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4 Find Your Center EXECUTIVE EDITOR Dear Friends, A deeper look into programs and opportunities offered by Michael Johanson Susan and I are grateful for our associations with the expansive Brigham Young University–Hawaii ‘Ohana. In BYU–Hawaii’s academic centers. our first year, we have loved getting to know the students, the faculty, the supporters, the alumni — everyone SENIOR EDITOR who makes this university such a beacon of light to the world. Your stories inspire us. Kristie Moss '17 8 Led by Light: A Vision of BYU–Hawaii Introduction to the new president of Brigham Young University–Hawaii, We love the word “LIGHT” and all its significance. We have felt strongly that those affiliated with BYU–Hawaii EDITORS John S. Tanner, and his vision for the university. are light bearers. We believe that we should radiate light just like the temple does. I love the way that the Jana McQueen '18, Jarek Buss '16 Church lights up its temples at night. When I see a temple illuminating the night sky, it reminds me that we, as Latter-day Saints, are supposed to be beacons of light on a hill for an ever-darkening world. I hope you will WRITERS 12 Building Zion at BYU–Hawaii remember this each time you see our beautiful temple here in Laie — and any of the magnificent temples of Ban Phung, Kit Nadado '14 Irene Lesuma invites all to strive to create a Zion community on the Church — shining majestically against the night sky. campus and to remember the importance of faith, hope, and charity. ART DIRECTOR When you see it, remember that you and I are to be such a light on a hill. We are to be light bearers for a dark John Kung '06 world that desperately needs the light of the gospel. 16 Pioneers in the Philippines-Returning to Serve CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS Explore the stories of Filipino students of BYU–Hawaii returning home This is exactly what President David O. McKay foresaw when he dedicated the Church College of Hawaii. Mei Yu Fung '17 to serve after graduation and building on the history of The Church of He prayed that there would be “an aura of light” radiating from both the buildings and the people here, Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines. “influencing all to live clean and upright lives.” PHOTOGRAPHY Monique Saenz '02 This is what we want for our students—that they will take the light of the gospel back to their homes and 18 Learning from the Experts: countries after they leave BYU–Hawaii, by becoming holy, living temples. They, you, and we will bring a bit of CHANGE OF ADDRESS An Analysis of Résumé Writers Zion with us wherever we go “in this dark world and wide.” (Milton, Sonnet 19). To continue receiving BYU–Hawaii Experienced professional conducted research on the strategies used in Magazine, please send address LinkedIn profiles in the field of self-presentation. Our hope is that this school will savor so strongly and so sweetly of Zion that it creates an appetite in its changes to: graduates to build Zion everywhere, and that your influence, though small in number, will be significant as light bearers. Alumni Relations BYU–Hawaii #1951 DEPARTMENTS Mahalo nui loa, 55-220 Kulanui Street Laie, HI 96762 USA Email: [email protected] 21 Campus News | 24 Alumni News | 27 Picture This Phone: (808) 675-3278 Web: alumni.byuh.edu John S. Tanner President BYU–Hawaii Magazine is published by Uni- versity Communications and BYU–Hawaii FOLLOW BYU–HAWAII is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of facebook.com/byuhawaii twitter.com/byuhawaii Latter-day Saints and printed by BYU Print instagram.com/officialbyuhawaii youtube.com/officialbyuhawaii & Mail, Provo, Utah.

2 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 3 Center for Hospitality and Tourism Jonathan Napela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific BYU–Hawaii’s recently established Center for Hospitality and Islands Studies Tourism is housed is the College of Business, Computing, and The Jonathan Napela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Government. The center aims to fulfill the growth-oriented goals Studies offers curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in of the Hospitality and Tourism Management academic program: either Hawaiian Studies or Pacific Islands Studies. academic enhancement, program expansion, and industry en- gagement. Functioning as an interdisciplinary program on campus, the Nape- la Center promotes greater awareness, understanding, and appre- The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation supports activ- ciation of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands in relationship to the wider ities of the Center for Hospitality and Tourism, which helps the and sometimes more complicated global community. It advances BYU–Hawaii hospitality program develop across the Asia-Pacific service in the community helps students secure and complete a region and the rest of the world. successful, integrative internship; and supports students entrance into graduate school or employment within one year of graduation. The center will offer an enhanced Hospitality and Tourism Man- agement curriculum beginning in Fall Semester 2016, along with The recognizable trademark of the Napela Center is a 57-foot, a range of new extracurricular and experiential learning oppor- 9-ton traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe, called the Iosepa. tunities to support program growth and student development. Every few years students who are enrolled in a Napela Center The focuses of the center include greater academic rigor and program have the opportunity to be educated on a floating class- flexibility, new practicum and internship experiences, and more room, learning to navigate using celestial wayfinding. In order to industry engagement and placement support. sail, students must first take two concurrent classes: Malama Kai (care for the sea) and Malama Aina (care for the land). Learning The Hospitality and Tourism Manage- the relationship that exists between the ment program at BYU–Hawaii has con- land and the sea helps students appre- sistently been one of the most popular ciate the connectivity and interdepen- majors at the university and feeds one of Centers at BYU–Hawaii dence of life elements. the most prominent and fastest-grow- ing industries in the world, with grad- Willes Center for International uates all over the Pacific, Asia and the bring specialized training, Entrepreneurship Americas. And being in Hawaii, the pro- The Willes Center for International En- gram is aptly located to take advantage resources, opportunities, trepreneurship provides classes, com- of one of the world’s strongest tourism petitions, and events that teach and markets. It is also the only hospitality encourage entrepreneurship. Students and tourism program in the Church Ed- and blessings to all enhance their ability to be leaders while CenterWritten by Kristie Moss ucational System(CES). learning both business and social entre- students. preneurial skills. Classes are open to all rawing on core strengths and unique competencies within the university, ac- Center for Learning and Teaching students regardless of class or major. ademic centers align students with areas of expertise that prepare them with Announced in 2012 and officially opened critical knowledge and experience. The centers focus on disciplines that are part in 2013, BYU–Hawaii’s Center for Learn- By taking entrepreneurial classes and D ing and Teaching is a campus and online participating in competitions and events, of the university’s mission to develop learners, leaders and builders. They also feed in- resource dedicated to the advancement of learning. The center is students have the opportunity to earn the Certificate of Entrepre- dustries that are in greatest demand throughout the Pacific Rim and beyond. part of the strategic imperatives that guide the university to contin- neurship, which is included on their permanent BYU–Hawaii tran- ue improving the quality of education. script. More importantly, entrepreneurship students graduate and return to their home countries with an enlarged vision of what they The center was established to focus on the learning and teach- can accomplish. By earning the certificate, students develop cour- ing that happens at BYU–Hawaii, to share experiences with other age, confidence, and practical entrepreneurial skills applicable to CES schools, and to help build a foundation of research findings every field of interest. from the work of students and faculty. As part of this effort, the center seeks to make significant contributions to the nation- To help the large population of international students at BYU– al discussion regarding the environment of student learning in Hawaii, the Willes Center coaches them through the process of higher education. Efforts include the identification and imple- preparing their ideas and business plans so they will be well pre- mentation of new media into innovative pedagogies of learning, pared to apply what they have learned once they return home. as well as dedicated research on learning. The Willes Center sponsors two entrepreneurship competitions The center organizes and sponsors conferences, seminars, and each year: Great Ideas (Fall) and Empower Your Dreams (Spring). workshops each year. One example of the center’s success is the These competitions challenge students to apply entrepreneurial organization of the Faculty Teaching & Learning Study Group, rigor to make their dreams a reality and provide crucial support which meets monthly to study and discuss quality teaching and to start-ups, many of which have become international success the promote of life-long learning. stories through BYU–Hawaii graduates.

