John Brandl, who served as associate professor and director
of the School of Public Affairs and later dean of the Humphrey School
from 1997 to 2002, died Monday, August 18, 2008, in Minneapolis after a long
battle with cancer. He was 70.
“The Humphrey School community mourns the loss of our
friend and colleague John Brandl. He served as dean of the Humphrey
School from 1997 to 2002 and was an outstanding member of our
community. John was a superb scholar, a highly effective public
servant, and a wonderful human being. He will forever be remembered as a
role model for our public affairs students.”
Brandl was a dedicated member of the University of
Minnesota faculty since 1968. He served as associate professor and
director of the School of Public Affairs from 1969 to 1976. When the
college transitioned to the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, he
remained on the faculty and later served as dean from 1997 to 2002.
In memoriam
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For 12 years Brandl was a member of the Minnesota
Legislature, on partial leave from his professorship at the Institute.
He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives (1977–78 and
1987–1986) and represented south Minneapolis in the Minnesota Senate
(1987–90).
In the federal government, Brandl worked in the Office of
the Secretary of Defense, the Office of Economic Opportunity, and the
Economic Development Administration. Before coming to the Institute he
was Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health,
Education, and Welfare. Brandl held faculty positions
at Boston
College, his alma maters Harvard University and St. John’s
University (Minnesota), the University of Wisconsin, the University of
the Philippines, and Sydney University. He also served as president
of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management and of the
Citizens League of the Twin Cities.
Brandl authored numerous books, monographs, articles, and
reviews. While dean of the Humphrey School, he wrote a column for the Star Tribune.
On June 30, 2008, many friends and former colleagues
honored Brandl's life and his accomplishments. Brandl also gave a
personal reflection on his career. Watch the entire program online.
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Hometown Source (08/29/08)
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MinnPost (08/21/08)
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St. Cloud Times (08/20/08)
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Pioneer Press (08/20/08)
Former Humphrey School professor, legislator died Monday
The Business Journal (08/20/08)
Brandl, former state lawmaker and scholar, dies
Worthington Daily Globe (08/20/08)
Editorial: Brandl's career blend enriched Minnesota
Star Tribune (08/20/08)
Former State Legislator, U of M Dean John Brandl Dies
KMSP-TV (08/19/08)
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