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| - BYU-Hawaii students are fulfilling a phenomenon envisioned by the university's founder, David O. McKay, ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1955, standing in an isolated field that would evolve into the beautiful campus of today, McKay declared: "From this school, I'll tell you, will go men and women whose influence will be felt for good towards the establishment of peace internationally." BYU-Hawaii began as a two-year church college with 153 students and 20 faculty members. Its first bachelor's degrees were offered in 1961 (BYU-H now offers 24 bachelor's degrees). Construction on the Polynesian Cultural Center began in early 1962, and it was dedicated in late 1963. In September 1991, Peterson's Guide rated BYU-Hawaii among the top 10 universities in the
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| - BYU-Hawaii students are fulfilling a phenomenon envisioned by the university's founder, David O. McKay, ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1955, standing in an isolated field that would evolve into the beautiful campus of today, McKay declared: "From this school, I'll tell you, will go men and women whose influence will be felt for good towards the establishment of peace internationally." BYU-Hawaii began as a two-year church college with 153 students and 20 faculty members. Its first bachelor's degrees were offered in 1961 (BYU-H now offers 24 bachelor's degrees). Construction on the Polynesian Cultural Center began in early 1962, and it was dedicated in late 1963. In September 1991, Peterson's Guide rated BYU-Hawaii among the top 10 universities in the U.S. for a low-cost fully-accredited education. On April 25, 2003, The Polynesian Cultural Center, celebrating its 40th year, welcomed its 30-millionth visitor. After 50 years of educational excellence, BYU-Hawaii focuses on educating the minds, hearts and character of its students, sharpening their integrity and their desires to serve. The school develops leadership skills in a harmonious multicultural environment, preparing students to embrace the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly global world. BYU-Hawaii is closely linked with the Polynesian Cultural Center, the number one paid tourist attraction in Hawaii, where over 30-percent of BYU-Hawaii students work as performers, guides, food service personnel, and in a variety of other positions to help pay for their educations. Each year because of the employment the PCC offers, hundreds of students who would ordinarily be unable to afford a college education have that opportunity.
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