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E ola olelo Hawaii

The Hawaiian language continues to be revitalized through state initiatives and within BYUH
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My first camera

After getting her first camera, a BYUH student turns a long-time admiration for photography into a passion for storytelling and cultural preservation of her Samoan heritage
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The healing lens

Three BYUH students share photography serves as a therapeutic outlet for self-expression, emotional processing and personal growth
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When words fail and pictures fade

BYUH student writers and photographers ponder the limitations of literature and photography saying by combining them, they can tell compelling stories
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An authentic experience with film photography

Perfect imperfection, unique lighting and the suspense of waiting to see what gets developed, are why photographers say they use film
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Putting things into perspective

Framing an image and a narrative calls for a specific choice of perspective, say student photographers and writer
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The art of finding balance

Graduation speaker, Rosalind Pedron says her success is rooted in the balance she found between academics, faith, family, community and motherhood

From teaching in Kahalu’u to hosting BYU–Hawaii events, alumnus tells how he landed airtime on national television

Acting, teaching, entertaining, modeling, coaching and being on the cover of one of Oahu’s most read weekly publications, Midweek Magazine, are regular occurrences, said BYU–Hawaii alumnus Cody Easterbrook.

Voices of Modern Pasifika

BYUH students present their research at the 25th Pacific History Association Biennial Conference held in Australia

Diana Hubner says she redirected her grief of her husband’s death into raising awareness for tire safety in a national tour of service

On a transnational tour, Hubner donated one new set of tires to a person in need in each of the 50 states. Now on another national tour to 19 states talking about a book she wrote on her experience, Hubner said she found joy and love in educating and serving others.

20 fun facts about BYUH

Six thousand acres of land in Laie was acquired by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for $14,000 in 1865. A part of that land became the Church College of Hawaii, presently known as Brigham Young University–Hawaii.

Political science students and staff visit U.S. capitol to meet nation’s leaders

The following article was written as a final project for COMM 323.

Taiwan Club gathers to celebrate the country’s national holiday for the raising of the Taiwan R.O.C. flag

Local students of the Taiwan Club celebrate the “Double Tenth Day,” or the National Day of the Republic of China, by the raising of the Taiwanese flag on Oct. 6 at the Little Circle. Jason Chang, a graphic design senior from Taiwan and President of the Taiwan Club, said, “Our club is celebrating the independence of our country and the pride we have for it.”

The Human Rights Club members say it is vital to spread peace and be connected

The BYU-Hawaii Human Rights Club met via Zoom for its opening event on Sept. 22. Club members shared their vision of spreading peace and awareness of basic human rights and hope to unite people and help them feel connected despite uncertain times.

New painting in BYUH Stake Center reminds individuals of diversity of the Savior’s love

In compliance with Hawaii’s social distancing rules, a small group gathered to see a new painting recently placed in the northeast foyer of the BYU–Hawaii Stake Center on June 11. The painting, “I am a Child of God” by artist Howard Lyon depicts the Savior surrounded by children of 28 various nationalities to signify the diverse love of the Savior to His children around the world and on the BYUH campus.

Helping people, not just working on a project

BYUH students share their experience of working with Project Alaska to create a safe haven in Alaska for Ukrainian parolees