4 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 5 Center for English Language Learning David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding Established in 2015, the Center for English Language Learning Founded in 2005, the David O. McKay Center for Intercultur- has three main areas of focus. First, to facilitate the production al Understanding, , aims to enable students, faculty, staff, and of quality online and face-to-face instructional materials for En- alumni to fulfill David O. McKay’s prophecy articulated at the glish language learners. Second, to support faculty within the 1955 groundbreaking that “from this school…will go men and Church Educational System who work with English language women whose influence will be felt for good towards the es- learners to encourage continued development and growth tablishment of peace internationally.” The McKay Center func- in language proficiency. Finally, to prepare English language tions as a cross-cultural peace-building laboratory that pro- learners for vocational and/or academic learning opportunities. vides theoretical and practical tools needed to be leaders and peace-builders, and sponsors practical community-building From the beginning, the faculty who teach English as an Inter- and cross-cultural leadership opportunities in the university, national Language (EIL) at BYU–Hawaii have been developing community, and the world. high-quality curricula and resources to advance the university’s prophetic vision of sending graduates forth to make a significant McKay Center projects include Anatomy of Peace workshops, difference in the world. High levels of English language profi- Peace in the Home workshops, a BYU–Hawaii Peer Mediation ciency are needed. The bachelor’s degree program in Teaching Program, and others. English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) began in 1967 and was designed to prepare teachers to be professionally pre- The McKay Center offers the Intercultural Peace-building Cer- pared to address the linguistic and cultural challenges faced by tificate, a professional program seeking to refine and mold the learners of English. divine potential of BYU–Hawaii graduates to influence peace at home, in the workplace, and in communities, and throughout While many international students have studied English prior to the world. The certificate draws on a broad range of theories BYU–Hawaii, they may not have the necessary academic vocab- techniques from the disciplines of anthropology, communica- ulary to succeed in university courses. The EIL program, with tions, cultural studies, political science, psychology, history, instruction offered at intermediate and advanced levels, helps economics, law, and business. It is designed to enhance an un- non-native English speakers improve their academic English dergraduate major’s field of study and provide opportunities for proficiency, enabling them to excel in college and be prepared to employment in the public, private, and non-for-profit sectors. speak Enlish in their careers. Students who earn the certificate acquire an understanding of the theories of conflict and sustainable community building The established TESOL program prepares students to serve in a and development. They also receive the skills and experience fast-growing industry. The demand for qualified English teach- necessary to navigate the intricacies of intercultural communi- Devotional Videos Live and On-Demand ers is ever-increasing, in areas such as immigration/refugee cation and negotiation in their chosen professions. settlement and counseling organizations, adult basic educa- devotional.byuh.edu tion or bilingual education programs, and corporations. TESOL coursework and training are greatly enhanced by the multina- every Tuesday at 11:00 AM HT tional campus environment and opportunities for experiential learning.

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President Tanner is distinguished for his many years of both church and academic service. He joined the faculty of BYU in Provo, Utah, after receiving his Ph.D. in English at the University of California, Berkeley, and teaching at Florida State University. He eventually served as chair of the English department, as an associate academic vice president, and then as vice president of academics. In 2011 he left BYU to serve as a mission president in Brazil, the same country where he served as a young missionary and later worked as a Fulbright professor. Upon his release as mission president in 2014, he was called as a member of the Sunday School general presidency. He served in this capacity until his appointment as president of BYU–Hawaii.

President Tanner’s life is marked by his constant efforts to A Vision of Light improve the quality of learning. As academic vice president of BYU he was instrumental in revising the university’s general From the beginning of their service, the Tanners have been education requirements and in developing a program called the deeply involved in the university ‘ohana while continuing to “Freshman Academy,” a program designed to guide incoming learn of Laie’s sacred history and the university’s role here. One students. Likewise, as a member of the Sunday School general cherished example of that is a collection of on-going essays called presidency, President Tanner traveled throughout the world to Pacific Pondering that President Tanner writes periodically, assist in the implementation of the new youth Sunday School made available to the community via email and on the university curriculum focusing on active learning and he has contributed website (president.byuh.edu). These inspired essays weave the to the preparation of similar curriculum for adults. Reflecting on gospel, the history of the greater Pacific, and the university’s his accomplishments, Elder Kim B. Clark, CES Commissioner, unique mission together to illuminate the grand destiny of Led said, “[John] is a wonderful teacher, an accomplished leader, a BYU–Hawaii and the work and faith needed to accomplish it. On by scholar, a writer, a poet, and a man of great capacity of the mind September 11, 2015, he wrote, “The 1839 Hawaiian Declaration and heart.” of Rights begins: ‘God hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the earth, in unity and blessedness.’… If all No less noteworthy is the service and leadership experience of people could but come to know the unknown God of [whom President Tanner's wife, Susan W. Tanner. Sister Tanner is well Paul] speaks—whose offspring they are and who has made of known for her service as Young Women general president (2002– one blood all nations—they would realize that they are brothers A Vision for BYU–Hawaii 2008) and for authoring "Daughters in My Kingdom", a history of and sisters. This understanding provides the foundation for the the Relief Society. Together the Tanners have been well prepared peaceful communities ‘united in brotherhood’ that President Written by Jarek Buss & Jana McQueen to lead BYU–Hawaii by light. McKay envisioned.” These Pacific Pondering messages resonate to the very center of BYU–Hawaii’s mission and the legacy of n November 10, 2015, John Sears Tanner was I don’t know of a university where there is such an faith that has carried it thus far. inaugurated as the 10th president of Brigham intimate and powerful prophetic connection between Young University–Hawaii. Recognized for the location of the university and its mission, destiny, O Yet nowhere has this light-inspired vision been more clear than his role in church leadership and for his service in and history.” at President Tanner’s inauguration on November 10, 2015. Each promoting lifelong learning, President Tanner, along speaker counseled the university ‘ohana on building Zion on the with his wife Susan, brings an abundance of experience Appropriately inscribed on the presidential medallion foundations of our forbearers. Elder Clark testified: and perspective to lead BYU–Hawaii forward in are the following words chosen by President Tanner: A

continuing to fulfill its prophetic mandate. House of Learning. A House of Light. This references not You will see President Tanner lead this school with a deep only the temple and its significance, but the aspiration of understanding of, and love for, the roots of this place, its A House of Learning. A House of Light. a Zion university that shares a common goal of learning very core of truth, prophetic vision, and divinely appointed and light. Talking about this connection between the purpose. Grounded in that core, he will lead this school into BYU–Hawaii was imagined, created, and directed by temple and the university, President Tanner said: the light of revelation, an approach and pattern that the future, guided by living prophets, and by the hand of the Lord. The school will change and grow in the Lord’s way. is close to President Tanners’ heart. From his first day This university was intentionally erected in the There is something else you will see: the hearts and minds of at BYU–Hawaii, President Tanner has articulated a shadow of a temple—the only Church college to the people of BYU–Hawaii will be aligned with the Lord and vision of the school that builds on the community’s rich be so located from its inception. Those who built with the prophets of God who will guide President Tanner. history and the school’s prophetic mandate to create the Church College linked the temple and school The people will walk in obedience, humility and faith in a Zion university. At the campus devotional where spatially by laying out two new intersecting streets: Christ, and they will feel the Lord’s love, His light and power President Tanner was introduced to the university and the streets of Hale La‘a (Hawaiian for “holy house”) in their families, in their work and in their lives. In all these community, he said, “I am inspired by the vision that and Kulanui (Hawaiian for “big school”). May these experiences you will have a confirming witness from the Holy prophets have had for BYU–Hawaii. I intend to build on houses of learning and of light also remain linked Ghost that the Lord Jesus Christ is in truth the head of His that wonderful legacy of aloha and learning and service spiritually. I see a school that strives to be worthy to Church, and the head of this university. You will know that that exists here to bless the international Church…. keep company with a House of God…. this is God’s holy work.

8 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 9 "I see a university that is intended to be not only a “School in Zion” but a Zion university—a place where people from many nations learn together in purity, peace, unity, and love."

