A Personal Story of Triumph Over Tragedy
Travis is an anti-hazing activist involved in a variety of activities with the goal to abolish hazing.
It is Travis’ belief that as a student affairs professional he has a responsibility to get involved in the fight against hazing, and it is his goal to help provide resources to professionals and students that can help get the job done.
Your talk on campus was incredibly powerful and effective. I had heard that you were a good speaker, and that really was an understatement. I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for those, like you, who share their own personal experiences with others to try to make changes. You are the real deal, and I applaud your efforts!
Nanette Pasquarello, SUNY, Cortland
Travis did a great job of mixing humor with the "heavy" discussions related to hazing. Nearly all of our students were at full attention for the duration of his presentations.
Jesse Koch, Bradley University
Keynotes
- Hazing: The Fallout
Hazing: The Fallout
As a first generation college student, Travis went off to school not knowing what to expect. The chance to attend college came as a result of his abilities as a high school football player, and when summer camp opened for the football team he was among the first to get the “rookie treatment.” The only thing worse was his fraternity pledging experience.
Travis left college after his first semester, before the school had the chance to kick him out. In his keynote, Hazing: The Fallout, Travis tells his story of the pain and hidden harm caused by his hazing experiences. Travis went on to complete his college career at another institution, and today is the associate dean of students at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
Hazing: The Fallout is a fresh, new look at hazing from the perspective of a victim with a background that contributed to the severity of the impact. Travis’ emotional and powerful story is the perfect way to give your students a wake-up call about the hidden harm of hazing.
Travis's Bio
Travis Apgar is an Associate Dean of Students at Cornell University. He holds advanced degrees in psychology and education administration, and has worked in higher education for over a decade. Travis’ positions in higher education have encompassed residence life, student activities, first-year student programs, Greek Life and judicial affairs. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA), and assists with the development of resources and materials for National Hazing Prevention Week.
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