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Spirit Week 2016 Activities Announced

BYU–Hawaii’s Spirit Week 2016 is Saturday, February 6, through Friday, February 12, with a variety of activities and events for all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. 

The purpose of the annual Spirit Week is to celebrate BYU–Hawaii’s heritage and those who have come before, while bringing into sharper focus the ‘spirit’ of BYU–Hawaii and its prophetic mission of producing learners, leaders and builders.

Kicking off Spirit Week is a flag-raising ceremony (this year held on Saturday, February 6, at 9:00 AM, Flag Circle). This event is central to Spirit Week as it is reminiscent of the ground breaking of the Church College of Hawaii, now BYU–Hawaii, that occurred on February 12, 1955, by David O. McKay. Each year, hundreds gather at the Flag Circle by the front entrance of the University, many dressed in their cultural attire, to participate in the event, making it a memorable display of the University’s diversity and focus on establishing peace internationally.

WATCH A VIDEO OF A PREVIOUS FLAG-RAISING EVENT

Following in this tradition, student representatives from more than seventy countries will be raising their banners around the historic Flag Circle, celebrating not only their national pride but also their sense of unity and friendship as students at BYU–Hawaii. Also, a brief program, including remarks from University leadership and several students from the represented countries, will precede the flag raising.

Spirit Week organizers invite everyone from the campus and surrounding communities to attend this event and share in celebrating BYU–Hawaii’s rich history and inspiring future. 

        Saturday, February 6, BYU–Hawaii Flag Circle
        9:00 AM: Program & Flag Raising (refreshments to follow)

                        

Other events include special dress-up days (where anyone who dresses for the theme of the day can get a treat at a specific location on campus), Seasider sporting events (including a tailgate party), the Annual David O. McKay Lecture, free birthday cake, and a photo contest for free prizes. 

To learn more about the upcoming events and activities for Spirit Week 2016, visit: http://studentlife.byuh.edu/spiritweek.  

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