Turney and Salyer, conversation 1

Abstract:
For our first conversation, we started by reflecting on our experiences at Hampden-Sydney and how our institution has had a lasting influence on our personal and professional development. Griffin discussed how he was introduced to the college through a familial connection, how he was extensively involved in campus life as a Resident Advisor, Student Court Investigator, fellow at the Wilson Center, and member of Garnet and Gray, and how he found particular meaning in recruiting and mentoring prospective students. Griffin discussed his appreciation for the accessibility of faculty and administrators, and how meaningful relationships he formed with some of them had a significant impact on his professional trajectory. He highlighted further how our emphasis on rhetoric and communication, and our culture of responsibility and accountability shaped his understanding of leadership and development. Finally, we explored Griffin's post-graduate path in data science, entrepreneurship, and further graduate education, as well as his continued engagement with Hampden-Sydney as a member of the Young Alumni Council. We concluded with a discussion of the revamped career center, the strength of our alumni network, our institutional traditions, and our evolving development initiatives.

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