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Selected Speeches

President Bruininks speaks to hundreds of groups and organizations each year on a variety of University-related topics. Here are some selected speeches that outline his vision and priorities for the University of Minnesota.

April, 2007

• President's State of the U Address 2007 (QuickTime video)
• President's State of the U Address 2007 (QuickTime audio)
• State of the U Address 2007 (Download PDF 170 KB)
• State of the U Address 2007 Q & A Transcript (Download PDF 101 KB)

June 3, 2006

Presentations from President Bruininks' visit to Norway
President Bruininks and a delegation of University leaders traveled to Norway from May 24-June 3, 2006. This page features the various presentations University leaders gave while in Norway.

March 2, 2006

2006 State of the University Address
"It’s a pleasure to present the State of the University to you today. The University of Minnesota is a statewide resource that cuts across geographic areas and regional economies, and does a remarkable job of changing to meet the evolving needs of Minnesota."

June 10, 2005

Transforming the University of Minnesota
"Members of the board, what you are considering today is an essential part of a longer-range vision to transform the University of Minnesota." President’s Recommendations to the Board of Regents regarding Strategic Positioning and Planning.

February 24, 2005

2005 State of the University Address
"I’m pleased to present the state of the University to you today. I’d like to dedicate these remarks to the late Governor Elmer L. Andersen. There may have been no greater champion for the University of Minnesota."

May 4, 2004

Minnesota Academy of Medicine
"I'd like to start out with this premise: that development of human capital is what has given Minnesota the edge over the past half century, what has provided its high level per capita income and its high quality of life as measured by many other indicators."

Oct. 2, 2003

2003 State of the University Address
"I note with great satisfaction our return to this venue today, Coffman Student Union."

May 30, 2003

2003 Children’s Summit–Opening Remarks
"I’d like to welcome all of you to Children’s Summit: Starting Strong, devoted to the early development of children."

Feb. 28, 2003

Inaugural Address
"This opportunity to lead one of the nation's best public research and land grant university systems is a rare privilege and a great personal honor."

Oct. 3, 2002

2002 State of the University Address
"It is an honor, in my 35th year at the University of Minnesota, to serve as Interim President of this great institution."

Sept. 11, 2002

September 11, 2002: A Moment of Remembrance
"It's important for us to come together here as a University. We are, at heart, a community, one that was not attacked directly last year, but one that felt the pain and the aftermath keenly of the tragic events of September 11."

Sept. 3, 2002

2002 Convocation Address
"As the best prepared class in University history, you can be proud of your accomplishments. And we are proud to have you here…as part of a heritage that extends back more than 150 years."