University of Minnesota
Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Leadership Program
When Burnett challenged the hijackers on United Flight 93, he acted
as a citizen who knew he could make a difference. That is the essence
of leadership. The University’s leadership programs teach students
how to become personal leaders who are active, engaged citizens
committed to the broader community. Through a breadth of activities,
students learn about citizenship and social justice, and about learning
how to enact change, one person at a time. Each semester ten University
of Minnesota students will be chosen to participate in the highly
selective Burnett Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development
program focused on identifying and nurturing future leaders. The
program features life and career mentoring by a faculty member or
a leader in business or the non-profit sector; bi-weekly leadership
workshops; and in-depth assessment of each student’s personality
traits, potential career paths, and leadership skills.
The Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Leadership Award
The Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Leadership Award honors one University
of Minnesota student each year who has shown extraordinary leadership
and courage in community service. This new award recognizes the
student’s commitment and ability to enact change in his or her community.
Nomination will be accepted from supervisors at nonprofits with
which the students have volunteered their time and/or engaged in
service learning projects. A monetary award will be granted to the
student and to the nominating organization.
The Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Scholarship
Burnett, who was raised in the Twin Cities, graduated from the Carlson
School of Management in 1986 with a bachelor of science degree in
business administration. He was a loyal member of Alpha Kappa Psi
business fraternity. At the time of his death at age 38 he was senior
vice president of Thoratec Corporation, a medical research and development
company. Shortly before his death, he told his employees, “What
we accomplish in life – our pursuits, our passions – echoes in posterity
to our children, our neighbors and ultimately our souls.” In recognition
of Burnett’s courage, the University has established the Thomas
E. Burnett Jr. Scholarship in the Carlson School of Management to
help current students achieve their academic and career goals.
The Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Leadership Fund
The Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Leadership fund at the University of Minnesota
will support the Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Leadership Program, and the
Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Leadership Award, and The Thomas E. Burnett
Jr. Scholarship in the Carlson School of Management.
The Tom Burnett Family Foundation actively supports these U of
MN programs. To make a gift to directly support these programs,
please contact the University of Minnesota Foundation (800) 775-2187
Or visit www.campaign.umn.edu
and designate your gift to the Burnett Leadership Fund.
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