A Legacy of Transformational Learning: Honoring Bob Bruner
A CAREER DEDICATED TO TEACHING EXCELLENCE
For 41 years, Robert F. "Bob" Bruner has been an integral part of the Darden School community. As a teacher, author and former Dean of the School, Bob has had a profound impact on the lives of thousands of students and alumni. As Bob Bruner prepares to retire, it's time to celebrate his legacy and invest in the future of the Darden School by supporting the new Robert F. Bruner Fund for Transformational Learning.
SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FACULTY
Bob Bruner is widely respected for his teaching expertise and his authorship of business cases. During his time as Dean, he solidified Darden's position as one of the top graduate business schools in the world. As we celebrate Bob's positive impact on the School, we have an opportunity to ensure that his style of Socratic teaching and that of other master teachers will continue to shape the lives of future generations of students. The Bruner Fund for Transformational Learning will provide crucial resources to support the world's best faculty, develop the next generation of great teachers, and create innovative teaching materials Examples include helping our faculty create their own field-based cases, simulations and other materials to bring the creative learning process to life. Bob is passionate about sustaining our faculty, and this will be his enduring legacy.
A MESSAGE FROM BOB BRUNER
"The most meaningful part of my experience at Darden over my 40 years here at the School is the look of a-ha in the eyes of the students as they get it," says Bob Bruner. "That's an extraordinarily important impact on the lives of our students." Bob's passion for teaching and commitment to delivering a life-changing learning experience are at the core of what sets the Darden School apart. With your support of the Bruner Fund for Transformational Learning, you can help ensure this legacy.
DARDEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESSYOUR ROLE IN CONTINUING THE LEGACY
Your support of the Bruner Fund for Transformational Learning will ensure that future generations of students at the Darden School receive a transformative education. By investing in the future of the School, you will be supporting the development of the next generation of faculty and creating innovative teaching materials that set the foundation for a world-class education.
JOIN BOB IN CELEBRATING TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Bob Bruner has dedicated his career to teaching excellence and developing future leaders. Now, you can both give back and pay it forward. Celebrate Bob's legacy and make a gift to the Bruner Fund for Transformational Learning.
Invest Today and Support Our Faculty:
Contact: Carter Hoerr, Senior Adviser and Campaign Director
Email: HoerrC@darden.virginia.edu
"Adaptability is the key to survival in a world of relentless change. As a teacher, I have always sought to inspire my students to see the world in a new light and prepare for the challenges ahead. With your support of the Bruner Fund for Transformational Learning, we can ensure that the Darden School continues to provide students with a transformative education and to prepare the next generation of leaders for a rapidly changing world.”
— Robert F. "Bob" Bruner