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Reach Beyond | 5 Spreading Peace and Harmony | 7 The Gift of Aloha | 10 Catching the Entrepreneurial Spirit | 12 Experiencing Education | 14 PRESIDENT’S PRESIDENT’SWHAT’S MESSAGE MESSAGEINSIDE

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Magazine 2 A Time of Rededication BYU– students fi nd greater faith through service and dedication during EXECUTIVE EDITOR closure. Bill Neal Assistant to the President EDITOR 5 Reach Beyond Michael Johanson Director of Communications The College of Business, Computing, and Government increases career    year I have had the wonderful opportunity to visit placement through education and internships. several of the countries from which our students come and where CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Roger Brown our alumni reside. I have seen fi rsthand the development of the Emily Sinkovic students—including this past May when Margaret and I joined Ray Thompson 7 Spreading Peace and Harmony Othe BYU–Hawaii Concert Choir in Asia. I was impressed as I observed current WRITERS The Concert Choir shares a message of hope through music in students and alumni serve together as ambassadors for the university. Roger Brown, Michael Johanson, Bill Neal, Taiwan and . I have seen the strength of BYU–Hawaii alumni in Australia, Hong Kong, Brad Olsen, Michael Parker, Emily Sinkovic, Japan, Korea, , New Zealand, the Philippines, , Taiwan, , Ray Thompson and elsewhere. Their infl uence is felt for good in their communities, in their ART DIRECTOR 10 The Gift of Aloha wards and stakes, and especially in their families. They represent the univer- Randy Sasaki University Communications Knowing what BYU–Hawaii can do for its students and the affect they sity well. They are “genuine gold.” will have on the world, three families share their support for the As BYU–Hawaii looks to the future, our purposes will center on preparing CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS Leilani Miller, Justin Smith school and its programs. our students to serve and be leaders throughout the world. Thank you for University Communications your support of and involvement with our students. There is much good you PHOTOGRAPHY can do to bless their lives by helping prospective students prepare, being 12 Catching the Entrepreneurial Spirit Monique Saenz, Nathan Lehano mentors, identifying opportunities for jobs and internships, and being pow- University Communications Students of all majors learn entrepreneurial skills to be successful in their erful examples of faith and devotion to the Savior. They will then leave the CHANGE OF ADDRESS fi eld of choice. BYU–Hawaii campus with even more refi ned character, integrity, and greater To continue receiving BYU–Hawaii Magazine, please send address changes to: capacity to build the kingdom of God. 14 Experiencing Education Alumni Relations Mahalo, BYU–Hawaii #1951 The Polynesian Cultural Center was created to support BYU–Hawaii; students Laie, HI 96762 USA now give back through research consulting. email: [email protected] Phone: (808) 675-3278 Web: alumni.byuh.edu

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Fall 2010 1 a time of rededication I I I I I I “Every person needs those [] covenants. Laie has its temple on the hill; it is central to homes or even in their home country, so us, “Draw near unto me and I will draw Students nd faith through service during the coming to Laie is a welcome change, and near unto you” (D&C 88:63). Students the idea of that community. . . . a blessing, in which they can enjoy the began to express their faith through action Covenant making and keeping are Laie Hawaii Temple closure blessings of temple attendance more as they planned trips to the Kona Hawaii part of the process of conversion regularly. The temple closure temporarily Temple as individuals, groups, and entire to the fullness of the gospel of I I I I I I withdrew that privilege. wards. Jesus Christ. And for each one of However, as with all trials, The BYU–Hawaii 8th us, conversion culminates in the  a family of fi ve from promised us that the Lord would provide helped them to become a stronger and it also presented an oppor- Ward traveled to Kona for Korea to Hawaii required great the help necessary to get there.” more unifi ed family. tunity to learn and grow. a two-day stay, arriving blessings of the temple.” sacrifi ce and a considerable Brother Kwon and his family crafted In April 1988 President Ezra Taft For many of the stu- early in the morning to “I was endowed in —Sister Julie B. Beck, amount of faith, but Tae Kwang a timeline that allowed them to prepare Benson said, “When we put God fi rst, all dents at BYU–Hawaii, the begin their service, which the Laie Temple, so “God Will Ful ll His Promises” Kwon knew it would be worth it. He was fi nancially, physically, and, most impor- other things fall into their proper place or Laie Hawaii Temple is seen lasted until nighttime. The B for me the temple April 2010 coming to further his education to be able tant, spiritually. In December 2009 Tae drop out of our lives.” as an essential element of bishopric had arranged for is a sign of the to better provide for his wife and three Kwang Kwon was sealed to his wife and the school experience, as the students to stay with commitment I have sons. After only a short time in Hawaii, he three sons in the . Come to the Temple if it were a part of the cur- members, but because made to be and his family began feeling promptings They fulfi lled their goal, and in retrospect, Many of the students who come to BYU– riculum. Recently, Erdene- there were so many of to attend the temple to be sealed togeth- they realized temple preparation had Hawaii do not have a temple near their bileg Purevsuren, a student righteous, even a them, there were not er. In a family home evening it was from , comment- symbol of the things enough beds for everyone. decided. They were united in their desire ed that having a temple I have accomplished The students, however, did Turning Hearts to Fathers to make the preparations to go to the nearby “lifts the overall and learned during not seem to mind. They Even for students who were not able to temple together. spirituality of the .” my stay in Hawaii.” slept on the fl oor, lawn make the journey, temple work did not Their desire to be sealed as a family Anciently, Laie was a chairs on the back porch, cease; it simply took a different form. In —Celeste Ketcher, Australia was great, but the decision came during pu‘uhonua, or “place of or any other fl at surface Malachi, 4:5–6, the Lord says, “Behold, I a somewhat inopportune time—the refuge.” It remains a place available to them. Students will send you Elijah the . . . And nearby Laie Hawaii Temple had been of spiritual refuge today for saints from purchased their own tickets to travel, and he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the closed for renovations and would not around the islands and across the world. for those who had the desire but not the children, and the heart of the children to reopen for another year. Although there The temple is a center point in the com- resources to travel, means were provided. their fathers.” Students’ hearts turned to is another temple in Hawaii, living on a munity, a physical reminder of temple The students of the ward helped one their fathers as they met in computer labs student budget made the trip to the Kona covenants in the lives of the people. another, provided service, and grew from during Sunday School to learn about the Hawaii Temple on the Big Island of Hawaii the experience. Many student wards made new FamilySearch web site (familysearch. almost impossible. “We thought we would Closure Reveals Devotion the trek to the Big Island during the time org). The search for ancestors has re- have to wait a year until the Laie Hawaii When the temple closed, it presented an of the temple closure. During these trips, sulted not only in hundreds of names now Temple reopened,” says Kwon, “But our opportunity for students to express their students experienced the tremendous prepared for temple work but also a gen- bishop encouraged us not to wait and to devotion, to strengthen commitment, and blessings reserved for those who sacrifi ce eration of young adults prepared to share prepare to go to the Kona temple; he Kona Hawaii Temple strengthen faith. The Lord has instructed for the Lord. the joy of family history work.

