October 3, 2003

University of Minnesota president Robert Bruininks delivers his State of the University speech

Marisa Helms - Reporter

LISTEN:University of Minnesota president Robert Bruininks delivers his State of the University speech
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University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks says the institution is robust and poised to become even greater despite its current budget crisis. At his State of the University address yesterday Thursday Bruininks outlined recent university successes and new priorities for the coming year. Following the speech, Bruininks was put on the defensive by union workers and their supporters who are critical of the university's policy on salaries. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms reports.

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