President Tanner’s own address, “I See a School,” boldly nobility of character, nurturing men and women who cannot articulated the vision he has found in his search for the light of be bought or sold, who are “genuine gold.” revelation to lead the university: I see a school that looks not only upward to Heaven but outward toward the Pacific and Asia, a school whose I have found it in many places. I have found it in my international mission informs all we do…. Their influence— interactions with you. I have found it as I have walked the the students’ influence—will be disproportionate to their campus and read the history of the university and of Laie. I numbers, for they will be light bearers and leaders, builders have found it in the whisperings at night that filled my soul and peacemakers. with joy and in the illumination at dawn that brought light to TRADITIONAL Hawaiian Hukilau: my mind. Above all, I have found revelation in the revelations many people pulling a large net to catch President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First that founded this school…. fish for the community Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I see a university that is intended to be not only a “school in confirmed this inspired vision: Zion” but a Zion university—a place where people from many BYU–HAWAII Hukilau: nations learn together in purity, peace, unity, and love. May There is a divinity that shapes the remarkable development many people pooling resources to help this school savor so strongly and so sweetly of Zion that it of this school. The Lord is its founder. Elder David O. McKay, students catch hold of their dreams creates an appetite in its graduates to build Zion everywhere. in his remarks at the little school in Laie, in February of 1921, I see a school with prophetic origins, the only Church college was inspired to describe in brief outline the Lord’s purposes to be established top down. … [It] came by revelation for this university and for its students. In prayer and in deep to a prophet, David O. McKay, who spoke expansively study of the prophetic roots of this university, President and explicitly about his vision for it. Under President Tanner has seen a vision of a Zion university. He has seen it as Wheelwright, this vision was captured in three memorable a place of “purity, peace, unity, and love.” More than that, he goals: to learn, to lead, and to build. I endorse these goals. has seen how, with our help, the Lord—the Master Architect May we continue to read and ponder the revelatory direction and Builder—will create such a university here…. given at our founding. I am persuaded that our future is in All the presidents of BYU–Hawaii I have known have felt the great part presaged in our prophetic past…. same charge that President Tanner has received and all have I see a school purposefully located in an ancient place of felt the appreciation of the Lord whose school this is. Each Photos courtesy of BYU–Hawaii Communications and BYU–Hawaii Archives. refuge and an historic place of gathering. This is a sacred has made a personal contribution to the university’s rising place, blessed by prophets many times over. I know of no to its destiny as a Zion university. And each has found ways Church college where place and purpose are more profoundly to allow students to be transformed into men and women of or powerfully linked than here in Laie. I see a school that character who have become an influence for good across the continues to provide a Zion-like place of refuge and of world wherever they have served God and those around them. gathering…. BYU–Hawaii welcomes John and Susan Tanner and the light that I see a school that aspires not merely to impart knowledge but guides their service. The university is fulfilling to its destiny for to build character; not simply to inform but to transform…. Please Kokua each generation of students and leaders that pass through this President McKay was explicit that this school must concern sacred place and are led by light. itself with character education. He often repeated a statement Give to BYU–Hawaii to support students. by Emerson that ‘character is higher than intellect.’ As a boy, this saying sank deep into my soul. As President, I embrace Read or watch all the addresses from President Tanner’s Inauguration Make a one-time, recurring, or matched donation online today at give.byuh.edu/kokua. Or make a planned the vision of character education instilled in my heart by at president.byuh.edu/Inauguration. gift through a will, trust, gift annuity, life insurance policy, or retirement account. There is no cost and the prophet of my youth. I envision a school that inculcates no gift minimum. Go to give.byuh.edu/cowley or call 1-800-525-8074 to learn more.

10 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 11 Faith The first story that I would like to share is of the branch members, who all gathered Over a period of several days, the elders about a person who is special to me: my together to fast and pray for one who was came back a second and then a third time mother. Emma Broederlow Lobendahn seriously ill among them. This is a pow- to extend the calling to her. I want you to was born in Savai’i, Western Samoa, on erful example of members qualifying to listen carefully to how she responded, de- August 14, 1921. As a young child she was receive blessings through unified service spite her fears: sickly and at the age of 13 became grave- “with one heart and one mind.” ly ill, bedridden and in pain for months. “When the elders came back the third Despite many visits to the doctors, noth- My mother moved to Fiji in 1943, where time I knew that I had to do something ing seemed to be working, so my grand- she married and started a family. The different. I had to take my fears and mother went to the branch president and Church had not yet been established in worries to the Lord. When they told asked him to give my mother a blessing. Fiji, and she missed attending church me that the Lord wanted me to be the The branch president sent a message meetings. Over ten years later, in 1954, Relief Society president — I felt differ- to the members and asked them to fast the first LDS missionaries to arrive in ent — a peaceful feeling came over me for my mother the next day. My mother Fiji, Elder Boyd Harris and Elder Sheldon and my mind went back to a place and shared this about the blessing: Abbott, held a meeting to organize the time in Samoa when I was a young Church in Suva. My mother, my two older girl who was very ill and thought that “I remember the branch president lay- brothers, and I attended, along with ten I would die. I fondly remembered the ing his hands on my head to give me others. In my mother’s words, “The meet- blessing that my branch president a blessing. As he prayed he blessed me ing was wonderful — it felt good to be gave me: ‘Emma, you are not going to with many things — the one thing that among members of the Church and I was die, the Lord has work for you to do.’ I remember are these words: ‘Emma, happy. Something dear to my heart was I told Elder Harris and Elder Abbott you are not going to die yet — the Lord finally happening. I was going to be able that I would accept the calling and I has work for you to do’” (Grant Under- to renew my baptismal covenants every wanted to serve to the best of my abil- wood, Pioneers of the Pacific). Sunday during the blessing and passing ity. Once I said ‘yes,’ followed by dili- of the sacrament. I was going to have the gence and sacrifices, the Lord blessed In D&C 4:5, the Lord reveals that the Lord called his people Zion have faith in each other and, most As a result of the fast and blessing, my moth- Church in my children’s lives” (Grand me by helping me with good health developing faith, hope, charity, because “they were of one heart especially, in the Lord. Today I er was completely healed in two weeks. She Underwood, Pioneers of the Pacific). and strength and above all with His and love “qualifies” us for the work and one mind, and dwelt in righ- want to share some stories of indi- was never sickly again, and to this day re- spirit to do my best” (Grant Under- of building Zion. And what does it teousness; and there was no poor viduals who cultivated these attri- mains physically strong at the age of 94. It is A few weeks after the Church was organized, wood, Pioneers of the Pacific). mean to build Zion? In modern among them” (Moses 7:18). In or- butes of faith, hope, charity, love, her testimony that she was preserved by the the elders asked her to be the Relief Society revelation Zion is defined as “the der to succeed in being of “of one and “an eye single to the glory of Lord for an important work that she would president. But after not attending church Later, during one of our many sharing pure in heart.” Moses taught that heart and one mind,” we have to God” as they helped to build Zion. do later in her life in Fiji. services for a decade and without much times, she proclaimed: “Accepting the formal education, she felt inadequate to ac- call as Relief Society president was one Several things about this healing account cept the calling. She told them that “I could of the best things that I have ever done.” are important. First, this story shows the not do it — that the responsibility was too Even though she felt fear and personally faith of my grandparents, who believed much for me. I was afraid that I would make unqualified to take on this calling, her in the power of the priesthood and trust- mistakes — the thought of being a Relief faith qualified her for the work. My moth- ed the authority of the branch president. Society President scared me” (Grant Under- er served as Relief Society president of the Second, it shows the faith and obedience wood, Pioneers of the Pacific). Suva Branch of the Fiji Suva Mission from