2 BYU–Hawaii magazine Fall 2010 3 I I I I I I Reach Beyond Approaching Dedication The temple is part of my school experi- College of Business, Computing and Government As the rededication approaches, the words of President Gordon B. ence at BYU–Hawaii. It is the most won- Hinckley are on the minds of the derful place to go to nd peace and in- Saints: “Live worthy to hold a spiration. The absence of the temple temple recommend. There is required me to strengthen my faith nothing more precious than a without having the constant reminder of temple recommend. . . . Whether continual temple attendance there to help you can go there frequently or not, qualify for a temple recommend me. I was able to do so through service and keep a recommend in your and Christ like love. BYU–Hawaii has four academic colleges through which all majors pocket. It will be a reminder to you —Denzil Kumar, Fiji are offered. BYU–Hawaii Magazine will spotlight each of these of what is expected of you as a colleges in this and upcoming issues of the magazine. For more Latter-day Saint” (“Inspirational information, please visit academics.byuh.edu. Business Management Thoughts,” Ensign, April 2002, 4). Two majors offered in this department, business management and In an effort to live up to the expec- hospitality and tourism management, give business-minded stu- tations of which President Hinckley dents from all over the world a place to learn the skills needed to spoke, the Saints in Laie have made succeed in all areas of business. A year ago, the business manage- preparations for the temple rededication The world is feeling smaller all the time. As technol- ment major was reorganized into fi ve specifi ed tracks: corporate a community effort. ogy continues to revolutionize the global economy, the need to fi nance, investment fi nance, market- In the weeks prior to the temple re- be ahead of the curve is becoming more evident in all fi elds. ing, human resource management and dedication, an open house will take place, Finding a school that offers programs and opportunities to match organizational behavior, and opera- Exclusive specialty and tens of thousands of people will tour these advances is a critical decision for students looking for that tions management. programs, such as the temple. The open house provides a competitive edge. And that is what many are fi nding at BYU–Ha- “After conducting a global survey Bloomberg certifi cation unique opportunity for the entire com- waii’s College of Business, Computing, and Government. with employers, many discussions and the chartered fi nancial munity. One student comments, “I have The college combines strong theoretical learning with personal- with professionals, and leaders in analyst exam, are offered family members who are not members of ized student development and an emphasis on practical skills businesses and other organizations to students as an addition the Church, and I know the open house and experience that prepare students for immediate employment, domestically and internationally, it to their classroom and rededication can bring a light into both domestically and internationally. was clear that in order to give a com- instruction. their lives.” Other students have volun- Here we take a closer look at each of the four departments petitive advantage to BYU–Hawaii teered to lead tours through the temple that make up the college: Accounting, Business Management, students, we had to change our ap- “Bloomberg is a and answer questions. Computer and Information Sciences, and Political Science. proach and curriculum,” says Helena necessary tool for For all involved, the temple’s closure Hannonen, business management graduating students in was a blessing in disguise. Students and Accounting professor and former department community members have found in- Accounting is the universal language of business and is a chal- chair. “We benchmarked several uni- pursuit of careers in creased spiritual power and are more lenging fi eld of expertise that is perpetually in demand at orga- versities and aligned our curriculum fi nance.” dedicated to the Lord and to each other. nizations worldwide. Students receive extensive training in fi - with our sister BYU campus. Most — Courtney Banks (’10) While the temple has been enhanced and nancial and managerial accounting, auditing, information importantly, we made changes that renewed within to become a superior tool, systems, international accounting, and taxation. would allow our students to enter the so have the faithful church members “Our accounting graduates develop not only a solid funda- job market with the necessary knowl- it serves. mental understanding of U.S. (U.S. GAAP) and international edge and skills that are desirable in (IFRS) accounting standards, but they also develop solid tech- today’s business environment.” nological skills with auditing software (ACL), database systems Certifi cates and specialized train- (currently implementing SAP), and overall business analysis ings are another key advantage that BYU–Hawaii students receive software (Excel),” says Kevin Kimball, accounting department in the Business Management department. Students can take the chair. “These technological skills help our students hit the ground fi rst exam toward earning the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) running and provide value to their employers from day one.” designation, an internationally recognized certifi cation and one Read more online at accounting.byuh.edu. of the most respected designations in fi nance. Another program recently made available to students is the prestigious Bloomberg certifi cation. BYU–Hawaii is one of few campuses in the United States to offer this exclusive training and

4 BYU–Hawaii magazine Fall 2010 5 internationally,” says Jim Lee, chair of the CIS Department. “Stu- dents gain experience with different operating systems environ- certifi cation program that teaches how to analyze news, fi nancial ments like Linux and Windows and also learn to develop applica- information, and economic data on publicly traded companies. tions and websites using a variety of languages such as Pearl, The Bloomberg Professional service provides the capability to Java, and PHP. Upon graduation, students have many career monitor and analyze real-time fi nancial market data movements options from which to choose.” Recently the –Hawaii Concert Choir toured Taiwan and place trades. The ability to effectively use this system provides Career opportunities include positions such as Systems the expertise for students to gain ready employment. Engineer, IS/IT Project Manager, Network Security Consultant, and Hong Kong. Sharing their testimonies through song and service, and they Clubs and professional student organizations such as Students Software Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Database came back to Laie knowing that God’s love is universal. in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Alliance of Marketing Professionals and Administrator/Manager, Computer Programmer, Web Devel- Students (AMPS), and the Seasider Investment Club give business oper, Information Systems Analyst, and Network/Systems management students the edge they need as they enter the ever- Administrator. Graduates from the CIS department are designing, changing business landscape. developing, managing, and maintaining the advanced technol- “VOICeS OF PeACe IN HARMONY” Elder Johnson expressed high In addition to in-class and on-campus teaching and learning, ogy solutions that are running today’s organizations around was the theme of the BYU–Hawaii praise for the choir: “Students from extensive internship opportunities have been developed to the world. Concert Choir’s May 2010 interna- the BYU–Hawaii Concert Choir not provide students with special experience for on-the-job training. Read more online at cis.byuh.edu. tional tour. During their two weeks in only performed well musically, but In 2010, more than 45 BYU–Hawaii students in the Business Taiwan and Hong Kong, choir they also were wonderful representa- Management department participated in internships at compa- Political Science members shared musical messages tives for the university and the Church. nies like Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Fiji Ministry of Social The Department of Political Science serves as a source of leader- and provided service. The hearts of Seeing the youth and young adults of Welfare, Frito Lay, and Bloomberg. ship development in the Pacifi c Rim, Asia, and the United States. thousands of concertgoers were the Church in action always gives me Read more online at bmd.byuh.edu. It also serves as a stepping stone for careers in law, business, and touched, schoolchildren were en- great confi dence in the future.” government. With an international emphasis, the department couraged, and choir members’ lives Computer and Information offers core classes in constitution, international