"More than anything, brothers and sisters," said President Eric B. Shumway, "I pray we can all sense deeply and personally the historical significance to this particular time in our lives and in the life of the university."  

BYU-Hawaii is marking its 50 th anniversary Golden Jubilee with a series of celebration events, recollections and activities throughout 2005. All are special and include:

January:
This month's theme: Golden Jubilee kickoff. The Genuine Gold alumni wall is unveiled

February:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Founder's Day. Original faculty and graduates of the Church College of Hawaii are honored

March:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Fine Arts. The Jubilee art exhibit for faculty, student and alumni works opens

April:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: BYU-Hawaii employees, featuring an employee talent show.

May:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Lei month. Women's Conference takes place on campus.

June:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Education. The traditional BYU-Hawaii "Graduation bash" makes graduation unforgettable.

July:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Laie pioneers. Laie Days unfolds to be a most special event.

August:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Families. Enjoy the Jubilee children's concert.

September:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Beauty. Community service projects help beautify Laie.

October:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Homecoming. Jubilee Week, October 16-23, 2005, is the crowning celebration.

November:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Reflections. The fourth annual Asia-Pacific Basketball Tournament reflects on the University's international diversity.

December:
This month's Golden Jubilee theme: Christmas, and Joseph Smith's 200th birthday. A special devotional closes the Jubilee celebration.

For more information and the most current list of all Jubilee activities