Joseph W. Bruno
Joseph W. Bruno (born July 6, 1955) is an American academic and former university administrator.[1] He became the 18th president of Marietta College on July 1, 2012.[2] Dr. Bruno took over for Dr. Jean A. Scott, who retired after 12 years. Formerly, he was the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Wesleyan University (2006–2010),[3] Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Wesleyan (2003–06)[3] and worked at Wesleyan since 1984, beginning as a chemistry professor[3]
Bruno was inaugurated on Oct. 12, 2012.[2] Bruno, along with his wife, Diane, have instituted a few new programs — most notably Cooking 301[4] and Brunos' Choice Awards[5] — on campus to help connect the student body with the President and first lady.
Bruno graduated from Augustana College in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry.[6] He earned a Ph.D. in Organometallic Chemistry from Northwestern University in 1983.[7]
On November 10, 2015 President Bruno announced that he would be leaving Marietta College at the end of the academic year in May 2016 to "pursue new professional challenges".[8][9] His final day was May 13, 2016.
References[edit]
- ^ "Marietta College — President". Marietta.edu. 2012-07-11. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ a b "Dr. Joseph Bruno inaugurated as 18th President | The Olio". News2.marietta.edu. 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ a b c "The Wesleyan Connection: Campus News". Archived from the original on January 5, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
- ^ "Cooking 301 helps Brunos connect with student body | The Olio". News2.marietta.edu. 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ "Students provide quite a show at Brunos' Choice Awards | The Olio". News2.marietta.edu. 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ "Bruno '78 named president of Marietta College | Augustana College". Augustana.edu. 2000-07-01. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ "Marietta College — Biography". Marietta.edu. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ "News, Sports, Jobs - Marietta Times". Retrieved Sep 18, 2019.
- ^ "President Bruno announces resignation – The Marcolian". 19 November 2015. Retrieved Sep 18, 2019.