relations, and were changed forever. God Loves His Children Sciences government. Students explore challenging questions facing com- Led by Michael Belnap, choir The opportunity to encourage and In the Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) department, munities, nations, and the world. While many study political director and BYU–Hawaii professor uplift children touched the members students learn the diverse languages of technology, increase their science in preparation for leadership careers in public service, of vocal performance, the choir is of the tour. At more than a dozen problem-solving abilities, refi ne their analytical skills, learn to law, or the non-profi t sector, students gain valuable skills that made up of BYU–Hawaii students, schools in Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Chisan, work in teams, and gain hands-on experience with relevant and are vital in any fi eld or occupation. both music majors and non-music Taiwan; and Hong Kong, choir members powerful technologies. Graduates from the CIS department “When students return to their homelands after studying majors alike. Also joining the 2010 met with and performed for thousands design, develop, manage, and maintain the political science at BYU–Hawaii, they are tour were BYU–Hawaii President Steven C. Wheelwright of children, carrying a message of peace and harmony advanced technology solutions called for being selected for government, non-prof- and his wife Margaret, and the commissioner of the LDS across cultures. Beyond providing entertaining perfor- by organizations worldwide. There are “Our students take it, and other NGO positions, as well as Church Educational System Elder Paul V. Johnson and mances, the choir members had the chance to interact currently three bachelor of science degree numerous other jobs and graduate his wife Jill. individually with many of these young people. programs offered within the CIS Depart- a variety of courses schools,” says Michael Murdock, professor “One of the unique aspects of the tour was represent- A welcome letter from the Church’s Asia Area Presi- ment: computer science, information that prepare them for of political science. Dedicated faculty work ing BYU–Hawaii to church members and guests,” said dency stated that the Concert Choir would “have op- systems, and information technology. In to help students to obtain internships, President Wheelwright. “It was wonderful to share a portunities to strengthen the youth of the Church in the addition, students can select a minor in exciting careers that meet requirements for graduation, and message of love, hope, and peace through music. Whether cities you visit . . . and to lift the hearts of your audiences.” any of these three areas to complement are in high demand provide as much real-life, hands-on expe- meeting with a university president, a mayor, the vice Several BYU–Hawaii students had life-changing experi- their major program of study. rience as possible for their students. minister of education, local students, or church members ences while visiting four schools for mentally and phys- “Our students take a variety of courses both domestically and Read more online at politicalscience. and their guests, this was a wonderful opportunity to ically handicapped children. that prepare them for exciting careers that internationally.” byuh.edu. share the blessings of the gospel and to help build the Natahli Mills, a math major from Hauula, Hawaii, was are in high demand both domestically and kingdom. It was indeed a humbling and rewarding set of one of those who was deeply moved. She said: “We sang experiences for all of us.” several songs for them as well but my favorite was ‘I Am

6 BYU–Hawaii magazine Fall 2010 7 In addition, a cultural exchange camp at Feng Chia University in Taichung, Taiwan created networking opportunities with local students and faculty who could a Child of God’ in Cantonese. Many of us help current students find internships and I told him that the book was very impor- got teary eyed because we know that those jobs after graduation. The choir also held syndrome. As Dallin talked with Sister Lin, tant to us, and if he wanted to learn more, children are children of God, and He loves “It was indeed a music workshop for church members there were a lot of similarities with the he could contact the missionaries. them.” a humbling and in Taipei. situations they had to deal with. We made “They seemed to We talked until the very last second. Kaden Peek, a political science major meaningful connections and we abso- As we drove away, I saw him holding the from California, shared similar feelings: rewarding set Come, Come Ye Saints lutely love that family.” leave a feeling of , continuing to wave good “I felt the Spirit so strongly in the room Wherever they went, the choir was warmly Members also interacted with the bye. My heart was full. This was just one that I started to cry, and I couldn’t really of experiences welcomed by the local Saints. Hundreds Concert Choir at Church services in Taipei goodness and light of the many miracles that happened on stop until we left. Those kids were so pure of Church members attended the choir’s and Hong Kong, a stake conference in the tour.” and so happy that it brought me great joy for all of us.” concerts and firesides in Hong Kong and Taipei, and lunches and dinners. in their wake.” In addition to the Book of Mormon to bring a smile to their faces.” Taipei. challenge, the local missionaries in Kaoh- In addition to these formal events, Best in 40 Years siung and in Hong Kong gave each choir Singing Ambassadors there were opportunities for more per- To prepare for the tour spiritually, the choir member contact cards to give out as in- Selecting Taiwan and Hong Kong as the At an alumni and prospective student sonal interaction between the touring was challenged to read the entire Book performance was over. The song meant a vitations to Church services and as a way locations to visit was no accident since dinner in Taipei, more than 50 young men group and Church members throughout of Mormon. Then, once they arrived, each lot to this teacher, and he expressed his to request contact by the missionaries. these places are key parts of BYU–Hawaii’s and young women from Taipei stakes Taiwan and Hong Kong. On the first night choir member was given a Chinese copy gratitude and surprise that the choir in- Janelle Parker, senior in vocal studies from target area. The tour was a prime oppor- heard from President Wheelwright and of the tour, the choir members split up to of the Book of Mormon with the challenge cluded it in their repertoire. Utah, met one man after a performance tunity to promote BYU–Hawaii. At one met with BYU–Hawaii students. Wheel- join families in the Kaohsiung East and to give it away to someone they would “He said the version that we sang in Taipei. He accepted the invitation to school in a poor area of Hong Kong, wright challenged current students to tell West Stakes for family home evening. meet. Almost all the books had been was the best that he had heard in the past attend a fireside the following evening and President Wheelwright spoke to a group the prospective students about their BYU– Michael Bay, a senior from Massachu- placed before the tour was complete. 40 years,” Ming said. “When I explained met with missionaries that night. of about 50 parents. He shared a message Hawaii experience during the dinner setts studying social work, and Dallin Kit Ming Lau, a music major from to him that none of us in the choir spoke Stacy McCarrey, a music faculty of hope for the future and the value of program. He also discussed financial aid Coburn, a sophomore from Nevada, Hong Kong, had a very special experience the Hakka dialect, he was even more member at BYU–Hawaii and tour chap- hard work in education. Several parents and admissions, including English lan- shared the evening with the Lin family. after a performance at an elementary amazed. I used the opportunity to share erone, observed the benefits of personal and students visited with President Wheel- guage proficiency. The prospective stu- “Dallin and I know that we were assigned school in Taiwan. One of the songs the with him why BYU–Hawaii is such a and collective preparation to positively wright and the choir afterward to ask dents received BYU–Hawaii pins, along to this family for a reason,” said Bay. “Their choir sang was in the Chinese Hakka special school. I also shared a little about influence lives. “Everywhere our students questions regarding education and BYU– with an invitation to take a close look at youngest daughter has Down syndrome, dialect, and a teacher who was of the the Church and our beliefs. Before getting went, they seemed to leave a feeling of Hawaii. BYU–Hawaii. and Dallin’s younger sister also has Down Hakka people met with Ming when the on the bus, I gave him a Book of Mormon. goodness and light in their wake.”

