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CCH/BYUH Alumni Podcast"Mentoring Monday" Podcast Episode 52 with Lani PinpinLani is a Program Manager at Microsoft and has worked there since 2008. Lani is also a BYU–Hawaii alumna from the Philippines.
2022-10-0143 minCCH/BYUH Alumni Podcast"Aloha Friday" Podcast Episode 60 with Kala & Jazzeth KauKala is the Vice President for Student Affairs at BYU–Hawaii and oversees the Ho'okele department which includes Student Recruitment, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Services, Career Services and Alumni Relations who operates these podcasts. His wife Jazzeth currently serves as a service missionary on campus.
2022-10-011h 01CCH/BYUH Alumni Podcast"Mentoring Monday" Podcast Episode 51 with Keawe BlockKeawe is the Head of Industry Recruiting, DEI at Google where he has been employed since 2012.
2022-10-0141 minCCH/BYUH Alumni Podcast"Aloha Friday" Podcast Episode 59 with Nikki HolbrookNikki is a former Miss Hawaii 2019-2021 and currently the host and producer for "Island Life" on KITV4 Island News. She is also an alumna of BYU–Hawaii.
2022-10-011h 02CCH/BYUH Alumni Podcast"Mentoring Monday" Podcast Episode 50 with Dr. Jonathan Tovey, M.D.Jonathan is a board certified Ophthalmologist at Discover Vision Center. He specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology. Jonathan is also an alumni of BYU–Hawaii.
2022-10-0132 minCCH/BYUH Alumni Podcast"Aloha Friday" Podcast Episode 58 with Max & Carolyn PurcellMax and Carolyn are alumni of the Church College of Hawaii. Max came from Samoa and Carolyn from Hawaii. They met as students and worked at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Today Max works as a recorder at the Laie Hawaii Temple and Carolyn retired from the Polynesian Cultural Center after 40 years. Recently, Max was called as a counselor in the new Laie Hawaii Mission presidency.
2022-10-011h 13CCH/BYUH Alumni Podcast"Mentoring Monday" Podcast Episode 49 with Brian ChambersBrian is a Talent Acquisition Profession, Independent Recruiter and HR Executive. He operators a recruiting/headhunting business in Utah. Brian is also an alumnus of BYU–Hawaii.
2022-10-0132 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 57: "Understanding the WHY for my Life" with PJ Rogers, Director of the Willes Center and Assistant Professor, BYU HawaiiJoin us as we meet with alumnus, PJ Rogers, Director of the Willes Center and Assistant Professor at BYU Hawaii. He will share his journey to BYU Hawaii and beyond and also talk about the success of our BYU Hawaii Enactus team captured its fifth national title in eight years last month at the 2022 Enactus U.S. Championship.
2022-05-211h 01CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 48: Sam Mangakahia, Contemporary Cultural Artist and Founder of Shaka TribeSam Mangakahia is an alumnus from Australia and a contemporary cultural artist. He has done several special carvings for some popular artists including Stan Walker, Josh Tatofi and Roman De Peralta of Kolohe Kai. He also carved a ukulele for the former president of the Philippines, Gloria Arroyo. Sam also founded Shaka Tribe with his wife Chalei. He will share his career journey with student host, Sidney Sifflet, an entrepreneurial minor.
2022-05-2139 minCCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 56: "My Faith Journey" with Nmandi Okonkwo, ArtistNmandi was born in Nigeria and was recruited to play basketball at BYU Hawaii. It was here that he found the gospel and was baptized. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine art and later received a MFA degree in sculpture from BYU Provo. He has been a professional sculptor for over two decades and his work can be found in various private and public locations across the globe. The topic for his podcast is, "My Faith Journey". Maurice Mo'o, Ho'okele Admissions Manager and friend will be the host for this show.
2022-05-141h 07CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 55: "From Shepherd to F150" by Max Imangazinov, Account Manager, Shell Oil & GasMax was the first student from Kazakhstan to come to BYUH. He grew up as a shepherd boy sitting on a horse in the desert while herding over 2000 sheep. He served his mission in Ukraine and was recommended to come to BYUH by a senior missionary couple. Today, he works for Shell Oil and Gas as a Key Account Manager. Listen as he shares his story to BYU Hawaii and beyond.
2022-05-141h 08CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 54: "Aloha is a Verb" with Francis & Lynette Ho Ching, Former Mission President & Wife, Samoa Apia MissionFrancis and Lynette Ho Ching started their journey 35 years ago at BYU-Hawaii as students, were married in the Hawaii Temple in 1987, and have made Laie their home for 34 years. In 2018, Francis and Lanett were called to preside over the Samoa Apia Mission. There, they experienced their greatest conversion.
2022-05-141h 18CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 45: Paul Staples, Owner, Staples RealityPaul Staples, a broker/owner and real estate investor of Staples Reality will share his insights about being self-employed and the co-founder of a non-profit, IHHELPP. Paul is an alumnus of BYU Hawaii and met his wife Lolita at school and graduated in 1986.
