The Inter-Greek Council is proud to announce its endorsement of Olly Wilson for this year’s Young Trustee. Although all of the Young Trustee candidates are extremely qualified, we feel that Olly’s knowledge of our institution and its diverse student groups along with his refreshing, unique perspective, defines him not as an advocate for any one student organization, but rather, as the candidate that would best represent the entire undergraduate student body.
He effectively expressed his viewpoints candidly and without hesitation, even during some of the more thought-provoking questions. In addition to his skills as an effective communicator, Olly’s extensive leadership experiences within Blue Devils United, and the Council for Collaborative Action afforded him the opportunity to work not only with the minority communities, but also closely with the leaders of many student organizations across campus. These experiences will prove invaluable as a member of the Board of Trustees where he can draw upon these past interactions to make informed decisions on behalf of Duke undergraduates.
Duke faces many challenges as it moves forward in establishing a global presence while maintaining its reputation as a unique academic institution with endless opportunities to offer. During all the controlled chaos that defines Duke, various student organizations and groups are sometimes taken for granted without an effort being made to understand their nuanced purposes on campus. Olly’s past experiences broadens his vision of not only the administration and the undergraduate experience, but also the nuances that make Duke the unique institution it is. The breadth of such experiences, along with his qualifications, communication skills and unique perspective, makes Olly Wilson the best candidate for Young Trustee.
Xiao Zhu, Trinity ’12
President, Inter-Greek Council
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