8 BYU–Hawaii magazine Fall 2010 9 THE GIFT OF By Brad Olsen Aloha President’s and Trustees Fund, which allows “One day he told us about the the university to fund pressing and unex- new Church College of Hawaii pected needs. The Jaspers live and work in and how it would bless the Saints Utah, where Sita is president and CEO of and the entire Pacifi c Rim. My Quality Distribution. dad had vision and could see Why do the Jaspers donate? “Changing what that school was going to do.” hearts and improving lives is why we give,” Later in life when her children were says Sita. “The gospel is everything to us.” grown, Myreel was with a friend who spoke fondly of BYU–Hawaii. “All the memories Yvonne and Dennis Kim are at home in Hawaii. came back, and the Spirit reminded me They support BYU–Hawaii and are regulars at that as a high school girl I felt that BYU– Receiving Then Giving campus events. Hawaii would become a great and wonder- Dennis Kim grew up on and is ful thing, and I knew that my husband, deeply connected to BYU–Hawaii—his benefi t students from Taiwan. It was after Larry, and I needed to get involved there.” uncle was a labor missionary who helped this that Linda passed away. Although they were already committed to build the school, one of his cousins was Dennis has remarried, and he and his to helping BYU and BYU Television, Larry among the college’s fi rst class of students, wife, Yvonne, remain involved at BYU– accompanied Myreel to Laie. He says he and his siblings and children have Hawaii. They maintain close ties to stu- just went to support her and to carry her attended the university. “In fact, our chil- dents from Taiwan and are often on campus luggage. But by the end of a very spiritual dren met their spouses at BYU–Hawaii to participate in workshops, presentations, day on campus during which they learned and were married in the temple,” says and seminars. They also regularly host about the history and future of BYU– Dennis. His late wife, Linda, attended functions for students in their home. Hawaii and felt the spirit of the school, BYU–Hawaii and later returned to teach Why do the Kims give? Dennis Larry knew that helping BYU–Hawaii piano to students in the school’s music answers, “I’d be ungrateful if I didn’t give students was something they had to do. department. to help others who are facing fi nancial “We love the students—they’re so As a young man Dennis received a full challenges, like I did, in their quest for a great,” says Larry. “It is such a pleasure to scholarship to Northwestern University good education.” know these young people from Mongolia, Recently i met with the Jaspers, Kims, and lintons—three families who provide that cycle.” Sita says, “Providing education in Chicago. “My parents raised their family , Hong Kong, the Pacifi c Islands, support for Brigham Young University–hawaii students. The families give for a is part of rescuing people.” of six children on a shoestring budget,” he and all over the world.” BYU–Hawaii includes a spiritual says. “Being a recipient of scholarships— The couple has been involved at BYU– variety of reasons, but each loves the students, is eager to assist in the lord’s dimension with the benefi ts of education. some as small as $100—I saw the impact Remembering and Loving Hawaii for nearly 10 years. They have work, and has a giving heart that is connected to what is happening in laie. “It was actually at BYU–Hawaii that I they made on my life and education, and Myreel Linton grew up in a small city in provided support for and participated in learned that the Lord answers my prayers,” so I want to similarly help others.” Arizona. Even today she remembers din- the business plan competition and were Sita says. “Being at school in Laie makes While he was a graduate student at the nertime. The food was always good, but it heavily involved in launching the univer- Learning from Examples earnings, and he invested everything. better Church members and leaders; BYU– University of Hawaii, Dennis began what is her father’s dinner conversation that she sity’s distance learning efforts (now BYU– When Sita Ah Ching Jasper was a student When he was robbed by his business Hawaii alumni are helping to build the has become a lifelong pattern. “I was recalls. “Dad would have wonderful things Hawaii Online). They continue to provide at the Church College of Hawaii, she re- partner, Ah Ching’s fi rst thought was Lord’s kingdom.” happy to give what little I could, and then to share with us. It could be national news. funding for scholarships. members being hungry after fi nishing the revenge. But the Lord intervened and Ah Todd and Sita support scholarships at after I started working the habit of giving It could be . It could be what The Lintons just returned from their evening shift at the Polynesian Cultural Ching’s heart changed. He learned to trust BYU–Hawaii and have contributed to the was already ingrained in me. happened in our branch that day. second full-time . First they served Center and her roommates and her being God and love his fellowman (see Gospel “Now each year we give to the Kame- in Ukraine, and then they were called to fed by neighbors in Laie. “A lot of them we Ideals, pp. 565–570). hameha Schools, BYU–Hawaii, the Uni- , part of the university’s target area. didn’t know that well, but they would bring Todd Jasper, Sita’s husband, says he versity of Hawaii, and Northwestern, “You get in those countries and you see us inside and give us anything they had,” has learned to be a more giving person because these institutions helped prepare what a BYU–Hawaii education does; the she says. from Sita and her family. “You can never me for life,” says Dennis. “We give the most students come back as leaders,” he says. The community’s example confi rmed give enough to equal what you receive to BYU–Hawaii, however, based on the “BYU–Hawaii has touched us, and we want what Sita had been taught at home. Her from the Lord,” he says. educational, spiritual, and career impact to help its students.” parents were giving people, her grand- Benefi ting students makes sense to it has on students and graduates.” Why do the Lintons donate? Giving mother too. And her great-grandfather’s the Jaspers. “Education breaks the cycle Dennis served as president of the has been a goal and a way of life. “We can’t generosity has affected generations. of poverty,” says Todd. “When you’re edu- Taiwan Taichung Mission of The Church take it with us,” says Larry of material Known as “Old Man” Ah Ching, her cated, you have more income, you pay Sita and Todd Jasper live in Utah. Sita is an of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fol- Myreel and Larry Linton recently moved to wealth. “So we might as well do all great-grandfather came to Samoa from more tithing, and you are blessed. In alumna of BYU–Hawaii and says living in Laie lowing their return, he and Linda estab- Texas. It was a visit to Laie that cemented the good we possibly can with it while China on a merchant vessel. He saved his return, you give back and you carry on was a blessing. lished a scholarship at BYU–Hawaii to their love for BYU–Hawaii. we’re here.”

