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Serena Dugar Ioane

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Student mother of four says hard pregnancies and numerous responsibilities didn’t stop her from graduating
By Serena Dugar Ioane
April 14, 2021
Janlavtsogzol Battulga said her and her husband’s determination to take responsibility for their lives motivated them to fulfill their obligations as parents, students, employees and club presidents. She expressed gratitude for her BYU–Hawaii education and everyone who helped them along the way.
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Getting rejected four times didn’t stop Ganchimeg Gantulga from pursuing her education at BYU–Hawaii
By Serena Dugar Ioane
April 07, 2021
Ganchimeg Gantulga, a sophomore from Mongolia majoring in hospitality and tourism management, said when she quit school in Mongolia in 2016 to go on a mission, her family was sad. “My parents feared that all of us were going to end up without higher education. I promised myself that I would go [back] to college and earn the highest degree I can.”
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Friends of Lkhagvajargal (Happy) Dalaichuluun say her contagious positivity helps her live up to her name
By Serena Dugar Ioane
April 07, 2021
Having traveled around Mongolia and the United States, Lkhagvajargal Dalaichuluun said her experiences have helped her overcome challenges. Her passion for traveling, she said, has led her to make new friends, explore new places, and create new memories. According to Dalaichuluun, you don’t have to be wealthy or wait for the perfect timing to travel, all you need to do is set goals, pick a date and just do it.
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After developing a greater sense of identity through family history work, alumna Shenley Puterbaugh says she wants to excite others about it too
By Serena Dugar Ioane
April 07, 2021
Shenley Puterbaugh, a 2010 BYU–Hawaii alumna and an avid family history researcher, shares her passion for family history work through her book, website and speeches at various conferences and webinars. Her husband and a friend said she lives what she preaches.
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Overcoming drowning fears by diving into BYUH experiences, graduating senior shares how she learned to love the ocean and stop self-doubt
By Serena Dugar Ioane
April 06, 2021
Otgon Badrakh said during her time at BYU–Hawaii, she became an articulate communicator, overcame her pessimistic attitude and conquered her fear of the ocean.
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Genuine Gold: Azzaya Ngeskebei
By Serena Dugar Ioane
March 30, 2021
Azzaya Ngeskebei, a Spring 2018 BYU–Hawaii alumna, advised current students to have a vision of their future careers and to utilize BYUH’s resources to reach their goals.
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Worldwide hiker, Rebekah Strain, said hiking brings her to a sacred place that feels close to heaven
By Serena Dugar Ioane
March 30, 2021
Rebekah Kay Strain said her love for hiking helps her to discover herself and connect with nature. Strain said she hikes every week for her mental health and tries to instill her love for nature in her children. She also shared some of her favorite hikes and gives some tips for beginners.
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Mongolian alumnus: BYUH helped him overcome low self-esteem and become a top interpreter in Mongolia
By Serena Dugar Ioane
March 23, 2021
Gankhuyag Tsogoo said his experiences at BYU–Hawaii helped him overcome self-doubt and prepared him to become a spiritual leader. Tsogoo’s former stake president said he has inspired the youth in Mongolia through his exemplary self-conduct and work ethic.
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1 million virtual RootsTech 2021 attendees learn about family history, culture through more than 1,500 sessions
By Serena Dugar Ioane
March 11, 2021
The RootsTech Connect 2021 conference held over 1,500 sessions covering different categories and cultures; and a BYUH alumna speaker at the event said family history can help people find meaning in life and improved well-being.
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