12 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 13 1954 to 1977, a total of 23 years. As her this work is not yours and mine alone. It is ly surprised when he found out that my daughter, I remember many of the things the Lord’s work and we are entitled to the daughter was from Fiji and began speak- that she did as part of that calling, which Lord’s help. Remember that the Lord will ing to her in Fijian. He told her that he she held for my entire childhood, teen, shape the back to bear the burden placed served his mission there many years and early adult years. upon it” (“The Sacred Call of Service,” ago. After a few minutes of conversation, April 2005). my daughter realized that this was Elder She fed the labor missionaries who had Abbott, the same missionary who, with been brought in from her native Samoa How many of us here today are like my his companion, Elder Harris, organized regularly while they built the first chap- mother, at times filled with fear or inad- the Church in Fiji and called my moth- el in Fiji. She organized bazaars for the equacies? How can we prove our depend- er, Emma, to be the first Relief Society women in the branch to sell goods and ability to the Lord so that, like her, we may president in 1954. He quickly went and fundraise money to support their fam- receive added capability, courage, and got his missionary Book of Mormon to ilies. There were times I remember viv- wisdom to fulfill our church and academic show my daughter. He had the names idly just the two of us would be present responsibilities, our work and family com- and signatures of the 14 members of the for Relief Society meetings, where she mitments? How can we be more faithful, Church that attended the first meeting would sing an opening hymn, say an charitable, and Christ-centered to qualify in Fiji. He then told my daughter that on opening prayer, read the lesson aloud to for the work? his mission he never had one convert me, sing a closing hymn, and say a clos- baptism — and it was hard for him. All ing prayer. When I got older, she would The next story that I would like to share these years he had felt his mission was often use me as her visiting teaching with you is related to the first, and demon- unsuccessful. companion during her travel, some- strates the power of faith and hope when times requiring several days to fulfill building Zion even when we don’t imme- It was at that precise moment that it be- her leadership assignment. All of this diately see the fruits of our labor. came very clear to her that one of the Charity was done with four of her own young reasons she was sent to the Utah Provo children to care for. In 2004 my oldest daughter was called to Mission and assigned to the St. George special blessing to help her fulfill her call- and caring for one another is not simply Take a minute to think about the people serve in the Utah Provo Mission and she area was for this elderly man. My daugh- ing; and that she served faithfully in that a good idea. It is not simply one more item you interact with every day. Can you be My purpose in sharing these virtues and was assigned to the St. George Temple ter pointed to four names on the list in calling for 23 years, long after he returned in a seemingly infinite list of things we more patient with them? More accept- accomplishments is to emphasize the ex- Visitors’ Center. At one point in her mis- Brother Abbott’s Book of Mormon and home from his mission. ought to consider doing. It is at the core ing, loving, and forgiving? How will you traordinary transformation in my moth- sion she remembers pleading with Heav- said, “Brother Abbott, this person, Emma of the gospel—an indispensable, essen- treat them differently so that you can join er, from being fearful and lacking con- enly Father to help her understand why Lobendahn, is my grandmother. These My daughter told him how her father, tial, foundational element. Without this them in “one heart and one mind” to build fidence in her abilities to someone who she got called to the Utah Provo Mission. two people, Brian and Elliott Lobendahn, my husband Meli Lesuma, joined the transformational work of caring for our Zion together? Who can you reach out to, was an effective leader, exercising faith, are my uncles. This person, Irene Lo- Church in 1973. He served a mission in fellowmen, the Church is but a facade of that might be struggling in spirit? Is there hope, and charity with an eye single to One day shortly after she and her com- bendahn, is my mother. I am her eldest 1977 and converted his whole family. His the organization God intends for His peo- someone that you need to forgive, or ask the glory of God. panion were knocking on doors in a re- child.” three younger brothers and now his four ple. Without charity and compassion we for their forgiveness? These are not always tirement community in St. George, an children have all served missions. She are a mere shadow of who we are meant to easy questions to act upon, but the Lord President Monson has taught: “Now, some elderly gentleman opened the door and She told him that he was the missionary told him that Fiji now has a temple, four be—both as individuals and as a Church. has asked us to do them so that we can be- of you may be shy by nature, perhaps invited them in. He introduced himself, who gave her mother (me) a baby blessing; stakes, one district, and many wards and Without charity and compassion, we are come a Zion people. feeling yourselves inadequate to respond and my daughter and her companion in- that he was the missionary who extended branches. Church membership in Fiji is neglecting our heritage and endangering affirmatively to a calling. Remember that troduced themselves. He was pleasant- the call to her grandmother and gave her a over 12,000. She then said, “Brother Ab- our promise as children of God. No matter Brothers and sisters, as we strive to cre- bott, because of you and your work as the the outward appearance of our righteous- ate a Zion community here on campus, first missionary in Fiji, you accomplished ness, if we look the other way when others remember that “faith, hope, charity and many great things, and I and my family are suffering, we cannot be justified” (De- love, with an eye single to the glory of will always be grateful to you. Your work cember 4, 2015). God, qualify [us] for the work.” It is my has brought thousands of people into the prayer that each of us will learn to rely Church in Fiji.” The description of Zion as a community on the Lord to help us with our problems, with “no poor among them” also applies and that we will also have open eyes and My first reaction when I heard this story to the poor and needy in spirit. President willing hands to be the answer to oth- was to reflect on what a loving Heavenly Thomas S. Monson has defined what it ers’ prayers of faith. With our hearts knit Father we have, who knew to send help means to charitably fill spiritual needs: together in righteousness, charity, and and reassurance to this man. When I spoke “Charity is having patience with someone love, we can exercise our faith and hope with Brother Abbott on the phone, he said who has let us down. It is resisting the im- to build the Lord’s kingdom here at BYU– that when he called my mother to be the pulse to become offended easily. It is ac- Hawaii and wherever we go. Relief Society president he knew that she cepting weaknesses and shortcomings. It was the one the Lord wanted to help build is accepting people as they truly are. It is This article is based on a devotional address Zion in Fiji, and that all she needed to do looking beyond physical appearances to given on December 8, 2015, by Irene Lesuma, was to overcome of her fears. attributes that will not dim through time. executive assistant to the vice president for It is resisting the impulse to categorize academics. The entire address can be viewed President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said re- others” (“Charity Never Faileth,” October and read online at devotional.byuh.edu. Hope cently: “To put it simply, having charity 2010).

14 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 15 The following year, the Philippine Mission was divided into the Philippines Manila Mission and the Philippines Cebu Mission.

In 1983, the Philippines Missionary Training Center was opened, Querido photo courtesy of Sarah and the Philippines Manila Temple was dedicated the following year. In 1987, the first Book of Mormon in Tagalog was published.

Today over 700,000 Latter-day Saints worship in 1,181 congre- gations throughout the country, and 21 missions currently fur- ther the proclamation of the gospel. Temples in Manila and Cebu bless the saints, and a third temple in the north islands is under construction.

These developments would be impossible without the many In return for the opportunity to attend BYU–Hawaii, Filipino Filipino pioneers who consecrated their time and resources in alumni promise to return home upon graduation. Most alum- serving the Lord and His Church in the Philippines. Today many ni fulfill their promise and return to the Philippines. “God keeps Filipino saints still pioneer in their branches and wards, building His promises so we should keep ours,” says Liahnne. the Church and serving the Lord with humility regardless of their circumstances. Often these pioneers experience persecutions “God led me to BYU–Hawaii. I prayed hard and God granted and debilitating challenges, be it poverty or tropical cyclones, my desire to attend BYU–Hawaii. In return, I promised that I yet they remain faithful. “Our greatest strength as Filipinos is our will go wherever He wants me to go. I know that at this time, ability to find joy even in the darkest of situations,” says Ange- I should be serving my home country. We need to help build la Fantone, a BYU–Hawaii Filipino freshman studying English. Zion in our inherited lands. For those who have the opportu- “We know loss and destruction, but we don’t dwell on it. We look nity to study at BYU–Hawaii, we need to go home, stay and ahead.” Reymar Canania, a Filipino student studying business serve. It is a privilege to be entrusted by the Lord to build His management marketing, adds, “We smile and hope for the best Kingdom in the Philippines.” Liel adds, “Honoring the agree- despite of the troubles life throws us. We cope and we help each ment to return home is a conscious and selfless decision. I de- other do the same.” cided long before coming to BYU–Hawaii that if ever I made it, I would come home after I graduated. Yes, there were lots of Pioneering at BYU–Hawaii temptations to stay. The fear of losing an abundant lifestyle Written by Kit Nadado Between 100 and 120 Filipinos come to BYU–Hawaii every se- was daunting. However, because I had made the decision mester. Most benefit from the I-WORK (International Work Op- long before, I did come home. I'm glad I did because I have ith 7,107 islands, 100,000 square miles of the South Sister Fajardo was baptized on Easter morning, 1946, becoming portunity Returnability Kuleana) program, a scholarship built been blessed richly with opportunities that I would have Pacific, and a population of 100 million people speak- the first Filipino Latter-day Saint. The faith and patience of this on principles of self-reliance to provide necessary financial as- missed had I not kept my commitment to return.” ing over 175 languages and dialects, the Philippines pioneer sister brought the miracle, and she set an example for sistance to worthy members… so they can return home to their W countries and regions debt-free and qualified to provide lead- boasts a vibrant, dynamic culture with a huge variety of local cus- hundreds of thousands of Filipino members who would eventu- Charlie Revillo and his wife, Pierne — BYU–Hawaii alumni who toms. From pristine beaches to diverse foods to a broad array of ally follow in her footsteps. ership roles in an international church, in civic and social affil- graduated in 1994 — reinforce the importance of returning local festivals, it is little wonder that the country’s tourism bureau iations, and within their families. Many of these students come home. “Our motivation for going home was to serve the coun- promotes the slogan “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” The Church continued to meet with legal challenges that delayed from faithful families with humble circumstances. The I-WORK try and to serve the Church in the Philippines. My wife and I are the sending of missionaries to the country for several years, but program allows them to gain both a quality education and work fulfilling President McKay's prophecy by serving in various com- Amidst all the diversity, a common thread of religiosity connects in 1961 Elder Gordon B. Hinckley, Assistant to the Twelve, official- experience without the burden of debt. munity and civic organizations, school organizations, and in the most Filipinos together. A legacy of 300 years of Spanish coloni- ly opened the Philippines for missionary work. In his dedicatory Church,” says Revillo. Brother Revillo has served in a bishopric zation and missionary work left a Christian influence that was prayer, he invoked blessings “upon the people of this land, that Liahnne Baraquiel, a BYU–Hawaii alumna who returned to the and a stake presidency and was a mission president in the Phil- instrumental to the LDS Church’s later reception in the country. they shall be friendly and hospitable, and kind and gracious to Philippines in 2014, shares her experience as a student: “BYU– ippines for four years. “Our BYU–Hawaii experience prepared us those who shall come here, and that many, yea Lord, we pray that Hawaii helped me learn how to love others regardless of their well and instilled the desire to make a difference in other peo- The Beginnings of the LDS Church in the Philippines there shall be many thousands who shall receive this message background and culture. I learned how to manage my time wise- ple's lives. We encourage all to return and serve.” In 1898, in the midst of the Spanish-American war, servicemen and be blessed thereby. … We pray that there shall be many men, ly, prioritize what matters most, and develop the talents I have. Willard Call and George Seaman arrived in Philippines as the faithful, good, virtuous, true men who shall join the Church.” My experiences at BYU–Hawaii helped me prepare to serve a Top left: From left to right: Lianhnne Baraquiel - B.S. Psychology first missionaries set apart to proselyte in the war-torn country. full-time mission and to decide to come back home and serve.” (2014). Liel Maala - B.S. Business Management Corporate Finance Call and Seaman had little success in the islands, and proselyting Pioneer dedicating in the Philippines Liel Maala, another alumnus residing in the Philippines, agreed. (2011) with his wife and son. Charlie Revillo - B.S. Psychology (1994) eventually stopped with the advent of World War II. Once the war Since that prayer, the Church has rolled forward in the Philip- “My experience at BYU–Hawaii was life changing, comparable to and his wife Pierne Revillo. ended, a woman named Aniceta Fajardo was taught by several pines. Two months after the dedication, the first missionaries my mission and marriage. It helped me learn and prepare for my Top right: Roberto B. and Elsie V. Querido with their five children LDS servicemen stationed in the Philippines, and she requested — Ray Goodson, Harry Murray, Kent Lowe, and Nestor Ledesma present career and callings, especially as a father and husband. James, La Rue, Pia Sandra, Dauanie Loo, and Johnner Verl. [Roberto baptism. Due to uncertainties over the Church’s organization in — were transferred from Hong Kong to Manila and started prose- I'm glad I took advantage of that great learning opportunity both served as mission president of the Philippines Olongapo Mission the country, her request was initially denied. Soon Elder Harold B. lyting. Missionary work progressed and soon the Philippine Mis- academically and spiritually.” (2011-2014)] Four of their five children are BYU–Hawaii graduates. Lee learned of her request and made the necessary arrangements. sion was organized. In 1973, the first stake was created in Manila.

