Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center assists Brigham Young University-Hawaii in fulfilling its student-focused mission. Much of what PCC does to bless students is possible because of generous support provided by friends like you.
Funding priorities at the Polynesian Cultural Center:
- Polynesian Cultural Center Work-Study Opportunities
The Polynesian Cultural Center employs approximately 700 BYU-Hawaii students each semester. Polynesian Cultural Center work-study opportunities provide spiritually worthy, academically capable, but financially disadvantaged young people with access to higher education.
- Iosepa Sailing and Maintenance
The centerpiece of BYU–Hawaii’s Hawaiian Studies program is Iosepa, a 57-foot Hawaiian voyaging canoe.
Seerapus' Faith Brought Them from India to Study and Work in Laie
Their journey has been an amazing adventure that began with a heartfelt prayer searching for the Lord’s guidance. Ramana and Aruna Seerapu were doing well in their homeland of India. They had a bright, busy future. Then a Church leader suggested that they consider enrolling at Brigham Young University - Hawaii to further their education. “We did not come because the mission president asked us to,” says Aruna. “We came because the Spirit told us to come.” Full Story
Faces of Gratitude
The attitude, gratitude, and spirit at the Polynesian Cultural Center creates a memorable experience for millions of tourists. Full Story
Teaching Hula to Speakers of Other Languages
Growing up in New Zealand, Danielle Huysmans always hoped to attend BYU-Hawaii. In 2005 that dream became a reality, and today Huysmans is a senior preparing to graduate with a degree in teaching English to speaks of other languages (TESOL). Full Story
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