After 6 years of service on Colgate's Alumni Council, I "retired" yesterday. It's amazing what I learned by attending the meetings on campus 3 times each year. Watching the college grow stronger over time is amazing. Hearing what each part of the university does to build the total picture--sometimes completely overwhelming. My favorite work was with the students and younger alumni. They taught me with their optimism and their curiosity about others and life. We shared our life experiences to help them make their next right choices. We built on the Real World program and added the Maroon Advantage. As alumni we built our own networking skills, raising Colgate's "hello" tradition to new heights. I'll miss this service so much, that I'm already identifying ways I can continue to stay connected and give back to a "place" which feels more and more to be a family home. My learning: invest in a place and its people and notice how that a
Karl B Stewart shares his journey towards a fulfilling career, including job hunt thoughts, career coaching, group coaching and pursuing the work of his dreams.