"How audacious to think that tobacco farmers, shopkeepers, and lawyers knew how to better govern a society?" Quite audacious, even laughable, it may seem to the loyal Englishman during the American Revolution. Dr. Lorrie Glover sat down with the McConnell Scholars in a seminar to discuss early American history, the primary focus on the courage of men and women to say, "Yes, I'll get on the boat," to a brave, new world.
This idea of American Audacity is not tucked away in the books of history. The idea of knowing better than the other man is an idea that reigns supreme in this country. American ideas continue to revolutionize landscapes today. Blake Christopher and Paige Brewer both touched upon that point. The man behind Microsoft Computers, Bill Gates, thought he knew the best way to develop and market personal computers to the world. And even still with all of the success Mr. Gates has enjoyed over the years, Steve Jobs, thought he had an even better idea. Some say audacity, others say vision.
Dr. Glover did not only talk about the courage embodied by the first Englishmen and women, but she also covered their commitment to religion (almost considered unmatched in comparison to contemporary religion) and "The Starving Times" of Jamestown, VA.
It was a pleasure to be able to meet someone of Dr. Glover's academic stature. She was kind, honest, and approachable during our seminar. I would like to thank the McConnell Center for the privilege of being able to interact with her.
Sean Southard, 15'
This idea of American Audacity is not tucked away in the books of history. The idea of knowing better than the other man is an idea that reigns supreme in this country. American ideas continue to revolutionize landscapes today. Blake Christopher and Paige Brewer both touched upon that point. The man behind Microsoft Computers, Bill Gates, thought he knew the best way to develop and market personal computers to the world. And even still with all of the success Mr. Gates has enjoyed over the years, Steve Jobs, thought he had an even better idea. Some say audacity, others say vision.
Dr. Glover did not only talk about the courage embodied by the first Englishmen and women, but she also covered their commitment to religion (almost considered unmatched in comparison to contemporary religion) and "The Starving Times" of Jamestown, VA.
It was a pleasure to be able to meet someone of Dr. Glover's academic stature. She was kind, honest, and approachable during our seminar. I would like to thank the McConnell Center for the privilege of being able to interact with her.
Sean Southard, 15'