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Thomas Adolpho retires after years of dedicated service in carpentry and maintenance at BYUH

September 29, 2022
Thomas Adolpho retired at the end of July after years of dedicated service in carpentry and maintenance at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Born and raised in Hau'ula, Adolpho used his skills to serve others and raise his 11 children, said his wife Laura Adolpho.
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The Banyan Dining Hall, a mix of memories, culture and modernity, is having its grand opening after eight years of preparation

September 22, 2022
After eight years of preparation and construction, the Banyan Dining Hall is a combination of community memories, Hawaiian culture and BYU–Hawaii’s diversity in a modern setting.
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Film Forum: 'After Yang'

September 21, 2022
Sci-fi drama film challenges what defines family and race, says Professor Mason Allred
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Creating a safer campus for women

September 13, 2022
A faculty forum was held on Sept. 8 to educate professors and instructors on how to build a safer community for all women on BYU–Hawaii’s campus. Sponsored by the BYUH Faculty Advisory Council, Women in Academia and the BYUH Title IX Office, all of campus was invited to the Heber J. Grant Building 135 to learn the importance of acting against sexism.
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Honoring our standards: Student Honor Team hosts a week of activities to promote commitment to living BYUH standards

September 06, 2022
Inspired by a 1978 talk called “On My Honor” given by President Spencer W. Kimball, the Student Honor Team Manager Rishon Prasad said he used the talk’s title as the theme for BYU–Hawaii’s Honor Week to focus on how the students embrace the Honor Code.
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Elder Clark C. Gilbert invites incoming freshman to ponder about their journey at BYUH

September 02, 2022
At the conclusion of New Student Orientation Week, incoming BYU-Hawaii freshmen received spiritual guidance at a Sunday devotional hosting Elder Clark C. Gilbert, the commissioner of the Church Education System, as the main speaker. He was accompanied by his wife, Sister Christine Gilbert, as well as BYUH President John S.K. Kauwe III and his wife Monica Kauwe.
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BYUH student Kyle Acain shares two of his talents to help find and spread joy

August 26, 2022
BYU–Hawaii sophomore Kyle Kristian Acain said he grew up in a musical Filipino family and was inspired by his father's love of music and his older sibling's ability to play musical instruments. However, he said he had to conquer stage fright to discover that singing and playing the guitar are the strengths he uses to survive in society and bring people joy.
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Shaka documentary team films Grand Hukilau held in Laie

August 23, 2022
People of all ages, from children to longtime local kupuna, lined the shore of Hukilau Beach in Laie on Saturday morning Aug. 20 when a traditional grand hukilau was filmed for a documentary on the origin of the shaka sign.
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After 15 years, Spencer Tan has retired from serving as a chef for BYU–Hawaii

August 18, 2022
Prao Rongthong, a junior accounting major from Thailand and student Banyan Hall Dining worker, said Chef Spencer Tan would never forget to say hello to her when he sees her. She said seeing him always makes her feel better whenever she is feeling down or having a bad day.
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