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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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Akane Sasaki seeks out Hawaiian techniques from kupuna to use at the Sustainability Center’s garden

By Serena Dugar Ioane
March 09, 2021
Akane Sasaki, a junior from Japan majoring in elementary education and a leader of the Garden Team at the Sustainability Center, said gardening has strengthened her love and appreciation for nature and for Heavenly Father. Her coworkers praised her passion for gardening and diligence.
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Laie's favorite Pake Cake recipe

By Serena Dugar Ioane
March 04, 2021
The Laie community loves Chinese Tea Cookies, called Pake Cake, explained Nina S. Jones, food editor of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s monthly food blog. “Pake” is the Hawaiian translation of “Chinese” or “China.” Pake Cake is available at Laie’s local Sam’s Store. Local families take Pake Cake to beaches, football games and trips to the mainland for family visits, said Jones.
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Barbara Elkington passed on December 2020, her children describe her as a dedicated mother, teacher

By Serena Dugar Ioane
March 04, 2021
At the age of 84, Barbara Elkington, a retired BYU–Hawaii English professor, passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Her children said they have no doubt about the way their mother felt about each of them as she would tell them daily how much she loved them and how proud she was of them.
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