December 2006
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles addresses the largest-ever mid-year graduating class, encouraging them to be 'true disciples of Christ'; Susana De Leon Berardy ('85) is the alumni guest speaker at the graduation luau; there's a new Alumni gifts web page, plus personal updates.

November 2006
Business, PLC conferences on campus yield spiritual harvest; BYUH's sailing canoe, the Iosepa, to make its permanent berth at PCC; BYU-Hawaii Magazine goes online; lots of "news-bytes," such as the School of Education getting preliminary accreditation, three alumni "stars," and a "Businesswoman of the Year" award; plus, of course, chapter and personal updates.

October 2006
Three alumni deliver BYU-Hawaii devotionals within one month; Hawaii earthquake ripples through Laie; read reports from the Philippines and Washington state alumni; and personal updates.

September 2006
Executive Director Rowena Reid shares an Alumni Association status report; President Shumway challenges singles on marriage in the first devotional of the school year; the BYUH women's volleyball team ranks 9th in the NCAA II; three new chapters are formed; various alumni make their marks; and personal updates.

August 2006
President Shumway welcomes a record number of new faculty to campus and urges the university 'ohana to pursue excellence; VP of Academics Keith Roberts outlines BYU-Hawaii's growing reputation and its importance; accounting professor Glade Tew is named 2006 "teacher of the year"; U.S. News survey ranks BYU-Hawaii in the top tier in the west, again; plus association, chapter and personal news.

June-July 2006
This double-issue contains Elder Richard G. Scott's commencement address, honors for the international student internship benefactors, the traditional graduation luau, and CCHers hold their first reunion; also news of the Concert Choir's appearance in New York City, a new distance learning initiative, an alum is named School of Business 'teacher of the year,' and more; plus chapter items — including a new Alumni Blog — and personal updates.

May 2006
President Shumway delivers first Spring Term devotional on the need for personal revelation and attending the temple; we also have powerful messages from two members of the Seventy; news of a new professional society student chapter; the women's tennis team win's their sixth NCAA II national championship; and chapter and personal updates.

April 2006
President Shumway speaks at a BYU-Hawaii/PCC alumni fireside in Utah; new "genuine gold" alumni representatives are named; a new dean is named for the School of Business...and the first women's basketball coach; plus chapter news and personal updates.

March 2006
BYU-Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway delivers his semi-annual "state of the University" address; a Pacific West Conference decision will result in changes to the line-up of sports at BYU-Hawaii next school year; heavy rains hit Laie and the rest of Hawaii; and chapter and personal updates.

February 2006
Alumnus and current BYU-Hawaii faculty member Dr. Mark James ('79) delivers the annual David O. McKay Lecture on the impacts of English language. The CCHers Network (1955-64) are planning a Hawaii reunion this June. Read about alumni in the media, and more.

January 2006
Alumni President Les Steward sets the association's "culture of beliefs" and desired results; President-Elect Arapata Meha invites nominations for our annual alumni honors awards; Executive Director Rowena Reid extends New Year's greetings and announces some changes to the Board of Directors.

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2005 issues

December 2005
Elder Boyd K. Packer, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve, addresses BYU-Hawaii's December graduates. President Shumway summarizes the Golden Jubilee celebration. Plus Association, chapter and personal updates.

October-November 2005
This combined issue includes an extensive overview of BYU-Hawaii's Golden Jubilee Week, including President Thomas S. Monson's conference and devotional addresses, the largest-ever alumni chapter chair conference, and personal updates from old classmates who were there.

September 2005
The Golden Jubilee Steering Committee co-chairs invite everyone to the upcoming celebration. President Shumway introduces a new "culture of beliefs" for BYU-Hawaii. Also in this issue, the president of Mongolia visits the campus, and the Alumni Association conducts its first-ever tour; plus, of course, the latest updates from classmates.

August 2005
Get ready: Our Golden Jubilee week-long celebration is less than two months away. Read the latest news and register online now if you're coming. Also in this issue, Barbara Barrington-Jones gives us insights into our divine destiny; and, of course, we share the latest updates from your former classmates over the past 50 years.