2022-05-1449 minCCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 53: Api Tora, Cultural SpecialistApi Tora, alumnus from Fiji, worked at the Polynesian Cultural Center for 28 years and will share his story about his conversion to the church and coming to BYU Hawaii for school, meeting his wife and developing his talent and love for culture.
2022-05-141h 01CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 44: Elder Roger & Sister Marsha McCarty, Senior Missionaries, BYUHElder Roger & Sister Marsha McCarty served as seniors missionaries for the past 3-years and brought the "On-Campus Internship" (OCI) program to BYU Hawaii. Brother McCarty will share how he got the inspiration for this program and started it at BYU Provo. The McCartys have helped many students get internship experience with many companies while taking their OCI class at BYU Hawaii. They have been a blessing to our students.
2022-05-1451 minCCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 52: Randy Booth, Former Director of Showcase Hawaii and BYU Young AmbassadorsJoin us as we talk story with Randy Booth, alumnus of CCH/BYUH who started Showcase Hawaii and then the Young Ambassadors at BYU Provo. He will share his journey to BYU Hawaii and beyond. Bobby Akoi, a former showcase member and good friend will host this along with Lei Cummings from the Ho'okele department.
2022-04-291h 06CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 43: Bret Grow, Director of Digital Marketing & Ecommerce, Polynesian Cultural CenterBret Grow is the Director of Digital Marketing & Ecommerce at the Polynesian Cultural Center. He is also an alumnus of BYU Hawaii. He will speak with student host, Natasya Haridas, a senior from Singapore majoring in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing.
2022-04-1630 minCCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 51: "Why Science?" with Phil Bruner, Associate Professor of Science, BYUHPhil Bruner is a professor in the Science department at BYU Hawaii. He is also an alumnus of the Church College of Hawaii and came here shortly after he completed his mission to New Zealand. He has been here since then and helped to build an amazing natural history museum on campus. Host Eddie Maiava is on location for this podcast. Listen to Phil's journey to BYU Hawaii and beyond.
2022-04-1655 minCCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 42: Kerry Moeai, Adjunct Faculty of Social Work, BYUHKerry Moeai is a Therapist at the Bobby Benson Center and Adjunct Faculty in the Faculty of Education & Social Work at BYU Hawaii. Kerry is also an alumnus and will meet with our student host, Viema Taito, a junior majoring in Social Work at BYU Hawaii.
2022-04-1637 minCCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 50: "The Beautiful Blessing of BYU-Hawaii" with Eric & Anne Workman, VP & Chief Marketing Officer, Polynesian Cultural Center; Adjunct Faculty, BYUHEric and Anne met at BYU Hawaii as students. Anne grew up in Laie and her parents taught on campus. Eric's mom is a CCH alumna and met his dad at BYU-Hawaii. visited the Polynesian Cultural Center as a young boy. Today he is Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Polynesian Cultural Center and Anne is an Adjunct Professor at BYU Hawaii. Listen to their journey to BYU Hawaii and beyond.
2022-04-161h 19CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 41: U'ilani Kaitoku, Principal, Hau'ula Elementary SchoolU'ilani Kaitoku is the principal at Hau'ula Elementary School and was name "Principal of the Year" for the Windward District in 2021. She is also an alumna of BYU Hawaii and will share her career journey and advice with our student host, Jillian Ruby, a senior majoring in Elementary Education.
2022-04-1630 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 40: Thiefaine Magre, COO, Prouduct, LLCThiefaine Magre is the co-founder and COO of "Prouduct", an Inc 5000 company and he is also the host of "The Product Guy Podcast". Thiefaine is from France and an alumnus of BYU Hawaii who speaks fluent, French, English and Chinese.
2022-03-2336 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 49: Aljay & Sandra Fuimaono, Owner/Artist, Masina ArtAljay loves telling Polynesian stories through his art. He and his wife, Sandra are originally from Samoa and the owners of Manusina Art. They are also BYU Hawaii alumni.
2022-03-231h 24
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 39: Alisi Langi, Assistant ProfessorAlisi Langi is a new assistant professor in the faculty of religion at BYU-Hawaii. Alisi will talk about her studies in political science which led her to a JD and MPA and finally a position teaching religion which she loves. Teaching religion wasn't apart of her plan but sometimes life takes us in a different direction. Listen to her journey. Featuring student host, Ammon Turner.
2022-03-1739 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 48: "Enter to Learn & Go Forth to Serve" with Dave & Kura Tovey, Facilities Management & Seasider Sports & Activities, BYUHDave & Kura Tovey are alumni from Hawaii and Marquesas who now work on campus in Facilities Management and Seasider Sports & Activities. Kura was the second student that came from Marquesas in the '90's. She and Dave will share their journey to BYUH and beyond with some songs and dances from Marquesas.
2022-03-171h 30
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 38: Joseph Ruben, IT Engineer, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsJoin us as we talk to Joseph Ruben, a BYU Hawaii alumnus from Fiji who works in IT department with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Joseph will share some advice for students with our student host, also from Fiji minoring in Computer Science, Jack Moimoi.
