Hall of Fame--Gillispie - A Survivor

It seems Gillispie sought out the diversity of different cultures, as well.

"There seems to have been several strong themes throughout my career," Gillispie notes. "First, I have sought to do things that would somehow make the world a better place in which to live. Second, I have had a strong interest in how and why different cultures work and have sought the stimulation of cultural, ethnic and religious diversity. At the same time, I have gravitated toward leadership and the management of change. The Peace Corps presented a natural avenue to pursue all of these themes.