Recognized as a leader in the civil rights movement
and the business world, Bruce Bastian, an entrepreneur, Utah
philanthropist, and long-time board member of the Human Rights Campaign,
the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
civil rights organization, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities
degree from Westminster College at its commencement ceremony this
weekend. Bastian co-founded the WordPerfect Corporation in 1978 and
served as its Chairman until 1994. He is also the founder of the B. W.
Bastian Foundation, which supports organizations that embrace the
principle of equality. The Bastian Foundation is committed to supporting
programs and organizations that benefit, encourage and preserve the
rights of individuals, and promote LGBT equality.
“Bruce Bastian has dedicated his life to making the lives of others
better,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “Bruce remains a leader in
the fight for equality, not only for the LGBT community, but for all who
are marginalized by society. His charitable work includes funding
shelters for homeless youth, supporting the arts, and serving on the
board of directors of the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights
organization. We commend Bruce for his hard work and dedication to
humanity.”
In addition to receiving an honorary degree, Bruce Bastian will also
deliver the commencement address at Westminster College’s commencement
ceremony.
