Kevin Gerdes, 'Dedicated Educator,' Retires as Director of Humphrey School's MPA Program | Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Kevin Gerdes is retiring from his position as director of the Humphrey School's Master of Public Affairs program, designed for mid-career students. Gerdes led the program for the past 10 years. Photo: Bruce SilcoxBy Ann Nordby In the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program, the cohort of 30 students starts every monthly class session with a listening circle. Each of them answers a question of the day by sharing a personal experience or value. "It's a time of deep connection because people start revealing themselves," said Kevin Gerdes, MPA...