The University
He was the president of which university?
BYU for 9 years
How many temples did he announce last conference?
None
What law school did he graduate from and teach at?
The University of Chicago Law School
Where was he born?
Provo, Utah
How many kids does he have?
6 - one is Jenny Oaks Baker, born 13 years after their 5th
How old was he when he became university president?
38
What was the topic of his most recent General Conf talk?
The family-centered gospel of Jesus Christ
What was his position he resigned from when called to be an apostle?
Utah supreme court judge
Name two activities he did in high school?
Track, football, drama, oboe
Who raised him?
His grandparents and his mom
What two significant graduate programs were created during his tenure?
Law School and Business School
What geographic are did he preside over 2002-2004 that was a period of significant growth? He's shared many stories about this
The Philippines
How many times was he considered for the US Supreme Court?
Twice - Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan (Sandra Day O'Conner)
What high school did he graduate from?
Brigham Young High School
What happened to Dallin's father?
He died of tuberculosis at age 37
What major schedule change did he roll out at the university?
Tri semester system with spring, winter and then spring/summer
In the April 2024 General Conference he gave an unusual talk. Why was it unusual?
His entire talk was quotes from scriptures for what Christ said?
In what role did he serve that caused him to be physically attacked twice?
Chairman of the Univ of Chicago disciplinary committee. 160 students sit-in. 100 students suspended or expelled
Where did he serve his mission?
He didn't because of the Korean War - he was in the National Guard
What are the names of his two wives?
June and Kristen - Kristen served a mission in Japan and has a PhD
How did he differ from his predecessor Ernest Wilkinson?
Oaks was much more moderate compared to ultra-conservative Wilkinson, more well liked, and worked to separate politics from the school and the church.
In April 2021, he gave a seminal talk about what political concept.
The constitution of the United States
He was a board member or chairman for what three companies?
PBS, PCC, Union Pacific Railroad
Who is he named after?
Utah artist Cyrus Dallin
What did the family read to supplement scripture study?
Hurlbut’s Stories of the Bible