July 2005
BYU-Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway and PCC President Von D. Orgill report on their recent trip to the People's Republic of China as part of a Hawaii state delegation. Also, CCH President Owen J. Cook passes away; and learn the latest renovations taking place on campus, as well as association, chapter and personal updates.

June 2005
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Presidency of the Seventy addresses the 248 "jubilee graduates" and other June commencement news. Alumnus Gordon Morton speaks at the graduation luau. Also: Gladys Knight jubilee concert tickets are now on sale, BYU-Hawaii hosts a prestigious Chinese educational technology conference, and much more, including personal updates.

May 2005
The Executive Committee of the Church Educational System Board of Trustees gives high marks to BYU-Hawaii during a special Golden Jubilee visit. Also, President Shumway completes a South Pacific Jubilee tour, lots of Alumni Association and chapter news as well as our customary personal updates.

April 2005
New CES Commission Elder W. Rolfe Kerr, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, visits BYU-Hawaii for the first time. Read all about Dr. Smith's choral reunion and other Golden Jubilee news, including new logo souvenirs; also Association, chapter and personal updates.

March 2005
President Eric B. Shumway gives his mid-year 'state of the campus' address, the new Alumni office officially opens, and there's a link to an exciting new online "alumni community" web site where it's easy to look up old friends and classmates. There's also lots of Golden Jubilee news as well as alumni personal updates.

February 2005
Economics profesor Beth Haynes, with her David O. McKay lecture on poverty, and Elder Donald L. Hallstrom of The First Quorum of the Seventy's reminder of our prophetic heritage have set a high standard for the BYU-Hawaii Golden Jubilee. There's also some interesting sports news, two new Alumni Association board members, and updates on classmates.

January 2005
BYU-Hawaii begins its 1955-2005 Golden Jubilee year of celebration with a host of activities and new tools for you to stay in even closer contact. Also read about a "living treasure," an alumni reunion for Dr. Smith's choir members, other newsbytes and, of course, chapter news and personal updates.

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2004 Issues

December 2004
President Gordon B. Hinckley returned to Laie to dedicate the Hale La'a Blvd. beautification project, the new front entrance to BYU-Hawaii, and to address the 248 winter graduates. This issue also carries news of several more sports honors and, of course, a selection of updates from alumni.

November 2004
Jeffrey N. Bunker, Dean of Admissions and Records, reviews the latest demographic trends and explains how BYU-Hawaii is going to help some international students overcome two new visa hurdles. Also, President Hinckley is tentatively scheduled to return to campus, sports reports, chapter news and personal updates round out this issue.

October 2004
This issue contains a Chinese religious studies delegation shares intriguing insights, new-bytes: the Women's tennis team gives up a championship in favor of the Sabbath, Sidewalk engineering in Laie is exciting, Alumni recognized as one of Hawaii's top high tech leaders, The Asia-Pacific Basketball Tournament in November 12-13, 2004 and other sports. Other reports include PCC offers first Maori workshop in California, Association and Chapter News and Personal Updates.

September 2004
This issue contains results of a survey done by the Class of 2000; news of a visit by the Crown Prince of Tonga and the addition of two prominent musicians to the faculty; a donation matching fund change to the David O. McKay Legacy; a new BYU-Hawaii Student Alumni Association; and the latest in chapter and personal updates.

August 2004
This issue includes a report on the faculty-staff "family" meeting which kicks off the beginning of the new school year and includes the President's Council "Teacher of the Year" and annual service awards. There's also news of a first-ever trip to China by the basketball team; and, of course, chapter and personal updates.

July 2004
Dean Robert Hayden explains the objectives and directions of CITO. Our new Alumni Association president, Les Steward, offers his greetings. News from campus includes the passing of a popular professor and the return of Iosepa from the Big Island. Of course, we also have Association and chapter news, as well as updates from former classmates.