2022-03-1030 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Episode 37: Larie Langi Manutai, Director of Policy, City & County of Honolulu, City CouncilJoin us as we talk to Larie Langi Manutai, alumna and Director of Policy for Councilmember, Augie Talbu. Larie will share her experiences with our student host, political science major, Quaid Westerland from New Zealand.
2022-03-0140 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 47: "Honoring Our Ancestors Through Art" with Brook & Drena Parker, Owners of Hawaiian ArtJoin us as we talk to native Hawaiian artist, Brook Parker and his wife Drena, both alumni of BYU Hawaii. Brook is also a historian and has a love for genealogy and painting chiefs of old Hawaii. He will share his passion and also a love for the gospel.
2022-02-261h 05
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 46: "Back to the Roots" with Terry & Joanne Moea'i, Senior Manager of Student Leadership & Service, BYU HawaiiTerry Moea'i is a senior manager with Student Leadership & Service at BYU Hawaii. Joanne is a high school teacher at Kahuku. They are alumni of BYU Hawaii. They will share their BYU Hawaii story and beyond.
2022-02-191h 19
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Episode 36: Elizabeth Rago, Clinical and Disability Services Counselor at the BYU HawaiiJoin us as we meet with Elizabeth Rago, a Clinical and Disability Services Counselor at BYU Hawaii. Elizabeth is also an alumna of BYU Hawaii and enjoys helping our students. She will be hosted by Hia Kapu, a student majoring in Psychology and minoring in Social Work.
2022-02-1536 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Episode 45: "Labor of Love and Learning" with Tuione and Mahana Pulotu, Master CarverJoin us for a special founder's day podcast with former labor missionary from Tonga, Tuione Pulotu and Mahana (Mo'o) Pulotu, CCH alumna from Tahiti. They will share their CCH story and beyond with us.
2022-02-151h 03
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 35: Jack Soren, ArtistJoin us as we talk to artist, Jack Soren. Jack hails from Laie, is a graduate of Kahuku High School and alumnus of BYU Hawaii. His specialty is fine art, murals, graffiti, video, sculpture, graphic design, branding and fashion.
2022-02-1033 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 34: James Worden, CIO of the Wealth Consulting GroupJoin us as we talk to James Worden, CIO of the Wealth Consulting Group. James is the founder/CEO of Straightway Financial. He is also a 1998 alumnus of BYU Hawaii.
2022-02-1048 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastMentoring Monday Podcast Episode 33: Tserennyam Sukhbaatar, BYU Hawaii Assistant Professor of Digital MarketingJoin us as we talk to Terennyam Sukhbaatar, assistant professor of digital marketing at BYUH. He is the first Mongolian faculty at BYU Hawaii and has more than 14 years of marketing experience. Prior to accepting a full-time teaching position, he was Director of Analytics and Innovation at Barloworld Mongolia and also stake president. He is also a 2012 alumnus of BYU Hawaii. He and his wife Enkchimeg, have four children.
2022-02-1037 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 44: "The Fun of Dreaming Big and Pursuing It" with Peter and Joyce Chan, Adjunct Associate Professor, BYUJoin us as we talk to alumni from Asia, Peter and Joyce Chan. Dr. Peter Chan is the BYUCC Advisor and professor of Instructional Science. Joyce Chan is currently working on her phD. They will share their passion for learning and helping students from Asia full-fill the mission of BYU Hawaii.
2022-02-101h 09
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 43: "The Early Days" with CCH Faculty & StudentsJoin us as we talk to the first registrar and director of admissions at the Church College of Hawaii, Ethel Whitford Almodova; the first two-year graduate, Barbara Phillips Robertson and the first editor of the Na Hoa Pono yearbook and student body officer, Eleanor Kaloi Dalton-Wood. They will share what it was like in the early days of CCH.
2022-02-101h 06
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 41: "A Fruitful Life" with James FaustinoJoin us as we talk to James Faustino, Dean of Students and Director of the Ho'okele Department at BYU Hawaii which includes Student recruitment, Admissions, New Student Experience, Financial Aid, International Student Services, Career Services and Alumni Relations. James is an alumnus of BYU Hawaii and will share his BYU Hawaii journey and beyond.
2022-02-0253 min
CCH/BYUH Alumni PodcastAloha Friday Podcast Episode 42: "We Honor The Past To Better See Our Future" with Norris & Sheena Alaiasa, Director, Pacific Heritage AcademyJoin us as we talk to Norris and Sheena Alaiasa, representing the new Utah Chapter. They will share their BYU Hawaii journey and beyond.
2022-02-021h 08
BYU–Hawaii Devotionals & SpeechesGroundbreaking of CCH/BYU–Hawaii | David O. McKay | February 12, 1955This episode examines the dedicatory prayer offered by President David O. McKay at the founding of the Church College of Hawaii in 1955, now known as BYU–Hawaii. The prayer outlines a prophetic vision for the school’s role in promoting education, spiritual growth, and international peace. Historical context and key excerpts highlight the lasting impact of McKay’s words on the institution and its global mission.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.
2005-02-1107 min