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The BYU–Hawaii Ballroom Club presidency and members said they are doing their best to unite their club virtually. They said they are continuing to motivate and serve each other during unprecedented times and called on students to join and participate.
As a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints realizing his need for a better education, Rizal A. Takin said his family motivated him to attend BYU–Hawaii in hopes it would transform his and their lives for the better. His professors and friends say he is determined to succeed as a leader in all he does.
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay area surrounded by different Polynesian cultures, Adrienne Hernaez, a senior from California majoring in elementary education said cultural diversity motivated her to pursue an education at BYU–Hawaii, where she was determined to succeed. She said, “Attending BYUH has helped me appreciate the significance of different cultures and build a stronger appreciation for diversity.”
Towards the end of her mission, Teraina Marie-Helene Mataoa said she felt an impression to change direction from pursuing law to attending BYU–Hawaii to study biomedical science. Throughout her four years at the university, her friends said they saw her develop confidence and a solid foundation of faith.
As the academic year ends, graduating seniors at BYU–Hawaii said they will miss the normal graduation ceremonies. Professors advised them to be adaptable and to not let their educational experience go to waste post-graduation.
Pacific Islander students shared they chose BYU–Hawaii because of the gospel and its resources, but the school’s diversity has expanded their perspectives. They added what they have gained from BYUH will help them better serve in their home countries.
BYU–Hawaii student custodians in the Facilities Management department said they are grateful to have a job on-campus, and they want to contribute to maintaining a standard of cleanliness at a Church school and provide an environment that invites learning.
President Keali’i Haverly and Sister Kahoku Haverly spoke on the importance of realizing people's similarities despite their differences during the BYU–Hawaii devotional on Nov. 24. BYUH students agreed and said focusing on similarities bring unity and prevent conflict.
President Russell M. Nelson released a video on social media on Friday, Nov. 20, where he said the remedy for spiritual woes and ailments is the healing power of gratitude. BYU–Hawaii students said his message was powerfully spoken at the right time and shared they are willing to follow the prophet’s counsel to have a grateful heart, despite life’s difficulties.
Winners of the Great Ideas competition shared they are filled with joy and gratitude to the BYU–Hawaii Willes Center for providing a space for creativity and innovation, which enabled them to present their ideas.
With two new temples announced in the Pacific and a focus on love and prayer during an increasingly divisive and difficult time, BYU–Hawaii students said the messages of conference were relevant to life’s current circumstances and what they needed to hear.