James Campbell to receive University of Minnesota Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL ( 9/2/2008 ) -- The University of Minnesota will present University of Minnesota alumnus James Campbell with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the Carlson School of Management, in recognition of his public service contributions. Campbell is a business leader, volunteer and philanthropist. The honorary degree is the highest award conferred by the University of Minnesota.
“Jim has been and continues to be one of the most generous and enthusiastic benefactors in the business school’s history -- we recognize him as a true champion of the Carlson School’s vision,” said Alison Davis-Blake, dean of the Carlson School. “Jim is one of those extraordinary people who is making this vision a reality.”
Campbell earned a bachelors degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota in 1964 and went to work for Norwest Bank, where he retired as CEO in 1998. Most recently, he served as chairman of Minnesota’s Itasca Project, an employer-led alliance to address regional issues that impact the region’s future economic competitiveness and quality of life. He previously served as interim co-dean of the Carlson School of Management and has served as a chair and member of the Carlson School’s Board of Overseers. Campbell is a past chairman of the University of Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors and past director and trustee for many community organizations. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Achievement and Regents’ Awards from the University of Minnesota, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAACP and the 2003 “Executive of the Year” Award from the Business Journal, as well as many other honors.
“As an extraordinary public servant, Jim Campbell has few rivals in accomplishment, heart, and humility,”wrote Gov. Tim Pawlenty in a nomination letter.
This event is by invitation only. Campbell is available for media interviews.
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