Each of the three candidates exhibited qualities becoming of a Young Trustee: passion, poise and a sense of humility in light of the responsibilities associated with serving the position.
Out of the three candidates, however, Kaveh Danesh stood out for his balanced approach to the challenges facing the University. His position on 15 key campus committees and two years of Board of Trustee experience has clearly guided a mature vision of key issues, ranging from implementation of the upcoming West Union renovation to the delicate balance between international expansions and maintaining domestic excellence. Kaveh’s work on the Academic Integrity Council has contributed to our understanding of how students think about ethical issues both in and outside the classroom and his commitment to continuously improving academic offerings and the intellectual climate of the University is unmatched.
Most impressively, Kaveh showed candor by stressing how influential his post-Duke experiences would be in shaping his vision for an improved Duke. He did not shy away from this growth opportunity but rather expressed a desire to share it by meeting with students in the days leading up to Board meetings. The Honor Council proudly endorses Kaveh for Young Trustee. We are confident that he will not only represent Duke undergraduates with conviction, but likely also serve as vocal voice for Duke in the many years to come.
Nick Valilis, Trinity ’12
Honor Council Chair
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