaving little, or no time for the Lord," Grace continued. Referring to a talk by Elder Donald L. Staheli, pointed out that some of those "who have not yet felt deeply the spirit of the gospel in their lives...let their daily thoughts and actions become so focused on the things of the world that they have minimized the influence of the light of the gospel in their everyday lives."
"The Lord has promised us that If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. What an amazing promise. Who could possibly not want that? In regards to scripture study, many of us will recall President Spencer W. Kimball saying , 'I find that when I get casual in my relationships with divinity and when it seems that no divine ear is listening and no divine voice is speaking, that I am far, far away. If I immerse myself in the scriptures the distance narrows and the spirituality returns. I find myself loving more intensely those whom I must love with all my heart and mind and strength, and loving them more. I find it easier to abide their counsel.'"
"I personally have experienced many times what I would call the 'smoothing effect' of the scriptures in my life," Grace said. He also encouraged the students to ponder their patriarchal blessings.
"For some of us, working towards eternal life by doing the right things may seem difficult, perhaps even irrelevant given our current circumstances, but if you are not set on where you want to go and moving in that direction then you are like Alice in Wonderland who upon reaching a fork in the road couldn’t decide which way to go. She spotted a large Cheshire cat curled up in a nearby tree and asked the cat, 'Which way should I go? Well that depends on where you want to go,' replied the cat. 'I don’t know,' said Alice. 'Well then, it doesn't really matter which way you go, does it?' concludes the cat."
"Unlike Alice, we already know which way we should go. The path, albeit narrow, is clearly laid out before us," Grace said. "Often times we may even be blessed with certain talents and abilities that on the surface may seem more suited to worldly pursuits, but that should not be a reason to go astray."
Earthquake shakes Hawaii
Even those who come from earthquake-prone areas were surprised, and the uninitiated were absolutely shocked when a 6.7 magnitude earthquake (on the Richter Scale) rippled through the entire state of Hawaii on Sunday morning, October 15, just after 7 a.m.
With an epicenter off the Kona coast of the Big Island, the quake caused considerable property damage there but did not generate a tsunami. BYU-Hawaii and the Laie community, as far as we can tell, were spared any serious damage, but the quake was responsible for knocking out electricity to the entire island of Oahu, which remained off in Laie for approximately 22 hours. University Food Services made special arrangements to serve meals, and all Laie residents were warned not to excessively use the new electricity-driven sewer pumps attached to most households to avoid back-ups.
Read more about the quake aftermath at BYUH...
BYUH women's volleyball team remains undefeated
As of press deadline, the BYU-Hawaii women's volleyball team improved their overall record to 17-0 — 13-0 in the Pac West — and have clinched the conference championship. The Lady Siders remain ranked at ninth place in the latest NCAA II poll and remain one of only two unbeaten teams nationally in the division. They're also ranked number-three — behind Cal State San Bernardino and UC San Diego — in the NCAA II West Regional Poll, which ultimately determines which teams are invited to the Division II tournament. The top eight teams in the division get an invitation.
Other BYU-Hawaii teams are also doing well. For the latest in BYU-Hawaii sports news...
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BYU-Hawaii alumni in the Philippines |
Philippines Chapter reports on reunion:
Chapter chair Rogelio 'JoJo' Montemayor ('96, International Business Management) recently submitted the following report:
A total of 33 alumni attended our BYU-Hawaii Reunion held in Manila on July 29 to welcome newly returning students. The activity started with a temple session and ended with a luau where both alumni and current students in the internship program performed Hawaiian dances.
Before the luau, Elder Julio Gaviola — an Area Authority Seventy whose son, Lyte Gaviola ('05, Information Systems), is an alum — addressed us in a devotional held at the Philippines Area Church Administration Building. We balanced our spiritual experience with lots of food at the luau, that was full of fun and aloha spirit.
Returnability in the Philippines is really UP! We expect more Filipino students to come home soon. We are excited to welcome them home. Jomel Villanueva, Employment Resource Services Manager and an honorary member of Alumni Association, is doing great in placing our graduates to good companies here in the Philippines.
Washington State Chapter holds annual luau:
Washington State Chapter chair Doug Andrews ('83) submitted the following report:
Amidst the backdrop of the verdant green beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the BYUH Alumni Association Washington State Chapter hosted their annual Alumni 'Ohana Luau on Saturday, October 14.
