Barry Brown, President of Mt. Ida College, will speak at The Rotary Club of Newton on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Braeburn Country Club.  Join us for lunch at noon followed by Mr. Brown’s presentation.  All are welcome to attend Rotary, however if you are not a member we ask that you let us know you’re coming by emailing Susan at RotaryNewtonMa@gmail.com
 
Mr. Brown was unanimously chosen to serve as President February 2012. A highly distinguished professor, higher educational administrator, and lawyer. He brings a deep-rooted commitment to excellence in higher education.  Previously, Mr. Brown was Provost and Acting President of Suffolk University. These appointments followed a university teaching career of over 35 years in which he has taught courses in Property Law, Biomedical Law and Public Policy and Professional Responsibility.
 
A life-long resident of Newton, Massachusetts, Mr. Brown received an A.B. from Harvard College and Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He is involved with a variety of professional organizations, including the Massachusetts Pre-paid Legal Services Board, the Board of Directors of the Samaritans, and the Board of Directors of the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce.
 
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Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit RotaryNewton.org.
 
 
 
 
 
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