10 BYU–Hawaii magazine Fall 2010 11 How Are Students “Doing”? • Learn: Students learn by enrolling in three courses that are Catching the Brett Lee (’09) is an example of a student who caught the spirit taught by the entrepreneurship center volunteers who were of entrepreneurship. Since his mother was an entrepreneur successful entrepreneurs themselves. The three courses are herself, starting several small businesses, she encouraged Brett leadership, entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship. ENTREPRENEURIAL and his brother by helping them start a newspaper route and sell • Observe: Using a famous Book of Mormon quote (Mormon candy at school. Through these and other experiences, Brett 1:2), the Center encourages every student to maximize learned to look for creative solutions weekly devotional attendance (Tuesday) and weekly en- SPIRIT to problems and create opportunities. trepreneurship lecture series attendance (Thursday) to “be Brett states, “I experienced entre- quick to observe” successful Latter-day Saints, both spiri- preneurship when I was young and tually and temporally in their entrepreneurial endeavors. By Dr. William G. Neal  , director for the Willes Center for International Entre- fi nd it very satisfying and fulfi lling.” • Apply: Students participate in both the Great Ideas Ex- preneurship, frequently shares a life-changing conversation that In 2009 he entered the business change and prepare a business plan for the Conference of Joccurred just before he completed his mission. As a young elder plan competition sponsored by the Champions. This helps them apply their academic training serving in Scotland, he was invited to meet with his mission president, entrepreneurship center and received to an entrepreneurial setting. “If they will do this for each David B. Haight. During this interview, President Haight suggested three fi rst place. His fi rst-prize winnings of the three years they are at BYU–Hawaii, they will multi- steps to achieve success in life: helped him start Hele Huli Rentals, a ply the odds of their being able to be the successful bidder 1. Get a good education resort activity business specializing in the rental of personal on the opportunities that await them when they return 2. Make your mark modes of transportation such as mopeds, electric bicycles, and home,” says Ritchie. 3. Prepare to be used (to build the kingdom) Segways, which he opened at Turtle Bay Resort about fi ve miles • Serve: Students participate in one of the many service Now as the director for BYU–Hawaii’s entrepreneurship center, Ritchie’s goal is from BYU–Hawaii. (Hele huli is Hawaiian for “go explore.”) clubs on campus, such as Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). to help students and alumni incorporate that same pattern in their lives. While the center “My long-term plans are to expand and grow my existing SIFE projects include a strong focus on working with small has completed only fi ve years of operation, many students from almost all majors have business as well as start more businesses and assist others in businesses locally and internationally in achieving entre- benefi ted from its programs by exploring ways in which they can start their own businesses doing the same,” says Brett. “I love to teach and would love to preneurial success. The BYU–Hawaii SIFE team has been and become self-reliant within their chosen fi eld while helping to build the Church. one day teach others how to be an entrepreneur.” ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. for the past two years. Three key programs co-sponsored by the entrepreneurship center that help achieve these This fall Brett will be opening another Hele Huli Rentals at a goals are the “Think-Plan-Do” competitions, a new entrepreneurial certifi cate, and a Launch- resort on . Alumni Involvement ing Leaders initiative. Natanael Ulien (’10), a Haitian BYU–Hawaii students need a support system at home to coach native studying international business, and mentor them. In 2010, the entrepreneurship center started Think-Plan-Do developed a business plan for the a new volunteer coaching program called “Launching Leaders.” The “Think-Plan-Do” strategy embodies the three stages of entrepreneurial development. competition that would create Ulien Through Launching Leaders, every student has a coach or Students are encouraged to think of an idea, create a plan, and then implement (do) the plan Academy International. Nat proposed mentor from his or her homeland to ensure some temporal, after they graduate. the startup of the academy as a center professional, and entrepreneurial support as he or she prepares Each fall semester the university and the Willes Center cosponsor a Leadership Summit for job creation, entrepreneurship, and to return home after graduating—full of ideas, plans, and visions and Great Idea Exchange. Students are encouraged to THINK about their future by pondering square-foot gardening in his home- for their future. what they would do if—in the Survivor TV format—they returned home and had to survive. land. His desire was to contribute to The fi rst Launching Leaders Program was proposed and In one-page proposals, they share their “great ideas” on how they would use what they are the reconstruction of his damaged initiated in New Zealand with plans for Taiwan and other coun- learning in their majors to survive and hopefully thrive after graduation. Their ideas are homeland after several years of devastating hurricanes. tries in development. Alumni are helping to identify internships evaluated based on how well they would survive and if they are on a career path that may lead Having graduated and returned to Haiti, Nat is now imple- and full-time employment opportunities and are serving as them to economic self-reliance. Successful entrepreneurs and other supporters of the uni- menting his plan to establish a permanent campus in November mentors to these newly graduated students. If you would like to versity listen to these ideas and select the top ideas to be shared at a student body forum. 2010 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. help Launching Leaders in any of these areas, please contact the During winter semester students take the next step in developing their ideas by develop- “My long-term goal is for our students to receive instruction Center for International Entrepreneurship at [email protected]. ing a PLAN for the Conference of Champions held each March on campus. Writing business on the basics of business management, fi nance, accounting, and plans and participating in formal competitions move students closer to returning home with entrepreneurship, which they will use in developing their business LIKE THE YOUNG missionary in Scotland, BYU–Hawaii students a clear set of plans and ideas that are now defi ned and ready for implementation. Students plans, so they can become self-reliant and help the economy in are using their education to make their mark and to be useful in who are judged to have the best plans receive cash prizes to help them start their businesses. Haiti to grow,” he says. building the kingdom of God wherever they reside. The Center With two or three plans in hand when they graduate, students then return home and for International Entrepreneurship will continue to have an work on strategies to implement (DO) their plans. Some students start even before An Entrepreneur Certifi cate for All Disciplines important role in preparing students to achieve the goal and they graduate, while others obtain some additional work experience before imple- Beginning fall 2010, any student can earn an entrepreneurship mission of BYU–Hawaii. menting their plans. certifi cate from the Center for Entrepreneurship. Students are encouraged to learn, observe, apply, and serve as they learn the qualities of successful entrepreneurs. Dr. William G. Neal is the assistant to the president and former dean of the College of Business at BYU–Hawaii. © Sergey Konyakin | Dreamstime.com