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Some of the 1980s Washington state alumni at their recent luau |
The theme for the night, Hana Hou 2006! beckoned alumni in the greater Seattle and Western Washington area to gather and reminisce on fond memories of their times at CCH and BYU-Hawaii. Over 170 alumni, family and friends answered the call and gathered to celebrate in true island and BYUH style. The memories flowed freely, and a wonderful spirit of aloha permeated the dining hall and graced the evening.
'Ono food — and lots of it — is the tradition at a WA Chapter luau, and this year lived up to tradition. Luau entrees included kalua pig, island-style barbeque chicken, lomilomi salmon, taro, Northwest favorite salmon basted in a teriyaki marinade, and a host of pupu and side dishes made for an evening of true "broke da mouth" dining!
Dinner entertainment was provided by the award winning, WA State hula halau, Ke'ala o Kamailelauli'ili'i, led by kumu hula and BYUH alumna Kamaile Harris Hamada ('84). The halau performed beautiful, traditional Hawaiian hula kahiko and 'auana numbers to the delight and appreciation of everyone.
The capstone event of the evening was a revisit to the wonderful memories and spirit of the BYUH Jubilee with a large-screen viewing of From This School ... Fulfilling the Prophecy and The Builders: Memories of a Time about the labor missionaries — the video tributes produced last year for the Jubilee. The alumni audience was touched and moved by the program; each reflected on the tremendous blessings they experienced then and now as students and Alumni of the BYUH campus, and increased the commitment to assist and kokua the BYUH campus in its continuing, inspired mission. The traditional singing of Hawai'i Aloha along with pule (prayer) closed the evening and capped another memorable WA Chapter event that will keep the CCH/BYUH Alumni fire burning bright in Washington State until next year.
Correction: Molling, not 'Colling'
Kala mai ('excuse me' in Hawaiian). Mitchell Molling emailed from Xi'an, China, asking to correct his name as it appeared in the September 2006 Alumni eNewsletter on new alumni chapters in the PRC, and noting the article resulted in some positive feedback. Molling is currently a BYU-Hawaii Alumni Relations intern at Northwest University in Xi'an.
Reminders:
In case you missed them in a previous issue, or you're new to our Alumni eNewsletter:
Three new Golden Jubilee-themed DVDs are now available for sale for $10 each (plus shipping and handling) through the BYU-Hawaii Bookstore:
1970s
In memoriam: Elizabeth Lefagaoalii 'Nana' Ho Ching Schwenke ('73), the wife of Reg Schwenke ('77), passed away on September 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada after a 14-month battle with cancer. Reg wrote in her eulogy: "Our children and I were all by her bedside. She had just organized and finalized her funeral program... Nana calmed distraught visitors, joked with family members and friends and accepted phone calls up until several hours before her passing, calmly indicated she was 'okay, I'm fine. Through it all she maintained her smile, sense of humor, and expressed her sincere gratitude to everyone who visited her and to all hospital personnel who attended to her, even the housekeeping staff... Her physical presence and vitality has been elevated to a higher realm, but her joyous spirit, enthusiasm and zest for life continues to live within the warm embrace and memory of countless people she touched throughout her life." Nana, who was originally from American Samoa, had previously worked at America West Airlines.
Ken Aitken ('73, Elementary Education) asks interested alumni to check out his family history-related blog at www.genealogy-education.com. He and his wife, Mei Chiang 'Christine' Chung Aitken ('73) live in Penticton, BC, Canada.
Clive Buchanan ('75, Speech & Dramatic Arts) recently moved to Lewisville, Texas, where he is "still doing some speaking, writing and training; but I am spending most of my time working with 4 Life Research. It is the most rewarding work I have ever done. Rita and I are giving people a better reason to get up in the morning."
Tom Garzand ('79) and his wife, Alecia Matthews Garzand ('85), now live in Lehi, Utah, where he operates his own photography business. He writes: "I just read your [September 2006] newsletter and was happy to hear about Joe and Malia Ah Quin's 50th wedding anniversary. My wife, Alecia, and I were in the ward choir with them in the Hacienda Heights ward in Las Vegas, NV. We have many fond memories of them. They are one of those couples that left a lasting impression on us. We are in a large ward with a good choir, but we'll never have another choir director like Brother Ah Quin's."
