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Inauguration talk by Jeffrey R. Holland | October 19, 2021
"Those great purposes of BYU–Hawaii will demand the very best of us. They will demand the very best of Keoni Kauwe. We have looked far and wide to find the very best to lead out in this next chapter of the quest."
"Those great purposes of BYU–Hawaii will demand the very best of us. They will demand the very best of Keoni Kauwe. We have looked far and wide to find the very best to lead out in this next chapter of the quest."
Inauguration talk by Clark G. Gilbert | October 19, 2021
"Today we inaugurate a bright, educated, and administratively capable president, but above all we inaugurate a president who wants to do what the Lord directs him to do. President Kauwe is interested in the future of this school as he receives prophetic guidance."
"Today we inaugurate a bright, educated, and administratively capable president, but above all we inaugurate a president who wants to do what the Lord directs him to do. President Kauwe is interested in the future of this school as he receives prophetic guidance."
2021 Inauguration Community Greeting | Cy M. Bridges
Kupuna from Laie, Cy M. Bridges, gives a greeting to President Kauwe and oli in the Hawaiian language.
Kupuna from Laie, Cy M. Bridges, gives a greeting to President Kauwe and oli in the Hawaiian language.
2021 Inauguration Faculty Greeting | October 19, 2021
"President Kauwe, we, as faculty, will seek for unity, diversity, inclusion, and equity to navigate our university to a new academic harbor under your wise leadership as the first Native Hawaiian president and the eleventh president of Brigham Young University–Hawaii."
"President Kauwe, we, as faculty, will seek for unity, diversity, inclusion, and equity to navigate our university to a new academic harbor under your wise leadership as the first Native Hawaiian president and the eleventh president of Brigham Young University–Hawaii."
Inauguration talk by John S. K. Kauwe III | October 19, 2021
"I testify to you that this university is a vital part of God’s work on earth. He has established it through His prophets to educate His children and help them make and keep sacred covenants. Through honoring those covenants, we learn more of our Savior, grow closer to Him, and become more like Him."
"I testify to you that this university is a vital part of God’s work on earth. He has established it through His prophets to educate His children and help them make and keep sacred covenants. Through honoring those covenants, we learn more of our Savior, grow closer to Him, and become more like Him."
Presidential Charge by Jeffrey R. Holland | October 19, 2021
"I confer upon you all the rights, responsibilities, authority, and prerogatives necessary to act as the university’s chief executive officer, institutional spokesman, and overseer of its assets."
"I confer upon you all the rights, responsibilities, authority, and prerogatives necessary to act as the university’s chief executive officer, institutional spokesman, and overseer of its assets."
2021 Inauguration Student Greeting | Savaira Veikoso
"President and Sister Kauwe, we love you and look up to you as the captains of our ship, the chiefs of our village, the commanders of our army, and the parents of our family."
"President and Sister Kauwe, we love you and look up to you as the captains of our ship, the chiefs of our village, the commanders of our army, and the parents of our family."
2021 Inauguration Alumni Greeting by Justina Tavana | October 19, 2021
"If I had to describe the Kauwes in one word, it would be LOVE. The Kauwes love you. Their love for you is evident in the way that they serve. They pray for you and your families. Everything they do is to ensure your happiness and success."
"If I had to describe the Kauwes in one word, it would be LOVE. The Kauwes love you. Their love for you is evident in the way that they serve. They pray for you and your families. Everything they do is to ensure your happiness and success."
Devotional by Eve Koller | October 12, 2021
"It doesn’t matter what your weaknesses are. Turn to the Lord, do your best, love Him and let Him pour His love and blessings out on you. Sometimes when it seems like things aren’t working out, they are actually working out in the best way possible. Sometimes God is putting the puzzle pieces in place."
"It doesn’t matter what your weaknesses are. Turn to the Lord, do your best, love Him and let Him pour His love and blessings out on you. Sometimes when it seems like things aren’t working out, they are actually working out in the best way possible. Sometimes God is putting the puzzle pieces in place."
Devotional by Jeannie Welch | October 5, 2021
"In the Book of Mormon, we have the messages of truth sent to us from God, which are essential to our mortal and our eternal salvation. This book is real, it contains the words of God to us, and it can powerfully bless us in ways we can’t even imagine."
"In the Book of Mormon, we have the messages of truth sent to us from God, which are essential to our mortal and our eternal salvation. This book is real, it contains the words of God to us, and it can powerfully bless us in ways we can’t even imagine."
The manaaki of our previous generations is with us as we move into the future. Our duty of care comes from the past and extends into the future, just like the covenants made between God and Abraham. This is probably the most significant way manaakitanga travels over space and time, and it is our responsibility to remember that and live lives worthy of this potential.
Devotional by John Welch | September 29, 2021
"Let's help Moroni sound his jubilant trumpet, as he heralds the dawning of a brighter day. The Book of Mormon, which Moroni brought, is in a class by itself. It declares and delivers, most clearly and beautifully, to the world today, the power and atoning love of Jesus Christ."
"Let's help Moroni sound his jubilant trumpet, as he heralds the dawning of a brighter day. The Book of Mormon, which Moroni brought, is in a class by itself. It declares and delivers, most clearly and beautifully, to the world today, the power and atoning love of Jesus Christ."
Devotional by Alohalani Housman | September 22, 2021
"Whatever trials or difficulties you may be going through at this time, turn it over to the Lord and trust in him with all your heart. I promise you that if you are obedient to the commandments and fully lean on him, he will direct thy paths and bless you through the strengthening power of the atonement."
