Gift in Glass from 19th Century England
The work of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of stained glass windows has been gifted to the John A. Widtsoe Foundation. The story..
top of page
News
Search
- Apr 30, 2017
- 1 min
Letter from the Chairman of the Board - Spring 2017
It is with great gratitude that the Board of the Foundation moves into 2017. We have been blessed in so many ways. Our donor base has...
22 views0 comments
- Apr 30, 2017
- 3 min
Norway Honors a Native Son
Artist Dennis Smith puts finishing touches on the clay mold statue he created of John A. Widtsoe. Dennis consulted with several experts...
51 views0 comments
- Apr 30, 2017
- 3 min
A Lifelong Intrigue with the Book of Revelation
Why would anyone in their right mind try the intimidating and perhaps even overly bold task of writing a commentary on the Book of...
66 views0 comments
- Oct 1, 2016
- 1 min
Friends Of The Foundation Gather In Santa Clarita
Friends of the Widtsoe Foundation gathered at the home of Reed and Chris Halladay in Santa Clarita for a beautiful dinner and reception,...
83 views0 comments
- Oct 1, 2016
- 1 min
Q&A with Board Member, Dan Galorath
This month we caught up with board member Dan Galorath for a Q&A session on his professional success, the importance of family, and his...
25 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 3 min
Sacred Space, Sacred Thread: A Global Conference at USC
Do the sacred spaces of the world’s faith traditions still hold meaning in an ever increasing secular world? How do they shape and...
20 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 1 min
A Special Evening with British Theologian & Author, Margaret Barker
BARKER
Cambridge-educated independent scholar Margaret Barker will speak on “Entering Sacred Space: Beholding the Wonders of Temple...
17 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 1 min
Jacob Rennaker Appointed Scholar in Residence
Jacob Rennaker, an adjunct professor of religion at BYU and Ph.D. graduate of Claremont Graduate University, has been named Scholar in...
82 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 1 min
"The Ensign" Magazine Quotes President Uchtdorf's Widtsoe Message
In an article this past July, the Ensign quoted comments made by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf in his speech at the John A. Widtsoe...
11 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 1 min
Linen Exhibit: On Earth as it is in Heaven
An Exhibit Tracing the Centuries-Old Use of Linen as a Symbol of Temple Worship & Religious Expression,
October 8-22, 2016 at the Los...
7 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 1 min
Letter from the Chairman of the Board
This has been an exciting two years for the Foundation. We began last April with a stirring keynote address by President Dieter F...
18 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 1 min
New Testament Commentary Revelation Book: Now Available In Print
Through support from the John A. Widtsoe Foundation, The Revelation of John the Apostle is now available in print. The 464-page volume,...
39 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 1 min
YSA Fireside Chat With Presidents Matthew Holland & Elaine Dalton
On April 18 and 19, the John A. Widtsoe Foundation hosted President Matthew S. Holland of Utah Valley University (UVU), and President...
32 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 1 min
Professor John Welch Named Widtsoe Distinguished Scholar
Professor John W. Welch has been appointed as the inaugural John A. Widtsoe Foundation Distinguished Scholar. He is the Robert K. Thomas...
12 views0 comments
- Sep 30, 2016
- 1 min
Janet Kay Hemming Appointed Executive Director
Janet Kay Hemming, a seasoned public relations executive and entrepreneur, was appointed Executive Director of the Widtsoe Foundation Aug...
7 views0 comments
- Sep 23, 2016
- 1 min
Three Renowned LDS Scholars Featured at Second Widtsoe Symposium
Our second symposium took place on September 24th and featured world-renowned LDS scholars Grant Hardy, Eric Huntsman and Noel Reynolds...
17 views0 comments
- May 1, 2016
- 2 min
The John A. Widtsoe Foundation: Expanding the Global Reach of LDS Scholarship in Association
Dr. John A. Widtsoe was a preeminent scholar, university president and LDS Church Apostle, and the first Mormon scholar to be invited to...
10 views0 comments
- May 1, 2016
- 1 min
The (To Be Named) Center for Religious and Family Life -- The John A. Widtsoe Scholars Center
The Foundation is currently negotiating with the owners of a property directly across from USC’s soon to be completed $1 billion campus...
9 views0 comments
- May 1, 2016
- 1 min
Temples and Sacred Spaces Global Conference
The Foundation, in association with the USC Office of Religious Life and the Temple Studies Academy is proud to announce the global...
15 views0 comments
We Need Your Support Today!
bottom of page