June 2004
Elder L. Tom Perry of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles encourages the June graduates to hold on to "enduring values." Alumni representative Dr. Caroline Kwok from Hong Kong shared some of the compelling lessons she learned at BYU-Hawaii during our largest-ever graduation luau. There are also news updates from the Association, chapters, the Polynesian Cultural Center and, of course, our fellow alumni.

May 2004
President Shumway shares an update on BYU-Hawaii with the other independent universities in Hawaii. The voyaging canoe Iosepa has gone to west Hawaii. The University honors five for their service to the surrounding community. The women's tennis team wins their third consecutive NCAA II title. Also, BYU-Hawaii is ranked as the "top value," computing leadership changes, chapter news and classmate profiles.

April 2004
President Shumway is called as Area Authority Seventy for Hawaii and California. Long-time English professor James Walker, and several staff members, announce retirement. The Laie-based Mormon Pacific Historical Society tours New Zealand, again; and, of course, chapter updates and personal news.

March 2004
The Golden Jubilee steering committee releases a preliminary schedule of activities slated for the October 16-23, 2005, heart of the celebration. This newsletter also includes a lecture on the communications relationship between media and conversation, plans for an alumni tour to the Big Island, and lots of classmate feedback.

February 2004
The February newsletter covers the 2004 Homecoming events and awards. Also the Seasider Men's Basketball team clinches the Pac West Conference title, other sports news, chapter updates and personal feedback.

January 2004
President Eric Shumway reminds the University 'ohana [family] that the prophetic promises of BYU-Hawaii also include admonitions of worthiness; and delivers a "midterm" report on the University's progress. Among other news items, BYU-Hawaii's basketball team breaks into the top-25, the Homecoming schedule is outlined and, of course, we share feedback from fellow alumni.

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2003 Issues

December 2003
Elder Russell M. Nelson of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles delivers the Winter 2003 commencement address and Elder John H. Groberg receives the BYU-Hawaii Distinguished Service Award. The issue also includes news updates, chapter reports and comments from classmates. Mele Kalikimaka & Hauoli Makahiki Hou.

November 2003
Brother William Neal, Assistant to the President of BYU-Hawaii, reports some of the results of two recent alumni surveys in this issue. Coverage also includes the second annual Asia-Pacific Basketball Classic, other highs and lows in sports, chapter news from the Far East and classmate updates.

October 2003
We experienced an incredible week of activities during the Polynesian Cultural Center's 40th anniversary, including a visit by President Gordon B. Hinckley and his wife, Sister Marjorie Hinckley. He attended the PCC alumni luau and the following day blessed a new $5 million-plus project that will completely rebeautify Hale La'a Blvd. and create a new front entrance at BYU-Hawaii. Don't miss this issue!

September 2003
The BYU-Hawaii faculty convocation sets "leadership as moral engagement" as their theme for the academic year. Dr. Dale Robertson used the Hawaiian concept of making things pono to introduce the theme. Also, more on the PCC's upcoming 40th anniversary, a new Linux training program on campus, the 50-year history of CCH/BYU-Hawaii as well as sports reports; and, of course, chapter and classmate updates.

August 2003
The University faculty and staff "family" meet for the first time in the new school year to hear of accomplishments and directions; Prof. Norman W. Evans is named President's Council Teacher of the Year, and annual staff Excellence in Service awardees are named; News-Bytes looks at the upcoming basketball season and "e-mail for life"; Chapter News from the western U.S.; and, of course, more personal updates.

July 2003
BYU-Hawaii bestows an honorary doctorate on President Gordon B. Hinckley, who addressed the June 2003 graduates; President Shumway outlines the University's 'uniqueness'; Newsbytes include a reminder that PCC 40th anniversary alumni tickets are on sale, a major land acquisition for Laie, and others; Chapter News from Korea to Utah; and Personal Updates from classmates.

June 2003
As the campus prepares for June graduation and President Gordon B. Hinckley's visit, read about our new international students, a study on how well returned missionaries retain their languages, the Iosepa undergoing sea trials; and, of course, more news from campus, chapters and old friends.

