Words of Support

Words of Support

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Kibibi Thorsen

Dr. Nair was a compassionate, intelligent, and influential professor during my time at Furman in the Asian Studies department. I am so sad to hear of her passing and pray for comfort and peace during this time.
  • about 1 year ago
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Sonia Geba

I only spent time with Savita on a few occasions in the time that her daughter, Anjali, and I have been friends, but I always admired how she filled the room with such a distinguished grace and magnanimous and loving spirit around her daughters an...
  • about 1 year ago
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Rebecca (Becky) Warner

So so sorry for your loss. What a Warrior !!!
  • about 1 year ago
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Ashley Maddock

Savita was one of my favorite professors at Furman. She carried herself with such grace and always challenged her students to both see the best in people and do their best to make a positive impact in the world around them. She was the kindest sou...
  • about 1 year ago
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  • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

Nellie Boucher

Sent with love.
  • about 1 year ago
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Nellie Boucher

I worked with Savita from 2008-2011, when I was fresh out of grad school and starting my first job. The kindness she showed me when I was struggling to find my feet in the classroom was incredible. I could ask her any question, talk openly about w...
  • about 1 year ago
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  • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

Scott Henderson

Savita was a dear friend and wonderful colleague. I have many memories I could share of her generosity and gracious spirit, but one that comes to mind occurred back in 2012. I had had a minor surgical procedure that was keeping me housebound for a...
  • about 1 year ago
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  • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

Eunice Kim

In my first year at Furman, there was an open teaching day where you could visit classes and observe how others teach. I chose to sit in on Savita's class when she was teaching Edward Said's Orientalism. It's a tough text and students made it clea...
  • about 1 year ago
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Cousin Meg

My heartfelt condolences to your family
  • about 1 year ago
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Lizzie Tricker

It was the Summer of 2021 when I first met Savita. Our two families took an AirBnB in NC, arranged by Spencer, and Anjali. I felt an immediate connection with Savita when we started conversing and getting acquainted the first day we arrived. We s...
  • about 1 year ago
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  • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

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