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Glenn Kau in his office on the BYU-Hawaii campus.

Family and friends remember BYUH retiree Glenn Kau’s passion for his ohana, film and food

A longtime campus filmmaker and BYU–Hawaii retiree Glenn Alan Gee Keong Kau was remembered at his memorial service on May 2 by family and friends for his notorious dry wit, his love of films and filmmaking, his love of good food, but mostly for his love for his ohana and the people he interacted with over the 30-plus years he worked at the university.

landscape shot of First Lady Monica Kauwe speaking at the pulpit for devotional in the Cannon Activities Center

Kauwes speak on integrity and trusting in Christ despite loss during first Spring devotional

First Lady Monica Kauwe reminded students, during her address in the first devotional of Spring Semester 2022, now is the time for them to develop and nurture their integrity. She said, “Success comes and goes, but integrity is forever.”

A woman dressed in a brown top reads a book in a library with a boy wearing a plaid shirt

In honor of mothers, three individuals say mothering includes those who help shape someone into the person they have the potential to become

An aunt. A teacher. A grandma. A church leader. A friend. Mother's Day is for them all, said three local people.

Three examples of Tobon's jewlery. They are all gold chain necklaces with a white and black shell, dark blue sea glass, or light blue sea glass as the pendant.

BYUH alumna explains how a hobby of collecting sea glass became her jewelry business

Born and raised in Laie, BYU–Hawaii alumna Anne McCarrey Tobon, said she sees a connection between the sea glass she uses for her jewelry business “Wrap the Sea” and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

A BYUH graduate wearing a haku, several purple, yellow, red, blue and black leis, and photos of her time at BYUH around her neck. She is standing in front of the Aloha Center Ballroom.

To overcome senioritis, BYUH ohana members say avoid self-doubt, make time to enjoy hobbies and focus on goals and plans

Academic Advisor Gail Kailee-Tropia shared four ways to deal with senioritis, including creating an academic plan, taking capstone classes, being involved in a career and internships and incorporating self-care.

A girl wearing a purple dress in the arms of a boy wearing a blue button-up T-shirt. The girl's hands are on the boy's neck as he lifts her up. They are both blonde and standing on the beach.

Overcome fear and start now to create your dream business, says BYUH student photographer

Grace Cannon, a freshman majoring in communication & media studies from Southern California, said despite the anxiety she felt when first starting her business, she was able to pull through and make her business a success with the help of the people around her.

A close-up shot of trash found on Pounders Beach.

Ocean environmentalists say using less plastics and mirco beads will reduce waste in the sea

The Marine Stewardship Council’s website says the ocean covers more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface and has major effects on the survival of humans. The World Wildlife website states, “There are plenty of actions you can take that will make a big difference for the ocean.”

An overhead view of one adult and one baby humpback whale swimming. One is breaching.

Creature feature: Humpback whales can travel thousands of miles each year from the Arctic to Hawaii and back

According to Whale and Conservation USA, one of the longest migrations on Earth belongs to the humpback whales.

A close-up shot of a variety of plastic bottles and cans being used for recycling.

Tips on reducing waste include reducing fossil fuel use and recycling

Reducing waste means being aware of how our actions will affect the natural environment, says Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability Student Supervisor Leslie Harper. He shared different ways students affect their carbon output including the amount of food, gas and electricity they use. “The goal is to reduce our carbon footprint,” he added, which is the amount of carbon output necessary for a person to function.