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New Interim Vice Chancellor Appointment

April 17, 2013 at 11:29 pm · Filed under Higher Education, Personal

Learn about my just-announced adventure here.

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2013 NHCC Earth Week Schedule Released…

March 12, 2013 at 10:47 am · Filed under Higher Education, North Hennepin Community College, Sustainability

Earth Week 2013 at NHCC will bring together a remarkable collection of speakers, presentations, activities, and celebrations of community.  Join us!  Learn more here:   NHCC2013EarthWeekProgram

Picture for Earth Week - Hand Holding Flower

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A Bright Future for Higher Education…Somewhere Else

January 14, 2013 at 1:17 pm · Filed under Higher Education, Higher Education Budget Related

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Umm Al-Qura University under construction in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Today the Minneapolis Star Tribune published an op-ed commentary I wrote following my trip to Saudi Arabia, where they are investing significantly in higher education.  You can read the commentary here:  STRIB OP-ED John O’Brien 011413

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Dr. Jill Biden Visits NHCC

September 14, 2012 at 6:14 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Fellow community college English/Reading teacher Dr. Jill Biden visits our campus…full story here.

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Meeting the Vice President of Liberia

September 13, 2012 at 6:13 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

What an amazing opportunity to learn about the rebuilding of Liberia and the focus on higher education infrastructure!  You can read more here.

John O'Brien with the VP of Liberia

 

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NHCC 2012 Gala on April 20

March 26, 2012 at 11:58 am · Filed under Higher Education, Higher Education Budget Related, North Hennepin Community College, Technology

I hope you will consider joining me at our 29th annual gala at North Hennepin Community College the evening of Friday, April 20.  Great food, fantastic auction items, entertainment, and an elegant night all around–all to raise money for student scholarships.  You can find 2012 NHCC Gala details here.

On the topic of important events, on April 26 we will be celebrating the grand opening of our new Center for Business and Technology.  Join us for speakers (including Chancellor Steven Rosenstone, State Economist Tom Stinson and State Demographer Tom Gillaspy), entertainment, and activities.

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NHCC Earth Week 2012

March 20, 2012 at 12:03 am · Filed under Higher Education, K-12 Education, Sustainability

I’m very proud of our wonderful program for Earth Week.  Take a look…  Earth Week 2012

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