May 2003
This issue covers new BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson's first official visit to BYU-Hawaii, the Seasider men's and women's tennis teams historic back-to-back national championships, a young couple who want to help alumni in The Philippines, news from around campus including the PCC's 30-millionth visitor, chapter reports from Korea to Minnesota, and news and thoughts from your classmates.

April 2003
Read a report on the special Utah Chapter reunion meeting on Temple Square, along with news of alumni called as Area Authority Seventies, Hawaii 'mothers of the year,' a Hawaiian Studies professor taking on a scholarly historical assignment, chapter plans and personal updates from classmates down through the years.

March 2003
The March issue includes an article explaining BYU-Hawaii's objective to increase the number and ability of international students returning to their homelands, an update on the status of the Iosepa — the University's 57-foot twin-hulled Hawaiian sailing canoe, and of course news-bytes of campus, alumni chapters and classmates.

February 2003
This issue, which marks the first full year of publishing our BYU-Hawaii Alumni Newsletter, contains coverage of alumni receiving honors and awards during Homecoming, a brief review of our largest-ever chapter chair conference, an update on PCC and BYU-Hawaii news, the longest-ever list of chapter notices and news, and classmate updates.

January 2003
As we start a new year, the Utah alumni plan to hold a special fireside. BYU-Hawaii's enrollment total and mix will change. The Golden Jubilee steering committee is forming subcommittees for the 50th anniversary in 2005. Also sports briefs, upcoming events, chapter news — including our biggest-ever chapter chair conference, and personal updates from fellow alumni.

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2002 Issues

December 2002
Mele Kalikimaka. We recap the Winter 2002 graduation, including President Thomas S. Monson's commencement address, and the alumni luau which filled the CAC. During the latter, President Shumway shared a powerful example of gratitude. Also, the Lady Seasiders bring home another NCAA II national volleyball title, more news and chapter items, and the latest round of alumni feedback. Hauoli Makahiki Hou!

November 2002
New directors for the Alumni board, the formal opening of the pool, the first Asia-Pacific Basketball Classic, chapter news, and lots more.

October 2002
BYU-Hawaii is sponsoring its first-ever international basketball tournament. Also, start thinking about the University's golden anniversary in 2005, and the Polynesian Cultural Center's 40th anniversary next year. We have chapter news ranging from Utah to Hong Kong, and lots of personal updates from classmates.

September 2002
Nine of the University's top-ten annual service award recipients are BYU-Hawaii alumni. Also, meet new alumni faculty and staff; gain insight into nationalism from the research of a BYU-Hawaii professor at the World Cup games; and, of course, enjoy feedback from alumni chapters and former classmates.

August 2002
This "back-to-school" issue includes a status report on the Alumni Association, President Shumway's annual orientation address to the "university family" of faculty and staff as well as his Daily Living Conference address on "The Abundant Life," our usual News-bytes and personal updates from a range of alumni.

July 2002
Our best-yet e-newsletter includes two powerful addresses by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, including the dedication of the new BYU-Hawaii multi-stake center and June 2002 commencement; a special graduation luau speech by President Shumway that will help everyone evaluate personal commitment; and, of course, our usual News-bytes and alumni updates.

June 2002
All in this issue: BYU-Hawaii swimming pool undergoes renovations; we bid farewell to retiring faculty and staff; PCC projects move forward, including a new Easter Island exhibit; plus we share a record number of alumni updates.

May 2002
The latest developments on campus: historic NCAA-II tennis championship for both men and women's tennis teams, President Shumway's powerful Devotional on the Atonement, breakfast in the Ballroom, PCC discounts for alumni, Koolauloa service awards, national and international scholarships, another national championship, and looking for IK knights.

April 2002
President Shumway thanks the alumni for their overwhelmingly positive reception of the new newsletter. Also, coverage of the alumni luau reunion, tennis triumphs, and lots of feedback from classmates.

March 2002
In our inaugural newsletter, President Shumway shares his objectives for increased communication with and involvement from alumni. This issue also includes profiles of alumni honored during the 47th Homecoming celebration in February 2002.

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