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Residential Living

Promoting and supporting on-campus residents to establish and maintain a clean, safe, and peaceful home environment
where the Spirit can dwell.

Mission

By learning and utilizing guiding principles, established standards and expectations, and supportive resources, residents will develop self-reliance, strengthen interpersonal skills, and continue to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Guiding Principles

To help navigate and encourage a peaceful and positive campus home environment,
we focus on three principles of residential living:
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Personal Integrity

A sincere commitment and moral courage to remain faithful.
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Respect

Thoughtful consideration and valuing of others.
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Christlike Service

Acts of kindness that reflect our love for the Savior.
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Leadership Staff

Kumailani Kahalepuna

September 06, 2024 10:05 PM
Residential Living Manager
Kumai.Kahalepuna@byuh.edu

Melania Tulele

January 10, 2024 11:05 PM
Resident Experience Coordinator
(808) 675-3534
Melania.Nawatu@byuh.edu
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Residential Living Specialists

Kenona Baivatu

Kenona, Student Lead, smiling with teeth and a flower tucked on the left side of her hair, standing in front of leafy green background.
Student Lead

Lehi Imora

Lehi, Office Operations Lead, wearing a white shirt and floral tie, seated in front of large leafy plants.
Office Operations Lead

Lon Page II

Lon, smiling with teeth, wearing a white dress shirt and light gray tie, seated outdoors on green grass with a tree trunk in the background.
Monday Specialist

Kanchana Udomtawee

Kanchana, Media Lead, smiling warmly, wearing a purple textured top and gold necklace, standing outdoors in front of red and green bushes.
Media Lead

Reilan Abasanta

Reilan, smiling brightly, wearing a white dress shirt and green patterned tie, standing outdoors with palm trees and greenery in the background.
Webpage Specialist & Accountant

Talia Tanuvasa

Talia, smiling with a plumeria flower tucked on the left side of her hair, wearing glasses and a light blue top, standing in front of a leafy green wall.
Media

Christian Taiwerbwe

Chris, smiling slightly, wearing a white dress shirt and floral tie, standing in front of a leafy green background.
Relations Lead

Timoci Kean

Timoci, smiling slightly, wearing a light blue shirt and dark tie, standing outdoors in front of trimmed hedges and steps.
Relations

Ma’ata Leha'uli

Ma'ata. smiling with a white flower on the left side of her hair, wearing a textured orange-brown top, standing in front of a leafy green background.
Relations

Tavi Lavaka

Tavi, smiling confidently, wearing a white dress shirt and peach-colored tie, standing outdoors with a blurred mountain and tree-lined background.
Relations
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Services and Resources

Residential Living Guide

Key resources for establishing peace in the on-campus living environment.

Roommate and Unit Agreements

To promote positive communication and interpersonal relationships, all residents are required to complete both a Roommate Agreement and a Unit Agreement at the beginning of each semester.

Sick Plate Request

Meal plan holders who are sick and unable to go to the dining hall can request a meal from the Banyan Dining Hall.