16 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 17 Research Data Our data for analysis consisted of the LinkedIn Summaries of 50 Examples of the different strategies identified in the data résumé writers from a widely recognized résumé /career coach- Implications to Teaching and Practice: ing organization. They were all self-employed and were advertis- Move Example ing their résumé writing services on LinkedIn, and were thus in Establishing With 25 years in the business, I know how to the business of self-promotion. Because they were regarded as credentials position clients for success. experts in the field of employment communications, these pro- Identifying I can relate to the struggles and frustrations fessionals would serve as good models of self-presentation in the client needs that come with the job hunt and accelerating context of LinkedIn. By analyzing the profiles of 50 experienced career progressions. résumé writers, looking specifically at the ways in which the Sum- mary sections are constructed and at the strategies the writers Detailing service Professional services include résumé writing, deploy to achieve their goals, there emerged six categories that interview coaching, and career planning. were common to all of the LinkedIn profiles examined. Indicating value She develops career portfolio documents that Learning from the Experts: of service empower professionals, attract employers, Establishing credentials: and win interviews. This aspect is concerned with the strategies that Identifying My clients include . . . senior executives, stay- writers invoke to demonstrate their expertise and An Analysis of Résumé Writers’ target market at-home mums and dads, new college gradu- experience. ates, and military professionals.

Self-presentation on LinkedIn Identifying client needs: Personal But there’s also a touch of curiosity and stub- This trait is about making a conscious effort to show branding bornness at play when I’m chipping away at By Dr.Ban Phung and Dr. Stephen Bremner that they understand the potential needs of their the details until a client’s professional brand readers, often in tandem with the fact that they have starts coming to light. indicated a target market for their services. In this irst developed in 2002 in the living room of co-founder From the pedagogical perspective, it has been noted that “vir- move, the writer may suggest needs or problems Reid Hoffman and launched in 2003, LinkedIn has since tually nothing has been written in the scholarly business liter- that may require dealing with, and show, directly or F increased its popularity to the point that it has become ature regarding using LinkedIn as a medium in the classroom” implicitly, that they can address these. “the largest professional matchmaker site in the world” [1, p. 207]. [15, p. 15]. However, work is beginning to emerge that addresses Currently, LinkedIn has more than 400 million members rep- pedagogical issues relating to the medium, describing projects Detailing service: resenting over 200 countries and territories and a membership aimed at helping students develop their self-marketing and so- This feature gives an indication of what the writer joining rate of two members per second among many profes- cial networking skills [15]–[18], and also considering the ways in can offer the reader, such as résumé writing to ca- sions across the board, including executives from every Fortune which students engage with LinkedIn [18]. Typically such projects reer and interview coaching. 500 company. LinkedIn's fastest-growing demographic is college might require students to join LinkedIn and to develop a network students and graduates, accounting for 30 million of its current of contacts, but the emphasis is on experiencing and reflecting Indicating value of service: members [2]. Many students use LinkedIn to market themselves upon the value of the medium, rather than on the textual me- Here the writer’s aim is to indicate the potential to large audiences and create network connections to further em- chanics of creating a profile. benefits of the services they offer, often by describ- ployment opportunities [3]. With a total of 3 million companies ing the service in positive evaluative terms or spec- utilizing LinkedIn company pages, these students have a large Research Focus ifying possible outcomes to their work. The move supply of prospective employers at their fingertips. The emerging Our research examines how LinkedIn profiles are written from a indicating value of service is distinct from estab- use of LinkedIn and other social networking sites is also reported genre analytic perspective [5], [6]: it analyzes the profiles of 50 lishing credentials in that the latter is intended to in career centers in US universities [4]. The importance of this experienced résumé writers, looking specifically at the ways in show ways in which the writer is qualified to offer networking platform, as evidenced by the increasing levels of which the Summary sections are constructed in terms of their the service, while the former describes what is valu- engagement reported here, makes it a worthy focus of research, rhetorical moves, and at the strategies the writers deploy to able about the services they offer. whether for technical communicators interested in learning how achieve their goals. The purpose of the study is to gain insights to read analytically the LinkedIn profiles of potential employees, into the construction of the Summary of a LinkedIn profile Identifying target market: or indeed to revise their own, or for teachers of professional com- through an analysis of how experienced professionals in the field In this move the writer indicates the types of cli- munication preparing their students for the job search process. of self-promotion go about writing this section. ent that they work with, such as people leaving the The platform presents both opportunities and challenges for armed forces or mid-career professionals. jobseekers, whether seasoned or new to the job search process, requiring them to find appropriate ways of marketing themselves Personal branding: online to prospective employers. This move, seen in a number of profiles, comes across as an attempt on the part of the writer to LinkedIn is relatively new, and for this reason only a certain show what is distinctive about their attitude or ap- amount of research has been conducted into this social network- proach or motivation, or possibly invoking some ing site. Research thus far has looked at diverse issues such as aspect of their modus operandi, background, or website architecture [7], impact on social interaction [8], the ben- personality that they believe makes them unique efits of the medium [9]–[11], the formation of trust relations [12], and distinguishes them from other people in the [13], the effect of LinkedIn on deception in résumés [14], and the field. influence of the platform on shaping public identity [1].

