Duke Environmental Alliance endorses Bhutani for Young Trustee

Duke Environmental Alliance enthusiastically endorses Gurdane Bhutani for Young Trustee. After meeting with all three candidates, it was clear that all three are highly qualified students who would make valuable contributions to the Board of Trustees. However, we feel that Gurdane is best suited to communicate to the Board not only the perspectives of Duke’s environmental community, but also those of our diverse undergraduate community as a whole.

Through his multiple positions in Duke Student Government and other University committees, Gurdane offers a depth of experience working and engaging in discussions with our administration. His experience and interests expand further to lobbying Congress, improving our financial aid system, advocating for the support of diversity on campus and introducing creative curricular ideas. As a student who has taken advantage of Duke’s many student opportunities all four years, including a broad set of academic curricula and active participation in student events and activities, Gurdane has an overwhelming capacity to understand the undergraduate body. His thorough perception of the student perspective, alongside his extensive and wide-ranging experiences, give us confidence that Gurdane has the tools necessary to both introduce lasting changes and present the undergraduate voice in the Board room.

As Duke’s principal undergraduate environmental organization, Environmental Alliance is committed to environmental sustainability on Duke’s campus and beyond. Gurdane’s comprehensive knowledge of campus sustainability issues and involvement in groups such as the Duke Transportation Advisory Committee indicate a clear understanding of Duke’s immediate and long-term sustainability goals. His knowledge and desire to incorporate sustainability into the diverse aspects of our University demonstrate his innovative approach to Duke’s goals and challenges, as well as a solid commitment to Duke’s core values of sustainability and social justice.

Gurdane is an accomplished, passionate candidate who offers our University and its students a knowledgeable and refreshing outlook. Environmental Alliance is proud to support him for the position of Young Trustee.

Jina Kim, Trinity ’13

Co-president, Environmental Alliance