“Dartmouth helped me see the kind of impact I could have on those around me simply by being my authentic self. As a girl from the projects, I can’t imagine a more precious gift.”Hoi Ning Ngai ’00
Why I Give
Gifts of all sizes make an impact. These donors share why they answered The Call to Lead.
“My Dartmouth experience shaped me into the person I am today in so many ways. Faculty, like Half Zantop, helped me make connections with my passions such as my love of rock climbing and geology. Coaches challenged me to push myself more than I ever could imagine. The friendships I made have lasted a lifetime. This was truly one of the best times of my life.”Nina Cook Silitch ’94
“As a former international student, I know I could not have attended Dartmouth without need-based financial aid. Therefore, I realize how critical it is.”Mandar M. Pendse Th’04
“I was drawn to Dartmouth because I saw in my father and brother the ability to think critically and wanted that same capability for myself. Dartmouth helped me achieve that goal and I want to facilitate that critical skill for others. That is why I have given to the College every year since I graduated. And based on how the United States has evolved during my lifetime, the need for more people with skills in critical thinking has only increased. Thank you, Dartmouth.”Robert Rosenblum ’73 Tu’75
“Dartmouth was a very different place for women in 1975 when I arrived as a freshman—not all that hospitable. I vowed that if I ever had daughters they would never go there. But 20 years later, the landscape was vastly different and for the better! The place had evolved—and both my daughters came and conquered. I am forever grateful for the high bar set by Dartmouth.”Miriam Shire ’79
“I give to ensure others can live the Dartmouth dream!”Jessica Chiriboga ’24
“My everyday life is enriched by an inspiring backdrop of Dartmouth memories. Many of my favorites wind up and down the staircases and hidden passageways of the Hopkins Center—past the workshops and art studios, through practice rooms, rehearsal halls, and Spaulding Auditorium, always reinforcing my love of music and art. Giving to the Coast Jazz Ensemble is my small payback to ensure others can share that same rich experience.”Glenn A. Grube ’82 Th’83
“The only way we were able to attend Dartmouth was because of the generosity of her alums. And so that's why we give, so that others will have the same opportunities we were given as students.”John Barros ’96 and Tchintcia Barros ’00