18 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 BYU–HAWAII MAGAZINE 2016 19 CAMPUS NEWS The primary goal of this study has been to analyze this particular genre, so that it can be understood which strategies are common- Footnote: ly included by professionals in the field, and whether they are or- ganized in similar patterns, and to exemplify the variety of possi- [1] J. Van Dijck, “‘You have one identity’: performing the self on A Bike-friendly Campus ble ways in which these can be realized. It should be stressed that Facebook and LinkedIn,” Media Culture and Society, vol. 35, no. In recent months BYU–Hawaii facil- we are not prescribing an approach on the back of these findings; 2, pp. 199-215, 2013. ities management and student groups rather we are seeking to highlight what appear to be common [2] LinkedIn. [Online]. http://www.linkedin.com/about-us, have made the campus more accommo- practices among expert résumé writers as a point of reference. [3] S. DeKay, "Are business-oriented social networking web sites dating to bicyclists. A counter-flow bike useful resources for locating passive jobseekers? Results of a re- lane now runs on the inner perimeter of The fact that the LinkedIn Summary does not have a distinctive cent study," Business Communication Quarterly, vol. 72, no.1, the big circle, allowing those on bikes, schematic structure allows writers to arrange their moves in ways pp.101-105, 2009. skateboards, and non-motorized scooters they think might meet their personal goals, by foregrounding el- [4] D. Osborn, and B. LoFrisco, "How do career centers use social to travel clockwise around the big circle, ements that they think need to be most prominent, whether it networking sites?" The Career Development Quarterly, vol. 60, no. Thanks to Enactus, there are now more be their credentials, their services, their target audience, or the 3, pp. 263-272, 2012. bikes on campus, too. A project called needs of that audience. In the case of fresh graduates, for ex- [5] V. Bhatia, Analysing genre: language use in professional set- “Free Rides” has made 52 green bicycles ample, there might be an emphasis on credentials through the tings. London: Longman, 1993. available for free campus use. Three sim- currency of their recent studies, their internship experience, or [6] J. Swales, Research genres: explorations and applications. ple rules make the system work: ride at certifications such as SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. your own risk, do not lock up the bikes, or CFA (Certified Financial Analyst). LinkedIn Summaries of this [7] Z. Papacharissi, “The virtual geographies of social networks: a and keep them within the community. nature should be seen as examples to consider rather than mod- comparative analysis of Facebook, LinkedIn and ASmallWorld,” “Free Rides” grew out of a bicycle repair els to copy closely, and in the university classroom, they could be New Media and Society, vol. 11, no. 1-2, pp. 199-220, 2009. shop operating at the Give and Take based used as a springboard for discussion. Shinto Priest Visits Campus [8] A. Keenan, and A. Shiri, “Sociability and social interaction on on a surplus of bicycles left behind by stu- ...... social networking websites,” Library Review, vol. 58, no. 6, pp. dents moving home. Now, through cre- 438-450, 2009. ativity and the support of Campus Secu- In May 2015 BYU–Hawaii was honored to host a visit from Moriyasu Ito and Ma- [9] D. Thew, “LinkedIn – a user’s perspective: using new channels rity, these resources have been pooled for sahiro Sato of the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan. Ito, a priest at the famous shrine, gave for effective business networking,” Business Information Review, students’ use in a system of community an hour-long presentation on Shinto—the traditional, indigenous religion of Japan— vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 87-90, 2008. transportation. The bikes are seen in bike highlighting many similarities between Shinto and LDS beliefs, such as an emphasis [10] T. Peregrin, “LinkedIn profile makeover: optimizing your pro- stands around campus and help students on personal purity, white religious clothing, and ritual washings. fessional online profile,” Journal for the Academy of Nutrition and who need to get across campus or run an Ito’s presentation also discussed the history of the Meiji Shrine, which has a spe- Diabetics, vol. 112, no. 1, pp. 23-25, 2012. errand. Once finished with a bike, the rid- cial connection with BYU–Hawaii: in 2004, while on tour in Japan and South Korea, [11] J. Fidler, “LinkedIn profile shines light on the professional er will return it to any on-campus bike the BYU–Hawaii Concert Choir was invited to sing in the inner courtyard of the you,” Pennsylvania CPA Journal, vol. 83, no. 1, pp. 30-33, 2012. stand for another student to use. shrine—the first and only Christian group ever to receive that honor. The history of [12] L. Sorensen, "User managed trust in social networking - com- the relationship between Shinto priests and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day paring Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn," Wireless Communica- Theatre Professor Finishes Where Saints goes back to the 1880s, when a delegation of Japanese leaders was snowed in tion, Vehicular Technology, Information Theory and Aerospace He Started at Salt Lake City while traveling across the United States by train. They were studying Suggestions for Future Research & Electronic Systems Technology, 2009. Wireless VITAE 2009. 1st Theater and speech professor Dr. Western industrialized countries, and the unexpected week-long stay in Utah gave Future research can explore different professional sectors to see International Conference on, pp. 427-434, IEEE, 2009. Craig Ferre is retiring after 35 years of them an opportunity to meet with Church and state leaders. if they take a similar approach to résumé writers, or if they have a [13] C. Claybaugh, and W. Haseman, “Understanding professional dedicated service at BYU–Hawaii. As di- particular approach that is specific to their professional commu- connections in LinkedIn – a question of trust,” Journal of Com- rector of the school’s many theatrical pro- nity. Similarly, since LinkedIn is used in over 200 countries, addi- puter Information Systems, vol. 54, no. 1, pp. 94-105, 2013. ductions, Ferre has long made an impact put on this final show and pay tribute to rado, the team earned second place after tional studies can look at ways in which career coaches in other [14] J. Guillory, and J. Hancock, “The effect of LinkedIn on de- on campus and in the community, pro- a man who has positively influenced so a closely contested 5-3 match to defend- contexts present themselves in their LinkedIn profiles to see the ception in resumes,” Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Net- ducing over 100 shows during his time at many BYU–Hawaii students and commu- ing champions No. 3 Armstrong State. extent to which cultural factors influence strategies deployed working, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 135-140, 2012. BYU–Hawaii. Recent highlights include nity members. The team overcame its first deficit of by writers. Finally, there is a need to examine the relative effec- [15] R. Peterson, and H. Dover, “Building student networks with Fiddler on the Roof, Mary Poppins, The the year to defeat No. 9 Columbus State tiveness of different approaches and strategies from the reader’s LinkedIn: the potential for connections, internships and jobs,” Importance of Being Ernest, Little Wom- Seasider Tennis Reaches National 5-2 in the opening round. They contin- perspective. The reactions and insights from employers would be Marketing Education Review, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 15-20, 2014. en, Thoroughly Modern Milly, and One Title Match ued their winning streak with another 5-2 particularly valuable in this regard. [16] D. McCorkle, and Y. McCorkle, “Using LinkedIn in the mar- Tattered Angel, a theatrical adaptation The top-ranked BYU–Hawaii women's against No. 12 St. Mary's (TX) in the quar- ______keting classroom: exploratory insights and recommendations for written by Ferre himself. tennis team recorded their 10th PacWest terfinals, then held off a furious comeback Dr. Ban Phung is an Associate Professor at Brigham Young Universi- teaching social media/networking,” Marketing Education Review, Ferre ended his career by coming Championship in as many years with a to defeat No. 2 Saint Leo 5-3 in the semi- ty–Hawaii. He taught business communications in the business de- vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 157-166, 2012. full-circle: his final production at BYU– 5-1 defeat of No. 9 Hawaii Pacific on Sat- finals. The final championship was hard- partment for 7 years and recently transferred to the Department of [17] M. Sacks, and N. Graves, "How many ‘friends’ do you need? Hawaii was Arsenic and Old Lace, the urday, April 16, at the Surprise Tennis fought, with nearly every game going to English to develop a professional writing minor. His research focus is Teaching students how to network using social media," Business same play with which he began his BYU– and Racquet Center in Surprise, Arizona. deuce, though Armstrong State finally in professional writing and intercultural business communications. Communication Quarterly, vol. 75, no. 1, pp. 80-88, 2012. Hawaii career 35 years ago. “This is the This victory automatically advanced the pulled ahead during singles play. BYU– The full text of this article was written by Dr. Stephen Bremner, Asso- [18] J. Gerard, “Linking in with LinkedIn: three exercises that en- very first show I did here back in Novem- Seasiders to 2016 NCAA Division II Wom- Hawaii's women's tennis team has been a ciate Professor at City University of Hong Kong, and Dr. Ban Phung. hance professional social networking and career building,” Jour- ber 1980,” says Ferre. “I thought it would en's Tennis Championships beginning consistent contender for the national title It was published by IEEE Transactions on Professional Communica- nal of Management Education, vol. 36, no. 6, pp. 866-897, 2012. be fun to direct the same show that I start- Wednesday, May 18. for years, and this is not the first time they tion, Vol 58, NO. 4, December 2015. ed with.” A special cast comprised of both At the 2016 NCAA Division II Women's have faced off against Armstrong State in current students and alumni gathered to Tennis Championships, in Denver, Colo- a championship match.

