Involvement Interrupted

Keith and Sarah welcome Hunter Roberts, the Student Development Coordinator for the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity at Duke University, in Episode 4 of Involvement Interrupted. The trio tackles conversations surrounding LGBTQ+ advocacy, where religion and identity development intersects, and not always seeing interruption as positive. With a wide array of experiences and challenges, Hunter discusses how she wears her heart on her sleeve today, advocating for equity and support around the globe, while always seeking out messages of hope to spread.

In Episode 3 of Involvement Interrupted, Keith and Sarah sit down with Tearria Beck-Scott, the Associate Director of Student Involvement at Duke University. Tearria (often called 'Tea') discusses their journey to Duke University, how she is finding hope in a world filled with hardships, and her love for reality shows on television. From extended trips abroad to standing on the frontlines of political movements, Tea delves into her life and what interruption has meant as she has grown into a beacon of hope in the lives of many.

Keith and Sarah sit down and chat with DUU's Frank Thomas and Aarthi Kaviyarasu, both rising Seniors at Duke University. Frank currently serves as the President of Duke University Union, while Aarthi serves as the Executive Vice President. Like many around the globe, interruption has become a part of their lives lately, with there being no plan as to what next steps might look like. From navigating a global pandemic to standing with the Black Lives Matter movement, interruption has become a norm for many, with that being further explored in Episode 2.

Welcome to Involvement Interrupted, conversations with friends of the Student Involvement team at Duke University about the connections and meaning found in, and through, life’s interruptions. Join Keith Norris and Sarah Neff, Student Development Coordinators in Student Involvement, as they make new connections with students, staff, faculty, and alums across the Duke community, finding meaning in the midst of what can sometimes seem like chaos. In this week's episode, get to know Keith and Sarah as they talk through what Involvement Interrupted means to them, where they envision this series going, and what their own interruptions in life have looked like over time. Additionally, learn more about how Keith and Sarah hope to engage you in this conversation, with hopes for listener contributions in future episodes. To get in touch with the hosts of Involvement Interrupted, feel free to email Keith (keith.norris@duke.edu) and Sarah (sarah.neff@duke.edu), or drop us a message through one of our many Student Engagement social media profiles.