About this episode

Former students of the Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program share their experiences and memories of building a community on campus.

Episode Topic: Paving the Way Travel back to the early days of the Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program with former students who reminisce about arriving at a quiet summer campus where an unfamiliar landscape transformed into a vibrant tribe where shared ambitions forged an indestructible sanctuary of belonging. Featured Speakers: Ayana Fakhir '00, attorney & podcasterJoe Rolón '98, Princeton UniversityJeff Sandate '00, Methodist Health SystemQuincy Starnes '00, Bay Area Arts Conservat...

People in this episode

Guests: Ayana Fakhir, Joe Rolón, Jeff Sandate, Quincy Starnes

Topics covered

• Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program
• student experiences
• community building
• higher education
• nostalgia

Keywords

• Balfour-Hesburgh
• Scholars Program
• student memories
• community
• Notre Dame

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program, Princeton University, Methodist Health System, Bay Area Arts Conservat

Places: Notre Dame

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