Dr. Augustine Huare, University of Zimbabwe, Harare.

I first met Carlton in Zimbabwe a few years ago. He had come down from the hotel he was staying for a meeting with Daniel (UZ International Office). I was just passing through the same office. As it turns out his meeting with some of the officials there had been pushed to another hour or so-so suddenly, Carlton had time at his disposal and in order to kill time, he came up with the idea to take a walk around the UZ campus. As it turns out Daniel was busy, so I found myself becoming Carlton’s "unofficial guide" around the University of Zimbabwe campus!!!



Never mind the fact that I was not even part of his original itinerary! In fact, I was actually supposed to be preparing for my next lecture in my office! -But here I was, taking Carlton, whom I had met less than an hour earlier on a conducted tour of the UZ! I guess to me this highlights what I thought were impressive personality traits on the part of Carlton, that is, flexibility and dynamism. So we (i.e. Carlton and I) then set out on a walk around UZ Campus, without any particular destination in mind! It’s amazing what you come across on an unstructured tour of a university! I suddenly realized that, infact, after spending the better part of my life at UZ,either as a student and a lecturer, I had never actually taken a walk around the campus! Even better, I was taking the long overdue walk with a very interesting guest.

We walked rather briskly around the UZ but somehow still managed to talk about the Bard College,UZ,student life and life in general. It was a wonderful experience to share thoughts and ideas with someone as open-minded, enthusiastic and full of life as Carlton. I remember we walked as far as the Medical School and then returned to Daniel’s office. But those few moments with Carlton left a lasting impression on me-here was someone who saw the world in a very refreshing way. Someone who saw opportunities(for a walk!!!) where someone else could have seen a problem(a delayed meeting!!).

Carlton’s pro-active and hands-on orientation was apparent in this particular case-rather than sitting in Daniel’s office waiting for the next appointment, he decided to take the initiative. I wish Carton all the best in everything that he does in the future. Hopefully, another opportunity to take an impromptu walks with him and discuss the world will arise again in the future! Good luck Carlton Rounds.

Dr. Augustine Huare, University of Zimbabwe, Harare.