TUFTS’
TOP 10 COMMUNITY BUILDERS
Tamara Marquez-Raffetto Professor of Spanish “Her passion for the material she teaches and her amazing sense of humor will make even the most difficult Spanish text seem like a piece of cake; it’s an absolute joy to come to class every time!” —Alizee Weber ’18
Paul Henjes Sociology ’20 “Paul is a super-dedicated student who is passionate about everything from urban planning to the Tufts Burlesque troupe. He is a gem at Tufts and impresses me every day.” —Chloe Malouf ’20
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Isaac Bakis Undecided ’21 “I spent five days in the wilderness with Isaac during pre-orientation, and since then, he has never failed to ask about my day. I love knowing that whether I need some medical advice, or a hug, Isaac is my go-to!” —Ainsley Ball ’21
Anne Moore Program Specialist “As the Director of the Summer Scholars Program, she gets visibly excited about research and fosters a community focused on academic development. She is fun, caring, and deeply intelligent.” —Aaron Watts ’18
Ayse Asatekin Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering “She is the most enthusiastic professor and her courses on separations and polymers are certainly favorites among students. I love hearing about her experiences in industry and academia.” —Aaron Watts ’18
Barbara Skambas Carmichael Dining Hall Assistant “As she put it my freshman year, she is my ‘mom away from home.’ From welcoming me every morning for breakfast with a smile and a hug, to baking me Greek pastries for Christmas, she’s helped me find a sense of community at Tufts.” —Alizee Weber ’18
Andrew Alquesta English PhD Candidate “He helped me with all my applications to graduate school and because he really tried to get to know me as a person, he was able to give me meaningful feedback every session.” —Alizee Weber ’18
Handy Dorceus Mechanical Engineer ’20 “Despite always being busy with mechanical engineering, several oncampus jobs, and the BlackOut Step Team, Handy never fails to be a positive mentor and friend.” —Desmond Fonseca ’20
Stephan Pennington Associate Professor of Music “This man brings history and musicology alive and makes it accessible to all kinds of students, whether or not they are a music major. He is also a great mentor!” —Chloe Malouf ’20
Jaclyn Waguespack Professor of Dance “The three classes I took with her were amongst my favorite at Tufts. Her warmth and positivity continue to inspire me, not to just be a better dancer but also to be a better person.” —Julie Doten ’18
STEPHAN PENNINGTON PHOTO BY ALONSO NICHOLS/TUFTS UNIVERSITY
FROM CLASSMATES, TO PROFESSORS, TO STAFF MEMBERS, THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE AT TUFTS TO MAKE CAMPUS FEEL LIKE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. WE HAD SOME AWESOME STUDENTS WHO WORK IN THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE CHOOSE SOME OF THEIR FAVORITE PEOPLE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU!