On this episode of Sentience, we are happy to welcome Dr. Vanessa B. Beasley, the 20th president of Trinity University, who began her journey at Trinity in July of 2022. Dr. Beasley shares with host Dr. Kyle Gillette her personal experiences in developing her passion for political rhetoric and communication as well as how they come into play during her time at Trinity and previous institutions. She discusses the art of navigating important conversations and how these conversations contribute to fostering a tight-knit community, particularly in a college setting.

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Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1-I. Andante by Beethoven
Performed by Daniel Veesey
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Copyright License: CC-0

Melancholy Aura
Album: Neither and Both
Artist: Brylie Christopher Oxley
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Copyright License: CC-BY

The sound bite is taken from previous President of the United States Ronald Reagan’s Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981. It was sourced from the National Archives Catalog.

Intro and outro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University.

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