Bruce Clark Hafen

Background

Hafen, Bruce Clark was born on October 30, 1940 in St. George, Utah, United States. Son of Orval and Ruth (Clark) Hafen.

Education

Bachelor, Brigham Young U., 1966; Juris Doctor, U. Utah, 1967.

Career

Attorney, Strong, Poelman & Fox, Salt Lake City, 1967-1971; associate director honors program, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1971-1973; assistant to president, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1971-1976; assistant dean Law School, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1973-1974; professor of law, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., since 1973; dean Law School, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1985-1989; provost, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1989-1996; president, Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho., 1978-1985. Director research and evaluation Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, Salt Lake City, 1976-1978. TestifierCongl. and Senate hearings on Civil Rights Act of 1984, United States Commission Civil Rights, 1985.

Achievements

• Bruce Clark Hafen has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

Human beings can become like gods. However, this doesn't mean that human beings can grow to replace God. Nor do human beings become equal to God.

Humans can become one with God by becoming part of God - they remain separate beings, but take on the attributes of God.

Membership

Board advisors Center for Religion and Society, New York City, since 1983. Consultant United States Office Education, Washington, 1982. Member of commission Northwest Association Schools and Colls., 1983-1985.

Member American Bar Association, Utah Bar Association (ex officio commissioner 1985-1989).

Connections

Married Marie Kartchner, June 2, 1964. Children: Jon, David, Tom, Emily, Sarah, Mark, Rachel.

Father:

Orval Hafen

Mother:

Ruth (Clark) Hafen

Spouse:

Marie Kartchner

child:

Rachel Hafen

child:

Tom Hafen

child:

Sarah Hafen

child:

Emily Hafen

child:

Jon Hafen

child:

Mark Hafen

child:

David Hafen