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Worldwide Devotional Thailand Trip BYU–Hawaii was honored to host the During the summer of 2015, the BYU– January 2016 worldwide devotional for Hawaii Political Science department coor- young adults, featuring President Russell dinated the university's first study abroad M. Nelson, President of the Quorum of the program, sending students to Thailand to Twelve Apostles. The devotional, broadcast study international development through from the Cannon Activities Center, was internships and research. Ten students, transmitted over the Church broadcast most of them political science majors, system in 20 languages and was available participated in the program. around the world. The BYU–Hawaii Con- For their first month, the students in- cert Choir performed “Come Thou Fount of terned with the Raks Thai Foundation to Every Blessing” as a prelude to Sister Wen- serve rural villages through activities as dy Nelson’s talk, “Becoming the Person You diverse as K-12 English classes, commu- Were Born to Be,” and President Nelson’s nity clean-up days, home medical visits, address, “Becoming True Millennials.” In village council meetings, and an anti-bul- his stirring remarks, President Nelson said, lying campaign. They spent the next two “My dear young friends, you can know the months in Bangkok studying develop- mind and will of the Lord for your own life. ment through classes with BYU–Hawaii You do not have to wonder if you are where assistant professor Rand Blimes and field First student from Nauru the Lord needs you to be or if you are do- trips to organizations such as the US and ...... ing what He needs you to do. You can know! Mexican Embassies and the World Bank On December 30, 2015, the flag of the Republic of Nauru joined the 69 other The Holy Ghost will tell you ‘all things what Enactus Team National Champions, regional offices. Altogether, the program flags in the BYU–Hawaii Flag Circle for the first time in the university’s history. ye should do.’” World Cup 2nd place provided a once-in-a-lifetime educational Jane-Lyn Scotty, BYU–Hawaii’s first student from Nauru, raised the flag herself with ...... experience for students who plan on mak- the help of President John S. Tanner and others. Jane, a political science major, Hale Rededication The BYU–Hawaii Enactus team, 2015 US Enactus National Champions, placed ing a difference. plans to take her education and experience back to Nauru and make a difference in On November 1, 2015, Elder D. Todd second against 36 other country teams in the October 2015 World Cup in Johan- the country’s future. “We’re so excited to have this true modern pioneer here at the Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve nesburg, South Africa. Enactus, an international organization committed to using university,” said President Tanner. “As the first student from Nauru, she will have a Apostles rededicated hales 3 and 5 follow- entrepreneurship to transform lives, holds competitions for student teams to show- long-lasting impact on her country as she follows the mandate to ‘go forth to serve’ ing their remodeling. Originally built by case sustainable projects with demonstrated success in improving the world. The and become a leader, as David O. McKay prophesied.” labor missionaries in the 1950s and ‘60s, BYU–Hawaii team’s projects included building a school, cutting fertilizer costs for the hale foundations and walls were strong cacao farmers, and empowering women through micro-financing programs, all in enough to support the addition of a third support of WELL Africa. WELL Africa, a non-governmental organization founded Performance Tour to Kauai Fiji Career Connect floor as the buildings were expanded to by BYU–Hawaii graduate Sery Kouma Kone, fights child slavery and poverty in Cote BYU–Hawaii’s Salsa Orchestra and its In August, 12 BYU–Hawaii students par- accommodate more students. Elder Chris- d’Ivoire through innovative, community-based solutions. Brass Ensemble, directed by Dr. Darren Du- ticipated in the university career center’s tofferson highlighted this as a pattern for In describing the team’s success at the competition, Kevan Hendrickson, the erden and Dr. David Kammerer, took their Career Connect trip to Fiji. The Career Con- students to follow, building upon the foun- current team president, said, “The thing is our school only has around 2,700 stu- talent on the road with a four-day tour to nect program, which has led previous trips dations left by our forbearers: “I hope that dents, and all these other schools had 30,000 or more… we’re competing against the island of Kauai on February 11–14, 2016. to Tahiti, the Philippines, Japan, Kiribati, as you reflect upon this day and what was amazing schools with huge populations. But our school does so well because we Evening of Concertos Ensembles from BYU–Hawaii regularly tour China, Tonga, Thailand, and U.S. mainland built here it will be a symbol to you of the have students that are so passionate—they really care about what they’re doing and On November 25, the BYU–Hawaii Mu- through the Hawaiian Islands to serve and cities like Boston and Seattle, aims to over- sacrifice, the effort, and the manifestation who they’re serving.” sic Department presented An Evening of build ties with Church members on Kauai, come the major job-placement obstacles of faith of those who have gone before, and Concertos, a concert starring BYU–Ha- Maui, Oahu, the Big Island (Hawaii), Lanai, posed to BYU–Hawaii graduates by Hawaii’s that we will similarly follow that same pat- waii’s 2015 Concerto Competition winners and Molokai. isolated location. On the trips, students tern of faith.” Prime Minister of Tuvalu Visits ther initiatives have come of that first ef- and the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. The The BYU–Hawaii students were kept visit government ministries, major hotels, BYU–Hawaii fort, including workshops and training on competition and resulting performance busy with concerts, performing at Waimea universities and medical schools, financial The Prime Minister of the island nation entrepreneurship, marketing, and tech- were started in 1998 to give aspiring pia- High School, the Kekaha ward building, institutions, non-profit organizations, LDS of Tuvalu, Enele Sopoaga, visited BYU–Ha- nology, and recently a new school. Saililo nists, instrumentalists, and vocalists the Kauai Community College, and the Kukui Church schools, and other entities to net- waii on March 18, 2016, during a weeklong Enele, wife of the prime minister, report- opportunity to solo with a professional Grove Shopping Center. The ultimate high- work and build beneficial relationships for trip to Oahu. While on campus, the prime ed that the school now has 80 students orchestra. The 2015 winners and student light of the tour, however, was the Satur- themselves, the university, and future BYU– minister met with President John S. Tanner, participating. soloists were Ayaka Kinjo (piano), Sun Mi day-evening Valentine’s Day dance put on Hawaii students. toured the university, addressed students, BYU–Hawaii currently has three stu- Jin (violin), Cameron Abaroa (baritone), by the group for the Lihue Stake. “Providing and participated in a review of an ongoing dents enrolled from Tuvalu, a nation of Sydney Nemrow (soprano), Kaylee Buss live music for a dance was something we approximately 10 square miles and 10,000 (soprano), Koko Ohira (saxophone), David hadn’t done before, so we were excited to Tuvaluan educational project that had its Want More? beginnings with BYU–Hawaii Enactus. people. In his address to students, the M. Kinikini (piano), and Joshua Wallace give it a try,” said Dr. Duerden. “It exceeded Visit newsroom.byuh.edu A group of BYU–Hawaii students start- prime minister expressed his hope that (percussion). The concert, conducted by all expectations—one of the most energetic ed the project in 2011 to strengthen the more students from Tuvalu would get their Mr. Ernest Taniguchi of BYU–Hawaii, was and enjoyable moments for me as a musi- education and economy of Tuvalu. Fur- education at BYU–Hawaii. the seventh in the series. cian, a performer, and a director.”