12 BYU–Hawaii magazine Fall 2010 13 The two professors approached the PCC with the idea of THE POLYNESIAN Cultural Center using qualifi ed students to do statistical research experiments (PCC) opened its doors to the public in for the benefi t of the Center. Miller explains that, in the beginning, 1963 to serve as a nancial aid to the the PCC was understandably skeptical, having been promised then Church College of Hawaii and, great results by others in the past who ultimately could not deliver. more importantly, to provide “So we said, ‘Ok, give us a project. Give us something we can do meaningful employment to the to show you what we are capable of,’” says Miller, recounting the students in attendance while experience. preserving and sharing the cultures of The fi rst project involved an assessment of attendance at the . The results have been PCC’s Marquesas Village. After a month of interviews in English remarkable. For years, students have and Japanese, 800 written surveys, and data collection in all of had the chance to interact with guests from around the the villages, the 20-student group presented its fi ndings to the world, working both in the spotlight and behind the scenes, PCC administration. And in so doing, they had proved their worth growing in con dence and useful experience. as consultants to the Center. Since then, the PCC has continued “Some of the skills it takes to be successful in your career to rely on the student research group in assessing its development. can be learned in the classroom, but most are learned Experiencing Students entering the research program often feel inadequate, through practical experience, and that is what we can give wondering if they will be able to remember and apply the neces- the students here,” says President Orgill of the PCC. “When sary mathematics or skills for the work they are doing. Carlyn you learn something—really learn it—it is not just knowl- Education Hubner, a student in the program, explained that there is a hi- edge; you apply it in the way you live your life and the way erarchy so that everyone who comes in receives the help neces- you think. The hope is that through their experiences here, Hoyee Au-Yeung, the student lead in a unique research sary from their group leaders to be successful. As they progress, eternal principles will be learned and consistently applied.” group, proudly displays the equipment used to analyze students increase in responsibility. Miller adds, “It’s one thing customer satisfaction in the development of the PCC’s new knowing the math, but knowing how to run an experiment and night show, Ha–: Breath of Life. The group, led by professor interpret the fi ndings is something completely different.” Ron Miller, continues to learn from the real-life experience of conducting statistical consulting projects for the PCC. Finding the Best job level in which nearly all of his co-workers hold Ph.D.’s. Tan’s While many students would be interested in participating in such practical experience from his work at the PCC has taught him an activity, Miller explains that there are certain prerequisites that how to apply the math he learned in the classroom in a valuable, must be met in order to qualify for entry. He and a few other real-life setting. professors teach what he calls “feeder classes, where we see how Many of those who worked on the projects with the PCC have well students can perform over a 13-week period of time, under received personalized letters of recommendation from the stressful and demanding conditions with a diffi cult class.” If stu- president and CEO of the company, which, according to Dr. Miller, dents can perform well in these feeder classes, then they can be “are worth a thousand times more than their weight in gold.”  , BYU–Hawaii alumnus, had long “This is truly one of the greatest benefi ts of having the BYU– trained a little further to be a part of the program. The strict pre- Students’ applied experience and the recommendation received dreamed of attending an Ivy league MBA program. Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center next to each other; requisites for the program are a necessity to ensure quality work. at the conclusion make all the work worthwhile. From here, Near the end of his time at BYU–Hawaii, Rasmussen that students are able to get practical applications of their aca- While some looking at this research program from the outside they go on to high-ranking graduate schools and successful applied to MIT and Cornell, despite the strict require- demic knowledge, and the Center gets high-quality people to may question the reason students are drawn to a program so careers with prominent companies. “In our experience, the mentJ of at least fi ve years’ work experience after a bachelor’s work for them,” says Von Orgill, president and CEO of the Poly- rigorous in nature, the results speak for themselves. things that make you look good for graduate school are degree. Understanding that without the fi ve years’ experience, nesian Cultural Center. Before graduating from BYU–Hawaii in 2009, Ernest Tan the exact same things that make you look good for a job he was likely to be rejected, Rasmussen applied anyway. Much worked extensively with the student research group. He is now and vice versa,” says Miller. to his surprise, he was called for an admission interview, in which A New Approach doing statistical research in his home country of Malaysia at a The program received a great compliment when he was told that they would waive the standard requirement and Miller, professor of psychology and statistics, and Hubner, profes- Miller received a request from Columbia University to make an exception for him. He was accepted to both. Grateful, sor of business administration, met in 2003 at a function for new send more of his students there. An excerpt from the but curious, he inquired after the reason for their decision. He faculty. They wanted to fi nd a way to set BYU–Hawaii students memo read: “As your student was such a strong was informed that it was his applied experience in a unique re- apart so they could be internationally competitive. They knew that As a result of their participation in candidate, we expect that you may have other search group during his time at BYU–Hawaii that infl uenced their although BYU–Hawaii was a special and uniquely diverse school, the research group, BYU–Hawaii students who would also be interested in our decision. it was not well-known in the international community. “You can alumni are accepted to prestigious program.” The research group, created by Ronald Miller and Clayton go anywhere in the world and people know where Hawaii is,” graduate programs; pictured here, Hubner, was still at its infancy at the time; however, news of explains Miller, and since the PCC is the number-one paid tourist Jared Rasmussen who attended Rasmussen’s acceptance helped to generate more interest in the attraction in the islands, “all of a sudden, this contextualizes what Cornell University. program and was just the fi rst in a long line of success stories. these students are able to do.”

