Eric Petersen is a BYU–Hawaii alumnus from St. George, Utah. He attended from 1987-1989.
Why did you choose to come to BYUH?
“After attending the University of Utah, I visited BYU–Hawaii on my way home from serving in the Micronesia Guam Mission. Admissions Director David Settle offered me a scholarship on the spot, so I accepted. I also had a few mission buddies, Aloha Kaniho and Jean Te’o, who encouraged me to attend. I had a strong impression that I should attend, and I’m so glad I followed those promptings!”
Where are you working?
“I attended law school in Oklahoma and then moved back to Utah where I worked as a deputy county attorney in Kane and Washington counties, and later as an assistant attorney general. I’ve worked as an AG in their education division for the past 10 years. After representing Utah Valley University, I currently represent Utah’s eight technical colleges. I also recently retired as a Judge Advocate in the Utah Army National Guard after 22 years of service."
How does the mission and vision of BYU–Hawaii mean to you?
“BYU–Hawaii has done remarkable work educating students from around the world to return and serve their home nations. President David O. McKay had a clear prophetic vision of the mission, future, and impact of BYUH, the Laie temple, and PCC. These three inspired institutions complement each other, making the experience for students special and unique. There is nowhere else on earth where the Aloha Spirit is more personified and exemplified than Laie.”