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After graduating from BYU–Hawaii in 2020 with a biology degree, Otuafi said her cousin was willing to help her look for a job. During Otuafi’s job search, she said her cousin turned in her application at the Hawaii State Department of Health. After being contacted to set up an interview, she said she was really confused about how they got her information, but she took the job anyway.
Dallin McKay, who has been in multiple music videos, TV shows and movies, including “Ford vs. Ferrari,” said he is able to express his thoughts and feelings through writing his own music.
Jeffery Maloney, a new professor in the Faculty of Education & Social Work at BYU–Hawaii from Ohio, said when he was younger, learning languages was his superpower because it came easily to him. After serving a mission in Brazil and developing connections with people through language, he said he knew he wanted to do something with language in his professional career.
BYU–Hawaii faculty members said learning about the history of the Hawaiian artifacts housed in the school Archives helps people understand the complexities of Hawaiian culture. They affirmed each artifact has its own unique purpose that contributes to Hawaiian history.
Family is at the center of Chinese culture, traditions, food and celebrations. For example, Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, brings extended families together to decorate their homes, enjoy time away from school and eat family favorite foods, said two BYU–Hawaii sophomores from China.
BYU–Hawaii professor, alumnus and previous director, Dr. Hiagi Wesley said by connecting students to their roots, he helps empower them. A co-worker and professor said Wesley also makes students from around the world feel a part of the BYUH ohana.
Laie Hawaii Temple President James E. Hallstrom Jr. said using their agency allows people to be a better tool for the Lord, and it allows the Spirit to be their constant companion. He explained, “We are the only people who can change ourselves.”
The diversity at BYU–Hawaii can make for unique communication situations students might not experience anywhere else. Students said learning about appropriate cultural gestures and the meanings behind them is important in order to have harmony in such a culturally diverse campus.
Reading the core texts of Hawaiian and Church history in the Pacific has helped BYU–Hawaii’s Archivist Brooks Haderlie go through a “cultural refocus” and increased his love for the community and the culture.
Inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic to consider becoming a doctor, a senior majoring in biomedical science has been volunteering at Kahuku Medical Center through the Cope Health Scholar program that helps students get in-person hospital experience.
Recalling heartfelt memories of their wedding days, couples shared how they incorporated cultural traditions from their homes into their special days. They said learning about their partner’s traditions allowed them to better integrate culturally significant traditions in their ceremonies.
BYU–Hawaii students said the traditional clothing and accessories from their home countries reflect a piece of who they are and where they are from. They shared wearing their favorite pieces makes them feel proud of their culture, motivating them to share who they are with others.
Every Monday during Spring Semester 2021, employees at Counseling & Disability Services host a mindfulness workshop called the Mindfulness Monday Meeting for all students to join in a meditation designed to help students cope with the challenges of everyday life.
Looking back at his career during the annual Alice Pack Lecture, Dr. Neil Anderson said expecting the unexpected, fostering a culture of collaboration and building meaningful relationships helped him learn and grow throughout his career in TESOL.
BYU–Hawaii students said living in Laie has taught them to be more independent and to appreciate the small things. By being a part of the strong Laie community, they also said they feel they are a part of something bigger than themselves.