This spring six of the University’s former presidents met on campus for a conversation about higher education and the future of Minnesota. President Kaler welcomed his five predecessors—C. Peter Magrath (1974–84), Kenneth Keller (1985–88), Nils Hasselmo (1988–97), Mark Yudof (1997–2002), and former CEHD dean Bob Bruininks (2002–11)—who met with students, lunched with faculty leaders, and addressed an enthusiastic crowd at Northrop Auditorium, moderated by the Star Tribune’s Lori Sturdevant. This is the first time in its 164-year history that the University has had six living presidents. The event was co-sponsored by the Office of the President and CEHD.
