Eighth Annual

C e l e b r at i o n o f

John
Brandl

Ever Onward!

Celebrating the Civic Life and Legacy of

TOM SWAIN

& His Uncommon Quest

for Common Ground

Monday September 26, 2016

5 to 6:30 pm
Reception to Follow.

Our 2016 program salutes Tom Swain, now in his 90s,

Humphrey School of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota West Bank
301 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis 55455

for his profound and ongoing contributions to public service

in Minnesota. How has his lifetime of collaborations, with
great collections of Minnesotans, enriched the civic life of
every corner of our state?
Going forward, why is his principled yet keenly openminded and innovative style of leadership more important
than ever? Hear what a few of his legions of colleagues and
admirers have to say as well as what Tom himself thinks
about it all.

The event is free, but registration is appreciated. To RSVP,

simply reply to this email invitation with your name(s) and
phone number(s), or visit our event site. To request accessibility
accommodations, please email Molly Buss, Humphrey School
events coordinator, or call 612-625-5309. For parking and
directions, visit www.hhh.umn.edu.

Sponsored by the Caux Round Table,

Center of the American Experiment,
the Citizens League, Growth & Justice,
and the Humphrey School of
Public Affairs, Professor Brandls
longtime academic home.

In addition to being a distinguished economist

and path-breaking legislator, John Brandl was a
passionate and successful bridge builder. After his
death in 2008, leaders of several disparate Minnesota
organizations created an annual forum in celebration
of his embracing legacy.