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LDS Philanthropies is a department of the Office of the Presiding Bishopric responsible for philanthropic donations to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated charities including:
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Joseph B. Wirthlin, Oldest Apostle, Dies, Age 91
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, the oldest living apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died last night, age 91. Full Story
BYU animated short wins Nicktoons’ Viewers’ Choice and Producers’ awards
In another excellent example of BYU student mentoring, a team of animation students have produced a short film which has received national acclaim. Overseen by professors, the students themselves assume the roles of producer, director, art director, writers, editors and student composers, among others. Production of “Pajama Gladiator” lasted two years, with the BYU students and graduates generally working 40 hours or more a week. Full Story
Pineapple icon depicts BYU-Hawaii objectives
Because many people associate pineapples with Hawaii, Dr. Max L. Checketts, BYUH Vice President for Academic Affairs, used the imagery to create an easy-to-remember representation initiatives and objectives derived from the university's two-fold mission and imperatives. 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
PCC opens new home for BYUH's Iosepa
It was a classic Laie event on June 25 when a small party of Polynesian Cultural Center board of director members, Presidents' Leadership Council donors and special guests, community kupuna and employees gathered for the private dedication of Halau Wa'a O Iosepa - the new 85-foot-long, 43-feet-wide and almost 40-feet-high home for BYU-Hawaii's iconic voyaging canoe, the 57-foot traditional twin-hulled Iosepa. Full Story
