![]() My children have all attended Brigham Young University–Provo. We have a lot of fun when our family gets together for the ball games. ![]() I am most grateful for my alumni status at the “U” and will always be appreciative of the fine education I received there. ![]() Hence, the option I chose was to attend the University of Utah, where I could live at home, work locally, and attend school full time. Not academically, because I had worked through high school more than I had studied, nor financially, because I just could not afford to live away from home. When it came time for me to select a university of my choice, some of the campuses I would have liked to have chosen I could not qualify for. University time can be one of the happiest times of your life, especially if you work hard and take advantage of the many opportunities that are here for you. It was the box they admired, not the pearl.” 1Ĭertainly this is a most beautiful building, but we all will want to be careful not to lose sight of the reason we are here, and for which it was built-“to strengthen students spiritually, academically, physically and socially.” 2 Each of you is building toward your future and will be forever grateful for the knowledge that you gain here. He put his pearl of great price on display so others could share his treasure. He had the finest craftsman carve a superb jewel box and line it with blue velvet. “A merchant man seeking precious jewels found at last the perfect pearl. “Do you think it possible for those of us who are called upon to speak to draw attention away from this wonderful building long enough to focus on the purpose for which it was built? Perhaps it can be done with a parable. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared in April 2000 at the dedication of the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. As I have looked over this newly dedicated edifice and have observed the fine and outstanding craftsmanship, it has brought to mind a little parable President Boyd K. What a wonderful blessing it will be to all who come here. I am overwhelmed at the magnitude of this structure. This is a marvelous learning institution, and I commend each of you for the time you spend attending this great school. Sister Rasband and I are honored to be here in this beautiful and newly dedicated building and to share this time with you. Good afternoon my dear brothers and sisters. Senior President of the Presidency of the Seventy ![]()
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