"Whatever trials or difficulties you may be going through at this time, turn it over to the Lord and trust in him with all your heart. I promise you that if you are obedient to the commandments and fully lean on him, he will direct thy paths and bless you through the strengthening power of the atonement."
Devotional by Nnamdi Okonkwo | September 15, 2021
"The joy, happiness, and fulfillment we attain in life can only be proportional to the degree that we love others. And remember, my friends, love is sacrifice. It is through prayer that we put whatever load we are carrying down at the feet of Jesus."
"The joy, happiness, and fulfillment we attain in life can only be proportional to the degree that we love others. And remember, my friends, love is sacrifice. It is through prayer that we put whatever load we are carrying down at the feet of Jesus."
BYUH is part of a far-flung system representing one of the many ways the restoration church has demonstrated a long-term commitment to improving a lot of humanity. The Lord lives all of His children, and the investments in humanity made across this enterprise are one of the Savior's gifts to the world.
Devotional by Monica Kauwe | September 7, 2021
"I know you can have God's power in your own life as you follow the commandments and live the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know God lives. I know Christ’s atonement is real. I love you and pray the best for you as you start this new school year."
"I know you can have God's power in your own life as you follow the commandments and live the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know God lives. I know Christ’s atonement is real. I love you and pray the best for you as you start this new school year."
Devotional by John S. K. Kauwe III | September 7, 2021
"When Isaiah teaches us that obedience will bring us “righteousness like the waves of the sea,” he reminds us that we want our own righteousness, our actions, to be completely dictated by the power of heaven the same way the waves of the sea are dictated. This righteousness, obtained through obedience, will give us access to divine power."
"When Isaiah teaches us that obedience will bring us “righteousness like the waves of the sea,” he reminds us that we want our own righteousness, our actions, to be completely dictated by the power of heaven the same way the waves of the sea are dictated. This righteousness, obtained through obedience, will give us access to divine power."
Devotional by John S. K. Kauwe III | August 30, 2021
"As we seek the Lord's will and heed prophetic counsel regarding our assignments and responsibilities, I testify that we will receive bounteous blessings for our students and the university."
"As we seek the Lord's will and heed prophetic counsel regarding our assignments and responsibilities, I testify that we will receive bounteous blessings for our students and the university."
Commencement talk by James B. Martino | June 26, 2021
"As you leave this university, take with you what you have learned about your choices. You have a bright future. You have so many opportunities ahead—and so many choices ahead too! The choices you make will determine your happiness. May the Lord bless you to always seek to do His will."
"As you leave this university, take with you what you have learned about your choices. You have a bright future. You have so many opportunities ahead—and so many choices ahead too! The choices you make will determine your happiness. May the Lord bless you to always seek to do His will."
Commencement talk by R. Kelly Haws | June 26, 2021
"Each of you has gratefully heard Heavenly Father’s hope-filled voice whispering, “You can do this, and I will help you!” Thinking of all those we’ve just thanked, and with your diploma in hand, you may want to return to your home, friends, and family and somehow return what they’ve so generously given to you."
"Each of you has gratefully heard Heavenly Father’s hope-filled voice whispering, “You can do this, and I will help you!” Thinking of all those we’ve just thanked, and with your diploma in hand, you may want to return to your home, friends, and family and somehow return what they’ve so generously given to you."
I know the Lord has much in store for each of us. I have felt this clear prompting as I prepared this message. God will work wonders in your own life and those around you as you apply the lessons you learned at BYU–Hawai’i. Reflect on your spiritual, cultural, and your academic, and career growth; and keep on growing.
I am so grateful for each of you and the efforts you’ve made to persevere through the challenges of this last year and a half. Not only have you continued to work toward your educational goals, but you have had experiences that prepared you to be strong in the future spiritually, personally, and professionally.
It is my prayer that each of us will fulfill the measure of our creation, and find joy and happiness now and forever, by choosing to embrace our covenants and live in the moment. All blessings that you seek are ready to be delivered directly to you upon your demonstrating to Heavenly Father that you can be and are True and Faithful to His covenants which are eternal principles.
What a wonderful time to be alive and be engaged in the great work that God has for us to do. This work takes effort and may be difficult – but it is always worth it. You have been prepared for these days, you were not sent here to fail. Please do not let down your guard and spiritually coast. Be aware of and know your enemy. Remember who you are.
We must not be ashamed or embarrassed by the doctrine of the Only True and Living Church! We are commissioned to help bring it out of obscurity and darkness. We must teach it in its fullness of truth, with its priesthood authority, and saving ordinances.
All of you are balancing multiple responsibilities: classwork and homework, social life, families, job schedules, finances, physical and mental health concerns, and staying healthy during a pandemic. You are all incredibly busy! We are all still in the process of becoming like our Savior. We do not know the hard times others are facing or the burdens they are carrying. Be kind.
I was struck by the relatively simple but significant message. That allowing God to prevail in his life brought him to this place at this time to learn his purpose in life and to accept the truth.
Jesus Christ is our Savior, Redeemer, Master Navigator, and Eternal Pilot. Know that He knows you, He knows who you are and where you are, and loves you. Know that He can teach you what to do before you have to do it.
You have everything you need so that as these requests come your way – when your personal trials demand your patience and hard work, when your loved ones call for your sacrifice and service, when places and events call for you to give and grow; when your family, your community when your God calls on you, you can say, “Koau ‘eni. It’s me. I’m here.”