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Going Green dances, enjoying curry and other authen- unique only to Hawaii. Students learn to the Ko‘olau Loa region to repair fences, The Food Services Department’s com- tic foods, and learning to appreciate a be good stewards and care for the land. clean up beaches, and chop down un- bined emphasis on sustainability and culture new to many of them. wanted shrubbery. leadership development resulted in an The Spirit of Aloha herb garden, vermicomposting, and reus- Learning to Serve In March, the David O. McKay Center for able fuel. When David Keala, and his Nick Narayan, Chase Carlston, and Megan Intercultural Understanding hosted their student employees learned that glycerin Weaver, the 2010 BYU–Hawaii Student bi-annual Spirit of Aloha event, a service was a byproduct of the 2008 reusable fuel Association presidency, have chosen the project following a week-long campaign conversion project, they approached the theme “Learning to Serve and Serving to for peace. The event allowed students and College of Math and Sciences, and to- Learn.” Their goals for this year include community members to work together to gether they created a liquid hand soap. developing a leadership certification beautify the Laie community. In addition The soap is now used in the Food Ser- program, establishing a service center, to service projects, the McKay Center vices department and is projected to save and strengthening communication and offers peacebuilding workshops, free peer the university approximately $15,000 each CES Fireside Broadcast on BYU–Hawaii Campus relationships with other campus entities. mediation services to students, and a 19- year. On May 2, 2010, the Church Educational System broadcasted the first fireside credit intercultural peacebuilding outside the continental United States. It was held in the Cannon Activities Center program taught by the McKay Center di- Seasider Athletics Update at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Bishop H. David Burton, Presiding Bishop, rector, Ford. Seasiders are proud to acknowledge the spoke at the fireside. He began his remarks by expressing his admiration for the success of their athletes, both individu- Aloha Spirit: “[Aloha] means ‘to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen If Ye Are Prepared ally and as teams. For the third year in a and to know the unknowable.’ The Aloha Spirit encompasses beautiful gospel Early in the morning on February 27, 2010, row, men’s basketball reached the NCAA principles.” BYU–Hawaii students and Laie community members alike were edified Laie community members awoke to the II “Sweet 16” and won a share of the con- by his message of confidence and encouragement. sound of sirens signaling a tsunami ference championship. Women’s soccer warning resulting from an 8.8 earthquake placed second in the conference and set off the coast of Chile. While the antici- a new school record with 15 wins in a Hill, and Janelle Parker, as Marian, brought The Salsa Orchestra and Brass Ensemble pated disaster did not strike, community season. Women’s tennis achieved this romantic musical to life. The Music traveled to the Big Island of Hawaii and members were reminded of their respon- the status of top three in the Man was directed by Craig Ferre to sold- performed in five different locations sibility to be prepared at all times and to nation in the NCAA II Cham- out performances. The Fine Arts Depart- during their tour. serve their fellow men. Increased efforts pionship Tournament held in ment also delighted the BYU–Hawaii were made to prepare families for Altamonte Springs, Florida. community with other shows, including More Than Just a Game Biology Comes to Life potential disaster in the future. Last season, men’s golf Conference with Wendy Nelson George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man Virgil Jay Buensuceso grew up in Califor- As an assistant professor of biology, David Students and community claimed third place in and Sheri Dew and Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz during nia and came to Hawaii to play basketball. Bybee brings his subject to life through a members also reached out in the Pacific West Confer- The BYU–Hawaii campus and commu- 2010. His Catholic upbringing and his mother’s native Hawaiian forest restoration project. an effort to help those in Chile ence Championships. nity was richly blessed to hear from Sisters words of caution made Buensuceso wary Each semester, the class hikes behind the affected by the earthquake. Women’s and men’s Sheri Dew and Wendy Watson Nelson at of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day BYU–Hawaii campus to what Bybee terms cross country took a three-day conference in May. The confer- Saints. However, when a respected team- “the battlefront,” a site damaged by forest Laie Helping Hands ninth and tenth place ence was divided into eight sessions and mate, Trenson Akana, asked Buensuceso fire on the transition line between native On Saturday, May 8, 2010, BYU– in the regionals, respec- audience members were delighted with to meet with the missionaries, everything Hawaiian forest and invasive plants. Stu- Hawaii students, faculty, and com- tively. Cross country the humor, encouragement, and spiritu- changed. A few months later, after being dents spend the day fighting the invasive munity dressed in yellow Mormon runner, Lacey Johnson ality of each talk. inspired by the baptism of teammate plants and restoring endangered plants Helping Hands t-shirts and lined Krout was named Women’s The conference, titled God Wants a Lucas Alves, Buensuceso was baptized Cross Country Runner of Powerful People, focused on overcoming with his parents’ blessing. the Year, and Coach Norman deception and following the spirit. The Fine Arts Performances Kaluhiokalani was named culminating event was an evening fireside Both the BYU–Hawaii Shaka Steel Band India Night at The Club 2010 Cross Country Coach of the Year. at the Cannon Activities Center. and the combined Salsa Orchestra/Brass The Club dining facility’s India Night won BYU–Hawaii business major from Kahuku, Lucie Poehere Ensemble gave outstanding performanc- more than just admiration from students Wilson, was crowned Miss Tahiti 2010. Lucie is of Tahitian/ Winter Semester Spectacle: es over the course of the last year. Shaka and community members. The Club was Caucasian descent and played Lani in the PCC’s Ha-: Breath The Music Man Steel’s June outdoor performance had awarded the grand prize for residential of Life until August 31, 2010. She will represent Tahiti Share your story During Winter Semester of 2010, the BYU– audience members, both young and old, theme dinners at the National Association and at the Miss 2011 competition The BYU–Hawaii Newsroom Hawaii Fine Arts Department produced dancing to an arrangement of Bob Mar- of College and University Food Services this December. accepts story idea submissions. a remarkable rendition of the musical The ley’s “One Love” and other musical Conference in July. India Night featured Visit newsroom.byuh.edu to Music Man. Drew Mierzejewski, as Harold numbers arranged by graduating students. BYU–Hawaii students sharing cultural submit your idea.

