Kennedy vs donors... again?

[The Sicatoka]

From the GF Herald: 

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Martinson said UND Provost Thomas DiLorenzo is rumored to become acting president if Kennedy leaves.

Now some music to cover the jaw-drops. 

[MrEdway]

5 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Kennedy has made tough calls that he knew would be unpopular.
He was handed a terrible budget and made it work.
He's stood up to criticism, right or wrong. 
It's called leadership. 

And it's sadly rare in today world. 

And he's jumping ship at the first opportunity. Kennedy cares only about Kennedy.

[The Sicatoka]

3 minutes ago, MrEdway said:

And he's jumping ship at the first opportunity. Kennedy cares only about Kennedy.

Or he was brought in to do a job and he's moving on to another place that needs a job done. There aren't a lot of folks, maybe a handful, in higher education that had the cajones to do what he did in realigning UND's finances. CFO. US Congressman. University president. Show me that combo anywhere else. He has a unique skill set and the will to act as he sees fit. You bet that turns some folks off. Oh well. < shrug > 

As far as Kennedy looking out for Kennedy: Nobody looks out for Mr. Edway but Mr. Edway and Mr. Edway better never forget it. 

Never begrudge someone who's earned advancement. If the ColoBuffs hire him, he's earned it. 

[Teeder11]

1 minute ago, MrEdway said:

And he's jumping ship at the first opportunity. Kennedy cares only about Kennedy.

Actually, UCF was the first opportunity. Then a whole slew of other suitors have come forward since with head hunters, all of which, he has turned down, until now. Word is he even turned this one down initially.  

[UND1983]

12 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Kennedy has made tough calls that he knew would be unpopular.
He was handed a terrible budget and made it work.
He's stood up to criticism, right or wrong. 
It's called leadership. 

And it's sadly rare in today world. 

Sounds good, Chief.  

[The Sicatoka]

1 minute ago, UND1983 said:

Sounds good, Chief.  

Is that hostile and abusive?  

[SWSiouxMN]

Ugh.  DiLorenzos in charge?

come back Hesham 

does this mean it’s Shirley time? 

[The Sicatoka]

5 minutes ago, Teeder11 said:

Actually, UCF was the first opportunity. Then a whole slew of other suitors have come forward since with head hunters, all of which, he has turned down, until now. Word is he even turned this one down initially.  

Assuming this really is UC Boulder, Colorado, like Pac 12 University of Colorado, like Association of American Universities member University of Colorado, meh, they're dumb.
They have no idea whom to hire given their reach and resources. 
Surely they're being (gonna say it) ... Buffaloed. 

 

If UCF called me with a job, Orlando, I'm there. 
If Colorado called me with a job, I'd have to take pause; my political beliefs in that town would be like matter and anti-matter.  

[The Sicatoka]

7 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said:

does this mean it’s Shirley time? 

Sweet mother of mercy. 
It's bad enough to have to watch junior high aged kids doing all the local news casts. I don't need that same look in a university president. 

Someone call Bill Rud. 

[fightingsioux4life]

1 hour ago, Shawn-O said:

Will a search for his successor be conducted, or will the Englestad Foundation be appointing someone?   

Well played sir, well played! 

[Oxbow6]

I'm guessing this is Kennedy in his office right now......

[Siouxphan27]

Any chance he takes Brian Jones with him as his party planner?

[The Sicatoka]

9 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said:

come back Hesham 

No kidding. 
https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/4579735-engineering-dean-takes-provost-job-east-coast-school 

[The Sicatoka]

Just now, Siouxphan27 said:

Any chance he takes Brian Jones with him as his party planner?

You're always looking for a silver (or is it grey) lining. 

[Siouxphan27]

1 minute ago, The Sicatoka said:

You're always looking for a silver (or is it grey) lining. 

I thought it was gray.  

[The Sicatoka]

Just now, Siouxphan27 said:

I thought it was gray.  

Figure it out over here.  

[tnt]

5 minutes ago, Siouxphan27 said:

Any chance he takes Brian Jones with him as his party planner?

No, Brian Jones is going to work from here and commute once a month. 

[Siouxphan27]

4 minutes ago, tnt said:

No, Brian Jones is going to work from here and commute once a month. 

YES!!

[Siouxphan27]

8 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Figure it out over here.  

Looks like 50 shades of silver to me..

[The Sicatoka]

9 minutes ago, Siouxphan27 said:

Looks like 50 shades of silver to me..

Played to the tune of the Christmas classic ... Grey Bells. 

[darell1976]

2 hours ago, Shawn-O said:

Will a search for his successor be conducted, or will the Englestad Foundation be appointing someone?   

KEM will be the next president. 

[cberkas]

5 minutes ago, darell1976 said:

KEM will be the next president. 

I was going to say the same thing. 

[SiouxFan100]

2 hours ago, Shawn-O said:

Will a search for his successor be conducted, or will the Englestad Foundation be appointing someone?   

Nice

if it came with another $100,000,000 I would be all ears

[SiouxFan100]

I wonder how much his Texas gal likes Colorado 

[gfhockey]

Ur up shirley