Focus Hawaii Rex Frandsen Dedication of McKay Foyer

Authors

• Lance Chase
• Rex Frandsen

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii features Rex Frandsen, Associate Dean of Library and Academic Support at Brigham Young University–Hawai‘i, in a discussion centered on the renovation and rededication of the David O. McKay foyer in December 1995. Frandsen recounts his personal history with the campus and explains the historical significance of President David O. McKay’s early vision for the school, which grew out of his 1921 visit to Laie. The program highlights the transformation of the foyer from a largely ceremonial space into an interactive educational and visitor information center, showcasing Hawaiian artifacts, campus history, and important cultural and religious narratives through curated exhibits and design features. Frandsen also describes the challenges of museum curation, including display design, preservation concerns, and plans for rotating exhibits, while emphasizing the foyer’s role as a focal point for visitors and students to better understand the heritage, mission, and global impact of the university.

Length of Video

00:29:02

File Size

2.4GB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

Fall 12-12-1995

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, Rex Frandsen, BYU–Hawai‘i, David O McKay foyer, campus history, museum curation, library services Hawaii, cultural exhibits, Hawaiian artifacts, university heritage, Laie Hawaii history, LDS Church education, campus renovation, educational displays, visitor center design.

Disciplines

Education

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance and Frandsen, Rex, "Focus Hawaii Rex Frandsen Dedication of McKay Foyer" (1995). Focus Hawaii. 104.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/104