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Past Waterhouse Coopers. Graduates Currently, Chris is the senior (5 years+) advisor for organizational effectiveness at Rio Tinto. KRISTINE PRESTWICH ELLERS—USA (Accounting, ’82) SCOTT GARCIA—USA (Political Kristine has been married for Science, ’02) Scott is currently 25 years to Eric Ellers and they the world champion for his have four children. She has class in wrestling. On March owned Castle Rock Tax 28, 2010, he competed at the Services since 2003 while FILA Grappling World working full time as an Championships in Krakow, account specialist at Direct Poland, and won the gold Communications Cedar Valley medal allowing the USA the in Utah. overall championship title. When not wrestling, Scott is REBECCA (HUI ER) CHEN— an elementary special Taiwan (Information Systems, education teacher on the Gila ’98) After returning to Taiwan River Indian Reservation near following graduation to Phoenix. While at BYU-Hawaii, become a certified teacher, he danced at the Polynesian Rebecca earned her master’s Cultural Center and he now degree in education at Arizona teaches his students the State University while still dances he learned from Tahiti, employed as a school adminis- Hawaii, and New Zealand. trator in Taiwan. She has now returned to Taiwan and PATCH KANJANPANJAPOL New is continuing her administra- CHAKATIS— tive role. (International Business John Malulani Aki Jr., from Kaneohe 3rd Ward in the Management, ’03) After Kaneohe Hawaii Stake, was called to be the new temple DAN & CHERICE (ELLEDGE) Graduating, Patch worked for president of the Hong Kong China Temple. He will be SIEBERT—Swaziland Gallup, then later at the succeeding President Charles W. H. Goo, who is also from Dan (Information Systems, ’00) Securities and Exchange the island. President Aki has served as stake assistant currently works for the United Commission in Bangkok, director of public affairs, president of the China Hong States Foreign Service and has Thailand. Then she returned to Kong Mission, stake president’s counselor, high councilor, had assignments in U.S. school to earn a MBA and bishop, and senior couple missionary. He was born in embassies in Swaziland, eventually left the workforce Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, and is the son of John Malulani Lesotho, Peru, and, currently, to be a mother. Recently, and Cecilia Cooper Aki Sr. . His wife Cherice Patch and her daughter President Aki’s wife, Lai Wah Choi Aki, will serve as (International Business Jasmine were the featured temple matron. For Sister Aki, it is a return to her roots. Management, ’99) earned a story in Thailand’s Mother Care She was born in Hong Kong to Yee-Shing and Yuj-Wah law degree from BYU Provo magazine. Lee Choi. Similar to her husband, she has served and worked in the prosecutor’s faithfully in her callings as ward president, office in until LYDIA KHAI—USA (Social ! Conference of Champions Business Plan Competition @ A student studies outside the Aloha Center # The Cambodian association at Relief Society and Primary teacher, and secretary in the becoming a full-time mother. Work, ’05) Lydia is currently Foodfest in February 2010 $ President and Sister Wheelwright at the Laie Days Parade % The Tahitian association performs at Culture Young Women presidency. They have four children. involved in helping those with Night 2010 ^ Students cheer for their home countries and others in the 2010 World Cup & At Hukilau beach students take a break from Autism Spectrum Disorder and studying * The Seasiders basketball team celebrates after a 89–88 last-second win over Hawaii Pacific University ( Bishop Larry Silva CHRIS SEPP—USA (Interna- is a mother of two children. and Father Marc Alexander from the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu present a certificate to the Polynesian Cultural Center in gratitude for the tional Business Management, collaboration between Catholic Saint Damien and Jonathan Napela at Kalaupapa on Moloka‘i BL Graduates wave to family and friends at the ’01) Chris was hired by Bearing Send us your update— April commencement exercises Point and later switched [email protected] employment to Price

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Recent Grads AMY COLTON GOMEZ—USA JAYSON TALAKAI—USA JUNJIRO MAKISE—Japan BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY–HAWAII (TESOL, ’09) Married for over a (Accounting, ’09) Jayson (Accounting, ’10) Junjiro is MOORE—USA (Vocal year now, Amy is currently currently works as an currently working at the Performance, ’08) Joseph is the working in reservations as a accountant at the University of Bloomberg Tokyo office and is ALUMNI ASSOCIATION co-founder of Noble Highway customer service agent at Utah and enjoys the opportu- even busier now than he was Entertainment and is pursuing Kualoa Ranch in Kaaawa, nity to use his degree in the as a student. His goal is to a solo career in music in Hawaii. She is married to Juan workforce. He and his wife enroll in a graduate program Nashville, Tennessee. He is Carlos Gomez and they are have three children and to further his education. working on writing songs for expecting their first child in another due in the spring. Junjiro attributes much of his his upcoming album to be January 2011. Jayson plans to earn his success as an employee to the announced soon and master’s degree in accounting work ethic he learned as a Get connected with the performing at different venues ANEPO HINTON—Chuuk (Art, and become a certified public student. in Nashville. ’09) Anepo and her husband, accountant. BYU–Hawaii alumni network Jared, are currently living in JESSE SPARKS—USA Create an account so you can fi nd an alumni chapter, reconnect with LINDSEY GAGHICHEAN—USA Utah while her husband ISAAC BOADI—Ghana (Accounting, ’10) Jesse is classmates, join groups, and more. Get started by logging on to the (International Cultural Studies, attends graduate school at (Accounting, ’10) Immediately currently at the University of offi cial website at alumni.byuh.edu. There you will also fi nd links to ’09) Lindsey is an instructional BYU. During October 2010 after graduation, Isaac started Nevada Las Vegas pursuing follow BYU–Hawaii Alumni on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. designer for Washington D.C. General Conference, Anepo working at Huntsman Gay his master’s degree in based Read, Write, Learn worked in translating for Global Capital in , accounting. He served his Contact the BYU–Hawaii Alumni Association: Technologies, Inc. She creates Chuukese listeners and has Utah. He currently works as a internship with CBIZ as a (808) 675-3648 raw training material and most recently been asked to junior accountant in the forensic accountant and plans [email protected] formats it into usable take part in translating the Accounting Department and to work for a public accounting curriculum for websites and Book of Mormon in Chuukese. has had a very positive firm after graduation. He and presentations. She and her Their first child is due in experience learning new skills his wife have one son. husband, Jerome, currently live November 2010. such as fund accounting. He in Utah. plans to continue his education and start a family.

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