1980s
John Cornillez ('85, Business Management), who lives in Kapaau on the Big Island of Hawaii, writes: "I was recently elected to serve as the Hawaii state president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors association in Honolulu. I am only the second BYU-Hawaii alumni to hold this position. The first was Delbert Kim ('83, Travel, Hotel & Restaurant Management)."
Scott Bryce ('89, Business Management), is the executive vice president of a courier services and products company in Utah.
Tony Tao — who is originally from Nanjing, China, but grew up in Hong Kong — has been working on planning and development for the National Stadium and the National Aquatics Center in relation to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. He previously worked on pre-Olympics preparation of the city's infrastructure and sporting facilities, and post-Olympics operation of the venues and city economic development.
1990s
Billy Tenney ('97, Travel Management) and Mechelle Carroll Tenney ('95, Business Management) e-mailed the following from Australia: "Thanks to our experiences at BYU-Hawaii and PCC we have been able to teach the youth of Sydney the dances of Polynesia. We have operated the Aloha Dance School for the past four years. This year we were able to take a group of students to the Teuila Festival in Samoa. For most of the kids it was their first time to Samoa and they learned to appreciate and love its people and culture. The ages of the kids were between 9-16. It is our hope that we can continue to promote the spirit of aloha in Australia through our dances and at the same time hold on to those great memories of ALOHA from our BYU-Hawaii days."
Dr. Bruce Barker, former faculty member in the BYU-Hawaii Division of Education (1989-92) recently resigned as Dean of the College of Education at Southern Utah University after eight years of service. He is now a tenured full-professor at SUU and teaches in the university’s Master of Education program. His wife, Debra Barker ('92, Home and Family Development) is a program coordinator for SUU Head Start. The couple lives in Cedar City, Utah.
Reid Neilson and his wife, Shelly Neilson recently moved to Springville, Utah. He works as an assistant professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU in Provo.
2000s
Jerry Sanchez ('03, History) and his wife, Carolyn Kwok Sanchez, now live in New Rochelle, New York, and he works in Manhattan. He writes: "As I look back at my life thus far I realize that the three years I spent at BYU-Hawaii were some of the most enjoyable years of my life. Although I currently work in lower Manhattan amid the city's vast diversity, there is neither the spirit of Hawaii nor the spirit of camaraderie that I felt while at BYUH with people from other nations and cultures. I left BYUH to enter the competitive legal world and have never once felt that I was unprepared by the education I received at BYUH. I will be forever thankful for the time I spent in Laie and the chance I had to obtain an excellent college education from professors who instilled within me the desire to learn and excel. Their example and motivation has set me down the path to Wall Street, where I take every opportunity possible to spread the love and uniqueness of BYU-Hawaii."
Devin Brady ('05, Accounting) and his family recently relocated to St. George, Utah, from South Bend, Indiana, where he earned a master's of accountancy degree from Notre Dame. He has joined the CPA firm HintonBurdick.
Editor's Note: The earthquake that rolled through Laie a couple of weeks ago was quite a surprise. It was also both literally and figuratively a "wake-up call" — literally in the sense it woke up many students as it struck just after 7 a.m. on an otherwise beautiful Sunday morning, and figuratively for once again calling everyone's attention here to the need to be prepared for various types of disasters. Especially as the power soon went off for almost 24 hours and most phone circuits became unreachable, it also called our attention to how much we enjoy the marvelous modern conveniences electricity provides — lights, refrigeration, hot showers, computers and access to the worldwide web, near instantaneous communications, and so forth. I know some of our alumni came from, and perhaps still live in situations like this all the time in their home countries. But as we all came through it with some inconvenience and little or no damage — at least around Laie, it mostly reminded me of how many blessings we enjoy in our lives...including all that have come to us because of our BYU-Hawaii time and experiences. Aloha.
— Mike Foley ('70, TESL), Editor
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The BYU-Hawaii Alumni eNewsletter is published by the University Advancement office, under the direction of Napua Baker ['59-61 and '70-72], Vice President; Duane Roberts, Director of Communications & Public Relations; and Rowena Reid ['76, Social Work], Alumni Relations Executive Director. Brigham Young University Hawaii is a four-year comprehensive undergraduate institution sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. About 2,400 students from over 70 nations are currently enrolled.
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