Profiles in Giving

Profiles in Giving 2011 Archive

Giving to Tufts transforms the university, and often the lives of both donors and recipients. These profiles highlight the experiences that prompt people to give to Tufts, as well as the tangible impact of their generosity.

• Nick Preneta, MG11
  Taking the initiative in for global health
• Dr. Roderick Lewin, D57
  How a travel fund for Dental students is bringing smiles to thousands in India
• Nicole Cherng, A10
  The aspiring doctor from Westford, Mass., is an example of the ripple effect of philanthropy.
• Ian Gendreau and Derrick Silvano
  About the Tufts Community Music Program at the Granoff Music Center
• Simulation Learning Center
  About the Simulation Learning Center at the School of Dental Medicine
• Violet Midzi, F12
  The first program of its kind in the world, Fletcher’s MIB is helping students get more hands-on in "saving the world"
• Matthias Scheutz, Ph.D.
  In the Human-Robot Interaction Laboratory, rescue robots, robot toys, and robot cleaners are only the beginning
• Laura Dinn, E11
  How co-president of the Irish Dance Club Laura Dinn, E11, found her footing at the Engineering School
• Kassoum Ouattara, N11
  How Lier Foundation Scholar Kassoum Ouattara, N11, has watched his "dream come true" at the Fletcher School
• Jenny Aker, F97, and Joshua Haynes, F10
  How one Blakely Fellow is training farmers in Niger to text about grain markets
• Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos
  How the Robert and Marcy Haber Endowed Professorship in Energy Sustainability is fueling research
• Tisch Scholars
  For 15 Tisch Scholars, a trip to Treasure Beach culminated four years of public service preparation
• Jordyn Wolfand, E11
  The Summer Scholars Program offers research apprenticeships with faculty and clinical mentors to motivated Tufts undergraduates
• Joshua Kritzer, Ph.D.
  Forget bread and beer: Joshua Kritzer, Ph.D., is using yeast cells to make peptides—and to help cure cancer
• Threepenny for 300
  With the opening of Distler Performance Hall, music students are graduating with impressive resumes
• Jeffery Moslow, A86
  A grandmother’s legacy extends beyond family ties
• Arnold Castagner, A50
  “Tufts is more important than money."
• Dr. Gustav Grisard and Annetta Grisard-Schrafl, J94P
  Generously shedding new light on the workings of the human brain
• Joe Findaro, A78, A12P
  The professor who challenged limits—and changed everything
• Paul I. Wren Jr., E57
  Honoring family and home: memories of a childhood on campus
• Dr. Iqbal Singh
  Longtime Tufts professor is honored for his kindness and commitment to students
• Kenneth Aidekman
  Board member continues family trend of enriching art gallery
• Valvo Raag
  Cummings veterinarians save dog’s life, help grieving man
• Volunteer Spotlight: Volunteer Management Team
  Josh Fox times 2,000 equals one of Tufts’ greatest fortunes
• David and Marilyn O'Toole, A12P
  One couple's house will help make Tufts a healthier home for active students