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Leo Tautua Reed (’71) with her husband to teach their children Julie Harman (’03) Massey University and Te Wananga o Rau- Leo graduated from the Church College of to build their testimonies and be righteous Julie was awarded first runner-up in last kawa, and is currently a senior research fel- Hawaii in 1971 after having played college leaders among their friends. year's “Ms. America Pageant” but an illness low at Auckland University of Technology. football at Colorado University as well as left the winner unable to fulfill her duties His most recent project involves research- playing in the NFL for a short time. He met Ben & Danelle Fobèrt ('01) and Julie was passed the crown. As opposed ing Maori and indigenous health and epi- his wife in Colorado, but they returned to Ben and Danelle graduated from BYU–Ha- to the scholarships offered in other well- genetics. In 2011 he started Whanau Fit, a Hawaii to finish their schooling. In 1972, waii in 2001 with degrees in social studies known beauty pageants, the “Ms. America health fitness program providing commu- Leo finished third place in the United States teaching and elementary education, respec- Pageant” is known as “a crown with a pur- nity-based activities such as group fitness Olympic Judo. In his career, Leo worked as a tively. They had their first child during their pose.” Julie is excited to share all she knows sessions and workshops. business agent for Hawaii Teamsters. Before senior year at BYU–Hawaii and have since on her self-reliance platform as she carries it retiring, Leo became the principal officer for added six more children to their family. In to the nation. Alejandro Cifuentes (’07) the Teamster Union in Hollywood where he 2004, Ben completed his master’s degree in Alejandro feels extremely grateful for the supervised a union of 5,000 members from educational leadership at Saint Mary’s Col- Isaac Warbrick ('05) opportunities his education at BYU–Ha- truck drivers to casting directors that cover lege of California. Ben taught social studies Isaac returned to New Zealand in 2005 after waii has provided him. After leaving Laie, major movie studios such as Paramount, and music in a high school for five years, graduating with a B.S. in exercise and sports he attended an MBA program, was hired Sony, Fox, and MGM. worked as a high school vice principal for science. Eventually he was offered a doctoral for a one-year internship at Hawaii’s larg- five more years, and then served as an el- scholarship from the Health Research Coun- est commercial real estate consulting firm, Michael Hoer (’78) ementary school principal for three years. cil, earning a Ph.D. in exercise physiology in and then was brought on for another four Michael Hoer studied Chinese and Business Most recently Ben was selected as the prin- 2010. Along the way, Isaac found his beau- years. Now Alejandro works for Wyndham during his time at BYU–Hawaii and built an cipal of a new high-tech public high school tiful wife, Rachel, and they now have four Vacation Resorts as an analyst of the com- impressive career on those strengths. He which uses blended learning strategies in- children and one more on the way. Isaac has pany’s portfolio of timeshare investments worked in China, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, stead of traditional textbook methods. He been involved in teaching and research at in the South Pacific. and Hong Kong as president and managing has also completed the coursework for his director of Continental Grain Company’s doctorate in educational leadership at Saint Benjamin Lim ('89) Asian Operations, overseeing 30 compa- ...... Mary’s College of California and is finishing nies in Asia and 12,000 employees in China his dissertation. Benjamin served his mission in the Manila Philippines Mission before attending alone. He was able to serve as a bishop in BYU–Hawaii, graduating in 1989. He met his beautiful wife Cathy at BYU–Hawaii Hong Kong and as the first branch president and has been happily married ever since. He has served as the first Washington of the Mandarin Branch in Hong Kong. In all Alumni Chapter Chair and continues to find ways to give back gratefully. Ben- of his work and travels, he was supported jamin can be found today working with The Boeing Company as a staff analyst. by his wife, Laurie, whom he met at BYU– Hawaii. After living and working in Asia for much of their lives, they were called to pre- side over a mission in Taiwan. More recently Seiko Tanner (’81) Normand Schafer (’95) Michael and Laurie spent three months in After finishing an art degree in 1981, Seiko Normand left BYU–Hawaii with big ambi- Kenya doing humanitarian work and agri- returned to Japan to work for the GEOS & tions to see the world. He started his own cultural consulting in a rural village. They OWLS Company. She also had the oppor- travel agency within three months of fin- love to serve and to life others and actively tunity to serve in the Church as a volunteer ishing school, and Cheap Tickets Canada seek more opportunities. interpreter. In 1993 Seiko married Al Tanner still continues strong today. Profit Mag- Caprice Bailey ('01) in the Laie Temple. Today they live in Utah, azine named it one of Canada’s top 100 Caprice graduated in 2001 with a B.A. in where Seiko works from home as an inter- Fastest-Growing Companies for two con- TESOL, then taught English in Taiwan for preter for Lingotek. She is also a part-time secutive years. Normand and his family two years before returning to Utah. There art teacher for home school children. recently finished a yearlong sailing trip to she taught English to refugees and immi- the Pacific Islands and are loving life. grants working at Deseret Industries in Shane & Chelsea Armstrong ('05) Ling James (’92) West Jordan. Exactly 10 years after grad- ...... After graduating Magna Cum Laude in Inter- Amber Degraw (’01) uating from BYU–Hawaii, Caprice earned After graduating from BYU–Hawaii with degrees in biology and exercise science, national Business Management, Ling started Amber is a Laie native, but today she lives her M.A. in TESOL from BYU Provo, and Shane and Chelsea moved to Washington for work. Shane worked as a consul- working as a stock trader in Singapore. She far from her home town. She graduated with she published her master’s project in the tant for an action sports start-up company before attending Gonzaga University, also wrote and published “A History of The a degree in elementary education and cur- December 2013 TESOL Journal. Now Ca- where he graduated with a Juris Doctor and an MBA in 2009. Shane and Chelsea Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rently works as a project manager of the 21st price teaches in the English Language now have two little boys and have settled in Mesa, Arizona. Shane is currently in Singapore,” donating the net proceeds to Century Community Learning Center in a Learning Department at Utah Valley Uni- the CEO of Southwestern Eye Center. The Armstrongs love to share their BYU– the General Missionary Fund. In 2001 she small farming community in the middle of versity and in online classes with BYU-Ida- Hawaii experiences with all their friends, “particularly with non-members… it’s married Brian James, and they currently live Wyoming. Amber said that her children are ho’s Pathway Program. On top of it all, been a good ice breaker.” in Utah where Ling works as a research ana- the only members of the LDS Church in she is currently serving as a Provo Temple lyst for LDS Philanthropies. their classes at school, but she is working worker and loving it.

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Alexis & Elena Cottam (’09) The Cottam sisters have not hesitated in fulfilling the words of the prophets to seek further education. Both sisters served full-time missions in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, respectively, before BYU–Hawaii. From there Alexis earned her M.A. in statistics at BYU Provo and is now 1 pursuing a Ph.D. in statistics at Colorado State University. In the meantime, Elena worked for a law firm, Gunderson, Denton, & Peterson, P.C., and went to law school at Arizona State University. After finishing 4 she returned to work for the same firm.

Alana Talivakaola (’10) After graduating with a degree in interna- tional cultural studies, Alana and her hus- 2 3 band Israel moved to Utah to seek jobs. Ini- tially Alana worked for a small car dealership Kenneth Lee ('99) in Salt Lake City, but she always dreamed ...... of working at the Church Office Building. When the time was right, she applied and After graduating with a degree in Accounting, Kenneth worked as an accountant, a became the senior clerk in the Finance and budget administrator, a financial analyst, and an accounting manager. In 2012 he Records Department of the Risk Manage- was offered the unique experience to return to his homeland, the Philippines, and ment Division. work for LDS Charities. “After living in the United States for 20 years, our dream of returning to our homeland came true, helping us to better the lives of the people Tsogoo Gankhuyag (’11) around us through small acts of service.” Tsogoo graduated from BYU–Hawaii with a degree in supply chain management and a 6 skill set that gave him the opportunity of a Michael Hamberg (’12) Lord. After serving honorably in the Philip- lifetime: he was recently selected to be one A year after graduating, Michael and his wife pines Cebu Mission, she returned to BYU– of six interpreters for the Asia Europe Meet- Roth left for an internship in Cambodia. Hawaii and graduated in 2013. Nyla now ing (ASEM) hosted in his home country of Michael worked with Women Peacemakers works for QuickStrike Manufacturing Cor- 5 Mongolia in July 2016. He is also currently Cambodia, an NGO that educates people poration in Utah as a resident agent. serving in the Church as the Bayanzurkh on women’s and children’s rights and aims Branch President. to curb domestic violence in Cambodia. Af- ter finishing their work in Cambodia they Ricarda Meincke (’11) returned to Washington where Michael is Ricarda graduated from BYU–Hawii Mag- now working towards his master’s in history na Cum Laude, then went on to graduate at Central Washington University. They have Summa Cum Laude with a pharmaceutical two little girls ages 4 and 1. Michael and ALUMNI ASSOCIATION degree from Charles University in Prague, Roth enjoyed serving in the Church togeth- Czech Republic. She has had the chance to er as primary teachers before Michael was work as an intern for Pharmacovigilance at called to serve in the elders quorum. the University Hospital of Zurich, and more Share your story 7 8 9 recently at the University of Otago in Dune- Nyla Person (’13) Tell us what’s new with your In 2009 Nyla was just beginning her ma- din, New Zealand. She continues to work to life, your family and your jor-specific classes when she felt the desire help those around her, and was even invited career. 1 Great Ideas Video Competition held by the Willes Center for Entrepreneurship at the Polynesian Cultural Center. 2 Side view of the newest male dorms to present some of her work in the 15th An- to serve a mission. She considered serving 3 The Heber Grant Building in the beautiful Hawaiian weather. 4 BYU–Hawaii music ensembles present "A Christmas Festival” in the Cannon Activities Center to nual Congress of the International Society of after she graduated, but after meeting with Email: [email protected] celebrate the Christmas season. 5 Students participate in the annual flag-raising ceremony, celebrating their national pride and sense of unity and friendship as Pharmacovigilance. her stake president she knew that she need- students at BYU–Hawaii. 6 President Dieter F. Uchtdorf dedicates the Marriott Courtyard on Oahu's North Shore and the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Hukilau ed to put her studies on hold and serve the Marketplace. 7 President Steven Wheelwright visits the construction site of the remodeled Hales with Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Sister Linda K. Burton and Elder Rus- sell M. Nelson. 8 The 150-year anniversary celebration of the LDS Church in Laie parade on Hale La’a Street towards the Laie Temple. 9 President John S. Tanner and Susan Tanner at their inauguration.

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